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  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

What a powerful week...

We’re making noise to protect our elections. John, Last week, two dozen bipartisan election officials from Issue One’s Faces of Democracy program traveled to Washington, D.C. to sound the alarm about the 2024 elections. Their concerns: Lack of funding. AI power…
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Simon Rosenberg: The Case for Biden

Simon and Fernando chat about 2024. As the 2024 election comes into focus, Democrats are gnashing their teeth with worry. Will President Joe Biden have the momentum to win a second term as America’s democracy is threatened? On the Republican aisle, the MAGA and GOP Clas…
  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Congress needs to meet the moment.

It’s time to invest in our elections and those who run them. John, U.S. election officials and poll workers are serving on the frontlines of our democracy at a historic time when democracy — not just in our country but globally — has been under assault. In recent …
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Circus Politics: The Debt Ceiling Showdown

Rep. Magaziner joins Fernando to discuss the debt ceiling. With the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis in sight, we’re asking the key question — just what did Americans get for all the fire-breathing threats to drive the country into a catastrophic default? Fernando …
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Sen. Whitehouse: Supreme Peril

Fernando and Sen. Whitehouse discuss ethics issues at the Supreme Court. The drip-drip of revelations surrounding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is sabotaging the legitimacy of the nation’s highest court. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in luxury gifts have gone…
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Leon Panetta: Putin is Defeating Himself

Former Sec. of Defense Leon Panetta chats with Fernando about the war in Ukraine. Two drones explode over the Kremlin. Giant fuel depots blow up in occupied Crimea. Mysterious detonations hit several cities deep in Russia. Are these the first attacks in Ukraine’s much a…
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Fear and Loathing in Washington: The Debt Ceiling

What’s the deal with the debt ceiling? Maya MacGuineas and Fernando discuss. Here we go again. Congress is facing a June 1 deadline to avoid a totally preventable “debt ceiling” crisis. If no one flinches in this dangerous game of chicken, the U.S. economy will be dragg…
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Andrew Yang Leaps Forward – Will He Land?

Yang and Fernando discuss his big idea to shake up our party system. Andrew Yang’s at it again. Starting with his debut on the national stage in the 2020 presidential election, the entrepreneur without government experience jumped into the political arena with a fresh m…
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Biden’s Running & Michael Steele Wants a Word

Steele and Fernando dig deep into Biden’s reelection chances and more. This week, President Joe Biden announced his reelection campaign, dispelling any lingering doubts that he would step back from the arena. So, will this be a rematch of 2020? Or are we going to see a …
  Dokhi Fassihian · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Hey, Congress, it’s time to fund our elections.

And new polling shows Americans agree. John, We’ve heard from election workers on the frontlines about the stressors they have faced over the last few years and how sufficient and predictable federal funding is necessary to maintain our nation’s election infrastru…
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM

It’s Donald Trump’s Party, Again

Our latest episode explores the future of the Republican Party and more. Despite losing in the 2020 election, being twice impeached, and now indicted, according to recent polls, former President Trump is the favorite candidate to win the Republican nomination. But what …
  Alix Fraser · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Social media is harming our democracy.

Our new poll shows Americans agree. John, Social media is hurting our democracy, dividing people across the country, and fostering a dangerous climate that threatens our youth and national security. And we, alongside our Council for Responsible Social Media, relea…
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 12:01 PM

The rise of “Fortress MAGA”

Our latest episode dives into Trump’s MAGA movement and more. After the expulsion of representatives from the Tennessee state legislature, Greg Sargent, an opinion columnist at The Washington Post who covers national politics, wrote about what he calls "the Fortress MAG…
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 8:13 PM

The Indictment of Donald Trump

Fernando digs into this unprecedented event in a Special Edition of the podcast. When Donald Trump is arrested and formally charged this Tuesday for alleged crimes in New York, it will be a historic spectacle. No U.S. president or former president has ever been charged …
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Is social media destroying our democracy?

Listen to the Facebook whistleblower explain how on The X-Ray with Fernando Espuelas. Everyday we hear about how the big social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are disrupting our democracy, stoking hate and division, and hurting our kids. Just last week, ther…
  The X-Ray Podcast Team · [email protected]
March 25, 2023 at 1:31 PM

ICYMI: The X-Ray with Fernando Espuelas is here!

Don’t miss the first two episodes of our new provocative podcast. Some exciting news: we just launched our brand new podcast, The X-Ray with Fernando Espuelas. The X-Ray is a fresh take on American political power: Who wants it? Who wields it? And why? Every Thursday, h…
  The X-Ray Team · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 5:41 PM

The X-Ray with Fernando Espuelas is here.

Listen to the first two episodes of our new podcast. We’ve got two great new episodes of The X-Ray with Fernando Espuelas for you! First up, Sarah Longwell, publisher of The xxxxxx, joins the show to chat about the current state of the Republican party, trends she's see…
  Nicole Lagace · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Coming soon... a new Issue One podcast

Listen to the trailer now! Hi John, After nearly 50 episodes, our highly listened to Swamp Stories podcast concluded at the end of last year. But I have some exciting news for you: We’re launching its successor — a new podcast called The X-Ray with Fernando Espuel…
  Alix Fraser · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 9:04 PM

We’re holding Big Tech accountable.

Our Council for Responsible Social Media is at the center of social media reform efforts. John, Did you see the overwhelming bipartisan support for President Biden’s call to protect kids’ safety online during his State of the Union speech last week? It was a bre…
  Michael Beckel · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 4:47 PM

A dirty little DC secret.

Lawmakers are pressured to raise money for top committee roles. John, It has long been an open secret in Washington that both the Democratic and Republican parties lean on members of Congress to raise funds for the party’s political war chests. The more influentia…
  Ethan Rome · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 2:44 PM

You’re Invited

Join us for a conversation about universal voting. John, Americans must pay taxes and serve on juries. So what if they were asked — or required — to vote? That’s the question Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. and Miles Rapoport, Executive Director of 100% …
  Michael Beckel · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Who profited off of election denialism?

Our latest report pulls back the curtain. John, The 2022 midterms were full of election deniers who spouted rhetoric that eroded people’s faith in our free and fair elections. Issue One previously reported on some of the biggest donors who bankrolled election-deny…
  Liz Cassin · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 5:03 PM

Join us!

Learn more about Arizona’s elections. John, We’re back with another event in our The State of Elections: Post-Midterm Breakdown series! Join us next Wednesday, January 18 at 2pm ET for a briefing on Trust in Arizona Elections, featuring a conversation with Maricop…
  Ethan Rome · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 5:05 PM

We remember.

Jan. 6 was a dark day, and we took action. John, January 6, 2021 was an extremely dark day in our nation’s history. Like you, we were shocked by seeing an armed mob, whipped up by then-President Donald Trump, attack the Capitol and attempt to stop a peaceful tra…
  Elise Wirkus · [email protected]
January 3, 2023 at 5:56 PM

URGENT: Stand up for congressional ethics!

Tell your representative to protect a critical ethics watchdog. John, We want to make sure you know about a critical development on Capitol Hill. As the 118th Congress begins, Republicans have proposed changes to House rules that will essentially gut the Office …
  Ethan Rome · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 3:22 PM

We’re winning.

There’s still time to support our work ahead of the new year! John, As Nick explains in his email below, we had an awesome year at Issue One, and we never could have done it without you. Our democracy was under assault and we fought back. Thanks to you, we won h…
  Nick Penniman · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 4:08 PM

It’s been quite the year.

Together we’re strengthening our democracy! John, As we celebrate the holidays and get ready for the New Year, it’s nice to take a breath and reflect on what we’ve done together this year. And as you know, we’ve had a busy year fighting for — and strengthening — o…
  Elise Wirkus · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 7:28 PM

BREAKING >> A HUGE win for democracy!

We did it! John, It’s official — the Electoral Count Reform Act has been passed by Congress! That’s right — Congress took bipartisan action on election reform and the new law is on its way to President Biden’s desk for his signature. As you know, the attack on Jan…
  The Issue One Team · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Happy Holidays from Issue One!

Thanks for standing up for democracy. John, This holiday season, we at Issue One want to say thank you for making the work we do possible. Because of your generosity and commitment to defending and strengthening democracy with Issue One this year, we’ve made exci…
  Liz Cassin · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 5:25 PM

You’re Invited!

Join us for a discussion about Georgia elections. John, Join us next Monday, December 19 at 12pm ET for a briefing on Trust in Georgia Elections, featuring a conversation with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. While record turnout in the midterm elect…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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. …
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…