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  Emily Leach, Generation Progress · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Millennials and Gen Z hold the key to 2020 elections.

Young people are the pathway to 2020 victory. John,  We are often fed the frustrating narrative that young people are disinterested in politics and too lazy to vote. As you probably already know, this is completely untrue. In reality, Millennials and Generation Z are an…
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 2:21 PM

Resources to help you take action today.

Progress doesn’t mean the fight is over. Hey John,  In the past few weeks we have seen an unprecedented number of protests and plenty of activism on the ground and online—all in an effort to demand and support action for Black lives. The last few months have been incredi…
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  Amber Gaither, Generation Progress · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Honor victims and survivors of gun violence.

Wear orange to honor victims and survivors. John,  Friday was the the sixth National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the kick-off to Wear Orange Weekend. On January 21, 2013 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton attended the second inaugural parade for President Barack Obama—a wee…
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  Amber Gaither, Generation Progress · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Honor victims and survivors of gun violence.

Wear orange to honor victims and survivors. John,  Friday was the the sixth National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the kick-off to Wear Orange Weekend. On January 21, 2013 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton attended the second inaugural parade for President Barack Obama—a wee…
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  The Generation Progress Team · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 4:05 PM

A day of mourning.

Why we're closed today. Hey John,  In solidarity with our allied civil rights organizations, Generation Progress will be closed today, June 4, to observe a National Day of Mourning. We mourn and commemorate the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Dreasjon “Sean” Reed, …
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  The Generation Progress Team · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 4:05 PM

A day of mourning.

Why we're closed today. Hey John,  In solidarity with our allied civil rights organizations, Generation Progress will be closed today, June 4, to observe a National Day of Mourning. We mourn and commemorate the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Dreasjon “Sean” Reed, …
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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Student loan borrowers could get stimulus help.

The House acted on student debt, now it’s the Senate’s turn. John,  Remember when we emailed you about Congress’ NEW stimulus plan, the HEROES Act? Well, thanks to your advocacy, huge parts of that plan have made it through the House and are now being considered by the Se…
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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Take action for George Floyd today.

Being Black shouldn’t be a death sentence. Hey John,  We’ve sent you emails in back-to-back weeks asking that you demand justice for young Black Americans murdered at the hands of police and so-called vigilantes. I reach out to you today—filled with anger and sadness—to a…
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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 5:14 PM

George Floyd should be alive today.

Being Black shouldn’t be a death sentence. Hey John,  We’ve sent you emails in back-to-back weeks asking that you demand justice for young Black Americans murdered at the hands of police and so-called vigilantes. I reach out to you today—filled with anger and sadness—to a…
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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 3:23 PM

Tell the Trump admin to protect people—not polluters.

Rollbacks protect polluters, not people. Hey John,  Did you know that since taking office in 2016, President Donald Trump and his administration have reversed nearly 100 key environmental rules? That’s 100 regulations that keep our water clean, protect wildlife, and preve…
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  Edwith Theogene, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Support class of 2020 #Immigrads this weekend.

Celebrating resilience, legacy, and graduation. Hey John,  I am a first-generation immigrant and the second in my family to graduate from college, right after my older sister. Imagine being the first in your family to graduate from high school or college. The excitement …
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  Kiayna O'Neal, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Don’t stop saying her name.

Breonna Taylor deserves justice. Hey John,  As a Black woman in America, I shouldn’t have to fear for my father’s life, or my sister’s, or my mother’s, or the lives of anyone in this country who looks like me. But, I do. Today I am turning my feelings of grief, anger, fe…
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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Take action for equitable student debt cancellation.

Congress is about to vote on a new stimulus plan. John,  Thanks for sticking with us in the fight to cancel student debt. 💪 We wanted to update you on what’s been going on in the last few weeks and give you the opportunity to join us in taking action for all student loan …
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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 10:15 AM

Congress could vote on a student debt stimulus this week.

Congress is about to vote on a new stimulus plan. John,  Thanks for sticking with us in the fight to cancel student debt. 💪 We wanted to update you on what’s been going on in the last few weeks and give you the opportunity to join us in taking action for all student loan …
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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 11, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Demand #JusticeForAhmaud.

Justice has not yet been served. Hey John,  Ahmaud Arbery should be alive today. Unfortunately, he’s not, because he was hunted down and killed. On February 23, just three days before the eighth anniversary of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin’s murder, Arbery was jogging in bro…
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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Show your love for Mother Earth by taking action today.

Climate change can and already does impact women’s health. Hey John,  Don’t forget that Sunday is Mother’s Day! This Mother’s Day, I plan to honor the women and girls in my life by acting to protect Mother Earth. One way we can make this happen is by first acknowledging …
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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 10:16 AM

Tell the Trump Admin: No new barriers for those with criminal records.

A criminal record shouldn’t equal no chance at success. Dear John, When I was 17 years old, I spray painted on streets and highways across California. It was reckless and harmful. At 35, with a career and a family, I couldn’t even imagine doing anything like that now. I’m…
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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Tell the Trump Admin: No new barriers for those with criminal records.

A criminal record shouldn’t equal no chance at success. Dear John, When I was 17 years old, I spray painted on streets and highways across California. It was reckless and harmful. At 35, with a career and a family, I couldn’t even imagine doing anything like that now. I’m…
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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Rent vs student debt payments? That shouldn’t be a thing.

No one should have to choose between paying rent and student debt bills. Hey John,  Groceries, medication, rent, or student loan payments: pick one. That’s the unfortunate reality more Americans than ever are facing today, in what is the biggest economic crisis in decades…
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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Rent vs student debt payments? That shouldn’t be a thing.

No one should have to choose between paying rent and student debt bills. Hey John,  Groceries, medication, rent, or student loan payments: pick one. That’s the unfortunate reality more Americans than ever are facing today, in what is the biggest economic crisis in decades…
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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Take action this Earth Day. 🌎

Earth Day is the perfect day to take environmental action. Dear John,  Happy Earth Day! Today marks the 50th anniversary of the holiday, which was founded in 1970 when 20 million people mobilized to fight for environmental protection. This year’s Earth Day theme is climat…
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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 8:14 PM

When you’re no longer incarcerated, you shouldn’t still be imprisoned.

Formerly incarcerated individuals deserve a fair chance of succeeding. Hey John,  Think about the worst thing you did as an 18-year-old. Is it something you'd do as a 70-year-old? Believe it or not, mistakes people made as an 18-year-old—even things like drug possession o…
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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 8:14 PM

When you’re no longer incarcerated, you shouldn’t still be imprisoned.

Formerly incarcerated individuals deserve a fair chance of succeeding. Hey John,  Think about the worst thing you did as an 18-year-old. Is it something you'd do as a 70-year-old? Believe it or not, mistakes people made as an 18-year-old—even things like drug possession o…
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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Tell Congress to protect the air we breathe during COVID-19.

Rolling back clean air protections during a respiratory pandemic? Worst idea ever. Hey John,  As you probably already know, our country is in the midst of a severe respiratory health emergency brought on by the spread of COVID-19. This virus poses a particular risk to tho…
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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 9:45 AM

Tell Congress to protect the air we breathe during COVID-19.

Rolling back clean air protections during a respiratory pandemic? Worst idea ever. Hey John,  As you probably already know, our country is in the midst of a severe respiratory health emergency brought on by the spread of COVID-19. This virus poses a particular risk to tho…
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 4:26 PM

STOP! Census Time! 💃🕺

You can social distance and fill out the Census. Hey John,  If you're anything like team Generation Progress, right now it’s impossible to think about anything other than the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic is affecting everything from our student debt payments, being able…
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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Take Action: Stop the spread of COVID-19 in jails and prisons.

Social distancing is impossible behind bars. Dear John, The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of our lives and poses a public health risk to people everywhere. Together, through strict social distancing (i.e., giving people six feet of personal space), we can slow the sp…
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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 10:15 AM

Take Action: Stop the spread of COVID-19 in jails and prisons.

Social distancing is impossible behind bars. Dear John, The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of our lives and poses a public health risk to people everywhere. Together, through strict social distancing (i.e., giving people six feet of personal space), we can slow the sp…
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  Brittney Souza, Generation Progress · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 4:41 PM

COVID-19 doesn’t care that it’s an election year, but we need to.

Voters’ safety must be protected during a global pandemic. Hey John,  This may not come as a surprise, but Generation Progress, alongside other advocacy organizations, is teleworking for the foreseeable future to practice social distancing. Whether you are working from ho…
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  Brittney Souza, Generation Progress · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 10:15 AM

We must support our democracy during COVID-19.

Voters’ safety must be protected during a global pandemic. Hey John,  This may not come as a surprise, but Generation Progress, alongside other advocacy organizations, is teleworking for the foreseeable future to practice social distancing. Whether you are working from ho…
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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Urge SCOTUS to delay their decision on DACA.

During COVID-19 we should be focused on coming together. Hey John,  Generation Progress is partnering with the Home is Here campaign to urge the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to delay their decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (or DACA) pro…
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Take Action: Cancelling student debt during COVID-19.

REAL help for borrowers during the coronavirus crisis. John,  Things have been moving pretty quickly this week—constant coronavirus updates, the congressional economic stimulus package, and all of the proposals to address student debt. We’re glad that addressing student d…
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Tell Congress: We need student loan debt relief.

REAL help for borrowers during the coronavirus crisis. John,  Things have been moving pretty quickly this week—constant coronavirus updates, the congressional economic stimulus package, and all of the proposals to address student debt. We’re glad that addressing student d…
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Final chance to submit a comment.

Last chance. Our environmental values are at stake. John,  This is it. Today is the final day to submit comments opposing the atrocious changes the Trump administration is attempting to make on the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA. If they get their way, the in…
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Event Invite: The Power of Young Voters in the 2020 Election

    Young Voters Could Decide the 2020 Election Tuesday, March 10, 2020    10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET Center for American Progress  1333 H Street NW, 10th Floor Washington, DC xxxxxx Not in D.C.? Bookmark this link to watch the live webcast   Introductory remarks: Winnie Stachelberg, Execu…
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  Generation Progress Team · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Re: Surprise, surprise. Trump is attacking the environment... again. 🙄

Did you catch this email last week?   Hey, Last week, we sent the email below to our environment list—which is full of young people who want updates on all things related to our climate. But we thought it was too important not to share with everyone in our network. Here’s a quick…
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  Generation Progress Team · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 10:16 AM

Re: Stop Trump's proposed environmental protection rollbacks today.

Did you catch this email last week?   Hey, Last week, we sent the email below to our environment list—which is full of young people who want updates on all things related to our climate. But we thought it was too important not to share with everyone in our network. Here’s a quick…
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Stop Trump's proposed environmental protection rollbacks today.

This would impact under-resourced communities first. John,  Not sure if you heard, but the Trump administration is at it again. They’ve started yet another attack on environmental policies that are meant to combat climate change. This time it’s the National Environmental …
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Stop Trump's proposed environmental protection rollbacks today.

This would impact under-resourced communities first. John,  Not sure if you heard, but the Trump administration is at it again. They’ve started yet another attack on environmental policies that are meant to combat climate change. This time it’s the National Environmental …
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Support background check legislation today.

2/3 of young people support stronger gun laws. Hey John,  Today is a huge marker for victims of gun violence and their families. As of now, it has been one year since the House passed H.R. 8—a bipartisan bill that requires background checks on ALL gun sales. But in the ye…
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  Christian L. Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 10:12 PM

Get the Facts on Immigration

Join the fight for immigrant rights today. Dear John,  This administration’s cruel immigration policies have resulted in migrant families being torn apart at the border, children being held in detention camps under horrible conditions, and DACA and TPS protections being r…
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  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Highlight: Our Immigration Activist Profile Series

Storytelling is one of our most powerful tools. Hey John,  The struggle to protect and empower immigrants is such an important one. From the borders to communities across the nation, it is an ongoing fight to protect human rights and to ensure everyone pursuing refuge and…
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  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 10:51 AM

We stan our young immigration leaders.

Storytelling is one of our most powerful tools. Hey John,  The struggle to protect and empower immigrants is such an important one. From the borders to communities across the nation, it is an ongoing fight to protect human rights and to ensure everyone pursuing refuge and…
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  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
February 11, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Trump released his budget proposal. We need your help.

Taxpayer dollars shouldn't be used for hate. Let's keep Congress in check. Hey John,  Yesterday, Trump released his new budget and, as unbelievable as it sounds, is asking for $2 BILLION for his border wall. You read that right. $2 billion. Every year, the sitting presid…
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  Brittney Souza, Generation Progress · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 3:15 PM

The fight for transparent and fair elections starts NOW.

Your vote is your voice. Make sure it is heard. Hey John,  Yesterday in the dead of winter, thousands of Iowans gathered at their local precincts to participate in the first act of voting in the 2020 presidential election. They voted—physically in the corners of public sc…
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  Brittney Souza, Generation Progress · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Are you pre-registered? What about your friends? 👀

Pre-registration is the key to helping young people vote. John,  Did you know that the younger a person is when they cast a vote for the first time, the more likely they are to be lifelong voters? Getting registered and going to the polls can be complicated and intimidat…
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  Brittney Souza, Generation Progress · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Are you pre-registered? What about your friends? 👀

Pre-registration is the key to helping young people vote. John,  Did you know that the younger a person is when they cast a vote for the first time, the more likely they are to be lifelong voters? Getting registered and going to the polls can be complicated and intimidat…
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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 11:18 PM

ACT NOW: Demand a fair impeachment trial

Call your Senator. Dear John, On December 18, 2019, President Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives for abusing his power and obstructing Congress. The next step in the process is a trial in the Senate. As we send this email, the Senate is debating whe…
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  Christian Smith, Generation Progress · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 6:05 PM

We stan our young immigration leaders.

Storytelling is one of our most powerful tools. Hey John,  Young people are doing inspiring work—getting civically engaged and standing in solidarity across communities to both help and protect one another. Our generations are the most active and most diverse in U.S. hist…
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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, …
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