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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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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