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  Lila Zucker, Fair Fight · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 11:03 PM

What voting rights resources would be most helpful?

Share your voting rights questions here  Fair Fight       Hi, my name is Lila and I’m the deputy organizing director here at Fair Fight. I get to spend my time talking to voters here in Georgia and across the country about upcoming elections and connecting them with the resourc…
  Kerry Washington · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Some of our most fundamental rights are under attack

Our democracy only works when we all participate.  Fair Fight       Hi there, it's Kerry Washington. When I turned 18, my parents took me out to celebrate, not only because it was my birthday, but because I could finally vote! As a Black girl growing up in the Bronx, they wanted…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 1:16 PM

Here’s why your support is so critical at this moment. (double the impact)

2020, 2021, and now.   Fair Fight       The work that we do here at Fair Fight Action would not be possible without you. Thank you for being a member of this community and doing what you can to advocate for voting rights in our country. With the midterms quickly approaching, pro…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 4:07 PM

You can provide double the impact for voting rights

We need to double down on our work to protect the vote and fight back:  Fair Fight       There’s a lot on the line in this year’s midterm elections. With the stakes so high, no voter should be denied the opportunity to make their voice heard at the ballot box. Yet, after voters …
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
July 25, 2022 at 11:09 PM

An update on the historic Fair Fight Action v. Raffensperger case

The Fair Fight Action team will continue fighting to protect the freedom to vote for all Georgians:  Fair Fight       The closing arguments have been delivered in the Fair Fight Action v. Raffensperger case, drawing the historic trial to an end. We stand with the people of Georg…
  =?iso-8859-1?b?QW5kcuk=?= D. Fields, Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
July 24, 2022 at 1:02 PM

What issues are sending you to the polls?

This is where change happens.  Fair Fight       Hi there, right now, there are a lot of pundits talking about national politics — who will win the Senate, whether the House will flip parties, and so on. These races are incredibly important, and at the same time those aren't the …
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
July 23, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Update on the first half of 2022

This progress is incredible and you are too.  Fair Fight       You're incredible. Thanks to you and others in the Fair Fight community, we’ve had big wins in the first half of 2022, and we wanted to share our progress — and our gratitude — with you. This year, we have… Mobiliz…
  Cianti Stewart-Reid, Fair Fight · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 12:42 AM

Brian Kemp’s legacy will forever be stained by this moment.

He chooses time and again to pander to his extremist, anti-majoritarian base.  Fair Fight       Brian Kemp’s strict abortion ban just went into effect here in Georiga. This bill strips a pregnant person’s right to make their own personal health care decisions as early as six we…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 11:06 PM

How’d we land on the two-party system?

Learning how to vote your interests is one of the most important ways to become an empowered voter.  Fair Fight       Folks, ever wonder why such a wide diversity of voters are given just two political parties to pick from? In the latest episode of Civics for the Culture, our ho…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Stopping the voter suppression playbook

Fund programs to protect the vote  Fair Fight       Folks, Critical issues, from gun control to reproductive freedom, are on the ballot this fall. But rather than let the voters decide the direction of those issues, anti-voter politicians in Georgia and nationwide are launc…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 11:20 PM

Preparing for the midterms now

We need your help  Fair Fight       Folks, In less than four months, voters will be casting their ballots in the midterm elections. We’ll all get the chance to have our say in the direction of our country and communities. But some politicians don’t want marginalized communi…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Democracy is not a spectator sport, folks

While some states continue to introduce oppressive voter laws making it harder for Black and brown people to cast their ballots, on the other side of the coin, there are other states leading the charge for voting rights  Fair Fight       Folks, in our latest Civics for the Cu…
  Cianti Stewart-Reid, Fair Fight · [email protected]
July 5, 2022 at 9:18 PM

How our power is growing

Thanks to you, we’ve still got plenty of fight in us.  Fair Fight       Our power comes from people across Georgia registering to vote and making their voices heard. It comes from organizers in conversations around the kitchen table, and from those across the country who chip…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 12:19 AM

We have a chance to change the way our democracy is run, and who it works for.

Pure and simple, elections have consequences, and we must vote accordingly.  Fair Fight       There’s no doubt that we have a lot at stake in 2022 — not just here in Georgia, but across the country. It’s clear that the institutions that we look to to represent the people have…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 3:31 PM

We are in a crucial moment

The vast majority of Americans support abortion access, gun safety laws, and voting rights.   Fair Fight       We’re ready to put all of our anger and energy into uplifting our communities and organizing for the 2022 midterms. We hope you are, too.  The truth is that we are i…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 10:58 PM

Raphael Warnock and Stacey Abrams

The same legislators pushing to ban abortions also want to restrict our power to vote them out.  Fair Fight       With the Supreme Court’s ruling last week in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ending the constitutional right to abortion, many of us are feeling hear…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 10:44 PM

Support abortion access in the Southeast

Split a contribution today between three abortion funds in the Southeast.  Fair Fight       The United States Supreme Court has officially overruled Roe v. Wade — relegating decisions about abortion access to each state. This decision harms everybody, and will have a devastat…
  Cianti Stewart-Reid, Fair Fight · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 10:53 PM

Today has left us more committed than ever

At Fair Fight, today has left us more committed than ever to continuing to work to advance free and fair elections for all.  Fair Fight       The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was expected, but nevertheless it is deeply painful to watch our country take a g…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
June 18, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Georgia voters are having their day in court

There’s no defending what we saw in the 2018 and 2020 elections.  Fair Fight       The Fair Fight Action v. Raffensperger case is still playing out, and the Georgia Secretary of State’s office and State Elections Board currently have the floor. They’re trying to defend the tra…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 1:02 PM

A brief history lesson

From the Jim Crow era grandfather clauses to poll taxes and literacy tests  Fair Fight       School's out and the history lessons are over, right? Not quite! In our latest episode of Civics for the Culture, Fair Fight Action’s Chelsey Hall takes us through a brief history of v…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Now couldn’t be a better time for you to make your first donation. Here’s why:

Any efforts to suppress the vote and stifle the will of voters will be met with a fight.   Fair Fight       We want to thank you for being in this fight to protect voting rights across the country. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being a member of this community. Ensuring…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Re: Taking Georgia's Secretary of State to Court

Any efforts to suppress the vote and stifle the will of voters will be met with a fight.   Fair Fight       In case you missed it, Fair Fight Action took Georgia’s Secretary of State and the State Elections Board to court over their policies and procedures that unfairly burden…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 8:58 PM

The best way to counter anti-voter attacks:

This is all part of a broader national strategy to sow chaos in the vote count and certification process. But we’re ready.   Fair Fight       This past week Politico published an article detailing a strategy to target and potentially overturn votes in swing states like Michiga…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 11:14 PM

“Tapes reveal GOP plan to contest elections”

Every eligible voter should cast their ballot free of intimidation, harassment, or interference.   Fair Fight       Did you see this headline last week? This news story reveals the GOP’s national strategy to target and potentially overturn votes in swing states like Michigan…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 9:55 PM

The runoff election for Georgia Secretary of State is less than three weeks away

This election is about defending the freedom to vote.   Fair Fight       It’s official. After earning 44% of the vote in the primary, Bee Nguyen is heading to a runoff election on June 21. We were proud to endorse Bee for Georgia Secretary of State, and we’re ready to do the …
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Elections have consequences

Support Fair Fight’s efforts to combat voter suppression   Fair Fight       There’s no doubt that we have a lot at stake in 2022 — not just here in Georgia, but across the country. From a 50-50 split in the U.S. Senate to flippable state legislatures, this year has the poten…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 1:02 PM

We are in a crucial moment for our democracy

The 2022 midterms will be an uphill battle   Fair Fight       We’re ready to put all of our anger and energy into the 2022 general election. We hope you are, too.  The truth is that we are in a crucial moment for our democracy. The fight for voting rights has been fraught wit…
  Cianti Stewart-Reid, Fair Fight · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Reflecting on this past week

Fair Fight is working to ensure free and fair elections for all.   Fair Fight       Team, On Tuesday, we were keeping a close eye on the Georgia primary results as the nominees for the general election were chosen. Fair Fight-endorsed candidates Stacey Abrams and Senator Rap…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Voting Day in GA: We can’t do this critical work without you

This is a testament to how fired up voters are to make their voices heard, and the work Fair Fight Action has been able to accomplish.  Fair Fight       Hey team, Today is an exciting day — it’s Primary Election Day here in the Peach State! Throughout the early voting period t…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
May 22, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Re: Tuesday’s primary

Fair Fight Action has been working in anticipation of this moment. With so much at stake, it’s imperative that we uplift voters and remind them that their vote matters.  Fair Fight       Hi there, We are a few days away from Primary Day! On Tuesday, May 24, Georgians across th…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Who we’ve endorsed in Georgia:

It’s important now more than ever to elect individuals who will champion voting rights for all — especially when major election decisions are made at the state level.  Fair Fight       The Fair Fight Team strongly believes in making elections free and fair for all eligible vo…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 10:10 PM

Record-breaking early voter turnout

Amazing early voter turnout in Georgia — and you’ve helped make it possible:  Fair Fight       Early voting is open in the Georgia primary through tomorrow, May 20 — and voters are already turning out in record numbers! Check out this headline: And take a look at these numbe…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 10:34 PM

Our latest endorsements

We’re proud to be endorsing these candidates running for statewide office in Georgia. Take a look:  Fair Fight       Did you see the news? Fair Fight is thrilled to announce our latest slate of statewide endorsements for candidates in Georgia: Bee Nguyen, Senator Rev. Raphael…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 2:33 PM

This is why we do this work

Last week, we asked members of this community in Georgia to share their stories about their voting experiences.   Fair Fight       Last week, we asked members of this community in Georgia to share their stories about their voting experiences — and stories poured in — from tal…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 9:36 PM

It’s as intentional as apple trees growing where apple seeds were planted.

One of the first steps we can take to make our dreams become a reality is turning out to vote.  Fair Fight       Close your eyes for a few seconds and imagine your dream home. Where is it? What does it look like? Are you renting or buying? What is your community like? And it’s…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Allow us to be clear here...

Allow us to be clear here: There is nothing political about fighting for free and fair elections.  Fair Fight       We’re wrapping up our case-in-chief in the Fair Fight Action v. Raffensperger trial here in Georgia. While our legal arguments and presentation of potential reme…
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 9:05 PM

The Supreme Court leak and voting rights

Anti-choice extremists are advancing their goals by attacking the right to vote.   Fair Fight       The Supreme Court’s draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade has sent shockwaves through communities across the country. This decision would have a devastating impact on abortion …
  Fair Fight · [email protected]
May 4, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Protecting abortion access in Georgia and across the Southeast

Abortion rights and voting rights are deeply connected.  Fair Fight       On Monday night, we got some deeply disturbing news: the United States Supreme Court has drafted an opinion to overrule the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and potentially relegate decisions about abortion …
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 30, 2022 at 9:10 PM

We want to be honest with you

Protecting our democracy is worth it.  Fair Fight       Our April fundraising deadline is quickly approaching, and we are so close to hitting our important $30,000 fundraising goal. We just need one final push. Our finance team crunched the numbers, and if 350 new supporters c…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 7:18 PM

45%

You make this possible.  Fair Fight       Friend, Since launching our April goal campaign yesterday, thousands of supporters from across the country — from Texas to Georgia to Pennsylvania — have chipped in to fund our voter education and protection programs. We’re about 45% t…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Gen Z’s Schoolhouse Rock

We’re excited to share that Fair Fight Action has officially launched our second season of Civics for the Culture, our eight-part video series featuring civics lessons about our government, our history, and the way our democracy functions.  Fair Fight       Friend, We’re excited…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Last chance: Vote for us to win funds to protect voters

Casting your vote for Fair Fight Action is totally free, and it only takes a few seconds.  Fair Fight       Friend, CREDO Mobile is about to split a $100,000 donation between three progressive organizations — and you can help decide how much money will go to Fair Fight Action. C…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 21, 2022 at 7:19 PM

This is our next big test

Our voter education and protection programs must be as strong as possible.  Fair Fight       In 2020, voters turned out at historic levels — and with this team in the fight leading a massive mobilization effort, voters in Georgia elected the final two Senate seats during the 20…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 16, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Add your name to say you support Fair Fight Action during this historic moment

Sharing updates on the historic Fair Fight Action v. Raffensperger case  Fair Fight       In case you missed it, Fair Fight Action has taken Georgia’s Secretary of State and State Election Board to Court. The Fair Fight Action v. Raffensperger trial began this week. Our case cha…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Cast your vote and help us win funds to protect voters!

Fair Fight Action has been nominated to receive a grant, but we need your help - will you get us over the finish line?  Fair Fight         Friend, Every day, we’re fighting against Jim Crow 2.0 as access to the ballot box is under attack nationwide. With the Midterms approachin…
  Team Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 9, 2022 at 5:56 PM

CORRECTION: Key updates - Georgians are finally going to have their day in court

  Fair Fight       Friend - It’s here. It’s taken three and a half years for Georgians to have their day in court, and now Fair Fight Action is going to trial on Monday, April 11, 2022. It’s been over a decade since a Section 2 claim under the Voting Rights Act has gone to a ful…
  Team Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 9, 2022 at 1:04 PM

Our wins from Georgia’s legislative session

  Fair Fight       Friend - It’s here. It’s taken three and a half years for Georgians to have their day in court, and now Fair Fight Action is going to trial on Monday, April 11, 2022. It’s been over a decade since a Section 2 claim under the Voting Rights Act has gone to a ful…
  Team Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 11:22 PM

Our wins from Georgia’s legislative session

  Fair Fight       Friend - Last night at midnight, the Georgia legislature gaveled out Sine Die, the final day of legislative session for 2022. We made it! But most importantly, this year, voters and advocates had a laundry list of incredible wins. Here’s what we accomplished, …
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 4:09 PM

We need your voice to win

Fair Fight Action has been nominated to receive a grant, but we need your help - will you get us over the finish line?  Fair Fight         Friend, We’ve been presented with a rare opportunity. Today, we are writing to ask for your support without asking for your hard-earned dol…
  Fair Fight Action · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 12:45 AM

This is it

We’re on the verge of defeating one of the most anti-voter bills in the country, but we need your help right now.  Fair Fight       Friend, This is it: we’re on the verge of preventing one of the most aggressive anti-voter bills in the country from passing the Georgia state Se…