Ethan Rome · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 7:18 PM

URGENT: Contact Congress now!

Some members of Congress plan to challenge the election results John, We contacted you last week about how a joint session of Congress meets tomorrow, January 6th, to count the official Electoral College votes. But we need your help again. Since we emailed, a do…

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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 3:31 PM

We appreciate you.

And look forward to working with you in 2021! John, Happy New Year from all of us at Issue One! Your support throughout 2020 was crucial in our efforts to protect our elections and advocate for meaningful and lasting political reforms to strengthen our democracy.…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 3:01 PM

A new year... and a new democracy.

Hi, John. Happy new year! First up, a new democracy. 2021 will be a year of soul-searching and urgent action for our nation. It is from historical turning points like the one we’re in that great opportunities for reform emerge. Thanks to your support, we stand ready to…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 3:19 PM

The people’s will must be upheld

Congress must respect the people’s will Add your name and demand that your members of Congress respect and affirm the outcome of the election: "We, the American people, made our choice and the result of the presidential election is clear — a result affirmed …

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Our inspiration this year.

Hi, John. In 2020, Issue One’s supporters, our good government allies, and dozens of former members of Congress, Cabinet secretaries, and national leaders came together — across party lines, and across the country — to protect the integrity of our democracy. YOU were o…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Celebrate, read, listen, or watch. (Plus, a quiz!)

Hi, John. What a year. We fought a lot of battles… and we won a few! You’ve heard plenty about our biggest wins — including ensuring a safe, secure election through our $15 million Count Every Vote campaign. But, given the tumult of this crazy year, you might have miss…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Our democracy needs you.

Be a champion for our democracy! John, Our country was presented with immense challenges and our democracy faced real threats this year. And although many Americans’ faith in the ability of our government to work for them and solve major issues is faltering, Iss…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 6:11 PM

What happens next is key

Congress must respect the election results John, The American people made their choice on Election Day, a choice that was just affirmed by the Electoral College, whose members did the right thing by following their state’s popular vote. Now it’s on to Congress fo…

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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Big things ahead...

Without you, our work isn’t possible. John, Although 2020 presented Americans with numerous challenges, Issue One came together, persevered, and tackled some of the big issues facing us. From winning $825 million to protect elections from foreign interference an…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 9:26 PM

4 reforms enacted, 8 bills introduced, $825 million won....

Hi, John With Monday's Electoral College deadline approaching, and the president and 17 states' attorneys general calling on the Supreme Court to intervene in the presidential election, we're vigilantly monitoring attempts to challenge the will of voters and the validity of our …

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM

The Electoral College vote

The will of the people must be respected. Add your name to demand the Electoral College uphold the will of the people! “We, the American people, made our choice and the result of the presidential election is clear. It’s critical that the members of the Ele…

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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Democracy won on Giving Tuesday!

Because of you. John, 2020 has been a year full of challenges for Americans across the country. But you, the Issue One community, showed so much generosity on Giving Tuesday and made it one of our biggest fundraising days of the year! Thank you! Because of your …

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  Anne Snouck-Hurgronje · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 11:00 PM

It’s not too late!

Our democracy needs more champions like you. John, As Nick said, our nation faces tough challenges. But Issue One was made for this moment and is uniquely positioned to win lasting political reforms in 2021 and beyond. Since our founding, we’ve successfully unite…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Democracy needs a champion. You.

Support Issue One this Giving Tuesday! John, Despite the incredible challenges Americans faced this year, we united in a historic effort to defend the basic cornerstone of our democracy: free and fair elections. Together, we broke voter turnout records, and, agai…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Democracy needs a champion. You.

Hi, John This year, Issue One united Americans in a historic effort to defend the basic cornerstone of our democracy: free and fair elections.  Our election was safe, peaceful, and secure — and despite the pandemic — voter turnout broke records. You helped us make that…

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 10:59 PM

It’s time to move forward.

We need you to share this! John, The American people have spoken and the result is clear. It’s past time for the Trump administration to provide President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris with the necessary resources for a smooth, orderly, a…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

November 18, 2020 at 9:58 PM

Fix Congress!

Congress should reestablish the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress Add your name to show your support for the extension of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress! "The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress has worke…

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 11:25 PM

Where do we go from here?

Listen to political and faith leaders talk about next steps this Thursday. John, After one of the most consequential elections in our nation’s history, Issue One ReFormers Caucus Co-chairs former Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN) and former Ambassador Tim Roemer (D-IN) are h…

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 10:40 PM

WATCH: We did it.

Thank you to everyone who voted and who counted the votes. John, Americans of both political parties, we did it. We held successful, safe, and transparent elections with record voter turnout — the likes of which we haven’t seen in a century. That’s why today we …

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

November 5, 2020 at 12:08 AM

Every vote must count.

Let Pennsylvania election officials do their job. John, Our message is simple — count every vote. Add your name right now to demand that election officials in Pennsylvania get the time they need to do their job and count every vote — just like the law requires. M…

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 11:45 PM

Every vote must count.

Let election officials do their job. John, Our message is simple — count every vote. Add your name right now to demand that election officials across the country get the time they need to do their job and count every vote — just like the law requires. We knew the…

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 11:06 PM

The people decide the outcome of American elections

Watch Count Every Vote’s new campaign ad! John, Election Day is almost here, and our Count Every Vote campaign is working hard to ensure that every American’s voice is heard in the 2020 elections. We, the American voters, decide the outcome of American elections,…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 7:44 PM

We’re having a national impact.

Our “Count Every Vote” campaign is making news. John, Voting — and making sure that every vote counts — is a critical component of our democracy. That’s why we launched our Count Every Vote campaign and formed the National Council on Election Integrity, a biparti…

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Demand every vote be counted this November

Together we’ll defend the integrity of our elections. John, Election Day is a week away and a record of 60 million+ Americans have already voted! We’re running a campaign from coast to coast to make sure every American’s voice is heard this November. Will you joi…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Want the straight facts about voting by mail?

Listen to this episode of our Swamp Stories podcast now! John, Want to cut through the misinformation about mail ballots? Check out this podcast! There’s a flood of election misinformation out there, especially around mail-in or absentee voting. That’s why, on …

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 7:35 PM

We need you.

Can you help us spread the word about Count Every Vote? John, There’s already a lot of noise in the media about the likelihood of a contested presidential election. There’s plenty of different scenarios being talked about, and everybody has a theory. We want to c…

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Know your options.

Consider voting early John, Election administrators are working hard to ensure that the 2020 election remains safe, secure, and fair despite the many challenges that have been presented this year. They are also working to make sure Americans’ voices are heard. As…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Help ensure that every vote is counted

We’ve launched a major campaign to defend our elections. John, The election is less than four weeks away. Are you concerned about it going smoothly? I am. I’m disturbed by those who are trying to undermine the faith voters have in the election process, and I’m d…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Sign the pledge! Count Every Vote launches MAJOR, bipartisan call for election integrity

Hi, John.  During the next 4-8 weeks, the bedrock of our democracy — the integrity of our elections — is at stake. That is why from now until the election is decided, Issue One is leading a national bipartisan campaign calling for peace, patience, and for every America…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Defending our elections.

Help Issue One validate the vote! John, Coronavirus may have changed a lot of things about our lives, but we’re not going to let it change our ability to have safe and secure elections. Issue One is working around the clock to build a big and exciting campaign th…

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  The IO Team · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 6:45 PM

It’s a big day...

Today is National Voter Registration Day! John, Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s election is proving to be one unlike any other. Thankfully, hardworking election officials around the country are ensuring that the 2020 election remains safe, secure, an…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Americans are left in the dark.

Dark money spending is set to eclipse $1 billion. John, Our country is set to pass an ominous milestone: $1 billion in total dark money has been spent since the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision. This is extremely concerning because these dark money g…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Election update.

Issue One is dedicated to protecting the 2020 Election. John, The November election is rapidly approaching, and we’re working double time to defend our elections and to ensure that every vote is counted before a winner is declared. For months, we’ve been reaching…

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  Michael Beckel · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 2:01 PM

More corruption

Our nation’s anti-corruption laws continue to get broken. John, Earlier this year, Issue One released a ground-breaking digital research project, “Coordination Watch,” which counted the ways in which candidates and outside groups, like super PACs and dark money g…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Show your support for transparency!

Tell Congress to support the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 2020. Add your name to show your support for the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 2020! “For too long, many in the lobbying industry have circumvented the rules and avoided registration — all while maintaini…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Time is running out.

Congress must include more funding for elections in the next relief package. John, Coronavirus will affect the general election this fall, and time is running out for states to fully and adequately prepare to keep voters safe. Despite election officials’ calls fo…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 5:51 PM

RE: Will you help?

Congress should provide more election funding to states. John, For months, states and election officials have been asking Congress for emergency assistance, but not nearly enough election funding has been allocated to adequately protect our elections. Read Meredi…

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  Michael Beckel · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Mystery Money

We’re exposing the secret money behind shell companies. John, In a new hard-hitting report, Issue One’s research team shines a light on a dangerous loophole in our nation’s campaign finance laws: shell companies are able to freely pump mystery money into our p…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Your opinion matters.

Take our survey today to let us know how you feel about voting this year. John, COVID-19 has transformed many aspects of everyday life, including how we will vote for president of the United States this November. We’ve seen problems arise across the country in th…

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  Sydney Richards · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Lobbying frenzy

Swamp Stories covers lobbyists’ efforts to shape the CARES Act John, In March, lawmakers passed the CARES Act, which provided about $2 trillion to assist with the crippling effects of COVID-19 on America’s economy. But it didn’t take long for special interest lob…

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  Meredith McGehee · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Our elections are at risk.

It’s time for Congress to act. Tell Congress to support increased funding for safe and secure elections this year: “Recent news reports have shown all that can go wrong when our elections are not properly funded. These stories of election chaos have left ma…

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  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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