Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Flip this Texas district

 John, I'd like to introduce you to Mike Siegel in Texas.Mike is a civil rights lawyer and former public school teacher running for Congress in the Texas 10th.He taught in the classroom for five years, and founded two nonprofit education agencies that, nearly 20 years later, continue to provide free…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 10:17 PM

TELL CONGRESS: Support a post COVID-19 relief plan that rebuilds our country’s infrastructure, creates millions of green jobs and improves the health of our planet.

 TELL CONGRESS AND STATE LEADERS:"Support a post COVID-19 relief plan that rebuilds our country’s infrastructure, creates millions of green jobs and improves the health of our planet."add your nameJohn,Our states and countries are facing unprecedented challenges. We must simultaneously fend off a gl…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 8:47 PM

Quick survey for you, John:

 Hey John, I want to reach out today to first say thank you for being a member of Democracy for America. Your support enables our organization to lead the tough fights ahead in 2020. From electing progressive champions up and down the ballot to winning back control of Congress and the White House, t…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Jeff Van Drew’s betrayal

 John, Rep. Jeff Van Drew ran for Congress as a Democrat in 2018. He promised change, responsibility, and decency to the people of New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District -- and they sent him to Congress to get to work. But now, Van Drew has switched parties and is running for re-election as a Trump…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Our campaign is working. Just look at what Nancy Pelosi said:

 This is HUGE news, John: Speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced House Democrats will push to make sure nationwide vote-by-mail is included in the next coronavirus relief package. Pelosi said making sure Americans can vote by mail is important to protecting the “life of our democracy” -- and she is abs…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Re: Trump’s hostile takeover of the US Postal Service

 Did you see this email from Charles, John?The coronavirus pandemic has hit the United States Postal Service hard, and it is in danger of running out of money. But even though Congress approved an emergency loan for the USPS, Donald Trump is refusing to help.Now Trump’s Treasury Department is using …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 12:17 AM

Mckayla Wilkes

 John, I'd like to introduce you to Mckayla Wilkes.Like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley before her, Mckayla is a progressive champion running to not just beat Republicans, but reform the Democratic Party too.Check her out for yourself right now by watching her powerful campaign video. S…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Trump’s hostile takeover of the US Postal Service

 The United States Postal Service is in danger, John. It’s been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic -- and Donald Trump has so far refused to help even though Congress passed 10 BILLION dollars in aid directly for the USPS.Now Trump’s Treasury Department is using the crisis to try to take control o…

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  Mondale Robinson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 7:09 PM

ENDORSEMENT: Jamaal Bowman (NY-16)

 John, Congressman Eliot Engel is a corporate Democrat who has spent over three decades in Congress and in the pocket of Wall Street and big corporate interests. Engel is being primaried by DFA endorsed Jamaal Bowman — a progressive champion and educator.He is a lifelong New Yorker and champion for …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 10:35 PM

Add your name: No Fossil Fuel Bailout

 John, With the pandemic turning life upside down it’s easy to forget today is Earth Day, a day where people around the globe come together to show appreciation for our planet -- and to fight for its future.The Coronavirus is an immediate threat being talked about all day every day and for good reas…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 9:35 PM

POLITICO: Democrats’ momentum puts Senate majority in play

 You need to see this headline, John: Democrats’ momentum puts Senate majority in playDespite the pandemic, or frankly, maybe because of it, Democrats across the country have the momentum right now in the race to flip the Senate. If we defeat Trump and flip just 3 seats in November, we will end Mitc…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Re: Trump cut WHO funding. Congress can stop him.

 John -- Did you see Charles’ email yesterday? Last week, Trump halted funding for the World Health Organization. According to CNN, the Trump administration only delivered about half of the funding Congress has allocated, leaving as much as $200 million on hold. That’s money WHO needs to fight the C…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 12:10 AM

Trump cuts WHO funding. Congress can stop him.

 John,On Tuesday, Trump halted funding for the World Health Organization.CNN reports the Trump administration had only delivered about half of the money allocated by Congress so far, leaving as much as $200 million dollars the WHO needs to fight the Covid-19 pandemic on hold.Speaker Pelosi said in t…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 18, 2020 at 6:54 PM

stay at home with Robert Reich's "The System"

 John, watching the news right now both breaks my heart and makes me angry. We're seeing how a rigged system makes sure the government delivers bailouts for multinational corporations while giving pennies or even nothing directly to people in the most need.Fortunately, Robert Reich's new book "The S…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 10:29 PM

Reopen the exchanges

 John, As the coronavirus pandemic has upended our world over the last few weeks, millions of Americans are facing reduced hours, furloughs, pay cuts, and job losses -- and along with it, changes to their healthcare coverage. People are suffering right now. In the middle of a global pandemic, we nee…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 10:47 PM

Making sure you saw this important news about the US Postal Service:

 John -- The US Postal Service could collapse without immediate action from Donald Trump and Congress. That’s why Elizabeth Warren has a plan to save it. Take a moment to read the email below, and add your name to support Elizabeth Warren’s plan to save the USPS >> ADD YOUR NAME ----- Original…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 10:11 PM

The United States Postal Service could collapse if we don’t act to save it. Elizabeth Warren has a plan for that:

 The United States Postal Service is an integral and indispensable part of American life, John. Mail carriers serve every address in the United States -- through rain, sleet, hail, and yes, even a pandemic. But the coronavirus has hit the US Postal Service hard -- and President Donald Trump is refus…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Re: Trump retweeted calls to fire Dr. Anthony Fauci

 This is really concerning, John.Dr. Anthony Fauci is a respected infectious disease expert who has spent decades fighting viruses on the frontlines. That’s why he’s been leading the government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and become an absolutely critical spokesperson getting actual factu…

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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]

April 11, 2020 at 9:57 PM

It's critical that the federal government and other states follow Michigan's lead

 SIGN OUR JOINT PETITION WITH RASHIDA TLAIB NOW:"Stop water shutoffs during the pandemic!"add your nameJohn,Shutting off water access during a pandemic is dangerous and unconscionable. If people don’t have clean running water, they can’t wash their hands, which is the most effective way to protect t…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Re: Bernie

 John, Did you have a chance to send your personal thank-you message to Bernie? Bernie accomplished something truly extraordinary over the course of two presidential campaigns, forever changing what is possible in American politics. Thanks to him, our progressive movement will continue fighting for …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Bernie

 John, As you probably know by now, Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign yesterday. What Bernie accomplished over the course of two presidential campaigns is nothing short of extraordinary. He built a grassroots movement that brought millions of people into the political process, led a…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 10:27 PM

You need to see this photo

 What happened in Wisconsin yesterday was an absolute disgrace.John, by now you probably know what happened. Democrats spent weeks trying to get the Republicans in the state legislature to allow anyone to vote by mail during the pandemic, instead of putting everyone’s life in danger by voting in per…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Sign now if you agree: Trump MUST use the Defense Production Act to get our health care workers the protective equipment they need immediately >>

 John, Right now, our health care workers on the frontlines of our fight against the coronavirus don’t have the basic personal protective equipment (PPE) they need to keep themselves safe and stop the transmission of this disease. By now we’ve all seen the stories of nurses reusing N95 respirators, …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Jon Hoadley and Mike Siegel

 John, In this critical election year, it’s more important than ever that we protect and expand our Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. DFA-endorsed candidates Jon Hoadley and Mike Siegel are progressive champions running for Congress to unseat longtime Republican incumbents. T…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 4, 2020 at 10:05 PM

MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on Trump's DOJ power grab

 Since I wrote to you last week, John, MSNBC's Ari Melber reports that Trump's Department of Justice is continuing to pursue their unprecedented power-grab.Trump wants to retain anyone anywhere for any reason during a crisis.Check out Ari Melber's report on MSNBC and sign the petition calling on Con…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 9:46 PM

NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, FOX, and MSNBC must stop spreading Trump’s dangerous lies unchecked. Add your name now if you agree:

 Donald Trump continues to spread false and misleading information every day in his live “briefings” about the coronavirus. It’s a clear danger to public health, John. That’s why thousands of DFA and Progressive Change Campaign Committee members have joined together to demand news networks stop carr…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 10:38 PM

Concerning news

 John, here is some concerning news:Progressive champion Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is likely facing a major primary challenger this year. DFA was proud to endorse Rashida when she won this seat in 2018. And we’re proud to fight for her again. That’s because, in less than two years in Congress, Ras…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 9:47 PM

NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, FOX, and MSNBC must STOP carrying Trump’s lie-filled briefings live on the air. Add your name if you agree >>

 John, First, Trump spent weeks downplaying the threat of the coronavirus pandemic and ignoring the science. Now that the virus is disrupting lives across the country, he’s spreading false and misleading information in his live “briefings.” It’s a danger to the public, and it has to stop. In the mid…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 7:23 PM

Midnight tonight

 John -- did you see Charlie’s email yesterday? Defeating Trump, flipping the Senate and expanding and protecting our majority in the House is going to take considerable resources. Your contributions directly power DFA’s work to elect progressive champions up and down the ballot this year.The pandem…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 10:46 PM

DFA’s candidates

 John, elections don’t stop in a time of crisis. Yes, some primaries have been postponed, but every state will still vote one way or another. That’s why, even in this time of crisis, I have to ask for resources for our campaigns to win. Here’s exactly where your $5 goes. Every contribution you make …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 29, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Something to do while locked up at home

 John, if you're basically locked up in your home like, well... everyone else is, then you're probably looking for things to do. I have great news:Robert Reich's new book "The System; Who Rigged It, How We Fix It" is out!!Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich gets it, and even better, he knows how to …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 10:56 PM

Coronavirus Action: make sure every American can vote by mail. Sign now if you agree >>

 Some states are postponing their elections, John, but even worse, some states are still holding their elections without giving Americans a chance to vote at home.The public health risks from gathering in large numbers are real and volunteer poll workers, who are typically in the highest risk age gr…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 10:07 PM

AOC to Republicans: "Shameful!"

 John,Today Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tore into House Republicans about the $2 Trillion Relief Plan."What did the Senate majority fight for? One of the largest corporate bailouts with as few strings as possible in American history. Shameful! The greed of that fight is wrong, for crumbs for our famili…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Trump is trying to dismantle the ACA in the middle of a pandemic

 Can you believe this, John?After failing to repeal the Affordable Care Act in Congress, Donald Trump is still trying to dismantle it through the courts. Even while millions of people across the country lose their employer-provided health care coverage. If this lawsuit succeeds, millions of people w…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 9:37 PM

The Senate’s stimulus deal doesn’t go far enough. At all.

 John, Last night, the Senate voted to pass a $2 trillion stimulus package responding to the coronavirus pandemic.This deal is far better than the corporate bailout Republicans first presented -- one which included a $500 billion slush fund for Trump and his cronies to spend without any oversight. D…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 9:10 PM

North Carolina deserves better than Richard Burr

 John, Last week, we learned conservative Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), the Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, dumped up to $1.6 million in stock before the stock-market crash after he received classified nonpublic information about the severity of the pandemic AND while he was continuing to…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 9:44 PM

Vote by Mail: What you need to know

 John,Washington DC's primary on June 2nd is closer than it seems. With the Covid-19 situation, we don't know what June will look like. That's why we're asking all voters to apply for a mail-in ballot to Vote at Home and make sure that your voice is heard in this election.Everyone in Washington DC i…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Outrageous

 This is outrageous, John.Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell are trying to ram through an economic bailout package that includes a $500 billion slush fund for corporations. That’s right. No conditions. No oversight. Under the terms of the bill Republicans want to pass, corporations would be required o…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Robert Reich’s email

 John — We wanted to make sure you saw this email from Robert Reich. Weeks before Americans across the country were homeschooling their kids, stocking up on medicine, and filing for unemployment, Republican Senators Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler decided to use their inside information to sell off …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 22, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Congress must stop the DOJ

 John,Rolling Stone and Politico report that Trump’s Department of Justice is using the Coronavirus as an argument to ask Congress to approve extraordinary powers to indefinitely detain people and suspend habeas corpus during times of natural disaster, civil disobedience, or other emergency situatio…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Coronavirus corruption

 Dear John,Think about this:Weeks before you had any inkling you were going to lose your job, Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) was selling off millions of dollars of stocks — and *buying* stock in a teleworking company.Weeks before you were scrambling to figure out how to homeschool your children for w…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Immoral and illegal

 This is corruption, plain and simple, John.Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) sold off millions in stock after receiving private briefings about the coronavirus. And failed to tell the public what they knew. Instead of working to protect their constituents and prepare the U.S. f…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 9:18 PM

Some states are already postponing elections to deal with coronavirus. We need to make sure every American can vote by mail. Sign now if you agree >>

 John, States like my home state of Ohio, Louisiana, and Georgia have already postponed their primary elections to protect their residents from exposure to coronavirus. The public health risks from gathering in large numbers are real and serious, but we can’t allow this to put democracy on hold. We …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Marie Newman’s victory

 Did you see the amazing news from last night, John?DFA-endorsed Marie Newman beat anti-choice Democratic Congressman Dan Lipinski in the Illinois Democratic primary.This is a tremendous victory for progressives and everyone across this country who believes the Democratic party should be unequivocal…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 5:48 PM

Republican Senators have an issue with paid sick leave

 John,Last week I reached out to talk about the dire need for guaranteed paid sick leave for U.S. workers in light of the growing coronavirus or COVID-10 pandemic. Since then, the U.S. House stepped up and passed the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act, despite 40 Republicans who voted against it.…

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  Mondale Robinson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 9:28 PM

Less than 24 hours

 John,Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Illinois and the chance for voters in the 3rd Congressional district to make the choice between re-electing anti-choice Democrat Rep. Dan Lipinski, or electing a progressive champion in Marie Newman. Let’s do a quick recap on where Lipinski and Marie stand o…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 15, 2020 at 8:36 PM

Senate Republicans must act NOW!

 John, in the fight to establish and expand paid sick days so no one has to choose between going to work to pay the bills and the health of others, our movement amped up the pressure on Congress last week. Yesterday, the House delivered. Led by Speaker Pelosi, Democrats and Republicans passed a swee…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Senate Republicans blocked guaranteed paid sick leave

 John,The United States is behind other wealthy countries in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to healthcare and workers’ rights. As concerns over coronavirus continue to worsen and the World Health Organization officially declared it a pandemic, it’s become all the more clear that the U.S. de…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Bernie can still win

 We all know the bad news from last night, so let’s cut straight to the good news, John. The good news is this fight isn’t over. There are still many big states left for Bernie to win, there are hundreds of delegates up for grabs, and this Sunday he’ll go head-to-head against Biden for the first tim…

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  Mondale Robinson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Replace GOP Senator Thom Tillis with DFA-endorsed Cal Cunningham

 John, Today, as part of DFA’s 2020 Flip the Senate strategy, we’re officially endorsing Democrat Cal Cunningham for Senate in North Carolina. Cal – an Army veteran, business leader, and former state legislator – is taking on GOP Senator Thom Tillis this November, and unlike Tillis, he’s ready to fi…

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