Edwith Theogene, Generation Progress · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 2:18 AM

Broken democracy? H.R. 1 solutions.

This election proved our democratic system needs help. Here's the fix. Dear John,  In response to an unprecedented threat to our elections this year, states across the country broke down barriers to voting by creating and expanding vote-by-mail programs and early voting. …

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 10:03 PM

History in the making + you’re gonna sit this one out?

Young people are already ABSOLUTELY DOMINATING this election. Don’t miss out! Dear John,  Here’s the deal: young people can decide this presidential election. Millennials and Generation Z make up the largest voting bloc in this country and we are already making our power …

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 9:13 PM

History in the making + you’re gonna sit this one out?

Young people are already ABSOLUTELY DOMINATING this election. Don’t miss out! Dear John,  Here’s the deal: young people can decide this presidential election. Millennials and Generation Z make up the largest voting bloc in this country and we are already making our power …

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  Hassen Bashir, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 2:27 PM

I'm voting for gun violence prevention.

Candidates in local, state, and federal offices determine gun laws. Dear John,  I know you know this, but no one should live in fear of being a victim of gun violence. The people we elect—from the top of the ballot on down—determine how we address the gun violence ravaging…

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  Edwith Theogene, Generation Progress · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 11:07 PM

❗LAST CHANCE ⚖️ RE: Tell the Senate: NO confirmation till after Inauguration.

    Tonight (as in, within moments) is the final vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ginsburg's open SCOTUS seat. This appointment will have untold consequences, especially on the lives of young people. We must make it clear, regardless of the vote outcome, that …

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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]

October 24, 2020 at 4:11 PM

🗳️ Happy #VoteEarlyDay!

11(!) days until the election is over. Hey John,  This miiiiight not be the first email (or text or Instagram message) you’ve gotten this month about voting. 😉 And in just over a week, BOOM. Your chance to vote in 2020 is gone. But THIS message is special because we’re in…

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  Charlotte Hancock, Generation Progress · [email protected]

October 24, 2020 at 4:11 PM

🗳️ Happy #VoteEarlyDay!

11(!) days until the election is over. Hey John,  This miiiiight not be the first email (or text or Instagram message) you’ve gotten this month about voting. 😉 And in just over a week, BOOM. Your chance to vote in 2020 is gone. But THIS message is special because we’re in…

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 4:10 PM

I'm voting for a climate plan.

The Earth is on fire. Your vote can help stop that. Dear John,  I know by now you’ve been hearing a lot about why this election is so important, and why voting is especially critical this year. Your vote has the power to influence the future of our earth and of the climat…

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  Edwith Theogene, Generation Progress · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 3:58 PM

Tell the Senate: NO confirmation till after Inauguration.

Dissent like Justice Ginsburg. Hey John,  As you probably already know, when Justice Ginsburg—or as she was known fondly to many young people, the Notorious RBG—passed away, a vacancy opened in the Supreme Court. Never before has a court vacancy been filled this late in a…

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  Hassen Bashir, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Our criminal legal system is racist.

The rights of incarcerated people are on the ballot. Dear John,  Our criminal legal system is hurting us. In this country, young people, ages 18-35, make up 30% of the population, yet represent 60% of adult arrests and 42% of adult prison admissions. The consequences of an…

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 12:09 PM

TODAY: It's the #ClimateVoter Twitter Storm!

Get your #ClimateVoter story out there. Hey John, Join us on Twitter today, October 14, for a Twitter storm, where we’ll be talking about why we’re climate voters. This is an opportunity for you to share how the climate crisis has impacted your life and your concerns abo…

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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 11:08 AM

From the bottom to the top of your ballot on student debt.

Your student debt is on the ballot. Dear John,  I know you know this but: a lot is at stake in this election, and it’s not just the White House. The people we elect—from the top of the ballot to the bottom —can impact your daily life and finances. The people we elect make …

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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 11:08 AM

From the bottom to the top of your ballot on student debt.

Your student debt is on the ballot. Dear John,  I know you know this but: a lot is at stake in this election, and it’s not just the White House. The people we elect—from the top of the ballot to the bottom —can impact your daily life and finances. The people we elect make …

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Why are you a #ClimateVoter?

It's the flash floods, for me. Hey John, Wildfires on the West Coast, hurricanes in the South, tornadoes in the Midwest, and flash floods where I live in Washington, DC. These are just a few of the severe weather events and natural disasters we’ve seen worsen this year in…

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Why are you a #ClimateVoter?

It's the flash floods, for me. Hey John, Wildfires on the West Coast, hurricanes in the South, tornadoes in the Midwest, and flash floods where I live in Washington, DC. These are just a few of the severe weather events and natural disasters we’ve seen worsen this year in…

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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 2:12 PM

We're so close to getting the Senate to #CancelStudentDebt

We're closer to cancelling student debt than ever before. Hey John,  Our country is in crisis. Higher education has become so unaffordable and inaccessible that 45 million Americans are in debt, struggling to make ends meet, and placed under greater financial strain due t…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 11:57 AM

Dissent like Justice Ginsburg.

Act to carry on Justice Ginsburg's legacy. Hey John,  Friday evening, it was reported that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away from complications of cancer. Justice Ginsburg was a feminist icon who inspired generations of young people to stand up for wha…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 11:57 AM

Dissent like Justice Ginsburg.

Act to carry on Justice Ginsburg's legacy. Hey John,  Friday evening, it was reported that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away from complications of cancer. Justice Ginsburg was a feminist icon who inspired generations of young people to stand up for wha…

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Climate denier myth #2: also beyond busted.

MYTH: 'Climate solutions are too expensive to deal with now.' Hey John,  "Climate solutions are too expensive to deal with now." Right... That’s another myth we hear from climate deniers on why they have been ignoring the climate crisis for quite some time now. “It’s too …

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 10, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Climate denier myth #1: busted (obviously).

MYTH: 'I'm not a scientist, so I'm not sure what causes climate change.' Hey John,    "I'm not a scientist, so I'm not sure what causes climate change." 🙄 This is one of the myths that climate deniers like to tout to evade responsibility for taking action. You don't need…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Register to vote. That’s it. That’s the email.

Make a plan to vote. Register today. Hey John,  We are 60 days from the November 3rd election, but more importantly, we are 50 days away from National Vote Early Day. If you are physically able to vote in person, it’s almost time to #MaskUp and vote early, in person. Mil…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 12:28 AM

50 Days Until National Vote Early Day

Make a plan to vote. Register today. Hey John,  We are 60 days from the November 3rd election, but more importantly, we are 50 days away from National Vote Early Day. If you are physically able to vote in person, it’s almost time to #MaskUp and vote early, in person. Mil…

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Ignoring climate science has real-world implications.

Hurricane Katrina: when we don’t invest in equity. Hey John,  As we reflect on the 15-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we want to recognize that hurricanes remain a persistent and worsening threat to people and places. Hurricane Laura hit the southern United States …

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 1:51 PM

And Bakari! Re: Julián in a one-on-one with GP Action

Bakari Sellers joins us tonight. Hey John,  Real quick—if you didn't catch our Friday-night Instagram Live with Julián Castro and GP Action's Bruce Franks Jr., don't worry! We'll be posting it over on Instagram at @genprogressaction. Give us a follow to see it when it's up. E…

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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 12:43 PM

Now is the time: #CancelStudentDebt

Trump’s administration is not helping student borrowers. We need real action NOW. Hey John,  Last month, we emailed you about Congressional Democrats’ stimulus plan, the HEROES Act. Thanks to your advocacy, the HEROES Act passed the House. But Senator Mitch McConnell deci…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Julián in a one-on-one with GP Action

And he's meeting us where we're at. Hey John,  We almost can't believe that this is real. We are so excited to extend an invitation to you for a special Instagram event tonight with Julián Castro. Tune in for a live, open, and real conversation between GP Action's Bruce Fr…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 10:56 AM

SPECIAL INVITE: Julián Castro tonight, with all of us.

And he's meeting us where we're at. Hey John,  We almost can't believe that this is real. We are so excited to extend an invitation to you for a special Instagram event tonight with Julián Castro. Tune in for a live, open, and real conversation between GP Action's Bruce Fr…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Fight Voter Suppression. Tell Congress to Support Vote By Mail.

The president straight-up admitted to voter suppression. Hey John,  I have to start this email to you with a quote I almost can’t believe is real. “Now they need that money in order to make the post office work so it can take all of these millions and millions of ballots.…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Fight Voter Suppression. Tell Congress to Support Vote By Mail.

The president straight-up admitted to voter suppression. Hey John,  I have to start this email to you with a quote I almost can’t believe is real. “Now they need that money in order to make the post office work so it can take all of these millions and millions of ballots.…

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 1:22 PM

Bailouts for industry polluters, nothing for the people.

Climate change denial is downright cruel during a combined health and economic crisis. Hey John,  As you know, we are in the middle of an economic crisis. Millions of people are out of jobs, more people are at risk of losing their homes and livelihoods, and people are str…

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 1:22 PM

Bailouts for industry polluters, nothing for the people.

Climate change denial is downright cruel during a combined health and economic crisis. Hey John,  As you know, we are in the middle of an economic crisis. Millions of people are out of jobs, more people are at risk of losing their homes and livelihoods, and people are str…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Get educated on positions that protect our democracy.

Our power of the seat campaign is here. John,  There is no question that November will mark one of the most consequential elections of our lifetimes. Today, we will begin to lift the veil on a position that often operates behind the scenes, but that has incredible power t…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Get educated on positions that protect our democracy.

Our power of the seat campaign is here. John,  There is no question that November will mark one of the most consequential elections of our lifetimes. Today, we will begin to lift the veil on a position that often operates behind the scenes, but that has incredible power t…

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 2:55 PM

Young people have the most to lose in the fight against climate change.

This fight is personal to me. Hey John,  ICYMI: last week we relaunched our Get The Facts Out campaign. The campaign was created to call out members of Congress and the executive branch who are sticking their heads in the sand—or worse, parroting the talking points of the…

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  Amber Gaither, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 3:13 PM

EVENT: Free virtual film screening and panel to follow.

There's still time to save your spot. Hey John,  Amber, here. Checkin' in to say: DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS 🔥 EVENT. RSVP now.  TONIGHT, we’re hosting a screening of the Oscar-nominated short documentary St. Louis Superman, and following the screening will be a powerful pane…

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  Amber Gaither, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 3:13 PM

EVENT: Free virtual film screening and panel to follow.

There's still time to save your spot. Hey John,  Amber, here. Checkin' in to say: DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS 🔥 EVENT. RSVP now.  TONIGHT, we’re hosting a screening of the Oscar-nominated short documentary St. Louis Superman, and following the screening will be a powerful pane…

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  Lotanna Obodozie, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 23, 2020 at 2:03 PM

We’re calling out climate deniers. Join us.

Get the facts out with us. Hey John,  The climate crisis is increasingly urgent—you and I understand that. However, some of the people elected into positions to represent our interests don’t. They believe that climate change is not happening, claim to not know what is ca…

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  Brent. J. Cohen, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Re: Join us for an evening of activism AND a screening of St. Louis Superman! 🎥

Did you catch this email?   Hey, Not sure if you saw our last email, but wanted to make sure you don’t miss out on this awesome event! That’s right! This Friday, July 24 at 7pm EST, we’re hosting an exclusive free screening of the Oscar-nominated short documentary, St. L…

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  Brent. J. Cohen, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 5:28 PM

Re: Join us for an evening of activism AND a screening of St. Louis Superman! 🎥

Did you catch this email?   Hey, Not sure if you saw our last email, but wanted to make sure you don’t miss out on this awesome event! That’s right! This Friday, July 24 at 7pm EST, we’re hosting an exclusive free screening of the Oscar-nominated short documentary, St. L…

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  Brent J. Cohen, Generation Progress Action · [email protected]

July 18, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Join us for an evening of activism AND a screening of St. Louis Superman! 🎥

You don’t want to miss this. John,  We’re so excited to finally share this event with you: Friday, July 24 at 7 pm EST Join us for a free screening of MTV’s short documentary, St. Louis Superman followed by a panel discussion featuring a powerful bunch. RSVP …

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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 2:03 PM

There’s still time to take action against Betsy D’s new rule.

This is our last chance to get DeVos to reverse her rule. John,  We promise—this is our last email to you about this upsetting news—but that’s only because TIME IS RUNNING OUT! And we still need more people like YOU to submit a comment to Secretary Betsy DeVos! As of to…

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  Edwith Theogene, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Pride month may have ended, but the fight for LGBTQ+ rights continues.

Civil rights should apply to everyone. John,  Last month we celebrated Pride and the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. A particularly celebratory moment this year was SCOTUS ruling on Bostock v. Clayton County—SCOTUS ruled that companies do not have the right to discrim…

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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Re: Tell DeVos her new rule is rooted in hate.

Did you catch this email Tuesday?   Hey, Not sure if you saw this email, but wanted to make sure you were able to take action to protect undocumented students during this pandemic. Betsy DeVos implemented a new rule that explicitly targets undocumented college students and preven…

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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Re: Betsy D is working against students and borrowers. Again.

Did you catch this email Tuesday?   Hey, Not sure if you saw this email, but wanted to make sure you were able to take action to protect students during this pandemic. Betsy DeVos implemented a new rule that targets GI Bill student veterans, students with defaulted loans, undocum…

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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Re: Betsy D is working against students and borrowers. Again.

Did you catch this email Tuesday?   Hey, Not sure if you saw this email, but wanted to make sure you were able to take action to protect students during this pandemic. Betsy DeVos implemented a new rule that targets GI Bill student veterans, students with defaulted loans, undocum…

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  Ella Azoulay, Generation Progress · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Tell DeVos her new rule is rooted in hate.

Sec. DeVos is blocking financial aid to undocumented students. John,  We’ve got some news: Betsy DeVos implemented a new rule that discriminates against undocumented college students. Because of the pandemic and its economic impact, Congress passed the CARES Act in March.…

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  Edwith Theogene, Generation Progress · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 2:33 PM

COVID is halting in-person registration; pre-registration is here to help.

The pre-registration toolkit you need today. John,  Young people are leading movements and protests across America. We have a responsibility to make sure our voices are heard at the ballot box, too. Pro-voter reforms are one way to make sure that happens. States that hav…

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  Edwith Theogene, Generation Progress · [email protected]

June 21, 2020 at 9:58 PM

Turning 18 soon? Pre-register now to save yourself the stress.

The pre-registration toolkit you need today. John,  Young people are leading movements and protests across America. We have a responsibility to make sure our voices are heard at the ballot box, too. Pro-voter reforms are one way to make sure that happens. States that hav…

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  Edwith Theogene, Generation Progress · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 8:26 PM

A decision day victory.

This is a DACA victory. Celebrate with us, then take action. John,  In a victory for immigrants, allies, and DACA recipients across the country, today, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration’s termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (or DA…

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  Edwith Theogene, Generation Progress · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 8:26 PM

A decision day victory.

This is a DACA victory. Celebrate with us, then take action. John,  In a victory for immigrants, allies, and DACA recipients across the country, today, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration’s termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (or DA…

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