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  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 8:12 PM

Meet Sharice. She's fighting for equality in the House.

Dwight Evans for Congress Tomorrow at midnight, House Democrats are facing down our final mid-month deadline before the end of the quarter. John, I'm emailing to see if you will chip in to Sharice Davids' (KS-03) campaign before the deadline, and I hope you'll let me explain why she needs …
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
June 12, 2021 at 2:01 PM

I am calling on state lawmakers to spend, not STASH, our desperately needed relief funds >>

Dwight Evans for Congress "Pennsylvania got $7B in federal stimulus money. How will state lawmakers, Wolf spend it?" ^ That's the question I'm working to answer. President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan -- a bill I proudly helped pass -- rushed Pennsylvania seven billion dollars in fe…
  DwightEvans.com · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 8:54 PM

One of the most important bills in the Senate right now

Dwight Evans for Congress What we're about to talk about is incredibly important, so we're going to cut right to the chase. FIRST: Dwight helped pass the For the People Act through the House -- a bill he originally co-sponsored. This sweeping package of democracy reforms could restart the…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 5:36 PM

The fight for full, lived equality.

Dwight Evans for Congress John -- Happy Pride! As more folks get vaccinated, this Pride Month is already set to be a BIG one, and I want to wish everyone a safe and happy Pride. Philadelphia is home to a diverse queer community, and June is our chance to celebrate and lift up our…
  DwightEvans.com · [email protected]
June 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Instead of giving her valedictorian speech, Paxton Smith said this:

Dwight Evans for Congress "I refuse to give up this platform to promote complacency and peace, when there is a war on my body and a war on my rights. A war on the rights of your sisters, a war on the rights of your mothers, a war on the rights of your daughters." -- Paxton Smith, Activis…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Why we #WearOrange.

Dwight Evans for Congress In this email, I'll be talking about gun violence. Please only read if you feel comfortable doing so. -- DE   Today, we wear orange in honor of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot and killed in 2013 just one week after performing at President Barack Obama's…
  News Alert via Team Evans · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 10:41 PM

To forward racial and economic justice, we must address the housing crisis.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, did you catch this headline? "PHA to get 'unprecedented' $10 million in housing vouchers" The Department of Housing and Urban Development has never granted vouchers specifically to people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia -- until now. These vouc…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 12:45 PM

Our fallen heroes

Dwight Evans for Congress John, today is a day of remembrance. On this Memorial Day, I'm remembering the countless Americans who sacrificed their lives in service to their country. We cannot forget the brave men and women who paid the ultimate price defending our democracy and all the fre…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
May 30, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Quick update

Dwight Evans for Congress John, I just got off the phone with my finance team, and I have some news. The good news is a huge wave of supporters have chipped in after our team's last email about tomorrow's end-of-month deadline. But here's the bad news -- even after all the incredible sup…
  DwightEvans.com · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 4:20 PM

"Justice Department Proposal Making It Harder To Buy Parts To Make Ghost Guns" + other updates from Dwight Evans for Congress

Dwight Evans for Congress Here's what's happening with Congressman Dwight Evans around the block:       Paid for by Dwight Evans for Congress Dwight Evans for CongressPO BOX 6578PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138United StatesContributions or gi…
  Dwight Evans Finance Team · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 10:27 PM

Yes. McConnell ACTUALLY said this.

Dwight Evans for Congress "One hundred percent of my focus is on stopping this new administration." John -- this is what Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said in an interview this month. With Democratic majorities in the House, Senate, and President Joe Biden in the White House, McCo…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Today, we honor George Floyd.

Dwight Evans for Congress In this email, I'll be talking about police brutality, anti-Black racism, and murder. Please only read if you feel comfortable doing so. If you would like to take action, you can sign our petition calling on the Senate to bring the George Floyd Justice in Policing…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 9:15 PM

I am condemning Marjorie Taylor Greene's despicable comparison

Dwight Evans for Congress During an interview on a conservative podcast this week, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene compared the House's mask requirement to the Holocaust. John, I won't share Greene's exact wording here. Her statement was harmful, inaccurate, and fueled by anti-Semit…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Need your signature, John: Help defend reproductive rights.

Dwight Evans for Congress When Senate Republicans rushed to confirm anti-choice Justice Amy Coney Barrett, many of us feared what an anti-choice majority would mean for reproductive rights. We were right to be afraid, John. This week, news broke that the Supreme Court of the United State…
  Dwight Evans Finance Team · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 5:48 PM

The Cook Political Report released their 2021 ratings for each congressional district, and it's not looking good...

Dwight Evans for Congress Hello -- National Republicans are only FIVE seats away from taking the House majority, and they know it. They are already pouring hundreds and thousands of dollars into vulnerable congressional districts around the country. One of the leaders they're targeting he…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Why I voted for D.C. Statehood

Dwight Evans for Congress John -- Last month, I proudly voted to make Washington, D.C. the 51st state of the United States. Now, that legislation is heading to a narrowly divided Senate for a vote, so we need all hands on deck to make D.C. Statehood a reality. Will you add your name now …
  Team Evans · [email protected]
May 10, 2021 at 11:04 PM

Fueling the BIG lie: PA Republicans are trying to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters

Dwight Evans for Congress FACT: President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris won the 2020 election fair and square. But don't just take it from us, John; take it from President Donald Trump's own officials: "The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history." -- Jo…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 6:31 PM

The gender pay gap has shrunk by pennies

Dwight Evans for Congress "In 25 Years, the Pay Gap Has Shrunk by Just 8 Cents" Eight cents, John. That's how much the gender pay gap has shrunk in a quarter of a century. In over 90 percent of occupations, women still earn less than men. The gender pay gap robs women -- especiall…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 9:54 PM

We have a job to do.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, Yesterday marked 100 days into President Joe Biden's term. In that time, we've accomplished a lot for working people, including passing further relief, expanding unemployment benefits, rushing support to small businesses, and re-entering the Paris Climate A…
  Terri Grantham-Peebles · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 9:54 PM

A birthday and community celebration with Dwight Evans

Dwight Evans for Congress Save the date, John: May is nearly here, which means we are only days away from Dwight Evans' birthday celebration! Next Wednesday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. ET we will be celebrating Dwight's birthday virtually, and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble will be performing live du…
  Dwight Evans Finance Team · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Bad news for Democrats: the NRCC out-raised us online

Dwight Evans for Congress John -- we're emailing you today to respectfully ask if you will chip in what you can toward Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Dwight Evans' campaigns before Friday's end-of-month deadline. But first, please let us explain why it's so important we have your …
  DwightEvans.com · [email protected]
April 25, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Expanding affordable housing, tackling the gender pay gap, and other ways Dwight has been fighting for you. ⤵️⤵️

Dwight Evans for Congress %%FIRSTNAME(Hey)%%, here's what's happening with Congressman Dwight Evans around the block:       Paid for by Dwight Evans for Congress Dwight Evans for CongressPO BOX 6578PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138United…
  Team Evans · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 4:37 PM

Take action this Earth Day

Dwight Evans for Congress Climate change is a racial justice issue, John. The quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink is often determined by the color of our skin, and that fact is putting the health and safety of low income and communities of color in danger across the count…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 10:44 PM

About the verdict reached today

Dwight Evans for Congress In this email, I'll be talking about police brutality, anti-Black racism, and the Derek Chauvin verdict. Please only read if you feel comfortable doing so. To take action, you can sign our petition calling on the Senate to bring the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act…
  Team Evans · [email protected]
April 17, 2021 at 8:01 PM

What we found out

Dwight Evans for Congress Let's recap, John: We defended the House majority, flipped the Senate, and elected President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. This was because people like you made calls, knocked on doors (safely!), encouraged their friends and family to vote, and -- yes -- …
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 1:34 PM

Our justice system is not just.

Dwight Evans for Congress In this email, I'll be talking about police brutality, anti-Black racism, and the recent events in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Please only read if you feel comfortable doing so. Thank you. -- Dwight It has been a heartbreaking and frustrating few days. This Sunday, Da…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 4:37 PM

Giving the state legislature the power to end disaster declarations would BE a disaster

Dwight Evans for Congress Making sure you saw the news, John. In this May's primary election, Pennsylvania voters will have the chance to decide if the state legislature should have a role in disaster declarations. If the state legislature then chooses to end the current disaster declaration, w…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 7:49 PM

We need to be bolder when it comes to addressing gun violence.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, Our community is no stranger to gun violence. Many of us know someone or have a loved one who was lost to gun violence. But despite what the gun lobby and extremist lawmakers claim, this violence that is tearing apart families and hurting our communities can be s…
  Dwight Evans for Congress · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Folks are paying more than half of their income to live in unsafe conditions.

Dwight Evans for Congress "U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans proposes $63 billion plan to bolster housing and stabilize communities" The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a problem that has existed for a long time: poor people, especially those who are Black, brown, and Indigenous, have been treated un…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 7:20 PM

President Biden has revealed his infrastructure plan, and it's a big deal.

Dwight Evans for Congress The COVID-19 pandemic proved what we already knew: America's infrastructure needs work. Our roads, energy grid, and water system ensure public health and safety — but they've been underinvested in. And for too long, corporations haven't been paying their fair share in …
  Dwight's iPhone · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 4:16 PM

If you're reading this, please open

John -- My team has been reaching out recently about a fundraising deadline happening tonight at midnight. The FEC deadline is a big deal. It's when our fundraising numbers go public, meaning anyone can see the strength of our campaign. Hitting our goal is about more than seeing a certain number…
  Team Evans · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 5:55 PM

Greene. Hawley. Cruz. They could be just the beginning

Dwight Evans for Congress Major donors of former President Donald Trump are meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort next month to build a multi-million dollar donor network, all to take back the House, Senate, and the White House.John -- we won't let the House majority be bought. Hard-working peop…
  Michael Dineen · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Not survive, we deserve to thrive.

Dwight Evans for Congress John -- Often the core issues we face every single day -- racial injustice, our health, climate change, a stagnant economy -- combine to create one singular struggle that impacts working people. And right now, there's a bill on the horizon that will tackle all of these…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 7:35 PM

The filibuster will block progress again unless the Senate acts.

Dwight Evans for Congress "A creature of white supremacy"1 -- unless the Senate acts, the filibuster will be abused yet again to block progress. Add your name now if you agree the Senate needs to reform the filibuster NOW » SIGN THE PETITION John, Grassroots activists here in Philadelp…
  Team Evans · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 11:19 PM

Any of these names sound familiar to you?

Dwight Evans for Congress John, were you taught about these Pennsylvania women in history class? Crystal Bird Fauset: The first Black woman elected to a state legislature in the country, representing Philadelphia's 18th District in 1938. Lucretia Mott: A founder of the Philadelphia Female Ant…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
March 20, 2021 at 1:01 PM

10 Frontline seats were lost in 2020.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, I want to talk to you about my colleague Susan Wild, who represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional district. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has named Susan a 2022 Frontline member. This means her seat is at risk in the midterms, and …
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 6:48 PM

In this email, I'll be talking about gun violence and anti-Asian racism. Please only read if you feel comfortable doing so.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, This week, eight people -- including six Asian American women -- were killed in a mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia. I am devastated by this incredible loss. It has been another grim reminder of a pattern of gun violence that has become all too common in our coun…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Need your voice, John. Help me fight for workers on the frontlines.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, I am fighting in Congress to raise the economic livelihoods of millions of Americans and to make sure leaders are passing laws that put working people first. That's why, a week ago, I proudly voted the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act through the House.…
  Team Evans · [email protected]
March 13, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Compare and contrast: Trump's response vs. Biden's response to a global pandemic

Dwight Evans for Congress John, This week marks one year since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. In that time, the Trump administration and the Biden administration have both had the opportunity to tackle the pandemic head-on.Here's a look at how these two…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 9:17 PM

I hope you'll let me explain, John

Dwight Evans for Congress John -- I'm about to ask you to add a critical contribution toward my re-election campaign. But I hope you'll give me a moment to first explain why I'm asking for your support. After Democrats secured the House, Senate, and the White House, national Republicans immedi…
  Team Evans · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 11:37 PM

More than 28 days -- Black history is our history.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, Black History Month is coming to a close, but we know that our history can't be contained in just 28 days. In Philadelphia alone, we have centuries of Black history to celebrate, revisit, and reflect on 365 days a year. Philadelphia has been the stomping gro…
  DwightEvans.com · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 9:55 PM

Dwight is demanding ICE halt the mass deportations of Black immigrants, and other updates.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, here's what's happening with Congressman Dwight Evans around the block:       Paid for by Dwight Evans for Congress Contributions or gifts to Dwight Evans for Congress are not tax deductible. This email was sent to: [email protected]
  PA Action Alert · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 9:50 PM

Break the Amazon pattern

Dwight Evans for Congress John, For years, Amazon has disempowered workers by putting them in unsafe working conditions, forcing long hours for low pay -- and has even stooped as low as to union bust. That's why Dwight recently joined his colleagues in demanding Amazon allow a free and fair ele…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
February 15, 2021 at 9:14 PM

The Citizens United ruling was disastrous for our democracy. But we can end it.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, We won in 2020, but a dangerous trend continued that we must address. The growing rise of dark money at every level in campaigns. It started eleven years ago, when the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling left us with a democracy where money can flow into any m…
  Team Evans · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Seeking asylum isn't a crime. Detaining people against their will is.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, President Biden signed three executive orders dealing with reforming our broken and inhumane immigration system — but none addressed family detention centers. Children and their families deserve a fair opportunity to present cases for asylum, because seeking asyl…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 6:41 PM

To ensure accountability, we need to pass the For the People Act.

Dwight Evans for Congress John, Tomorrow marks the start of the Senate's impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump. Without a doubt, Trump's dangerous lies led to a deadly insurrection that put the peaceful transfer of power -- a cornerstone of our democracy -- at risk. That's why…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 3:21 PM

I am voting to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from all committees.

Dwight Evans for CongressConspiracy theorists have no place in the House. John, Today, I'm voting to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) from serving on any committee in Congress. She's a danger to her colleagues in the House and to the sanctity of our democracy, and she is unfit to serve the…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 10:19 PM

We are living Black history.

Dwight Evans for Congress John -- Just months ago, millions of people took action across the United States (and the globe) to proclaim in one voice that Black Lives Matter — sparking the racial justice movement that reignited in the wake of George Floyd's murder that is now being called the lar…
  Dwight Evans · [email protected]
January 31, 2021 at 7:38 PM

I haven't forgotten. Have you?

Dwight Evans for Congress John, Looking back on last week, President Joe Biden has already taken enormous strides in our fight for affordable health care, reproductive freedom, climate change mitigation, racial justice, and more. I know a lot of us feel like we can breathe a brief sigh of relie…
  Team Evans · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 8:15 PM

No one should profit from incarceration. Period.

Dwight Evans for Congress John -- Let's start with the facts: The U.S. incarcerates more people than any other nation in the world. For one, mass incarceration does nothing to make our communities safer. It disproportionately harms Black, brown, and less fortunate communities. And it inflicts o…