Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 11, 2021 at 8:01 PM

From California to New Hampshire, states across the country are considering bills to eliminate qualified immunity.

 John, on Friday, Maryland became the first state to repeal the "Police Bill of Rights." From California to New Hampshire, states across the country are considering bills to eliminate qualified immunity. In Congress, Ayanna Pressley has sponsored a bill that would end the doctrine nationwide once an…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 10, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Deb: "You have always been there for me"

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 4:16 PM

The Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act

 John,Senator Bernie Sanders recently introduced the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act, a bill that would apply a higher corporate tax rate on companies that pay their CEOs an outrageously high amount of compensation compared to their median workers.Just 50 years ago the standard CEO made one million dollar…

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  Madison White, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 4:25 PM

LAST CHANCE! Deadline today to get your free copy of "Persist"

 John,Senator Elizabeth Warren's new book Persist is "a deeply personal book and a powerful call to action" but it's not available in stores until May.You can get it days early -- shipped directly to your door at the end of this month -- but ONLY IF YOU ORDER TODAY BEFORE THE MIDNIGHT DEADLINE!If yo…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 7:38 PM

We’re going to cancel student loan debt

 John,President Joe Biden has asked both the Department of Justice and the Secretary of Education to outline the legal authority that would allow him to cancel student loan debt up to $50,000 per person.Here’s the thing, we already know the answer: Yes! He can.Congress has already granted authority …

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 6:55 PM

I can't wait to get this conversation started

 John, I want to introduce you to Alicia Garza.Alicia Garza is the co-creator of the Black Lives Matter movement and author of "The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart" and I'm excited to announce that she'll be the special guest for our first DFA Book Club event!Whether you've…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 5:55 PM

We have a transformative opportunity to elect a fearless progressive leader -- and the very first Black woman governor in U.S. history.

 John, This year, we have a transformative opportunity to elect a fearless progressive leader -- and the very first Black woman governor in U.S. history. But Jennifer Carroll Foy is taking on big-monied corporate interests and their hand-picked candidate, Terry McAuliffe. Terry McAuliffe is a forme…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 4, 2021 at 4:17 PM

The vote to unionize an Amazon warehouse

 John,In 2020 alone Jeff Bezos saw his net worth increase by $75 billion, or more than $8 million per hour, every hour, for a year.Despite already having more money than any one person needs, Jeff Bezos and Amazon are aggressively fighting a high-stakes union election at an Amazon warehouse in Besse…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 3, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Medicare for All, Green New Deal, Voting Rights, and Racial Justice

 John,Whether we're fighting to defeat Q'Anon candidates, insurrectionist Republicans, or Marjorie Taylor Greene, it takes resources -- funding from real people -- for us to win.Whether we're fighting to win Medicare for All, Green New Deal, voting rights or racial justice, it takes resources -- dir…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 4:18 PM

Biden's Climate Plan

 John,Every year we continue to see more and more evidence that climate change is accelerating.From raging wildfires to devastating floods, to increasingly powerful hurricanes and record-breaking heatwaves, there is no shortage of extreme weather events that show just how dangerous the climate catas…

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  Kelley Jackson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 7:22 PM

Proof your work matters

 John, I’m on the ground in Minneapolis right now.Derek Chauvin is on trial for the murder of George Floyd and the lead prosecutor on the case is Attorney General Keith Ellison.The atmosphere is surreal. It’s calm, but there is tension. The Hennepin County courthouse is surrounded by barbed-wire fen…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Our work never stops.

  You power this movement John,This is it. The first FEC end-of-quarter deadline of the year. It’s important because we have lots of work that we must do this year; and reaching that goal helps us set the standard for how much we will accomplish for those who need us most.As a progressive, grassroot…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 2:43 PM

You know Nina, but have you met her yet?

 Hey John,Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to meet Nina Turner on our Zoom meet and greet tonight! - DFA TeamRSVP NOWJohn,Democracy for America members have stood with Nina Turner over the years in our fight for justice and equality -- and Nina Turner has stood with us.We go way back, but do yo…

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  Madison White, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 7:41 PM

a big plan to win paid family and medical leave that starts with you

 John,A shocking fact: millions of workers in the U.S. lack access to even a single day of paid leave if they get sick or need to care for a sick family member. This was true even before the pandemic, and unless we act now it will be true again after the pandemic as well.It doesn’t have to be this w…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 28, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Yassamin Ansari, Tishaura Jones, Karen Carter Peterson

  You power this movement John, thank you for being a member of Democracy for America.Members like you are directly responsible for powering our 50-state strategy to elect progressives up and down the ticket and for fueling our campaigns to fight voter suppression across the country.Here’s what that…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

March 27, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Ending qualified immunity

  There can be no justice without accountability Hey John, we wanted to make sure you didn't miss this critical message from Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. We're building the grassroots momentum needed to end qualified immunity for cops who abuse their power. Check out her message and then join the …

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  Kelley Jackson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 10:15 PM

Nina is no stranger to DFA

 John,Hello, somebody!We’re back with another installment of 21 to Watch in ‘21 – a biweekly series where we spotlight and introduce you to some of the people and issues to keep your eye on in the progressive movement this year.Our fourth spotlight belongs to none other than Nina Turner, former Ohio…

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  Ben Hudson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Become a DFA Defender

 JohnYou are invited to join an exclusive group of DFA activists who are always with us on day one: our monthly supporters also known as our DFA Defenders.This special group is with our team in each and every fight, in all 50 states, up and down the ballot and I want to make sure you’re a part of it…

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  Madison White, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 11:27 PM

BREAKING: DeJoy is at it again

 John, Trump appointed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is at it again.DeJoy just released his 10-year plan to “save” the postal service, and it includes doubling delivery times, raising the cost of postage, closing local post offices across the country, and reducing the hours remaining post offices a…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 7:33 PM

You know Nina, but have you met her yet?

 John,Democracy for America members have stood with Nina Turner over the years in our fight for justice and equality -- and Nina Turner has stood with us.We go way back, but do you realize how far back that is? DFA members have supported Nina Turner since her first campaign, in 2008, when she ran fo…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 5:15 PM

RE: Insurance companies want us to believe we will never win. That it’s impossible to beat them. They say we shouldn’t even try.

 John,Did you see our email about Medicare for All last week?A majority of Democrats in both the House AND Senate are now co-sponsors of Medicare For All.This is HUGE -- and further proof that our organizing is working. But we cannot let up now, that is why we’re counting on you to take the next ste…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 9:56 PM

Add your name in support of the American Dream and Promise Act

 John,Last week, the U.S. House passed the American Dream and Promise Act, granting a pathway to citizenship for 4.4 million immigrants, over half of them Dreamers - people who came to the US as undocumented minors and who received temporary protections under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arriva…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

March 21, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Ending qualified immunity

  There can be no justice without accountability John,Every day across the country, families whose loved ones have been killed, injured, or traumatized at the hands of law enforcement are denied the ability to seek legal accountability by 'qualified immunity,' a legal doctrine invented by the Suprem…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 20, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Shhh... don't tell Amazon

 John,Senator Elizabeth Warren's new book is Persist.She calls it "a deeply personal book and a powerful call to action." I'm ready to call it one of the best political books of the year, and I haven't even gotten to read it yet.In fact, Persist will not be released to the public until May, but you …

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  Madison White, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 8:27 PM

Insurance companies want us to believe we will never win. That it’s impossible to beat them. They say we shouldn’t even try.

 John, isn’t it time for America to finally join the rest of the industrialized world and provide healthcare to ALL Americans?Isn’t it time for no one in the richest country in the world to ever have to choose between getting the healthcare they need and paying rent or buying food?I’m tired of hundr…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 9:02 PM

They said it was impossible. We did it anyway.

  Howard Dean to AOC and beyond John,It was 17 years ago this week when Governor Howard Dean founded Democracy for America like a phoenix out of the ashes of his 2004 Presidential campaign.Back then, no one had ever tried to carry on the work and goals of a campaign by turning it into a year-round n…

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  Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 4:21 PM

I want to sincerely thank you

 John,I want to sincerely thank you and all DFA members for supporting me since the beginning. From my first run for Congress in 2018 to this week’s confirmation as the next United States Secretary of the Interior, you have always been there for me.DFA’s early and meaningful contributions have made …

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Your FREE book from Elizabeth Warren

 John,One of our favorite Senators, Elizabeth Warren, has a new book coming out titled Persist that she calls "a deeply personal book and a powerful call to action".Persist will not be released until May 2021. But because we're Democracy for America, one of your favorite progressive organizations, w…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 14, 2021 at 8:27 PM

Elect Women

 John,To protect, serve and use the power given to you by the people to improve their lives.That is the goal of elected officials at all levels. But as we have often seen, too many men use their positions of power to abuse, harass and assault women.Politicians like Andrew Cuomo contribute to the pub…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 13, 2021 at 4:46 PM

UPDATE: Andrew Cuomo

 John,The calls for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign are increasing.The majority of U.S. House Democrats from NY, including Carolyn Maloney, Jerry Nadler, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mondaire Jones, and Jamaal Bowman, are demanding Cuomo resign.They join the majority of New York state legislat…

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  Kelley Jackson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Spotlight #3

 John,Welcome to another installment of 21 to Watch in ‘21 – a biweekly series where we spotlight and introduce you to some of the people and issues to keep your eye on in the progressive movement this year.Our third spotlight belongs to powerhouse Jennifer Carroll Foy, a former member of the Virgin…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 11:15 PM

These women are fearless leaders in our communities

 John,Women's History Month is a chance to recognize how far we've come in our work towards social, economic, and racial equality for all women.We use this month to honor and celebrate the women who came before us and fought for the right to vote, earn a living, and ensure that women receive the sam…

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  Kelley Jackson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Our second spotlight

 John,We’re back with our next installment of 21 to Watch in ‘21 – a biweekly series where we spotlight and introduce you to some of the people and issues to keep your eye on in the progressive movement this year.Our second spotlight features Tishaura Jones, current St. Louis, MO city Treasurer and …

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  Madison White, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 10:18 PM

Republicans want to destroy voting rights. Congress can stop them.

 John, elections have consequences and Republicans know it.They know they can’t win unless they suppress our vote. That’s why – right now – over 235 bills are moving their way through state legislatures that would restrict voting rights across the country.Congress can stop them.The For the People Ac…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Meet Alicia Garza & get her book FREE

 John, I've got great news!Alicia Garza, the co-creator of the Black Lives Matter movement and author of "The Purpose of Power: How we come together when we fall apart" will be the special guest for our first DFA Book Club event!With this great news, we've extended the deadline for you to get your F…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Trump must not be allowed to hold office ever again

 Robert Reich understands what's at stake for the future of democracy in America if a President is allowed to call for an insurrection and get away without consequences.John, please read Robert's message below and then add your name to make sure Democrats in Congress understand they can't let Republ…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 22, 2021 at 10:27 PM

Fire Louis DeJoy update – the pressure is working

 John, I’ve got great news. Politico reports that the pressure on President Biden to save the USPS is working. Check out this headline:With over 33,698 signatures and growing on our joint petition with Robert Reich demanding President Biden take the action needed to fire Trump appointed Postmaster G…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 21, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Black Women Win

 John, at DFA, we’re not just celebrating Black History Month; we’re helping to make Black history by supporting Maya Wiley for New York City Mayor.Maya, if elected, would be the first woman, of any race, to ever be mayor of NYC. She’ll also bring her experience as a civil rights warrior, former leg…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 20, 2021 at 6:35 PM

A majority vote that Trump engaged in insurrection is sufficient to trigger this clause

 John,A shocking three out of four Republican voters don’t think Joe Biden won legitimately.[1] About 45% even support the storming of the Capitol.[2] The crux of the problem is Americans now occupy two separate worlds – a fact-based pro-democracy world and a Trump-based authoritarian one.Trump spen…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 9:48 PM

Last chance!!

 John,This is the last chance to get "The Purpose of Power: How we come together when we fall apart" by Alicia Garza, the co-creator of the Black Lives Matter movement, before the deadline TODAY!!Don't miss out! We'll send you the book FREE when you contribute $35 or more in support of DFA's 50 Stat…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 10:47 PM

ignored, dismissed, disbelieved

 John,Earlier this week, DFA endorsed candidate for Governor of Virginia Jennifer Carrol Foy shared her personal story of nearly dying after the birth of her twins.While this was the first time she had shared her story, it’s not the first story of Black women’s pain being ignored, dismissed, and dis…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 7:52 PM

ICYMI -- Breaking News: DeJoy to force through new rules to raise prices and slow down mail delivery

 Don't miss this important message from Robert Reich, John! Please read his message below and then add your name to call on President Biden to fire Louis DeJoy and Save the USPS! - The DFA TeamAdd Your NameJohn,Late Friday, the Washington Post broke the news that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is pr…

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  Kelley Jackson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 9:41 PM

21 to Watch in ‘21

 John,Today, we’re launching our 21 to Watch in ‘21 campaign – a biweekly series where we spotlight and introduce you to some of the people and issues to keep your eye on in the progressive movement -- all making bold moves in 2021.After you saved Democracy in November 2020, delivered another victor…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 15, 2021 at 11:38 PM

Highlights and Actions

 John,You get a lot of email. We know. And it’s not just from candidates, it’s from countless organizations and PACs too. It can be hard to know which organizations are effective and which aren’t. Even with the orgs you trust, like DFA, it’s hard to keep track of the different campaigns and actions …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Save the USPS – Fire Louis DeJoy

 John,Late Friday, the Washington Post broke the news that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is preparing to put all first-class mail onto a single delivery track that would result in massive price increases and slow down mail delivery.That’s right, the head of the USPS, a Trump Republican mega-donor a…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Deadline: Feb 19th

 John,If you're as angry as I am after watching Trump's lawyers mount their disingenuous and misleading defense in the impeachment trial, then you're looking for something to do about it.Here's my suggestion: Read about how we can turn America around from the co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Learn …

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Trump can not be memorialized with statues, buildings and roads named in his honor

 John, as America watches the impeachment trial, it's hard to imagine how even a single Senator could vote to acquit when this is over.We all know it's way too likely that Republicans will follow the lead of Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz, instead of the Constitution. But we are not powerless.Democrats co…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 5:17 PM

Department of the Interior

  #DebforInterior John, President Joe Biden has nominated Rep. Deb Haaland to lead the Department of the Interior.Republicans backed by corporate polluters and deep-pocketed oil lobbyists are scared of her becoming Secretary of the Interior.They should be.The problem is that the fossil fuel industry…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 8:18 PM

April 6, 2021

 John, Tishaura Jones is a history-maker on a mission.And here at DFA, we have a history of helping her win. From her time in the Missouri House of Representatives to becoming the first Black woman elected St. Louis Treasurer, DFA members have supported Tishaura in her fight to improve the lives of …

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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 10:07 PM

Expanding our domestic terrorism laws will further erode our human and civil rights.

 Don't miss this important message from Rashida Tlaib, John! Please read her message below and then add your name to support her call to Congress: "Don’t expand national security powers at the expense of our rights." - The DFA TeamAdd Your NameJohn,In one of the darkest days for our democracy, a vio…

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