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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 13, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Codify Roe v. Wade into law

 John,With the Supreme Court increasingly likely to strike down Roe v. Wade, we need Congress to take action and protect a women’s right to choose by passing the Women's Health Protection Act, legislation that will codify Roe v. Wade into law.Join DFA as we push Congress to pass the Women's Health P…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
December 12, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Endorsement Alert

 John,The establishment is spending buckets of dark money to keep progressives from expanding their power in the House. That’s why we’re announcing two more endorsements today to elect fierce progressives that will protect and expand the House Majority in 2022.Attica Scott (KY-03) beat a 34-year in…
  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 11, 2021 at 5:15 PM

How this policy is keeping child care workers from making a living wage for another 4 years

 John,It is no secret that America has a child care crisis.It is also no secret that the wealthy continue to make more and more money while poor and working-class folks get left behind.That’s what makes two provisions in the Build Back Better Act which initially seem unrelated highly interconnected.…
  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Breaking News: McConnell just made an exception to the filibuster

 John,Yesterday, at the direction of Mitch McConnell, Joe Manchin, and Kyrsten Sinema moved forward with a one-time exemption to the filibuster to raise the debt ceiling.That’s right, Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, who have both previously stated that they would not support any filibuster …
  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 5:49 PM

Endorsement Alert

 John,Today, as part of DFA’s work to Establish Justice, I am excited to share that we are officially endorsing Keith Ellison for Attorney General in Minnesota.Keith's track record has always embodied the values of DFA.He served in Congress for 12 years as a progressive leader and with the help of D…
  Nelson Pierce, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 8, 2021 at 10:03 PM

Organizing is how we will win in 2022

  Join our 2022 Elections Team       Paid for by Democracy for America, democracyforamerica.com and not authorized by any candidate. Contributions to Democracy for America are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. This email was sent to [email protected]. Click here to unsubscribe from rece…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 7, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Tell Congress: Fund Postal Banking Pilot Programs now

 John,Right now, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders are fighting to fund a pilot postal banking program to help millions of Americans that are unbanked or underbanked access basic banking services at their local post office.Please Join Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasi…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 9:37 PM

NY 12th and Maryland 5th

 John,When asking how can Congress be so out of touch with the needs of the American people, we don’t have to look any further than two Congressional districts controlled by two Corporate Democrats… New York’s 12th represented by Carolyn Maloney and Maryland’s 5th represented by Steny Hoyer.Carolyn …
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 5, 2021 at 7:58 PM

From the Department of Defense to NASA, with your input, we can combat climate change

 John,On May 20th, President Biden signed an Executive Order that directs the Federal Government to lead by example and prioritize federal investments in climate change.As the nation's largest spender, the Federal Government must lead the way in the adoption of climate change mitigation efforts acro…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
December 4, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Cori Bush, Jamaal Bowman, Marie Newman

  We must defend every House progressive       Paid for by Democracy for America, democracyforamerica.com and not authorized by any candidate. Contributions to Democracy for America are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. This email was sent to [email protected]. Click here to unsubscribe…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Another attack in a long list of right-wing attacks on Ilhan Omar

 John,Ilhan Omar has yet again been targeted by the far-right in a racist, Islamophobic attack led by bigoted Congresswoman Lauren Boebert.While speaking at an event in Colorado, Rep. Boebert made up a disgusting lie about being in an elevator with Omar implying that she is a terrorist saying, "Well…
  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Stacey Abrams is a leader of the movement rapidly sweeping the South

 John,We have some incredibly exciting news to share.Stacey Abrams just announced that she is running for Governor of Georgia!!And just like when Democracy for America went all-in for Stacey Abrams in May of 2017 before her historic campaign officially launched, we are going all-in for her campaign …
  Nelson Pierce, Democracy for America · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Jessica Cisneros vs Henry Cuellar

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 5:24 PM

DFA isn't funded by Wall Street billionaires

 John,If we’re going to Save the Senate, Hold the House, Flip the South and elect progressives in state and local elections all across the country in 2022, we at DFA need to hit every single fundraising goal we set.That’s why our Giving Tuesday Goal of $22,000 is so crucial.The work of fighting for …
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Don't miss your last chance to get this Pulitzer Prize winning book

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 28, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Why is Joe Manchin Chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee?

 John,With the House passing the Build Back Better Act and the Senate set to return to the Capitol this week, we have a real opportunity right now to combat climate change while creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs.But with Joe Manchin as Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resource…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 27, 2021 at 8:38 PM

You can get a book, sticker, mask and democracy box

 John,Today is Small Business Saturday, a vitally important sales day for small businesses, particularly as the holiday season approaches.In support of Small Business Saturday, I hope you’ll consider purchasing something from DFA for the progressive on your holiday shopping list.You can support our …
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 26, 2021 at 11:44 PM

Today is Native American Heritage Day

 John,Today is Native American Heritage Day, a day to recognize and honor Native Americans’ contributions to our country.As the first Native American to serve as a U.S. Cabinet secretary, Deb Haaland is already leading the U.S. Department of the Interior in a new direction. Under Haaland’s leadershi…
  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 25, 2021 at 6:47 PM

What we’re grateful for

 John,I just wanted to take a moment today to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. Today I, like many of us around the country, am happy to be with my family knowing that we now have the protection of a vaccine that allows us to come together safely in person and celebrate everything …
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Don't miss your chance to own this Pulitzer Prize winning book

 Time's running out, John!!You have less than one week to get a COPY of Nikole Hannah-Jones’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book - "1619 Project: A New Origin Story"Rush a contribution of $39 or more to support Democracy for America’s critical work to Establish Justice and get your copy of "1619 Project: A…
  Flip the South · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 7:47 PM

3 states where long-term organizing matters

  Long term organizing and deep engagement is how we will win the South       Paid for by Democracy for America, democracyforamerica.com and not authorized by any candidate. Contributions to Democracy for America are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. This email was sent to xxxxxx@gmail…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 5:39 PM

Demand the Senate bring an end to outrageous Republican gerrymandering

 John,Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy and yet over the years we have seen the right to vote degraded and the power of our voices drowned out by partisan gerrymandering.Right now, simply by redrawing the congressional maps, Republicans are closer to flipping the five seat…
  Hold the House · [email protected]
November 21, 2021 at 5:18 PM

3 candidates that will help Hold the House

  Help elect these progressives and stop Republicans from taking power       Paid for by Democracy for America, democracyforamerica.com and not authorized by any candidate. Contributions to Democracy for America are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. This email was sent to xxxxxx@gmail.…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 20, 2021 at 9:18 PM

280 air-to-air missiles and 596 missile launchers

 John,This month, the State Department announced a weapons deal with Saudi Arabia valued at $650 million.This sale would give Saudi Arabia 280 air-to-air missiles and 596 missile launchers.There is no reason why we should be selling arms to Saudi Arabia—a brutal theocracy that oppresses its own peop…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 4:18 PM

Instead of Rand Paul we can elect Charles Booker

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 18, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Your copy of the Pulitzer Prize winning book "1619 Project"

 John,We are excited today to give you an exclusive opportunity to read Nikole Hannah-Jones’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book - "1619 Project: A New Origin Story" which dramatically expands the original project.Donate $39 or more to fuel DFA's Establish Justice campaign and we'll send you the Pulitzer P…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy For America · [email protected]
November 17, 2021 at 5:16 PM

Fight everywhere so we can win everywhere

  Republicans are doing everything possible to regain power       Paid for by Democracy for America, democracyforamerica.com and not authorized by any candidate. Contributions to Democracy for America are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. This email was sent to [email protected]. Click …
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 5:57 PM

With Senator Leahy's retirement, there are multiple competitive Senate seats up for grabs

 John,The longest-standing U.S Senator, Democrat Patrick Leahy of Vermont, DFA’s home state, announced yesterday that he won't seek reelection, after serving in the Senate since 1975.With Democrats holding onto an extremely narrow margin in the Senate, we have to be prepared to make Saving the Senat…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 10:15 PM

A big endorsement announcement

 John,We’re up against entrenched corporate power that will do everything they can to stop our progressive vision from becoming reality. We already know that they are spending millions of dollars in crucial swing states to stop us from winning.We have to be ready to fight back with a massive grassro…
  Save the Senate · [email protected]
November 14, 2021 at 7:37 PM

4 candidates that will build progressive power in the Senate

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 13, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Tell Congress: Stand up to Big Pharma Greed!

 John,The greed of pharmaceutical companies is killing Americans.In the United States, drug companies can charge any price they want for prescription drugs. So they do. And as a result, we pay the highest prices in the world, by far, for the medicines we use.There is perhaps not a single medication …
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 12, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Giving Tuesday is November 30th

  The end of the year is approaching John,Working people cannot wait so we’re jumping on this early.November 30th is Giving Tuesday and we’re setting an ambitious goal of raising $22,000 between now and then to help us fight for working families in 2022.One of the best ways to make a difference acro…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Sign the petition: Replace Joe Manchin as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

 John,As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Joe Manchin is responsible for regulating the fossil fuel industry, but he has a glaring conflict of interest… he owns millions of dollars in coal stocks and earns half a million dollars on them each year from dividends a…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 8:59 PM

We started preparing for 2022 the day after Election Day

 John,Last Wednesday, the day after Election Day, our CEO Yvette Simpson and I went to New York City in support of Malcolm Kenyatta as we get ready for the work we have ahead of us in 2022.At this event, we joined Gloria Steinem, Lee Daniels, Maya Wiley, and our movement partner Maurice Mitchell fro…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 9:47 PM

Gosar threatened to kill Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

 John,Yesterday Republican Representative Paul Gosar continued his pattern of dangerous behavior, tweeting out a video that depicts him killing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.When there are no repercussions for violent behavior and provoking acts of political terrorism, far-right white supremacists will c…
  Robert Reich · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 8:33 PM

ICYMI: The insurrection was an inside job

 Robert Reich understands what's at stake for the future of democracy in America if members of Congress can plan an insurrection and face no consequences for doing so.John, please read Robert's message below and then add your name to make sure that members of Congress that incited and planned the Ja…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 7, 2021 at 10:35 PM

Winning the 2022 midterm elections is going to be tough

 John,The GOP is prepared to do whatever they have to do to take back the House and Senate in 2022.From more insane gerrymandering to ramping up racist voter suppression tactics, they are doing everything possible to regain power.Winning the 2022 midterm elections is going to be tough, no doubt abou…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 6, 2021 at 7:45 PM

(Build Back Better) Share your story now

 John,There's never been more momentum in Washington D.C. and across the country for transformational change.The Build Back Better Act was designed to help working people across the nation, with programs like universal pre-k, 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave, and the expansion of Medicare t…
  Robert Reich · [email protected]
November 5, 2021 at 9:11 PM

Those who aid and abet an insurrection have no place in Congress

 John,The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol is probing allegations that numerous members of Congress were deeply involved with planning the January 6th insurrection.(1)The picture is getting clearer.Not only did multiple Republican Members of Congres…
  Nelson Pierce, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 4, 2021 at 8:09 PM

Alvin Bragg, Sharetta Smith, Joyce Craig, and Shenise Turner-Sloss

 John,DFA members have been working for years to transform city elections across America and this year we helped elect 4 progressive candidates running on the local level, with a chance to elect a 5th in a November 16th runoff.As a city councilor for nearly two decades in Columbia, South Carolina, T…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Replace Joe Manchin as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

 John,As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Joe Manchin is responsible for regulating the fossil fuel industry, but he has a glaring conflict of interest… he owns millions of dollars in coal stocks and earns half a million dollars on them each year from dividends a…
  Nelson Pierce, Democracy for America · [email protected]
November 2, 2021 at 3:25 PM

It all comes down to today

 Today is the last day to vote John, and this year we have 13 candidates with elections today.Sharetta Smith - Mayor: Lima, OhioShenise Turner-Sloss - Dayton City Commissioner, OhioTameika Isaac Devine - Mayor: Columbia South Carolina India Walton - Mayor: Buffalo, New YorkJoyce Craig - Mayor: Manch…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
November 1, 2021 at 8:53 PM

When we support a candidate, we go all in

 John,Our member-driven organizing and staff-directed in-person campaign support are some of the many things that set DFA apart from our partners.When we support a candidate, we go all in.That's why I'm on the ground right now getting out the vote for Hala Ayala in her race for Virginia Lieutenant G…
  Nelson Pierce, Democracy for America · [email protected]
October 31, 2021 at 9:56 PM

build progressive power in local governments

 John,A huge source of hope and progressive power is local governments that have transformative leaders fighting tirelessly for racial and economic justice.Two of these leaders are Tameika Isaac Devine and Sharetta Smith -- progressive Black women who DFA has endorsed for mayor in key elections this…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
October 30, 2021 at 4:58 PM

We have to save the USPS

 John,Demand for protecting the USPS -- by replacing Ron Bloom and firing Louis DeJoy -- is growing quickly right now, with over 50,000 letters sent to President Biden already.We cannot have a U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors that is complicit with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's hostile take…
  Nelson Pierce, Democracy for America · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 7:09 PM

It's critical that we keep the momentum going at the local level

 John,It's critical that we keep the momentum going at the local level.DFA's commitment to local elections means we're ready to recruit, train, and elect city leaders nationwide.It also means organizing to knock doors, phone banking, and text banking, so all Americans -- not just the most privileged…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 9:36 PM

inaccessible and unattainable for working people

 John,Internships are a great way to gain experience and they often serve as a stepping stone for someone's career, but they are not accessible to everyone.Unpaid internships exclude people who can’t afford to work for free and don't provide equitable access to professional careers.In colleges, stud…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 8:22 PM

Each of these candidates are counting on strong grassroots support to win

 Did you see our message yesterday, John? We have 13 candidates running at the state and local level that need help getting out the vote.Sharetta Smith - Mayor: Lima, OhioShenice Turner-Sloss - Dayton City Commissioner, OhioTameika Isaac Devine - Mayor: Columiba South Carolina India Walton - Mayor: …
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Progressive campaigns need you

 John,Our members and staff are reaching hundreds of thousands of voters in critical state and local races in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and South Carolina.We’re answering questions, providing critical state-specific voting information, and driving huge turnout for progressives up and down the ballot.B…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 10:17 PM

groundbreaking investments in universal preschool, Medicare expansion, and paid family and medical leave

 John,Momentum is gaining for our push to include the Billionaires Income Tax in the Build Back Better Act.Even though it only targets the top 0.0002 percent, the Billionaires Income Tax would raise hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade, paving the way for groundbreaking investments i…