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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 10:21 PM

Republicans have been preparing for this moment for years - well so have we

 John,I think it's safe to say that these last few weeks has been difficult for us all. As a woman, bonus mom to three amazing young women, and a godmother, mentor, and advocate for many women and girls, I have certainly cycled through moments of anger, frustration, and despair. But I won’t stop fig…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
July 5, 2022 at 6:11 PM

These corporations are bankrolling insurrectionists

 John,Immediately following the insurrection on our Capitol, numerous corporations rushed to declare that they would stop giving donations to members of Congress that opposed the certification of Joe Biden’s victory.Some companies like Pepsi, Nike, and Target have stayed true to their word and withh…
  Kait Sweeney, Democracy For America · [email protected]
July 4, 2022 at 2:06 PM

RE: How you can protect Social Security

 Happy Independence Day, John!At DFA we can't think of a better way to celebrate than by fighting to protect and expand Social Security, one of our nation's most popular and important programs.In fact, over 65 million people, or 1 in 6 people in the U.S., collect Social Security benefits. What is mo…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
July 3, 2022 at 5:11 PM

How we Save the Senate

 John,DFA’s U.S. Senate candidates are fighting for our rights and stepping up in this critical moment.Just look at what two of our U.S. Senate candidates, Cheri Beasley-NC and Mandela Barnes-WI said earlier this week.This time next year, North Carolina will either be represented by former judge and…
  Hannah Riddle, Democracy For America · [email protected]
July 2, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Sign and send the petition to Congress: Enact federal abortion protections now!

 John,The Supreme Court's disastrous decision on Roe v Wade is an all-hands-on-deck moment for the progressive movement -- and for Democracy for America members.With abortion rights in state after state on the line, it is going to take real organizing to stop this attack on the constitutional right …
  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 9:03 PM

It’s time to reform the Supreme Court

  If Congress just sits back without putting up a fight the Supreme Court may very well never be accountable to the American people again John,As we have witnessed over the last week, the Supreme Court is delivering a massive blow to our democracy on issue after issue, from abortion rights to gun co…
  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Sign the Petition: Tell Senate Democrats to support making an exception to the filibuster to protect abortion rights

 Breaking News, John:Earlier today President Biden announced that he now supports moving forward with an exception to the filibuster to protect abortion rights.This is a great development and shows that pressure from DFA members like you and progressives across the nation is working. Sign our petiti…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Check out what DFA’s six Attorney General candidates had to say about how they will fight like hell to defend reproductive rights

 John,In times like these, we may feel angry and discouraged, but we know that elections still matter. Numerous DFA-endorsed candidates who are on the ballot this cycle are speaking out about how they will stand up to protect women from the horrendous decision the Supreme Court made.DFA is backing a…
  Rashida Tlaib (via DFA) · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 7:39 PM

A billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $1 million in an attempt to defeat me

  I first ran for Congress in response to a tyrant president whose goal was to divide us and take away our rights. John,When our rights are under attack, we need to band together through love and activism to fight back and win. I first ran for Congress in 2018 in response to a tyrannical president w…
  Kait Sweeney, Democracy For America · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 10:52 PM

We must demand that Clarence Thomas resign

 Clarence Thomas must resign, John.I’m sure you’ve seen headlines like this one below that preview how Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, advocated for overthrowing our government.This news comes on the heels of Clarence Thomas being the only Justice to side with Trump …
  Protect the House · [email protected]
June 26, 2022 at 6:12 PM

We Have to Protect the House

  These 8 DFA Endorsed U.S. House Candidates have primaries on June 28th       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@gmai…
  Save the Senate · [email protected]
June 25, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Saving the Senate is how we restore reproductive rights

  To restore abortion access we must end the filibuster, codify Roe and Save the Senate. These 3 U.S. Senate candidates will work to do just that.       Paid for by Democracy for America, democracyforamerica.com and not authorized by any candidate. Contributions to Democracy for America are not dedu…
  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 3:53 PM

Sign our petition to tell the Senate to codify Roe v. Wade into law

 John,The Supreme Court has just overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away the fundamental right to an abortion across the United States.Like many of you, I am grieving for the millions of women who will suffer or die because of this ruling, but I refuse to give into despair. Anti-choice extremist Repu…
  Kait Sweeney, Democracy For America · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 6:40 PM

How you can protect Social Security

 John,Social Security is one of the most successful government programs in our nation’s history, helping to decrease the number of seniors that live in poverty from nearly 50 percent when it was first passed to under 10 percent today.Yet, because the wealthy do not pay their fair share, if nothing i…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 9:43 PM

Ron Johnson wanted fake electors!!

 John,Yesterday, during the January 6th hearings, it was disclosed that the Chief of Staff (Sean Riley) for Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson tried to convince Vice President Mike Pence’s office to use fake electors from Wisconsin and Michigan in an effort to overturn the election.It's clear …
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 9:32 PM

This DFA dog leash is an easy way to keep your dog looking good 🐕

 John,In support of Animal Rights Awareness Week, we want to give you our Elections Matter Dog Leash as a gift when you donate $20 or more to DFA.Get your leash now to have your furry friend show that Elections Matter.Whether you need a dog leash for training, for fashion, or for everyday use, getti…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 20, 2022 at 9:42 PM

RE: DeJoy is dragging his feet

 TELL Louis DeJoy and the USPS Board of Governors:"Stop slowing down mail and raising prices. Instead expand products and services to bring in new revenue."Take ActionNow check out our previous message and take action!John,Delivery slowdowns and increased prices at the U.S. Postal Service are moving…
  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 19, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Republicans are attacking Black History education

 John,On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news that the Civil War was over, chattel slavery in the United States had ended and slaves were now free -- more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Since then, Juneteenth has been com…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
June 18, 2022 at 9:52 PM

Dark money PAC's are gearing up to take on Rashida Tlaib

 John, here is some concerning news:In an attempt to beat progressive champion, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib in her newly drawn district, a super PAC aligned with AIPAC and a hedge fund billionaire is spending $1 million in misinformation attack ads.They are scared because since first being elected t…
  Nelson Pierce, Grassroots Power Builder · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 7:37 PM

2022 Grassroots All-Star: See the results

 John,From April 25 to May 9, 2022, we asked DFA Members to vote on their three favorite candidates in DFA's Grassroots All-Stars Incumbents Poll.Now after votes were cast by DFA members across the nation, we’re excited to reveal the results of DFA’s Grassroots All-Stars Incumbents Poll.Click here t…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 9:13 PM

Our candidates are winning in these new polls

 This is huge, John.Two polls show DFA endorsed U.S. Senate candidates, Cheri Beasley (NC) and Mandela Barnes (WI) winning against Trump-backed candidates.Mandela Barnes: 45% - Ron Johnson: 40%Cheri Beasley: 44% - Ted Budd: 40%With our Save the Senate campaign, we can win North Carolina and Wisconsi…
  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 10:04 PM

This bill would require a genital inspection of any child

 John,Every year, June marks Pride Month – a month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ voices, celebrating their existence, and supporting their rights. While this is a month to celebrate, we cannot forget to recognize and fight against increasing attacks on the LGBTQ community.From banning transgender ath…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 14, 2022 at 10:52 PM

Watch our Electoral Strategy Zoom then contribute to help fund the work

 John,At DFA we lead multi-phased, multi-state campaigns that go even deeper with targeted organizing and advocacy, voter registration and validation, engagement, persuasion, and GOTV in states that are critical to Save the Senate and Protect the House.So last night we held our Electoral Strategy Zo…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
June 13, 2022 at 5:08 PM

RE: Please join us

  RSVP for our Electoral Strategy Update on June 13th at 7:30 pm Eastern Hey John, did you see this invite below?We want to make sure you don't miss tonight's zoom event where I, DFA's CEO, Yvette Simpson, and Senior Electoral Manager, Christine Senteno will share our in-depth Electoral Strategy Upd…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 12, 2022 at 9:48 PM

RE: VOTE

 Hey, John, if you haven’t gotten your VOTE T-Shirt yet, this is your last chance before tonight's midnight deadline!It will be up to all of us to help Save the Senate, Protect the House, and Flip the South -- and with this crucial work well underway right now we need the resources to continue suppo…
  Summer Lee, U.S. House Candidate · [email protected]
June 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM

The only thing that's ever defeated Big Money is the people

 John,I’m Summer Lee, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional district.With DFA’s help, my campaign was able to build unprecedented support and momentum on the ground, propelling me to victory last month. This hard-fought victory nearly didn’t happen though because of dark money…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 5:32 PM

VOTE

 John,This is one of the last chances to get our new "VOTE" T-shirt, before the Sunday deadline!!Don't miss out! We'll send you the shirt when you contribute $30 or more in support of DFA's 50 State Strategy of electing progressives up and down the ballot nationwide.This shirt is the perfect way to …
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Re: BREAKING: We’re filing for a recount

  Our community isn’t done fighting and neither am I. Did you see my message below, John?With a recount on the horizon, we need to go all-in to make sure the voice of every voter is heard. But recounts are expensive and my team has to pay for every dollar of it.There has never been a more important …
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 4:59 PM

BREAKING: We’re filing for a recount

  Our community isn’t done fighting and neither am I. John,The results for Texas’ 28th runoff election were just certified — and there is only a gap of 281 votes. And now, we’re officially filing for a recount.South Texas isn't satisfied with the status quo, and we’re not done fighting. Can you help…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
June 7, 2022 at 8:31 PM

What is DFA's Electoral Strategy? ...I'm glad you asked!

  RSVP for our Electoral Strategy Update on June 13th at 7:30 pm Eastern John,This primary season, our team has been working non-stop to get out the vote for our progressive slate of candidates up and down the ballot. With even more primaries throughout June, it's all hands on deck right now.Over th…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 8:22 PM

These 16 candidates have elections tomorrow

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  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 5, 2022 at 11:30 PM

RE Write to Congress: Ban Assault Weapons

 John, I’m going to keep this short because every day a new headline or article already explains what I’m about to say: our country is experiencing a national gun violence epidemic, proving that is critical for us stand up to the gun lobby and their politicians in Congress.June is National Gun Viole…
  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 4, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Tell Louis DeJoy: Expand products and services to bring in new revenue

 John,Delivery slowdowns and increased prices at the U.S. Postal Service are moving forward as Trump-appointed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy advances Republicans’ long-term plan to privatize the USPS.With a combination of higher prices for purchasing stamps and shipping packages, office closures in…
  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Connecticut's fight to stop Republican attacks on abortion

 John,With the Supreme Court set to overturn decades of precedent by ending the constitutional right to an abortion, Republicans in states across the nation are passing bills that will ban abortions entirely while jailing people that travel out of state to access the reproductive care they need.Sadl…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 9:50 PM

We have to show people why their vote matters

 John,If we’re going to Save the Senate, we have to show voters why their vote matters in this year’s midterms election.That’s why Democracy for America invests significant time and resources in talking to the voters we need to win in critical races, including two U.S. Senate races in North Carolina…
  Danny Glover · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 10:04 PM

We need change in our criminal justice system

 Hi John, it’s Danny Glover. In March, I received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award because I have spent my life fighting for justice and human rights. My journey began in the San Francisco Bay Area where I have continued to support progressive, grassroots candidates. I’m writing today to ask for…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 11:42 PM

California, Colorado, Iowa, and Illinois

 John,With wealthy mega-donors lining up to write big checks for candidates that will do the bidding of the corporate establishment, we’re going to need a surge of grassroots power to round out the month of May.As we wrap up a critical primary season, continuing to contact infrequent and newly regis…
  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
May 30, 2022 at 7:52 PM

A personal story of someone close to my heart who sacrificed

 John, Today, people across the country are honoring service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our liberty and defend our freedom. Memorial Day is for mourning, remembering, and cherishing those who lost their lives in military service. I hope that you will take a moment today …
  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 8:01 PM

assault weapons are the firearm of choice for people looking to commit mass murder

 John,In fewer than two weeks, people across the United States have witnessed two horrific, heartbreaking mass shootings that killed 31 people, and impacted the lives of countless others.The shootings took place in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. Sadl…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 6:15 PM

RE: Get Your Vote T-Shirt Now

  Fight Everywhere. Win Everywhere.       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…
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 8:23 PM

Get Your Vote T-Shirt Now

  Fight Everywhere. Win Everywhere.       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…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 11:43 PM

Watch: Beto O'Rourke confronts Greg Abbott on gun violence

 John,At least 21 people, including 19 children were killed in yet another mass shooting yesterday. Our condolences go out to the families and every person impacted by this senseless act of gun violence.Of course, after offering the usual, meaningless "thoughts and prayers," Texas Governor Greg Abbo…
  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 7:59 PM

RE: High-ranking Republican members of Congress, Republican candidates for the U.S Senate, and Fox News media figures have pushed this extremist ideology into the mainstream

 Wanted to make sure you saw Yvette's message, John.The racist Buffalo shooter committed his act of terrorism because of an ideology of hate that must be reckoned with.We know that Republicans in media and in Congress have worked overtime spreading an idea of the Great Replacement Theory that fueled…
  Nelson Pierce, Democracy for America · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Stacey Abrams and Jessica Cisneros

 John,As you likely already know, DFA is committed to electing strong progressive leaders up and down the ballot at all levels of office.So please check out our list of 8 candidates with critical primary and runoff elections taking place tomorrow:Stacey Abrams: Governor, GeorgiaChris Jones: Governor…
  Christine Senteno, Democracy For America · [email protected]
May 22, 2022 at 10:52 PM

We're fighting to elect Stacey, Beto, Chris and Deidre

 John,Are you concerned about the new conservative Supreme Court majority and their attacks on reproductive rights?Well, strong, progressive state governments are one of the best defenses we have against the worst impulses of the court.Countless issues that the court impacts, including the right to …
  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Get Your Vote T-Shirt Now

  Our VOTE Shirt proudly shows front and back what issues you are voting for and why elections matter. John,With the 2022 midterm elections well underway, it’s crucial that you do everything you can to counteract the constant fear-mongering, outrageous lies, and policies of hate coming from Republic…
  Establish Justice · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 7:53 PM

Check out our Establish Justice Slate

  These candidates are on the front lines protecting the right to choose, fighting to ensure that pro-Trump radicals can't overturn democratic elections, working to end mass incarceration by reducing cash bail, tackling disproportionate sentencing, and holding police accountable       Paid for by De…
  Christine Senteno, Democracy For America · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 9:32 PM

We can defeat an anti-choice Democratic incumbent on Tuesday

 John,Voters in every district deserve a representative who fights for women's rights because they are human rights and reproductive health care is essential for racial and economic justice.That's why Democracy for America is working hard to make sure that Jessica Cisneros (TX- 28) succeeds in her r…
  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 10:25 PM

The truth about about last nights elections

 John,Yesterday was our biggest primary yet of this midterm cycle. It left us with much to take away. We had some huge victories, from witnessing the historic Democratic nominations of Cheri Beasley and Charles Booker to numerous state and local candidates adding to our progressive bench.We also wit…
  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 9:05 PM

High-ranking Republican members of Congress, Republican candidates for the U.S Senate, and Fox News media figures have pushed this extremist ideology into the mainstream

 John --Enough is enough.So many lives have been taken. So many families have been devastated. So many communities have been traumatized by these avoidable tragedies at the hands of gun violence carried out by white supremacists.The Buffalo attacker professed a belief in something called “The Great …