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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 8:47 PM

TikTok could be banned in the U.S.

What’s that mean for our national security? Read our statement. John, You may have seen the news that a bipartisan bill was passed that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if the app isn’t sold by its parent company, ByteDance, within, at most, the next year. At Issue On…
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  Alix Fraser · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Let’s keep up the momentum!

Tell your representative to support KOSA! John, As you may have seen, last week the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) (H.R. 7891) was introduced in the House! This was a long time coming. Along with continued pressure on the Senate to pass KOSA, Issue One has been adv…
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  Jamie Neikrie · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 4:22 PM

Growing momentum to protect kids online!

The Kids Online Safety Act was introduced in the House! John, Huge and exciting news: The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was just introduced in the House! KOSA has been working its way through the Senate for many months and, thanks to your help, has gained 67 bipar…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 2:50 PM

In the Loop: March 2024 Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, 2024 is shaping up to be a busy year here at Issue One as we continue our work to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. Here are some highlights from March: Protec…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Join us to celebrate women who make democracy work!

Don’t miss this virtual event! Have you registered yet for “Women Who Make Democracy Work”? Don’t miss this insightful conversation with women from our Faces of Democracy campaign about their experiences as election officials and the important role they play in ou…
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  Liz Cassin · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 9:16 PM

Hear from women who make our democracy work.

Join us for an event about the unique challenges women election officials face. Hey John, Did you know that nearly 80% of all election officials and administrators across the country are women? From poll workers to county clerks, women significantly outnumber men…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Silently struggling on social media.

Join us for a discussion on the negative impacts of social media on boys. John, Social media is wreaking havoc on the lives of our youth because of a twisted business model that maximizes engagement with negative and extreme content for profit. While girls are di…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 4:51 PM

You don’t want to miss this event!

Join us for a discussion on what we can do about the threats posed by social media. Have you registered yet for “Exploiting Our Emotions”? It’s going to be a fascinating conversation about how social media is designed to divide, but, importantly, what we can do ab…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 5:18 PM

In the Loop: February 2024 Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, Issue One is off to a strong and busy start to 2024 as we continue our work to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. Here are some highlights from February: Protec…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Social media is exploiting your emotions.

Join us for a discussion on what we can do about it. John, Social media began as a way to build a more interconnected, informed world. But now, these platforms have become something far different from the original intention. Opaque algorithms designed to manipul…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 7:37 PM

This progress is because of you!

KOSA is making moves in the Senate… John, HUGE news — after months and months of work on Capitol Hill to elevate the conversation among policymakers, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) (S. 1409) is seeing a surge of momentum in the Senate. It was announced earlie…
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  Alix Fraser · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM

We heard from tech CEOs. What can we trust?

Hear whistleblowers unpack the latest congressional hearing with Big Tech companies. John, As you may have seen, earlier this week the leaders of the largest Big Tech companies once again came to Washington, D.C. — this time to answer to Congress for their failur…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 4:32 PM

In the Loop: January 2024 Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, We’ve kicked off the new year with another busy month here at Issue One as we continue our work to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. Here are some highlights fr…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Don’t miss “Down the Rabbit Hole”

Join us for an event about the intersection of social media and radicalization. Have you registered yet for “Down the Rabbit Hole”? This will be an eye-opening and fascinating conversation — don’t miss it! Register today and join us this Friday, February 2, at 1p…
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  Alix Fraser · [email protected]
January 29, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Enough is enough.

Tell your senators to help protect children online! John, Did you know that CEOs from some of the largest Big Tech companies are once again being called to Washington, D.C., this week for a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee? This hearing comes after a …
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Down the rabbit hole...

Join us for an exploration of how social media is designed to radicalize its users. John, Social media platforms are designed to maximize our attention, sucking us in and keeping us hooked. They do this by keeping the public in the dark about how algorithms eleva…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 5:31 PM

In the Loop: End of Year Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, Happy New Year! We hope you’ve had a joyous holiday season. Before we kick off another busy year, we’re taking a look back at some of the accomplishments we’re most proud of from 2023. Accomplishments that would…
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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 5:34 PM

One more day to double your impact!

Will you stand with us and with our democracy? John, Jamie is right: Without your support, our work isn’t possible. And she’s also right that our work is going to intensify in the coming year as we work to protect our elections. The stakes for our democracy are …
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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 4:01 PM

The stakes for our democracy are high

Dear John, As we near the end of year, thank you for standing with us as we work to defend and strengthen American democracy. Our work is going to intensify in the coming year. In 2024, the integrity of our election systems will be questioned. Political violence, disinformation …
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  Jamie Dillon · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Our work isn’t done yet — democracy needs YOU!

Support Issue One by making your year-end gift today. John, As we near the end of year, thank you for standing with us as we work to defend and strengthen American democracy. It’s your support that turns our vision into action. Looking back, we’re proud of the s…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Democracy needs champions like you!

We’ve got more work to do — stand with us at this critical time. John, The holiday season is upon us, and as we gather to celebrate, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable year we’ve had. None of this would have been possible without you, our st…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 3:32 PM

In the Loop: November Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, It’s been another busy month here at Issue One as we continue our work to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. We want to make sure we’re keeping you — the Issue …
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Will you stand with us and double your impact for democracy?

There’s still time to support Issue One! John, It’s not too late to make a profound impact on our democracy! Did the story of Tonya Wichman inspire you? Your generous donation to Issue One today helps support and protect our elections and those, like Tonya, who a…
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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Giving Tuesday: Double Your Impact for Democracy!

Stand with us — democracy needs you. John, Happy Giving Tuesday! Today is a day dedicated to generosity and giving back. On this special occasion, we would like to share a moving story about someone who is making our democracy work — Tonya Wichman, director of el…
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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Thanks for safeguarding democracy.

Will you continue to stand with us at this critical time? John, As we gather in gratitude this Thanksgiving week, we want to express our profound appreciation for your support. Thank you for standing with us in our mission to safeguard our democracy. Like Tonya W…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Fueling the fire of conspiracy theories...

Join us for a discussion on social media’s role in the spread of conspiracy theories. John, You’ve likely encountered a conspiracy theory or two — some intriguing, some shocking, and some plain amusing. But too often, these theories can take hold and have very …
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  Alix Fraser · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Now’s the time to protect our kids from Big Tech.

Tell your senators to put the safety of kids before Big Tech’s profits. John, Late last week, news broke that proved once again that social media companies are knowingly putting their profits over kids’ safety online. A whistleblower came forward with new detail…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 5:01 PM

In the Loop: October Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, We stay busy on multiple fronts here at Issue One as we continue our work to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. We want to make sure we’re keeping you — the …
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  Liz Cassin · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Hear what they have to say

Tune in to hear from election officials about the exodus of those in their profession John, Did you read our hard-hitting and widely-covered “The High Cost of High Turnover” report that detailed the extent to which election officials in the western United States …
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  Alix Fraser · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Don’t miss the kickoff...

Tune in to watch the “Safe Tech, Safe Kids” premiere event! John, We have some news that we’re thrilled to announce: Issue One is hosting a premiere event called “Safe Tech, Safe Kids: Confronting Social Media’s Harms to Youth.” The event will convene key leaders …
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  Alix Fraser · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 7:52 PM

Parents can’t fight this battle alone.

Congress must put responsible safeguards on social media platforms. John, There’s no denying it: Social media now plays a daily part in many peoples’ lives in our society. While social media once promised to build a more interconnected, informed world, now the ha…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Don’t miss “It’s Bigger Than TikTok”

Join us for an event about the national security threats posed by social media. Have you registered yet for “It's Bigger Than TikTok”? Don’t miss what’s sure to be a fascinating conversation about the intersection of social media and national security. Register to…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 2:30 PM

In the Loop: September Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, We stay busy on multiple fronts here at Issue One as we continue our work to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. We want to make sure we’re keeping you — the Iss…
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  Michael Beckel · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 3:31 PM

We’re sounding the alarm.

The exodus of election officials is bad for our democracy. John, We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Our nation’s election infrastructure relies on dedicated public servants who work hard to ensure Americans are able to make their voices heard at the ball…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 2:32 PM

It’s Bigger than TikTok.

Join us for an event about the national security threats posed by social media. John, You’ve probably heard talk about how TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform, poses a threat to our national security. Over the last two years, Congress has banned TikTok …
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
September 11, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Have you registered yet?

Join us tomorrow for an exclusive event with former Rep. Dick Gephardt! Did you see our email about the book event with former House Majority Leader Rep. Dick Gephardt? Register now and join us tomorrow at 1pm ET for this exclusive conversation! John, We want t…
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Don’t miss this event!

Join us next week for an insightful conversation with former Rep. Dick Gephardt. John, We want to invite you to a special conversation with a political heavyweight whose influence continues to shape our nation’s political landscape. Issue One is honored to host …
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 2:04 PM

In the Loop: August Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, We stay busy on multiple fronts here at Issue One as we continue our work to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. We want to make sure we’re keeping you — …
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Want to serve on the frontlines of democracy?

Sign up to be a poll worker! John, There are no off years for democracy — and in fact, many election administrators are already recruiting poll workers for 2024. Our democracy depends on everyday people like you, willing to serve on the frontlines of democracy to…
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  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Mom Against the Machine

Fernando speaks with a mom on a mission to hold social media platforms accountable. Her vibrant son was driven to suicide by a relentless barrage of social media bullying. Carson Bride was like millions of American kids in the age of social apps: vulnerable to the algor…
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  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
August 3, 2023 at 5:03 PM

¡Two Amigos!

Fernando explores the relationship between the U.S. and Latin America. The United States’ success as a country, the consolidation of democracy, its ability to project massive power across the world, is due in part to its relationship with Latin America. As the polymath …
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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 4:20 PM

In the Loop: July Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, We stay busy on multiple fronts here at Issue One as we continue our work to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. We want to make sure we’re keeping you — the Iss…
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  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 4:01 PM

What’s Wrong with Congress?

In the latest episode, Fernando looks for an answer to this question. Why do most Americans strongly disapprove of Congress? It’s complicated. Addiction to power, fame, and money has always been part of Congress’ ick factor and the brutal politics of our era create all …
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  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Jonathan Greenblatt: White Nationalist Danger

Fernando and Jonathan discuss white nationalism’s threat to our democracy. The 2017 neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville was a coming out for the extreme-right movement. From that ugly debut, white nationalist groups are now literally marching across the country. Most rece…
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  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
July 6, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Héctor Tobar: Decoding Latinos

Fernando and Héctor have a conversation about Latinos and American democracy. Latino voter participation jumped dramatically in the last two elections — yet the Washington, DC political class seems pretty clueless about these voters. And if the surprising midterm result…
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  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Adm. Mike Rogers: From Russia with Chaos

Fernando and Adm. Rogers discuss the latest on the war in Ukraine. The Ukraine war took an unexpected turn — into Russia. The spectacular march on Moscow by Vladimir Putin’s rebellious henchman exposed the strongman’s surprising weakness. During these dramatic events, t…
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  The CRSM Team · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Don’t miss this conversation!

Join us for a forum about AI’s impact on our national security and elections. John, Did you see our email about next week’s event? You don’t want to miss this riveting conversation with former Director of the NSA and U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Rogers, Executive Dire…
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  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Supremely Unpopular

Fernando and Michael discuss the Supreme Court’s growing unpopularity. A majority of Americans increasingly question the Supreme Court’s authority. Deeply controversial decisions have sparked public outrage, raising concerns about the Court’s legitimacy and its outsized …
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  The CRSM Team · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 3:05 PM

The deepfake dilemma — will artificial intelligence destroy democracy?

Join us for a forum about AI’s impact on our national security and elections. John, You’ve likely heard a lot of talk recently about artificial intelligence (AI), AI-fueled chatbots, and increasingly realistic deepfakes. Maybe you’re concerned about what these dev…
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  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 4:01 PM

A.B. Stoddard: The Republic Strikes Back

Fernando and A.B. dig into the impact of Trump’s indictment on the republic. There’s no doubt that the latest indictment of Donald Trump has shaken the American political system. The twice impeached, twice arrested former president is the dominant force in today’s Repub…
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