The Issue One Team · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth

Read Issue One’s statement on political reform and racial justice John, Today, June 19, marks Juneteenth, the annual celebration of Black emancipation and freedom in the United States. In remembrance of this occasion, Issue One’s staff released the following stat…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

June 5, 2020 at 4:47 PM

We need a reset.

Our country must change. John, As protests continue to erupt in our cities over the killing of George Floyd and many other Black people by the police, we must begin the hard work of dismantling the structural racism that has defined our nation since its inception…

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Issue One’s statement on the killing of George Floyd

Dear John, We at Issue One are shaken at the death of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a Minneapolis police officer who pinned him to the ground and left him unable to breathe. The killing of yet another unarmed Black person by the police should shake this nat…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 4:21 PM

We need you.

Help us safeguard the 2020 elections! John, You’ve heard us say it before: Americans shouldn’t have to choose between their health and their right to vote during this public health crisis. There are bipartisan voices across the country echoing this sentiment and …

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Time to restore.

110 former elected officials call on Congress to reform itself. John, In an open letter to Congress published in USA Today, 110 former members of Congress, Cabinet secretaries, and governors — all members of Issue One’s ReFormers Caucus — called for greater bipar…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 5:38 PM

Fix it.

This select committee is working to improve Congress. John, In recent years, congressional approval ratings have hovered at all-time lows, and Congress has developed a well-earned reputation for partisan gridlock. Last year, in an attempt to right the course, the…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 3:03 PM

URGENT: Tell the Senate to vote NO

Trey Trainor is the wrong choice for the FEC John, Later today, the full Senate is voting on Trey Trainor’s nomination to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). But as Issue One has warned, Trainor is the wrong choice to serve as a commissioner due to his lack of…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 4:27 PM

SIGN NOW: Keep our elections safe!

To protect our elections, states need more money. Tell the Senate to help states protect their elections this year! “Americans of all stripes across the country are voicing their concerns with voting this year amid a pandemic. And they’re also voicing thei…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Out of touch.

Trey Trainor is the wrong choice for the FEC. Add your name to tell the Senate to confirm a FEC nominee who will enforce the law. “The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has long been dysfunctional, and has been effectively shut down for over 8 months due to…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Democracy needs your support. #GivingTuesdayNow

Hi, John. Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving in support of the nonprofit organizations that are doing all we can to help others and respond to the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  It’s been hopeful and encouraging to hear from many of you that you’ve…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Today is an important day

Will you help us build on our momentum? John, Issue One is dedicated to fixing our broken political system and returning government to the American people — and we haven’t wavered from that mission, even during this public health crisis. A major part of our work…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 9:00 PM

The Putin Play.

We need to protect our elections now. Add your name to tell Congress to stop foreign interference in our elections! “Russia interfered in U.S. elections in 2016 — and the Senate Intelligence Committee confirmed that with their recent bipartisan report. Our…

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  Michael Beckel · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 6:01 PM

No slowing down

Members of Congress are under lots of pressure to fundraise. Sign your name to support reforms that allow members to spend more time legislating! “During a time of crisis, lawmakers should be focused on legislating, not fundraising. We want those represent…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 6:06 PM

The show must go on

Holding elections during a pandemic. John, How do you hold an election during a pandemic when people are afraid to go to the polls? Will the polls be safe? Will states be able to handle the spike in absentee voting? Will they be able to accommodate the likely dem…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Protect the vote!

States need more funding to hold safe elections. Add your name to urge Congress to immediately increase funding to states so they can hold safe elections! “The coronavirus pandemic is a public health and economic crisis, but it could also cause a democracy…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Breaking >>> Court Ruling

Politicians cannot pick their voters John, A federal appeals court just upheld a voter-approved independent redistricting commission in Michigan, which was overwhelmingly approved by 61% of voters in 2018. This is a big win — especially since we, along with a bip…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Good storytelling matters

Will you help us continue to call out corruption in Washington? John, By now, many Americans have heard the news about lawmakers buying and selling stocks soon after receiving confidential congressional briefings on COVID-19. Really? If these members of Congress …

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Corruption loophole

Members are using leadership PACs as personal slush funds. Add your name to tell Congress to close the loophole that allows for personal use of leadership PAC funds: “Currently, politicians are able to take advantage of a major loophole in our nation’s camp…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Will you help?

Let’s provide meals to those in need. John, Before the coronavirus outbreak began, Issue One staff volunteered for a day at the Capital Area Food Bank. This critical organization provides meals for those in need throughout the D.C. region, and is one of the area’…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Protect the 2020 elections!

More money is needed to help states prepare for elections this fall. John, According to a new Pew Research poll, 66% of Americans are uncomfortable with going to a polling place to vote during the coronavirus outbreak. This public health crisis poses an unprecede…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 9:20 PM

SIGN NOW: End illegal insider trading!

Some members of Congress are profiting from their positions. Sign your name to tell Congress to strengthen rules around illegal insider trading! “Those who are charged with representing the American people should not profit from their position — and to do s…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 7:38 PM

BREAKING >>>

Another victory — but the fight continues! Add your name to demand more funding from Congress so that states can protect their elections in 2020! “Congress just took a step in the right direction by allocating $400 million in election assistance to help st…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Our elections are at stake.

We’re working hard to protect the vote. John, Issue One strongly believes that our government and democratic institutions must work for the American people, and that no crisis should stand in the way. That’s why we launched a significant social media campaign nat…

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  Sydney Richards · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Bumping this up

The stakes are high. John, I just wanted to make sure you saw Meredith’s email below about the relief package that’s being negotiated by the Senate as I write this email. Your support remains critical in urging the Senate to provide needed funding to states so th…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

March 22, 2020 at 8:01 PM

URGENT: Call the Senate right now!

Help us protect our vote in 2020. John, Will America be ready for the 2020 elections? Congress must act now so that every eligible American is able to cast their vote in November. Call (202) 224-3121 or email your senators and ask them to take swift action and pr…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 8:44 PM

SIGN NOW: Demand a functional FEC!

We still don’t have our election enforcer Sign your name to tell the Senate we want a Federal Election Commission that’s committed to enforcing the law! “We need our nation’s election watchdog back on the job — with commissioners who are committed to enforc…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 11:15 PM

We’re still fighting for our democracy.

Issue One’s work and coronavirus John, Coronavirus has ground many aspects of our lives to a halt, and rightfully so: our top priority as a nation must be to get a handle on this health crisis and ensure the safety of every American. We also want to let you know …

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 8:23 PM

HUGE NEWS

A crucial step to fix Congress John, Late yesterday, the House took a major step towards repairing itself. In an overwhelming 395-13 vote, members from both parties passed House Resolution 756, the Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modern…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 12:00 PM

This’ll just make it worse.

Dysfunction will remain the status quo Sign your name to tell the Senate we want a Federal Election Commission that’s committed to enforcing the law! “We need our nation’s election watchdog back on the job — with commissioners who are committed to enforcin…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 5:41 PM

SIGN NOW: Stop foreign disinformation campaigns!

We need transparency. Add your name to tell Congress to help stop foreign disinformation campaigns in our elections! “Political advertising spending on digital platforms like Facebook and Google is at record levels. But the transparency on these platforms …

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  Michael Beckel · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 4:47 PM

A corrupt practice.

Candidates and outside groups are evading anti-corruption laws John, Last month, Issue One released “Coordination Watch,” a digital research project that counts the ways in which candidates and outside groups — like super PACs and dark money groups — work togethe…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 5:38 PM

Voters should choose.

Partisan gerrymandering must stop. John, Nearly 90% of U.S. House races are not competitive. That means politicians are working behind the scenes to redraw district lines and rig elections in their favor — allowing politicians to choose their voters instead of th…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 10:08 PM

SIGN NOW: Drain the swamp

We’re done with cash and corruption in Washington Sign your name today if you’re tired of the swampy practices taking place in Washington! “The nation’s capital is a swampy place. Day after day we hear story after story of wildly extravagant fundraisers wh…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 5:19 PM

Washington is swampy

Help us call out corruption John, We all know it — Washington is a mess. Members of Congress trade their relationships for cash to become lobbyists and influence their former colleagues. Politicians can choose their voters by creating gerrymandered districts. Ano…

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  Michael Beckel · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Who’s enforcing the law?

Here’s how the FEC is M.I.A. Sign today to tell leaders in the Senate to help get the FEC back on track! “The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has been shut down for far too long. Election season is about to be in full swing, and our nation’s election wat…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Where’s the watchdog?

We need a functional FEC Sign today to tell Senate leadership to confirm FEC commissioners who will enforce the law! “The Federal Election Commission has been shut down for far too long. Election season is about to be in full swing, and our nation’s electi…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 7:15 PM

RE: Take action today!

We need a more effective Congress. John, The American people deserve a Congress that is effective, efficient, and works for them. That’s why we sent a letter to all members of the House of Representatives urging them to support a bill that would do just that — th…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Take action today!

Now’s the time to improve Congress Add your name to tell the House of Representatives that you want them to act on a bill to improve Congress now! “Congress should be effective, efficient, and work for the American people. Passing House Resolution 756, whic…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

January 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM

You’re going to want to hear this.

How we drain the swamp John, If you’re tired of hearing about the swamp and really want to drain it, we have a podcast for you. Swamp Stories is a 9-episode series that shines a light on our broken political system and talks about how to fix it. It explores slush…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 3:01 PM

RE: We need your help.

Foreign interference remains a problem. John, Foreign adversaries continue to try and interfere in our elections and divide Americans. Here at Issue One, we are committed to securing our elections and protecting our democracy. To do that, we are building momen…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 5:45 PM

We need your help.

Let’s keep fighting for secure elections! John, Because of our hard work, late last year, Congress passed $425 million for states to bolster their election security. We won this victory because of you and our “Don’t Mess With US” project, which brings together Re…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 8:02 PM

SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to fix the Federal Election Commission

Anti-corruption rules remain unenforced Sign your name to tell Congress and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to stop illegal coordination between candidates and outside groups! “By law, super PACs and dark money groups are required to act independently…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 3:11 PM

FEC remains M.I.A.

No one is enforcing election laws. Sign your name to tell Congress that it’s time to get the Federal Election Commission working again! “The FEC has been essentially shut down since the beginning of September of 2019. The agency charged with protecting camp…

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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM

A new year, a renewed democracy

We can’t do our work without you. John, Happy new year from all of us at Issue One! We cannot thank you enough for your support throughout 2019. It’s what helped us win a series of bipartisan victories in an intensely partisan environment. We’re looking forward …

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  Anne Snouck-Hurgronje · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 10:01 PM

There’s still time!

Your support is critical. John, As Nick mentioned, here at Issue One, we know how critical it is to get bipartisan buy-in when passing meaningful, lasting legislation. And this approach is what makes us the leading crosspartisan reform group in Washington. But n…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Reform is possible

If we work together John, Getting things done in Washington can be difficult — to put it mildly. But Issue One is beating the odds and scoring big victories, like helping secure $425 million in funding for states to secure their election infrastructures, and winn…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 3:03 PM

We need you.

Help us meet our goal! John, Issue One knows it takes a multifaceted plan of attack to fix our broken political system. From helping create a bipartisan committee on Capitol Hill to modernize Congress, to holding bad actors accountable when they aren’t meeting t…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 2:03 PM

End the status quo.

Together we can fix our politics. John, Our democracy is in crisis. Wealthy, special interests are calling the shots in Washington, D.C. And worse, our elected leaders are acting like our broken political system isn’t a national emergency. We’re here to make sure…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 2:45 PM

It’s time for change.

And we’re ready to mobilize. John, There’s one thing that unites Americans — we’re all profoundly concerned about the state of our politics. Americans are hungry for change, and our country now has an opportunity for a major political reset in the coming year. I…

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  Anne Snouck-Hurgronje · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 2:30 PM

RE: Together, we’re winning!

Your support matters. John, Issue One was founded with one goal: fixing the broken political system and returning government to the American people. In the five years since we opened our doors, in an era of intense partisan divide, we’ve been able to make major h…

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