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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 3:21 PM

Tell Congress to help cheated students.

Let your voice be heard today. Hey John,  In 2016, the Obama administration created a stronger borrower defense rule—a federal consumer protection law allowing students who’ve been cheated by their colleges and universities to have their loans discharged. Over the years, …
  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 11:20 AM

Young people are changing the world.

Will you join us in empowering the voices of young advocates with a tax-deductible donation today? Dear John,  Young people are changing the world.  I have seen firsthand the power of young people, and have great optimism for the future where we are given the tools we nee…
  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 11:20 AM

Young people are changing the world.

Will you join us in empowering the voices of young advocates with a tax-deductible donation today? Dear John,  Young people are changing the world.  I have seen firsthand the power of young people, and have great optimism for the future where we are given the tools we nee…
  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Join us in fighting back against attacks on immigrant communities.

Submit your comment today. Dear John,  We’re back with an update on the fees that exclude millions of immigrants from the American Dream. Trump’s DHS intends to significantly increase fees on immigration applications—pricing out millions from citizenship, lawful permanent…
  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 3:25 PM

Get the facts on student debt.

Every comeback you wish you had on the student debt crisis. Dear John, The holidays are a great time to relax, unwind, and spend meaningful time with your family and loved ones. While gift-giving is customary this time of year, it can also feel overwhelming with the finan…
  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Money shouldn't be a barrier to the American dream.

Drop the paywall to the American Dream. Dear John,  The Trump administration is trying to make it harder for low-income immigrants to access the American Dream. A new proposal would increase the fees for crucial immigration benefits. If the changes go into effect, people …
  Generation Progress Team · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Re: We can achieve a clean energy future.

Tell Congress it’s time for 100% clean energy.   We really wanted to make sure you had a chance to see this. It’s not too late to tell Congress to take action on climate change if you haven’t yet! As you already know, climate change is the greatest threat to our country and the w…
  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 10:56 AM

Join us TODAY to defend DACA at the Supreme Court.

Their #HomeisHere. Rally with us today. Hey John, This is the day! Today the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments challenging the Trump administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017. As the Suprem…
  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 9:58 AM

Support Dreamers and DACA recipients today.

Let's help save DACA at the Supreme Court. Hey John, On November 12, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017. Since its incepti…
  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 9:58 AM

Let's work to defend DACA at the Supreme Court.

Take action for immigrants today. Hey John, On November 12, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017. Since its inception in 201…
  Kiara Richardson, Generation Progress · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 2:13 PM

We can achieve a clean energy future.

There's no time to waste. Dear John,  According to the 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, the global economy must be completely reinvented by 2050 in order to eliminate net greenhouse gas pollution and hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius …
  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 1:13 PM

It’s more important than ever to show support for immigrant communities.

Stand with immigrants today. Dear John,  Today, Generation Progress is partnering with FWD.us and their I Am An Immigrant campaign for the fourth annual “I Stand With Immigrants” Day of Action! We are encouraging people—students, teachers, activists, and community leaders…
  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 1:36 PM

Tell Congress to disinvest in hate.

Tell Congress to end mass deportation and detention. Hey John, The immigration crisis at the southern border is a direct result of deliberate and cruel decisions being made by the Trump administration. Congress has allowed the current administration to use resources to ma…
  Kiara Richardson, Generation Progress · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 12:58 PM

Tell us why you're a #ClimateVoter.

Build the #ClimateVoter movement by telling your story. John,  Since the 2018 elections young people have taken to the streets to demand action for climate change. Just 2 weeks ago, people around the world came together for the Global Climate Strike to put world leaders o…
  Kiara Richardson, Generation Progress · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 9:00 PM

Tell us why you're a #ClimateVoter.

Build the #ClimateVoter movement by telling your story. John,  Since the 2018 elections young people have taken to the streets to demand action for climate change. Just 2 weeks ago, people around the world came together for the Global Climate Strike to put world leaders o…
  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
September 23, 2019 at 1:51 PM

Call out the bad guys—and thank the good ones.

We’re calling out inaction—and action—on guns. Rep. Nadler has our backs. Join us in saying thanks. John, Boomers like to say we’re apathetic. But we’re not. Millennials and Generation Z are paying attention and speaking up. We need champions in government that stand u…
  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
September 23, 2019 at 1:51 PM

Call out the bad guys—and thank the good ones.

We’re calling out inaction—and action—on guns. Rep. Nadler has our backs. Join us in saying thanks. John, Boomers like to say we’re apathetic. But we’re not. Millennials and Generation Z are paying attention and speaking up. We need champions in government that stand u…
  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 1:22 PM

Be a Megaphone for Young Advocates

Boost young advocates’ voices to help prevent gun violence. Dear John,  Young people are now more likely to die from gunfire than car accidents in the United States—and young Black men face an exponentially higher risk of being the victim of a gun murder compared to their…
  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 1:22 PM

Be a Megaphone for Young Advocates

Boost young advocates’ voices to help prevent gun violence. Dear John,  Young people are now more likely to die from gunfire than car accidents in the United States—and young Black men face an exponentially higher risk of being the victim of a gun murder compared to their…
  Kiara Richardson, Generation Progress · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 12:56 PM

We'll be heard on climate change.

Young people are leading the fight against climate change. Hey John,  This Friday, September 20, we're joining a coalition of activists, organizations, and student strikers to bring tens of thousands of people from across the country into the streets and show our elected …
  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 12:56 PM

We should have license to be ourselves.

Our generations' values are under attack.   Today is the last day to tell the U.S. Department of Labor not to give federal contractors a license to discriminate. Thousands have submitted public comments. Will you join them? In case you missed it, Trump's Labor Department proposed…
  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
September 10, 2019 at 12:56 PM

Our generation's values and privacy are under attack.

As the largest and most diverse generations America has ever seen, this is personal to us. John,  Once again, the Trump administration is attacking young people's rights under the flimsy guise of religious freedom—and we only have one week to act. As the largest and most …
  Christian L. Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 11:56 AM

SURVEY: Experience is crucial in protecting DACA

Helping Dreamers through data! Do you—or someone you know—have immigration status through DACA? We need your help. John,  This is a huge moment! This annual survey is one of the best windows into the experiences of young immigrant Dreamers who have benefited from the D…
  Brittney Souza, Generation Progress · [email protected]
August 6, 2019 at 1:09 PM

Restore the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Voter I.D. laws, gerrymandering, and voter purges are putting up barriers. Time to shine a light on access to voting rights. John, Today marks a major historical milestone for civil rights and equal access to the democratic system—it’s the 54th anniversary of the 1965…
  Brittney Souza, Generation Progress · [email protected]
August 6, 2019 at 9:56 AM

Our biggest 2020 problem could be ballot box access.

Voter I.D. laws, gerrymandering, and voter purges are putting up barriers. Time to shine a light on access to voting rights. John, Today marks a major historical milestone for civil rights and equal access to the democratic system—it’s the 54th anniversary of the 1965…
  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
August 2, 2019 at 12:56 PM

Tell DC Senators it's time to act on climate!

The House acted on climate. Now we take on the Senate! The House acted—now it's time for the Senate to keep our Paris Climate Agreement commitments! John,  This week's presidential debates should have included the most pressing issues of our time—yet the moderators as…
  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
July 25, 2019 at 12:57 PM

The Senate is actively ignoring gun violence prevention measures.

A majority of Americans want the government to act on gun violence. The House acted—now it's time for the Senate to fund gun violence research! John,  I don’t need to tell you the horrific stats about gun violence in America, compared to the rest of the world. This is…
  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
July 25, 2019 at 12:57 PM

The Senate is actively ignoring gun violence prevention measures.

A majority of Americans want the government to act on gun violence. The House acted—now it's time for the Senate to fund gun violence research! John,  I don’t need to tell you the horrific stats about gun violence in America, compared to the rest of the world. This is…
  Generation Progress · [email protected]
July 23, 2019 at 3:11 AM

Welcome to Generation Progress!

  Hey John, Thank you for your commitment to building a more progressive America. We'll be sure to keep you up-to-date on news, reports, legislation, events, and actions you can take to push for change in your community! In the meantime, reach out to your lawmakers on the issues you care about …
  Generation Progress · [email protected]
July 13, 2019 at 4:50 AM

Welcome to Generation Progress!

  Hey John, Thank you for your commitment to building a more progressive America. We'll be sure to keep you up-to-date on news, reports, legislation, events, and actions you can take to push for change in your community! In the meantime, reach out to your lawmakers on the issues you care about …
  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
July 11, 2019 at 12:56 PM

Seeking asylum in the U.S. is legal.

Don't look away. Hi John, The heartwrenching images and stories coming out of the U.S. migrant detention camps are clear: the harsh reality is that our country is inflicting large-scale cruelty and terrorism upon migrants and refugees in its custody. We must face this mo…
  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
July 2, 2019 at 12:56 PM

Take your activism to the next level with OYUnited

We’re hatching a plan to get you access to a brand-new suite of tools for your activism. Hi John, Part of our mission at Generation Progress is to build better activists and ensure progressive young people around the country have the resources they need to make a differen…
  Generation Progress · [email protected]
June 27, 2019 at 8:53 PM

Welcome to Generation Progress!

  Hey John, Thank you for your commitment to building a more progressive America. We'll be sure to keep you up-to-date on news, reports, legislation, events, and actions you can take to push for change in your community! In the meantime, reach out to your lawmakers on the issues you care about …