Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Defenders make this possible

 John,At DFA we work to win elections, pass critical progressive policy, and represent a progressive voice on T.V. and in the national narrative.We also work to engage, inspire, and teach a community of progressives ready to do what it takes to make change happen locally and nationwide.That’s why we…

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  Hannah Riddle, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 5:24 PM

RE: NIGHT SCHOOL: RSVP for August 25th

 John, If you're interested in building a more reflective democracy and helping progressives win big in 2022, check out my message below -- and then register for tonight's first session of DFA Night School ASAP!RSVP for Night School session starting TODAY, August 25th.RSVPJohn,Time is running out to…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 10:56 PM

The pressure is working

 John,For years, the cost of a college education has skyrocketed, leaving tens of millions of students drowning in debt. Now, after fighting a huge uphill battle, DFA members have finally pushed President Biden to take some action. Unfortunately, President Biden still refuses to have a real sense of…

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  Hannah Riddle, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 6:14 PM

NIGHT SCHOOL: RSVP for August 25th

 John,Time is running out to sign up for DFA's first Night School training of 2022, taking place this coming Thursday, August 25th, at 7 pm Eastern / 4 pm Pacific.This session will focus on why strong field programs are critical for the success of progressive campaigns. So, will you join DFA and pro…

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 22, 2022 at 9:34 PM

We're on the ground in New York right now

 John,We’re on the ground in New York working to elect our slate of progressive candidates, including Congressman Mondaire Jones (NY-10) and Brittany Ramos DeBarros (NY-11).Now, with just 1 day left until election day, we need your support before polls close tomorrow night. Can you donate just $15 r…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 21, 2022 at 7:59 PM

RE: Postcards to voters to Flip the South

  John,Democracy for America has endorsed bold progressive challengers at all levels of office across the South, looking to defeat Republican extremists as they build progressive power.We know that with grassroots power from people like you, DFA-endorsed candidates running strong campaigns in severa…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 20, 2022 at 8:57 PM

End the carried interest tax loophole

 John,Wall Streets' power and greed damages our democracy and one part of this is the carried interest tax loophole which allows millionaires and billionaires to pay nearly half the tax rate they should, one that’s even lower than teachers, firefighters, and nurses.Carried interest is the salary ear…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Beto’s campaign reflects Gov. Dean’s 50 State Strategy

 John,Empowering people to actively participate in the political process is vital to a functioning democracy -- and this commitment to people-powered politics is why Beto O’Rourke’s campaign is one of the most inspiring to work on right now.Beto’s campaign truly embodies one of DFA’s core principles…

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  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Will you take this survey?

 John,As Democracy for America’s Chief of Staff, it’s my job to make sure that our team has all of the support they need to take on -- and win -- the tough fights against the many harmful Republican policies targeting everyday Americans.I have no doubt that, with your help, we can elect progressive …

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  Hannah Riddle, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 6:59 PM

What's Going On?

  August volunteer opportunities, what our candidates need, and an election lookahead Hello John,Welcome to the August Volunteer Newsletter! In parallel with our Monthly Member Meetings, we want you to know what opportunities are available to support DFA and our progressive candidates.volunteer with…

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Progressive champions who can Protect the House and Establish Justice

 John,The only way to ensure that we put our progressive values into policy and make positive change for our country is by working to Protect the House and Establish Justice this November.That’s why it’s crucial we give it our all to turn out the vote ahead of critical primary elections in New York …

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  Hannah Riddle, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Come meet Mondaire Jones, Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Brittany Ramos DeBarros, Josh Riley, Aramis Ayala, Eunic Ortiz and Joyce Barlow

  Meet our candidates! Did you see this invite below, John?At Democracy for America, we believe you have the power to change your community, your state, and your country.That is why we want to make sure you don't miss tonight's DFA member meeting featuring 8 DFA candidates including Congressmen Mond…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 14, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Trans Bill of Rights

 John,At a time when Republican extremists are actively working against LGBTQ rights at all levels, it’s never been more important for DFA members to stand up and fight back.Throughout 2022, Republican extremists have ramped up their attacks on the very existence and identity of transgender American…

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  Nelson Pierce, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 13, 2022 at 4:06 PM

RE: Join our Night School Online organizing series

 John, Have you read my message below about DFA’s new Night School trainings?Starting Thursday, August 25th, Democracy for America members are going to have the opportunity to learn what you can do to help build a more equitable party and country across 4 different sessions. If you're interested in …

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 3:10 PM

The first Generation Z candidate elected to Congress

 John,As one of the leaders of March for Our Lives, an organizer, and a fighter for youth and working families, Maxwell Frost will usher in the next generation of leadership and have an instrumental impact in Congress.Whether it be criminal justice, climate justice, Medicare for All, or ending gun v…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Postcards to voters to Flip the South

 John, Since the launch of DFA’s Mail Our Way to the Midterms program, just a little more than one week ago, nearly 1,000 DFA members have signed up to send postcards to the tens of thousands of voters we need to Flip the South this November. Right now though, in order to participate members are req…

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  Hannah Riddle, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 8:26 PM

Come meet Mondaire Jones, Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Brittany Ramos DeBarros, Josh Riley, Aramis Ayala, Eunic Ortiz and Joyce Barlow

  Meet our candidates! John,Let's talk DFA strategy, programs, and candidates. Join us for our August Member Meeting! Our next Monthly Member Meeting will be August 15th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (3:00 PM Pacific Time) on Zoom. Let us know if we’ll see you there.RSVP HEREDuring this month’s meeting, y…

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  Christine Senteno, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Mondaire Jones

 John,Since becoming a member of the U.S. House Mondaire Jones has been a steadfast champion for big, bold, progressive ideas like Medicare for All and gun safety. After the Uvalde shooting, he spoke truth to power saying, “nothing is easier than buying an AR-15 in this country except buying a Repub…

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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 10:37 PM

Why I love DFA’s Vote Shirt

  We have just under 100 days until one of the most important elections in our lifetimes. John,Every phone call we make, every door we knock on, and every person we talk to brings us closer to winning on Election Day.That’s why my good friends at Democracy for America are laser-focused on reaching p…

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  Christine Senteno, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 7, 2022 at 10:48 PM

Ron Johnson should be scared

 Big news out of North Carolina and Wisconsin, John: TWO recent polls show Cheri Beasley and Mandela Barnes ahead of their far-right opponents, Ted Budd and Ron Johnson, in their race for the U.S. Senate:06/13 SurveyUSA Poll: Cheri Beasley: 44% Ted Budd: 40%06/20 Marquette Law School Poll: Barnes 46…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 6, 2022 at 10:06 PM

Our campaign to replace Senator Joe Manchin as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

 John,We need a Senate that takes the climate crisis seriously, so since last November, we have been pushing to replace Senator Joe Manchin as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senator Manchin in his role as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resour…

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  Kait Sweeney, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 8:27 PM

To keep election deniers from gaining power, we must run robust field programs designed to win everywhere

 John,At this very moment, election deniers are winning elections across the country, and the worst part is that the Democratic establishment is dangerously fueling these efforts under misguided hopes that it will make it easier to win this November.They have spent tens of millions of dollars giving…

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  Jim Obergefell · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 7:51 PM

RE: The happiest moment of my life

 John, did you catch this message from Jim Obergefell last week?In the face of threats from the Supreme Court following their decision to overturn Roe V Wade, Congress rushed to pass the Respect for Marriage Act. Now we need to put pressure on the Senate to stand on the right side of history and ens…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Re: An email for those not able to contribute, but still want to help

  We've seen an overwhelming response from DFA members across the country who are generously jumping in to volunteer their time to help us #MailOurWayToTheMidterms. John, We've seen an overwhelming response from DFA members across the country who are generously jumping in to volunteer their time to …

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Keith Ellison, Ilhan Omar, and Mandela Barnes

  These 3 DFA Endorsed Candidates have primaries on August 9th       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]. Cli…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 1, 2022 at 10:27 PM

An email for those not able to contribute, but still want to help

 John,Political research has shown that positive, personal messages mailed from voters to voters can increase voter turnout. That's why today we are excited to launch our #MailOurWayToTheMidterms postcard writing program! SIGN UP TO WRITE POSTCARDS HERE Writing postcards is a creative and fun way to…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 31, 2022 at 9:55 PM

When progressives fight everywhere, we win everywhere

 John,We have just 100 days to election day and with a slim majority of just 5 seats in the House and a negligible 50-50 Senate margin, we must elect progressives across the country while working to overcome millions of dollars in dark money attacks from establishment groups along the way.That’s why…

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  Jim Obergefell · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 9:09 PM

The happiest moment of my life

 John,When I first met my husband John, we were like most couples. We had good times and bad, rough times and lean ones, and we definitely had been together in sickness and in health. For more than 20 years, we loved each other, were devoted to each other, and were a family. We were like millions of…

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  Nelson Pierce, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 10:37 PM

Join our Night School Online organizing series

 John,Democracy for America works to identify, recruit, train, staff, and elect the next generation of leaders who are ready to fight for racial and economic justice and DFA’s Night School is crucial to that work. That’s why we’re excited to bring it back with four sessions taking place across Augus…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 8:56 PM

My favorite T-shirt this election season

 John, our VOTE shirt is BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!Give $30 or more to help DFA run our grassroots get-out-the-vote programs for progressives up and down the ballot and we will send you our limited edition VOTE shirt!Every shirt you buy will help us fund our programs to Save the Senate, Protect the Hou…

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 10:12 PM

You've done amazing work, John

 John,I want to reach out today to say thank you for being a member of Democracy for America.Your support has enabled our organization to win some tough fights early throughout 2022. We have already accomplished so much from pushing forward with our work to keep control of Congress and the Senate, t…

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 9:12 PM

See the DFA candidates with elections next Tuesday

 John,DFA has endorsed thirteen candidates running in primaries next Tuesday that need help getting out the vote right now.Jevin Hodge: U.S. House, AZ-01Angela Rogensues: U.S. House, MI-10Rashida Tlaib: U.S. House, MI-12Portia Robinson: U.S. House, MI-13Cori Bush: U.S. House, MO-01Garlin Gilchrist: …

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  Hannah Riddle, Democracy For America · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 8:11 PM

What's Going On? July Newsletter

  Volunteer Opportunities, Candidate Highlight, Vote T-Shirt! Hello John,Welcome to the first of our Volunteer Newsletters! In parallel with the relaunch of our Monthly Member Meetings, we want you to know what opportunities are available to support DFA and our progressive candidates.volunteer with …

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  Save the Senate · [email protected]

July 24, 2022 at 9:11 PM

4 candidates that will build progressive power in the Senate

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  Purple to Blue · [email protected]

July 23, 2022 at 10:32 PM

We have to expand power on the state level

  Strong, progressive state governments are one of the best defenses we have against Republican extremists       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. …

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 8:11 PM

Stop Big Oil! Tax Windfall Profits Now!

 John,With Big Oil price gouging working people in the face of huge, record profits, the Biden administration must hold them accountable and deliver real relief for the American people.It’s no secret that oil company executives plan to use their windfall profits to increase dividends to wealthy shar…

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  Sen. Bernie Sanders · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 6:31 PM

RE: Mandela Barnes

 John – Bernie Sanders just messaged you yesterday about Mandela Barnes’s FEC deadline and it's worth reading.Mandela still needs your help as these next few weeks ahead of the August 9th primary are critical – so if you could dig deep to help win this race and show Republican extremists just how st…

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  Sen. Bernie Sanders · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 5:41 PM

Mandela Barnes

 John,I am writing to ask you to make a contribution to DFA and Mandela Barnes' campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Please give me a chance to explain why your contribution is so important – especially today. Tonight at midnight, Mandela faces the final FEC fundraising deadline before his primary…

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  Molly Goldberg, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Get your Elections Matter Dog Leash

 John,As we enter the dog days of summer we wanted to extend an offer to you to treat your furry friend and spread the message about the importance of voting all at the same time.Our Elections Matter dog leash is a great conversation starter for you to discuss the Midterms with your neighbors. Plus …

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  Christine Senteno, Democracy For America · [email protected]

July 17, 2022 at 10:52 PM

GOTV in July

 John,This election season has been tough. Between disenfranchised voters, attacks on women’s rights, attacks on our democracy and no action - NONE - on gun safety legislation it remains difficult to engage even the most consistent voters.But because of the work at DFA and with voters like you, we p…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 17, 2022 at 12:12 AM

CEOs make 670 times their workers

 John,Wealth inequality in America is out of hand. While everyday people struggle to survive, billionaires become richer than ever.That’s why for years, DFA members have been on the frontlines fighting to force companies to report their CEO-to-median worker pay ratio. Now, with this rule fully in ef…

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 9:42 PM

Flip the South

 John,For over 40 years, Republican extremists have chiseled away at our democracy via their Southern Strategy, seizing power over numerous states in the process. Yet, Democrats have never really devised a similarly comprehensive strategy that matches this effort.That’s why we created our Flip the S…

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  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Our first Night School sessions since 2020

 John, Night School is back!!Night School is our online campaign skills instruction, where some of the savviest campaigners in the movement lead you through virtual trainings on field strategy, volunteer recruitment, coalition-building, power mapping, paid/earned media and messaging, finance plannin…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Billionaire Money rigs our elections

 John,We cannot have a government of, by, and for the people when huge sums of money from the billionaire class continues to corrupt our politics and erode our democracy.Take just two examples from this year’s elections where Paypal co-founder and Trump supporter Peter Thiel, and Wall Street trader …

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  Hannah Riddle, Democracy For America · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 9:18 PM

Let's meet! Virtual Monthly Member Meetings

  We want to hear from you: July update and strategy discussion with DFA and endorsed candidates John,It may seem like a lifetime away, but we’re gearing up for the November elections – and we want you to come along.Every month, starting on July 14th, we want to meet with you. Whether you’re a membe…

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  Tre Graves, Democracy for America · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 8:22 PM

The impact of West Virginia v. EPA cannot be understated

 John,Over the last few weeks, the Supreme Court has issued terrible rulings on reproductive rights and gun regulations that rightfully grabbed the attention of millions of people across the country.But there was also another ruling, West Virginia v. EPA, that deserves just as much indignation from …

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  Team DFA · [email protected]

July 10, 2022 at 9:59 PM

RE: 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 With a far-right, illegitimate Supreme Court stripping away fundamental rights across the board the need to push for Supreme Court reform is greater than ever, Jo…

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

July 9, 2022 at 10:53 PM

We can overcome Joe Manchin’s and Kyrsten Sinema’s opposition to carving out the filibuster

 John,Cheri Beasley. Mandela Barnes. Charles Booker. These three progressive U.S. Senate candidates are running to win and build progressive power in the Senate.Their victories this November will enable us to overcome Joe Manchin’s and Kyrsten Sinema’s opposition to carving out the filibuster to cod…

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 10:23 PM

DFA’s Establish Justice Initiative

 John,In the face of the Supreme Court’s disturbing ruling on Roe v Wade, DFA-endorsed Establish Justice candidates took immediate action to stand up for reproductive rights.For example, DFA endorsed candidate and current Michigan Attorney General, Dana Nessel, said she will not enforce Michigan's 1…

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  Chris Scott, Democracy For America · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 11:03 PM

Georgia, Texas, Michigan, and Wisconsin

 John,With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, state legislatures and Governors will be on the front lines of determining whether or not women have access to necessary reproductive care.What makes it extremely difficult to combat Republican attacks is that they control 64 percent of all state…

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