Audrey, Sunrise · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 10:00 PM

We just blockaded the White House

This isn’t exactly how I expected to spend my Friday afternoon. But if Biden won’t cave to the demands of our movement, we’re going to have to bring the movement to him. John, we just blockaded the White House. That's us! I’ll be honest — this isn’t how I expected to spend my Friday…

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  Nikayla, Sunrise · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 8:15 PM

A better world is possible

We’re marching across California to demand that Congress pass the first part of the Green New Deal — and we need your help to make it to San Francisco. We’re coming together this weekend to take action for climate justice. Click here to find out how you can join us >> John, The …

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  Team Political Power, Sunrise DC · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM

❗TESTIMONIES NEEDED❗

❗TESTIMONIES NEEDED❗   Hello John, and happy Wednesday!   #team-political-power is getting ready for DC's budget hearings, happening June 3rd-24th, and we're currently recruiting people to testify on the following four …

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  Rose, Sunrise DC · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 11:10 PM

Abolitionist workshops, Defund MPD mass mobilization, and more!

Sunrise DC Newsletter: June 2, 2021 Hi John,   As we enter summer 2021, we've got a lot on our activism agenda! Check out a few of our upcoming events, meetings, and volunteer opportunities below and GET IN!   Karishma …

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  Audrey, Sunrise · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 6:16 PM

re: The summer of the Green New Deal

Sunrisers across the country are coming together this weekend to kick off our summer of action, and we don’t want you to miss out. Hey John — I just wanted to make sure you saw Bre’s email. Sunrisers across the country are coming together this weekend to kick off our summer of action, a…

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  Paris, Sunrise · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Our communities can’t wait, John.

The New Deal, but make it anti-racist. Hey John, Passing a robust Civilian Climate Corps would help repair the damage left by decades without government investment in marginalized communities. But recently, Joe Biden offered to cut billions of dollars from his jobs plan to appease Repu…

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  Alexander, Sunrise · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM

We can win the race for Lieutenant Governor in Virginia

But we’re going to need your help. John, The race for Virginia’s Lieutenant Governorship has always been a tight one. And it’s no secret why we’ve been with Sam Rasoul every step of the way. Since forming the state Green New Deal Coalition and introducing the Green New Deal Act in 2019, …

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  Aishi, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 31, 2021 at 8:46 PM

A crisis of unimaginable proportions

Sunrisers fight for a sustainable, livable future for all. And right now, the people of India need our help. John, My name is Aishi and I’m a Sunriser from Berwyn, PA. I want to talk about something personal to me and my family: India’s ongoing COVID outbreak. Over the last couple of w…

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  Alexander, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 29, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Time is running out in Virginia!

John, This is our last chance to make a difference in one of the most crucial Virginia elections in recent memory. Jennifer Carroll Foy is the only candidate for governor putting up a fight against friend of the fossil fuel industry, Terry McAuliffe. Let’s elect this Green New Deal cham…

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  Nakia, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 7:45 PM

We wanted you to be the first to hear about this, John

If you read our emails, you know there’s one thing we just can’t stop talking about these days. NEW: Click here to take our quiz on the Civilian Climate Corps! >> Hey John, If you read our emails, you know there’s one thing we can’t stop talking about these days: The Civilian Cl…

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  Bre, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 4:38 PM

The summer of the Green New Deal is almost here, John

Booked and busy this summer? We’ve got everything you need to talk to friends about the Green New Deal. Hey John, This summer, Sunrise is on a mission to spread the word about the Green New Deal to every small town and big city across America. By the end of 2021, we can win millions of…

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  Damon, Sunrise DC · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 3:30 PM

TOMORROW: Uprise DMV is here!

It's finally here! Hi John,   Now’s your chance to be a part of a landmark event for the movement and culture within the DMV.   Uprise DMV is TOMORROW Saturday, May 29 starting at 4:00pm Visit our Hopin page to purchase…

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  Maddy, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Golden Gate Bridge, here we come

We’re marching 266 miles for climate justice. Hey John, My name is Maddy and I’m from California. Tomorrow, I’m joining my fellow Sunrisers to march 266 miles from Paradise all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to demand that Congress take action on the climate crisis. …

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  Aura · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Support local artists and activists! (Virtually) attend Uprise DMV this Saturday!

Happy Thursday,    Months ago, our hub's #bipoc Caucus discussed what things we wanted to see from this hub and in the DMV.  Many things were discussed, unpacked, & created.  One idea got us all moved and excited: Uprise DMV.    Uprise DMV is an unprecedented, BIPOC…

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  Ellen, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 9:56 PM

Biden’s big mistake

Repeat after me: We should not be negotiating with white supremacists. On the campaign trail, Joe Biden said he wanted to create good jobs in the communities that need them most. Now, he has a chance to make or break that pledge. And I’ll be honest with you, John: Recent news of Biden’s …

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  Lauren, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 6:40 PM

The Civilian Climate Corps, explained:

Here’s what Biden and Congress should do right now to combat the climate crisis. Add your name to demand a fully-funded Civilian Climate Corps >> Hey John, This year has been rough. The pandemic brought sickness, job losses, and financial hardship to my community and countless o…

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  Mike, Sunrise DC · [email protected]

May 23, 2021 at 3:50 PM

We're Going to MN, to #StopLine3

We're Going to MN to #StopLine3 Hi John,   Just like the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), the Line 3 oil pipeline threatens a sensitive ecosystem on land belonging to indigenous people by treaty an…

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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Shant=E9=2C?= Sunrise · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 10:01 PM

We have the chance to make history in Virginia

Jennifer Carroll Foy is running against one of the most powerful men in Virginia politics. Let’s show her we have her back. Hey John, Jennifer Carroll Foy is taking on the status quo in Virginia politics.  As a progressive Black woman and a working-class mom, it’s no small feat to take o…

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  Yeishka, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 5:57 PM

This is environmental racism

A giant plastics corporation wants to build a plant in this overwhelmingly Black and poor community. We need your help to stop them. Hey John, My name is Yeishka and I’m a leader with Sunrise New Orleans. I’m marching for climate justice in St. James Parish, Louisiana — or, as it’s ofte…

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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Shant=E9=2C?= Sunrise · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Why we’re supporting Nina Turner for Congress

We’re proud to put the strength of our movement behind a true climate justice champion. Hey John, If you thought 2021 was going to be an off-year without any exciting elections, then we’ve got some news for you.  We’ve already told you about this year’s elections in Virginia. And now, th…

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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Shant=E9=2C?= Sunrise · [email protected]

May 15, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Three Weeks Left to Elect A GND Champion in Virginia

John, We are just three weeks away from election day in Virginia and the Lieutenant Governor’s race is still wide open! By now, we don’t have to introduce you to Sam Rasoul and his campaign, but, just to remind you, he is a Virginia state delegate who has been the leading voice on the G…

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  Rogelio, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 7:03 PM

The fight for good jobs and a livable future is far from over

If you care about creating a livable planet and millions of good jobs, we need you to join us. We’re demanding those in power join us on the right side of history. Are you in? >> Hey John, My name is Rogelio, and I’m part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Sunrise hub. I wanted to share w…

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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Chant=E9=2C?= Sunrise · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 2:54 PM

re: Why I’m marching 400 miles across the Gulf South

Can you make it to our call tomorrow? I have an exciting update, John — we just kicked off our 400-mile march from New Orleans to Houston! Now that our journey is underway, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the invite to tomorrow’s organizing call. This is your chance to come tog…

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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Chant=E9=2C?= Sunrise · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Why I’m marching 400 miles across the Gulf South

We’re a generation on fire, and we’re going to make it impossible for our leaders to ignore our power. Hey John, My name is Chanté Davis, I’m a leader with Sunrise Houston, and I’ve lived through too many climate disasters to count. When I was two years old, my family fled our home in …

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  Rogelio, Sunrise · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 10:31 PM

No one gets left behind

John, In our movement we ask for the help we need and, if we’re able, we give what we can to those who need it. It may seem obvious and simple, but it's the glue that holds our world together.  You know what I mean because you’ve seen it too, especially over the last year: when our gove…

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  Paris, Sunrise · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 4:51 PM

re: National Call-in Day tomorrow

John, Picture this: It’s tomorrow morning and every phone in your representative’s office is ringing off the hook. It’s so persistent that they try to escape the noise by stepping out into the hallway. But the noise only grows louder —The calls aren’t just for them. Every phone in the o…

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  Cori Bush via Sunrise · [email protected]

April 24, 2021 at 3:02 PM

We all need a Green New Deal, John.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and I introduced our bill — a Green New Deal for Cities, Towns, Counties, States, Tribes, and Territories — to bring the fight against our climate crisis to the local level. We all need a Green New Deal.  That’s why Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and I introd…

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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Shant=E9=2C?= Sunrise · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 5:16 PM

It’s time, Virginia

John, TODAY is the day that Virginia voters start going to the polls and the governor’s race is really heating up!  Last month, we introduced you to Jennifer Carroll Foy and her campaign to fight for working families, good jobs, and a Green New Deal for Virginia voters. Since then, the …

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  Ellen, Sunrise · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 10:45 PM

We chose to pick up the buckets

When I was 11 years old, Hurricane Irene hit my town. I remember the feeling of cold water rising to my knees as the storm flooded my family’s basement. I remember the sense of despair that washed over me and my younger siblings as we barreled buckets and buckets of ice cold water out o…

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  =?iso-8859-1?b?Wm/rLA==?= Sunrise · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 12:36 AM

Did you see the news about Sen. Manchin and the PRO Act?

Hi John,  Earlier today, Senator Manchin announced his support of the PRO Act. Now only three Democratic senators and the racist filibuster stand in the way of the fight for worker power and Good Jobs for All.  Sign the petition to tell Senators Kelly, Sinema, and Warner to pass the PRO…

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  Brianna, Sunrise DC · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 1:20 AM

Where will you fall in history?

Hi John,   Hola a todxs, how is everyone, truly? I often tend to forget to check in with others/myself and this is what we’re here for - each other - so check on your people.  As we come to the end of another exhausting week, I want to speak to…

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  Aura, Sunrise DC · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 1:34 PM

This Saturday: Mutual Aid, DC Statehood, and Climate Justice Rally

Hi John,   We've got a lot going on this Saturday -- figure out where you want to plug in with the Sunrise DC hub and see you there!   Support our Mutual Aid efforts!   This Saturday, we will be out tabling in Columbia Heights as a bridged effo…

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  Stevie, Sunrise · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 1:16 AM

Thank you, John

Today was unbelievable. Because of you, we just hosted the biggest day of action in our movement's history. Hundreds of Sunrisers and friends rallied together at more than 70 locations across the country while folks at home flooded Congress with Green New Deal ‘job applications’ to mak…

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  Ishan, Sunrise · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 10:15 PM

I’m going to tell you something I wish somebody told me

Hi John, My name is Ishan and I’m a member of the Dallas hub. I’m newer to this fight. But like many of you, I’m here because my experience has made it impossible to turn away. You probably heard about Winter Storm Uri that hit us, aka the Texas Freeze. For days, people went without hea…

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  Stevie, Sunrise · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Our best shot

We’re in the most consequential legislative fight in our movement’s history. John, We’re in the most consequential legislative fight in our movement’s history. On Wednesday, Joe Biden proposed trillions of dollars in spending to help recover the economy and stop the climate crisis. Witho…

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  Danny Kim · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 12:39 AM

Housing Funds needed for Casa Ruby & the LGBTQ people of color in DC

It’s Trans Day of Visibility and the trans community in DC needs your help. Casa Ruby is the only LGBTQ, bilingual and multicultural organization in the District that provides social services and programming catering to queer, trans people of color. We’re sending out an email blast because…

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  Deirdre, Sunrise · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Biden’s American Jobs Plan and the Green New Deal

Here’s what we know. John, This afternoon, President Joe Biden proposed trillions of dollars in new spending on clean energy, infrastructure, public schools, and our care economy. This is the first installment of his infrastructure plan and a top priority for his administration and Democ…

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  Alex, Sunrise · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 3:17 PM

Introducing our champions in Virginia

There are still important elections happening, even without a presidential or midterm election! Dear John, The 2020 election cycle had many ups and downs. We supported more than 25 different candidates who ran on a progressive, grassroots-backed agenda, that centered environmental, raci…

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  Virginia, Sunrise · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 2:17 PM

Georgia's victims need you

There are some immediate needs for those dealing with the aftermath of this terrorism, including in-language support for mental health, legal, employment, and immigration services. Dear John, As Sunrisers, we know our work must always, always be rooted in racial justice and class solida…

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  =?iso-8859-1?b?Wm/rLA==?= Sunrise · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Haaland made history. Biden could too.

It’s time for Biden to respect the sovereignty of the Standing Rock Soiux and stop the DAPL once and for all. Hi, John, Now is the perfect time for Biden to act and shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Rep. Deb Haaland of Laguna Pueblo to lead the…

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  Stevie, Sunrise · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Re: Let's kickoff Good Jobs for ALL

We're launching our Good Jobs for All campaign—can you host a kickoff party for the livestreamed launch event? Remember, John, there's only one week left before our 2021 campaign launch on March 4th and we need your help to make sure everyone you know watches the livestream. If you haven…

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  Paris, Sunrise · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 2:34 AM

Fighting to stay warm

Utility companies are exploiting Texans, and we need help. Dear John, People have been fighting to stay warm in Texas. For some, that fight has cost their lives. And for those of us who managed to survive, it could cost thousands of dollars that already struggling families simply don’t h…

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  Sunrise DC · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM

This week: Youth Organizing, Energy Justice Town Hall, and more!

Hi John,    We’ve got big plans for 2021. ICYMI last week we voted to unanimously endorse the amazing Karishma Mehta in Virginia’s 49th House District. And as you already know if you attended this month’s virtual Reggaeton Bash, the lockdown wo…

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  Stevie, Sunrise · [email protected]

February 22, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Let's kickoff Good Jobs for ALL

We're launching our Good Jobs for All campaign—can you host a kickoff party for the livestreamed launch event? Hi, John, Two months into the decade of the Green New Deal, and we’re on track to realize our guiding motto—stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process. …

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  Paris, Sunrise · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 6:41 PM

They failed us & MUST resign. Sign this petition.

Spreading lies on TV and escaping on vacation are not the responses Texans deserve from their representatives! Dear John, Millions of people here in Texas are freezing right now. This isn’t exaggeration or a joke. Already lives have been lost. And where are our “leaders”? Governor Greg …

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  Julien, Sunrise · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 10:22 PM

Texas is hurting. Here's what we do about it.

We have to convince Biden that bold action is the only acceptable next step. Dear John, Our Digital Director, Paris, was going to send this email today but her power is down, so I’m stepping in. We need to send letters to Biden right now. As if we need more evidence that climate can’t w…

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  Lauren, Sunrise · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 7:51 PM

John, will you consider a $5 contribution today?

We've got a long road ahead of us. Hey John, Did you hear? Yesterday, working people won the fight to get House Democrats to include $15 minimum wage in their relief package. Though this is a really huge step towards victory that’s been years in the making, we’ve got a long road ahead of…

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  Sunrise DC · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM

This Week: Town Hall with Karishma Mehta and Ranked Choice Voting teach-in!

Hi John,  We are happy to announce that the vote on our hub endorsing candidates in Virginia and Maryland passed overwhelmingly! We have decided to endorse MD and VA candidates to help usher progressive power in the DMV area (87.8% in favor!). We also supported endorsing hyperlocal can…

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  Sunrise DC Political Power team · [email protected]

February 6, 2021 at 10:24 PM

Should we endorse in Virginia and Maryland?

Hi John,  This Thursday, we discussed the future of our endorsements. If you weren't able to make it, we're devastated, but HERE are the slides. Last election cycle, we were incredibly successful with our endorsements and continued to elevate our profile in the DMV area. We showed DC t…

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  Julien, Sunrise · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 10:12 PM

🚨 sunrise beanies back in stock! 🚨

Back by popular demand, grab your own beanie today! Howdy John! Now, I know as a native Texan I’m the last person to talk to y’all about winter wear. But if it’s any consolation, anytime it hits below 70°F here, I’m bundled up with two sweaters, a beanie, and fuzzy socks. In any case, it…

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