Ethan Rome · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Democracy is on the line in Congress RIGHT NOW.

Your senators need to hear from you TODAY! John, we need your help today to help prevent another insurrection at the Capitol. The attack on January 6 was whipped up by former President Donald Trump using a loophole in a little known law — the Electoral Count Act …

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  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Our work isn’t done!

Election workers need our support. John, After the midterm elections, we at Issue One — like everyone who supports democracy — breathed a small sigh of relief. But we know our work is far from done. The threats to our democracy have not disappeared. One of the big…

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  Anne Snouck-Hurgronje · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 7:30 PM

What a day...

Thanks for all you do to support Issue One! John, Our community of democracy activists always shows up, and yesterday was no exception. You made Giving Tuesday one of our biggest fundraising days ever! Thank you for your generosity! Because of your support, we ca…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Double your impact this Giving Tuesday!

Help power Issue One for the next 10 years. John, I know Giving Tuesday is a busy day, so I’ll be quick – thank you for being with Issue One as we continue our work to build an inclusive democracy that works for all. We’ve had significant victories, but the threat…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Issue One celebrates 10 years!

Thanks for helping to get us here. John, For the last 10 years, Issue One has been leading the fight to defend and strengthen American democracy. Take a look below at all we’ve accomplished together over the last decade. With your help, we’ve stood against those …

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 11:01 PM

I’m optimistic.

Let’s keep the momentum going! John, In the lead up to the midterms I was on edge. Given the steady drumbeat of ominous news reports, we were deeply concerned that the elections could turn chaotic, and that democratic norms and standards would continue to be brush…

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  Alix Fraser · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 4:24 PM

The social media crisis.

What started as a way to connect with friends is now tearing our country apart. John, Social media was once a promising idea to build a more interconnected world. But it hasn’t quite played out that way. It has turbo-charged political polarization, the spread of …

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  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]

October 22, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Invitation to watch “No Time to Fail”

RSVP for a film and panel event on election administration. John, Election officials and poll workers are on the frontlines of our democracy, managing a vital part of our democratic infrastructure. But in recent years, they have become targets of pernicious disin…

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  Michael Beckel · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Who’s funding election deniers?

We’re pulling back the curtain on the secretary of state races. John, Our elections and how they’re run have taken center stage in the national conversation in a way that they never have — in large part because election deniers are spreading lies about the process…

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  Evan Ottenfeld · [email protected]

September 24, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Check this out!

We’re shining a light on our elections and how they work. John, Our democracy is at an inflection point. America’s elections are under-resourced, there’s a lack of public understanding of how our elections are run, and a campaign to mislead, disrupt, and sow distr…

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  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Add your voice!

Tell Congress to protect our democracy. John, We’ve got huge momentum on our campaign to update the Electoral Count Act (ECA) and help prevent a constitutional crisis in 2025! A bipartisan group of senators recently announced an agreement to update this outdated l…

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  Elise Wirkus · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 9:11 PM

BREAKING >>>

A bill to update the Electoral Count Act was just released. John, We have emailed you time and time again about the Electoral Count Act (ECA) and the need to modernize this outdated law that is rife with ambiguities. Well, there has been a big breakthrough on that…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 6:17 PM

Shining a light on election lies.

Watch the latest episode of our “Truthtellers” video series! John, We have an explosive video series that is taking on election disinformation one lie at a time, and it has attracted nearly 2 million views. Watch it today and share with your friends and family. …

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  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 6:06 PM

The impact of election lies

Finally, the alarming threats to America's election workers are getting the attention they deserve. John, If you have been watching any of the January 6th Committee hearings on national TV or catching highlights on cable news, you probably saw Georgia election wor…

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  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 6:08 PM

We’re taking a stand.

It’s time to protect those who protect our elections! John, The 2020 election was dubbed “the most secure election in history” by then-President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security. One key reason for that success? The dedicated election officials and …

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  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Time is running out.

We are advocating for action on election reforms. Join us! John, You already know this: our elections are under attack. From a lack of adequate federal funding for elections, to the dangers of an outdated Electoral Count Act (ECA), to an influx of threats and ha…

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  Sydney Richards · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM

We’re making headlines.

And standing up for our elections. John, As you know well, our democracy is under assault. Election deniers are running for election administration positions. Poll workers and election officials are receiving death threats for doing their jobs. And Congress has s…

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  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 9:39 PM

Supporting U.S. elections

Congress must invest in U.S. elections. John, Unbelievably, one in six elec­tion offi­cials have exper­i­enced threats because of their job, and 77% say that they feel that threats against them have increased in recent years.1 In large part, this disturbing tren…

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  Amisa Ratliff · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Existential threats

New Issue One report highlights threats to U.S. elections. Photo credit: Lorie Shaull / Flickr / CC BY 2.0John, Our elections are under assault from partisans who want to make it harder for certain people to vote and easier for one political party to seize the ad…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 6:26 PM

It’s time.

It’s time to ban congressional stock trading. John, You’ve heard us say this before: congressional stock trading must stop. Support for this commonsense measure has really hit its stride in recent weeks: From news of outrageous trading by lawmakers, to an exciting…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Missed this conversation?

Watch Rep. Liz Cheney and Issue One’s Nick Penniman speak truth to power. John, “I can tell you with absolute confidence that our democracy is fragile… People have fought and they have died for this constitutional republic. And we cannot just throw it away because…

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  Sydney Richards · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Protecting Our Neighbors

Listen to the latest episode of “Swamp Stories” now. John, Our elections are run by dedicated full-time elected officials and by thousands of ordinary citizens who serve as poll workers — people who are our neighbors, friends, or family members. But since the 2020…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 6:24 PM

Don’t miss this conversation!

Tune in for my conversation with Rep. Liz Cheney John, Whether you’re a liberal, conservative, or somewhere in between, we need folks from across the political spectrum to defend our Constitution, the rule of law, and our democracy. This is true now more than ever…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 11:10 PM

We must save our democracy.

We must save democracy both abroad and at home. John, Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the very real fact that authoritarian forces are on the rise and that democracy is under attack across the globe. And as the U.S. government mobilizes to su…

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  Michael Beckel · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 10:03 PM

Hey Congress: Raise the pay floor for staff

Congress must invest more in all of its staff. John, Many congressional staff in Washington, D.C., especially young people starting out, don’t make a living wage. That’s outrageous, and it’s no way to run the U.S. Congress. Issue One’s new “Fair Pay” report expos…

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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 8:44 PM

We stand with Ukraine.

Democracy is in peril around the world. John, Democracy is in peril — not just at home, but also abroad. The attack on Ukraine is the starkest example of that. Issue One released the following statement in response to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine: “We a…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Stop the corruption.

It’s time Congress put an end to congressional stock trading. John, You know what’s outrageous? The fact that members of Congress can buy and sell stocks while in office and make millions in the market by receiving non-public information by virtue of their positi…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 10:05 PM

Can you call now?

This is our opportunity to strengthen our democracy. John, In the wake of the failure of critical voting rights legislation, there’s new bipartisan support developing on Capitol Hill for key election reforms, including updating the Electoral Count Act, protecting …

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  Sydney Richards · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 10:00 PM

What we’re up to.

Issue One is off to a great start! John, After an impactful 2021, Issue One is carrying that same energy into the new year with a busy January full of new podcast episodes, research reports, videos, and op-eds to support our efforts to fix our political system an…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 8:20 PM

“Stop the Steal” exposed

Join us for an important conversation about the 2020 election and future elections. John, I’m excited to share that I’ll be sitting down with Mark Bowden — author of “Black Hawk Down” — and Matthew Teague to discuss their new book, “The Steal: The Attempt to Overt…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 8:42 PM

The fight continues.

There’s a bipartisan path forward on election reform. John, While the failure in the Senate this week of the big voting rights and democracy reform bill was a disappointment for all of us, we at Issue One aren't giving up the fight. That’s why we released a brand…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 2:04 PM

I’m disappointed — but this is just the beginning.

Now it’s time for bipartisanship on behalf of our democracy. John, I’m sure you’re as frustrated as I am that the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act failed in the Senate last night. But we can’t let this setback get in the way of getting things done. I’m ready to …

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 3:30 PM

You're invited — Feb. 3rd book discussion with Mark Bowden & Matthew Teague

Hi, John. As you know, we at Issue One are deeply concerned about the state of our democracy, the fraud narrative that is undermining faith in our elections, and what this dangerous trend will mean in 2022 and beyond. That’s why we are so eager to share with you the work o…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

It all comes down to freedom. John, On Monday, the country honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his powerful work to advance civil rights, economic justice, and so much more. The most meaningful way we can honor Dr. King is to take action on landmark legislation…

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  Sydney Richards · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 4:26 PM

RE: Our democracy needs us.

The Senate must protect the freedom to vote. John, As we alerted you last week, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said that the Senate could vote on the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act as soon as this coming Monday, Martin L…

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Our democracy needs us.

Tell the Senate to step up and protect our democracy. John, Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the deadly January 6 insurrection. And since that time, we’ve continued to see our democracy and democratic institutions threatened by partisan extremists. Thr…

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  The Issue One Team · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Thanks for all you do.

We’re in this together. John, Happy New Year from all of us at Issue One! You, and the rest of the Issue One community, showed us so much support in 2021. And, more importantly, you showed up for our democracy time and time again. We advocated for commonsense poli…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Make your year-end gift now!

Hi, John. Before you ring in the new year tonight, don’t forget to hit send on your year-end donation to Issue One! The very foundation of our democratic system — free and fair elections in which every vote counts — is being undermined through deliberate and precise attacks. We …

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Two days to defend democracy — DOUBLE your impact with a match!

Hi, John. Just two more days remain to show how much you care about our democracy. And I have great news — the donations we receive over the next two days will be matched, dollar for dollar, by a generous Issue One donor. With your help, we can hit the ground running in 2022 to …

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Help us make a difference.

Support Issue One today so we can make a bigger impact in 2022. John, You already know the incredible challenges that American democracy faces. That’s why Issue One is energized and mobilizing like never before. But we only have a few more days until 2022, and we …

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 7:10 PM

We have exciting news!

You’re going to want to visit our website… John, Issue One has exciting news… We’re proud to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! Our new site elevates Issue One’s diversity of issues and campaigns and the impact the organization has made as the le…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 7:26 PM

We’re $45,000 away from protecting our election workers.

Hi, John. It’s hard to believe we’re down to the last 18 days of 2021. While it’s tempting to look back and reflect on a year that has so greatly tested the strength of our democracy, we absolutely MUST look forward to 2022 and beyond. Our 2022 strategy includes a campaign to pr…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 6:57 PM

We’re defending democracy.

Will you join us? John, This year has tested the strength of our democracy. The repeated assaults and stresses on our systems have been downright frightening. And while I could have never fathomed an assault on the U.S. Capitol, or threats made against the lives o…

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  Sydney Richards · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 4:43 PM

You’re Invited: Important event on the future of democracy

Author Ibram X. Kendi, Governor Deval Patrick (and many more) – and you! John, Democracy — at home and abroad — faces an existential crisis. That’s why we launched the Reimagining American Democracy Series and have put together an amazing program on the heels of …

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  Evan Ottenfeld · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 8:42 PM

Breaching the public’s trust

Listen to the latest “Swamp Stories” episode! John, You’ve likely seen numerous news stories recently about members of Congress leveraging their insider knowledge for personal profit, trading stock while in office and diminishing the public’s trust in their repre…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 5:32 PM

25 days until 2022 — Defend democracy now.

Hi, John. I know we’re all busy this holiday season, so I will get right to it. I never thought we’d have to fight to protect free and fair elections in our great country. Yet, now we do. States across the country continue to pass partisan voting bills, and Congress won’t stop t…

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  Anne Snouck-Hurgronje · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 3:31 PM

That was amazing!

Thanks for helping us protect our democracy. John, Wow — even during a year that has thrown many challenges at folks, the Issue One community showed up on Giving Tuesday! Your generosity made it one of our biggest fundraising days of the year. Thank you! Because …

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  Ethan Rome · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 10:27 PM

There’s still time!

Our democracy is on the line. Help us protect it! John, Nick’s right. Our democracy was tested this year. But Issue One is fighting harder than ever before to win big reforms. We’re fired up and doubling down to win game-changing laws to fix our broken political s…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 3:44 PM

Democracy is on the line.

Help us protect it this Giving Tuesday! John, 2021 has been a year like no other. There have been countless threats to our democracy, from the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol to the passage of highly partisan, restrictive voting laws across the country.…

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 11:23 PM

Reflecting on the season and looking ahead

Hi, John. With the holiday season upon us, I hope you’re able to carve out space to rest and enjoy time with your loved ones. At Issue One, we have been reflecting on this past year and preparing in earnest for the next. Because of your support, we have …

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