Robert Reich via Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 14, 2019 at 8:26 PM

Re: impeachment

 John, did you catch this message from Robert Reich last week? Congress now has a majority of Democrats in support of beginning impeachment. It's a major sign of progress, but we still need to put pressure on the rest of the party to stand on the right side of history and support an impeachment inqu…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 13, 2019 at 8:32 PM

Lindsey Graham just made a promise

 We knew Republicans weren’t finished attacking our healthcare,John, but Lindsey Graham just confirmed it for us. That’s right: yesterday, the conservative Senator from South Carolina made a promise that if Republicans keep their stranglehold on power in the Senate and take back the House in 2020, t…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 12, 2019 at 10:00 PM

Hate groups are flourishing under Trump’s presidency

 John,It’s been two years since we lost Heather Heyer during a white supremacist ‘Unite the Right’ rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Neo-Nazis and far-right extremists infiltrated Virginia to march in support of “whiteness,” carrying Confederate and Nazi flags. They trampled on Charlottesville to s…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 11, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Help us win this competition

 John,In case you haven’t heard, DFA is in a competition to win up to $150,000 to support our efforts to elect progressives up and down the ballot all across the country.Every month, CREDO gives thousands of dollars to progressive organizations like ours, but right now we’re in second place and we n…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 10, 2019 at 6:55 PM

255 mass shootings so far this year

 John,There have been 255 mass shootings in America so far this year. That’s more shootings than there have been days.Enough.Donate $5 or more today to help DFA elect progressive leaders who will act on gun violence, and get your free ‘Ban Assault Weapons’ sticker in the mail.      Paid for by Democ…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 9, 2019 at 10:35 PM

Nearly 700 arrested in Mississippi ICE raids

 John,What we witnessed in Mississippi this week was not an attempt to make our communities safer or more secure: it was cruelty.ICE conducted the largest single-state raid in U.S. history on Wednesday when it arrested nearly 700 people at their workplace. It then left dozens of children to come hom…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 8, 2019 at 5:21 PM

That’s Team Mitch for ya

 You can’t make this stuff up, John.This week, young, white, male supporters of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell took a picture groping, choking, and insulting a cardboard cut-out of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Then they bragged about it on social media with the caption: “Break me…

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  Sen. Jeff Merkley via DFA · [email protected]

August 7, 2019 at 11:25 PM

Add your name: Support the Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act

 John,Ever since I first found out that the Trump administration was separating families and jailing infants and children in prison camps and for-profit detention centers, I’ve been fighting to put an end to it.This time last year, a court ordered the Trump administration to stop ripping migrant chi…

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  Mondale Robinson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 6, 2019 at 9:42 PM

We can remove a white nationalist from Congress

 Endorsement alert, John!In 2018, Democracy for America strongly supported Democrat J.D. Scholten, who narrowly lost to Republican incumbent Steve King in Iowa’s 4th congressional district. Now, J.D. wants a rematch in 2020, and we just officially endorsed him.A native son of Iowa, J.D. was inspired…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 5, 2019 at 10:21 PM

Re: El Paso and Dayton

 John,Enough is enough is enough.There have been 251 mass shootings in America in 216 days. That’s more mass shootings than there have been days this year.Children are afraid to go to school. People are afraid to go to religious services. Movie theaters. College campuses. Music festivals. Grocery st…

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  Robert Reich via Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 4, 2019 at 4:51 PM

A note on impeachment

 John,On Friday, we reached a critical milestone: over half of the Democrats in the House now support opening an impeachment inquiry. I think you know I agree, but do you know why?Trust me, I’ve heard the partisan talking points when it comes to impeaching Trump. Will it help Trump win in 2020? Will…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 3, 2019 at 2:44 PM

Republicans are complicit in Trump’s racism

 John,Trump’s racism truly knows no bounds. First, he attacked the Squad of progressive women of color in Congress, telling them to go back where they came from. Then, he degraded the entire city of Baltimore and called Rep. Elijah Cummings’ district a "disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess."Now,…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 2, 2019 at 3:40 PM

You vote, DFA wins

 John,Today, I’m not asking you to make a grassroots donation to support our work (though you totally still can if you want!).Instead, I’m asking you to vote for Democracy for America in this month’s CREDO Voting & Donations contest. Every month, CREDO gives $150,000 to three progressive organiz…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 1, 2019 at 3:42 PM

Susan Collins was the deciding vote

 John, there are three things you need to know:Susan Collins is a fake moderate Republican who threw working families under the bus to foot the bill for Trump's tax scam that benefited the wealthy 1%. She was the deciding vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, the extreme right-wing judge who has been acc…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 31, 2019 at 4:11 AM

CNN pushed GOP talking points at the debate

 John,Did you stay up to watch the debate? It was filled with highs and lows, some important points from multiple candidates, but one theme stood out the most: progressives Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were pitted against several corporate establishment Democrats -- and they crushed them.When…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

July 30, 2019 at 9:21 PM

Reign of unchecked power

 John,Democrat Allen Thomas is running in a special election for North Carolina’s Third Congressional District and with Election Day less than two months away, we can win it -- and flip another Republican House seat -- with your help.But after Trump visited North Carolina last week to shore up suppo…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

July 29, 2019 at 8:40 PM

They’re ignoring the most important issue of our lifetime

 John,The second round of Democratic presidential debates starts tomorrow, but we already know how things will go down.In the first set of debates last month, climate change only showed up in piecemeal sound bites with little substance or attention. The Green New Deal, which DFA members like you ran…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 28, 2019 at 8:08 PM

“disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess”

 John,In the past few weeks, Trump’s racism has grown all the more obvious with his vile attacks on the Squad, stoking hatred and even threats to the lives of progressive women of color in Congress.He’s continued those attacks on another person of color in Congress, this time setting his sights on c…

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  Congressman Jerry Nadler · [email protected]

July 27, 2019 at 4:48 PM

I'm asking for your help

 John–Robert Mueller testified this week and told the American people directly — his report did not exonerate the President.What Robert Mueller demonstrated in the hearing is that the investigation was as far as you can get from the “hoax” Republicans are making it out to be: He and his team indicte…

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  Congressman Jerry Nadler · [email protected]

July 26, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Add your name: Protect our investigation into Trump’s wrongdoing

 John–Robert Mueller testified this week and told the American people directly — his report did not exonerate the President.What Robert Mueller demonstrated in the hearing is that the investigation was as far as you can get from the “hoax” Republicans are making it out to be: He and his team indicte…

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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]

July 25, 2019 at 8:39 PM

Donald Trump is scared

 John,Donald Trump is scared. His attacks against women, particularly women of color, are not only an extension of his racist ideology. They’re meant to distract us from his dangerous policies that hurt working people, and from his many impeachable offenses, which were on full display yesterday duri…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 24, 2019 at 3:45 PM

Robert Mueller under oath

 John,As you read this, former Special Counsel Robert Mueller is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee regarding Russia’s interference in our elections and Trump’s efforts to obstruct justice. This is an unprecedented day in our country’s history, and yet Republicans would rather we ignore…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 23, 2019 at 8:37 PM

Your #1 2020 candidate and issue

 The results of our latest 2020 Presidential Pulse Poll are in, John, and so are the headlines:Warren pulls closer to Sanders in progressive straw poll – PoliticoNew Poll Puts Sanders, Warren, Harris In Lead Ahead Of Democratic Debates – EssencePanel: 2020 is Progressives V. Biden – The HillThat’s r…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 22, 2019 at 6:22 PM

Enter our Weekend in Iowa contest!

 John,Imagine this: flying out to Iowa, the first state to hold its caucus to nominate the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, and going from rally to rally with a friend to hear from candidates like Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Kamala Harris live and in person. Sounds awesome, right? Wel…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 21, 2019 at 5:24 PM

LAST CHANCE: Get your Squad bumper sticker

 Hey, John, if you haven’t gotten your bumper sticker to show your support for the Squad (AOC, Ilhan, Rashida, and Ayanna), this is your last chance! Make a contribution of $5 or more to support DFA’s work to elect more bold progressives in all 50 states, and we’ll send you a FREE bumper sticker to …

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 20, 2019 at 3:36 PM

Want to join me for dinner in Iowa?

 John,Iowa is absolutely critical to the 2020 presidential race: it’s the very first state to hold its caucus to nominate a Democratic nominee. That’s why next month, Democrats running for president will be rallying and knocking on doors across the state to build support for their campaigns, and you…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 19, 2019 at 3:53 PM

The racist chants at Trump’s latest rally

 Did you see the video of Trump’s latest campaign rally, John?In support of Trump’s racist, xenophobic attacks against the Squad earlier this week, his crowd of supporters began a new chant: instead of “lock her up,” they yelled “send her back.” Meaning, send Ilhan Omar back “where she came from.”It…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 18, 2019 at 7:07 PM

Update re: the Squad

 John,Wanted to give you a quick update on the aftermath of Trump’s racist, xenophobic tweets directed toward the Squad earlier this week, and make sure you have the chance to get your “I support the Squad” bumper sticker.Chip in $5 or more right now and get your sticker before it’s too late >>…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

July 17, 2019 at 6:38 PM

Did you vote yet?

 John,This is it -- our Presidential Pulse Poll closes at midnight tonight and this is your final chance to vote for your favorite Democratic presidential candidates!Let us know before the clock strikes midnight: who are your top Democratic presidential candidates and what issues are driving your de…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 16, 2019 at 8:49 PM

“I Support the Squad” bumper stickers

 John!The Squad (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna, Ilhan, and Rashida) are under attack once again from Trump.After he made a series of disgustingly vile and disturbingly racist tweets that told these four powerful women of color to go back to their own broken countries, Trump doubled down on his co…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 15, 2019 at 9:01 PM

“Go back from which they came”

 Did you see this, John??Trump is known for his childish Twitter rampages that embarrass the office of the presidency, but this time he’s reached a whole new level. Yesterday, he attacked the squad of progressive Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Ayanna Pressley …

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

July 14, 2019 at 5:04 PM

Poll Extended

 Great news, John --The response to our Presidential Pulse Poll has been so overwhelming that we’re extending the deadline to Wednesday!Help your favorites stand out from the pack by taking our Presidential Pulse Poll before we pull the results at midnight on Wednesday >>With such an incredibl…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 13, 2019 at 6:13 PM

Border Patrol Chief was member of secret Facebook group

 BORDER PATROL CHIEF CARLA PROVOST WAS A MEMBER OF SECRET FACEBOOK GROUP— The InterceptWe can’t tolerate this hatred and cruelty at the very top of Trump’s administration.Sign our petition now to demand CBP Chief Carla Provost resign. Add your name  John,Remember a couple weeks ago when we learned …

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 12, 2019 at 9:58 PM

ALERT: ICE raids to occur this Sunday

 Urgent news, John: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is gearing up for raids across the country this Sunday and preparing to arrest thousands.That means thousands of immigrant families are being forced to live in fear, wondering if they or their loved ones are about to be ripped away, ja…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

July 11, 2019 at 8:14 PM

hey John

 John,I was just emailing with Yvette about our Presidential Pulse Poll results and we decided to share it below. You should check it out because it teases some of the current results, and so far we have some pretty interesting findings! When it comes to what issues matter the most to DFA members, t…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 10, 2019 at 5:22 PM

every. vote. matters.

 This is a big deal, John.After progressive Tiffany Cabán clinched the nomination for Queens District Attorney two weeks ago and declared victory in the national spotlight, a review of paper ballots determined that her out-of-touch opponent was ahead by just 16 votes.You know what that means… an aut…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 9, 2019 at 10:47 PM

“climate apartheid”

 It’s time to call climate change the emergency it is, John.Just this week, California (where I live) has experienced two massive earthquakes back-to-back, Alaska hit record-breaking heat waves, and D.C. experienced nearly a month’s worth of rain in just one hour.Hello...apocalypse anyone??And yet, …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 8, 2019 at 7:54 PM

This could be a major moment in the history of our democracy

 John,In a little over a week, Special Counsel Robert Mueller will take the stand and testify before Congress. It’s a hugely significant moment we fought hard for in order to try and get the whole truth in front of the American people from the man who investigated Trump and his campaign for two year…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 7, 2019 at 4:54 PM

“Joe Biden, Kamala Harris in virtual tie”

 John,It’s been over a week since the first two Democratic debates for president ended, and there’s been a lot of buzz around the candidates since then. Just look at these headlines:Harris surges in 2020 polls after standout debate performance – Today ShowNew CNN poll shows Harris and Warren rise af…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 6, 2019 at 3:26 PM

NEWS: The House just filed a lawsuit to obtain Trump’s taxes

 It’s clear Trump is hiding something, John.At every turn, this president has outright refused to release his tax returns. First, he claimed he was under audit from the IRS (which doesn’t prevent him from releasing his taxes, by the way).Then, despite an IRS memo stating that tax returns must be giv…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 5, 2019 at 8:51 PM

Regina

 John,We have been busy recruiting and supporting strong, progressive champions across the country, up and down the ticket, and we have another exciting candidate to announce!Regina Romero is the true progressive in the race for Mayor of Tucson, and we couldn’t be more excited to stand with her ahea…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 2, 2019 at 7:21 PM

“Drinking out of toilets, officers laughing”

 John,The dire situation at the border, in which thousands of children and families are being jailed and kept in dirty, unsanitary, inhumane conditions in what are essentially concentration camps, hasn’t gotten any better. With countless reports of our government refusing to provide immigrants with …

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 1, 2019 at 8:25 PM

Sign your name to make college a right

 John,The student debt crisis in this country is robbing a generation of their future. Our current education system sets students up to fail by forcing people to seek higher education and then punishing them with crushing student loans that make it nearly impossible to afford housing or groceries or…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

June 30, 2019 at 2:44 PM

Re: tonight

 John,Can you imagine if Republicans took control of the House, Senate, and White House in 2020?They would have free reign to enact every single part of their dangerous agenda -- from stripping life-saving health care from millions of Americans, to banning abortions nation-wide, to allowing hate gro…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

June 29, 2019 at 8:01 PM

re: strategy memo

 John,From day one of the Trump presidency, DFA members hit the ground running to do whatever it takes to kick this sham of a president, and every Republican who stands with him, out of office.Here at headquarters, we’ve developed a plan of attack that hits back every single day against Trump’s dang…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

June 28, 2019 at 8:02 PM

Thanks for joining our team of over one million progressives, John!

 Thanks for becoming a crucial member of DFA, John.Since 2004, Democracy for America has been a people-powered progressive organization dedicated to building the resources it takes to elect bold leaders in all levels of office across all 50 states, in order to create a government that truly represen…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

June 28, 2019 at 3:13 AM

POLL: Who’s your top Democratic candidate for president now, and why?

 John,Ten of the top Democratic candidates for president, including Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris, just walked off the stage, concluding the first two 2020 Democratic debates.Yesterday’s and tonight’s debates were the first time that the top 20 Democratic candidates shared a national stage to sho…

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