Mary Anna Mancuso · [email protected]

January 12, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Domestic Terrorism: A Sobering Reality

On January 6th, 2021, America fell victim to domestic terrorism. As Congress engaged in their constitutional duty to count the votes of the Electoral College, domestic terrorists stormed the United States Capitol.     Hi John, On January 6th, 2021, America fell victim to domesti…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 10:00 PM

'Incitement of insurrection'

'Incitement of insurrection' Congress prepares to impeach Trump again Plenty of social media posts since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week say things like "It was always going to end this way," or "I didn't expect it to end this …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 10:01 PM

House prepares to impeach again

House prepares to impeach again Trump's 'concession' comes way too late Throughout the presidency of Donald Trump, as he actively denigrated and intentionally weakened the institutions of democracy, those of us who have strongly opposed him e…

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  Mike Brand · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 6:48 PM

🚨TAKE ACTION: Demand Trump is Removed From Office Today!

Trump must be held accountable for his intentional stoking of fears and incitement to violence. The attempted coup America watched unfold in Washington, DC is a direct assault on our government and Congress must not allow this treacherous president to hold office for one more day.     …

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 9:40 PM

SAVE THE DATE: SUR Town Hall

Join Stand Up Republic Executive Directors Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn as they host the first SUR Town Hall conversation of 2021 to discuss what’s in store for the Stand Up Republic community in the new year and with a new Administration.     SAVE THE DATE! Stand Up Republic T…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 9:34 PM

The day after

The day after Nation awaits consequences for Trump's failed coup Yesterday was one of the lowest points in the history of the United States, the result of a toxic mix of extreme partisanship, outright deception, conspiracy theories, and hate,…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 11:15 PM

An attempted coup

Today was to be a celebration of democracy, to place the final ceremonial seal of approval on another free and fair election and clear the last hurdle to another peaceful transition of presidential power. Instead, more than 140 congressional Republicans hatched a plan to try and overturn our ele…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 10:19 PM

Trump's war on America

Trump's war on America Coup attempt as Capitol is breached by armed supporters The horrifying scene unfolding in the U.S. Capitol today is an attempted coup. The president rallied it, he asked for it, and he is encouraging it even now. Our de…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 11:09 PM

STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN ELECTION OBJECTORS

“Every American should recognize this for what it is: a blatant attempt to overthrow democracy itself."     SUR STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN ELECTION OBJECTORS “Every American should recognize this for what it is: a blatant attempt to overthrow democracy itself” Hi John, The plot by …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Decision day in Georgia

Decision day in Georgia The Peach State votes in key runoff elections Today is the first of two momentous days this week that will have immediate and long-term impacts on the future of our Republic. To be sure, today's runoff vote in Georgia …

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 11:14 PM

SIGN THE PLEDGE: No votes for election objectors

Sign our pledge to reject now, and in the future, any politician, pundit or official who takes part in blatant efforts to undermine confidence in our elections or overturn their results.     Hi John, The bedrock of our Constitution is under attack. It isn’t from some far flung e…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 8:04 PM

2021 is off to a 2020 start

2021 is off to a 2020 start A threatening phone call, a new viral strain...it's deja vu all over again For years now, Never Trumpers have been accused by their critics across the political spectrum of really only opposing Donald Trump’s "styl…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Catching up ahead of 2021

Catching up ahead of 2021 A historic year draws to a close  We hope everyone is enjoying a peaceful, safe, and joyous holiday season. If you've had an opportunity to disconnect over the past week, we offer today's issue as a quick check-in on…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

December 24, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Happy Holidays from SUR

No matter our faith, or even our politics, the notion that our strength is derived from our unity is woven throughout the fabric of America. So while we may be physically distant this year, we must remember that we are not alone.     Hi John, The holiday season is a welcome res…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 10:47 PM

Remain vigilant

Trump’s flagrant abuse of the pardon power, like most of his corrupt exertions of power, reveals the dangers that have long lurked behind our acceptance of smaller transgressions.     Hi John, The President’s pardon power is supposed to be a check against unfairness in the judic…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Christmas comes early for Trump-supporting convicts

Christmas comes early for Trump-supporting convicts President doles out 20 pardons and commutations The Trump era has served a meaningful purpose in revealing the many areas of executive governance that rely almost solely on norms, not codifi…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 8:00 PM

All he wants for Christmas is a coup

All he wants for Christmas is a coup Trump schemes with GOP members of Congress It's often said that the greatest gift we can give to others is time. In 2020, it's more true than ever, but with a twist. Indeed, the greatest gift we can give o…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Bill Barr strikes again

Bill Barr strikes again AG knocks down Trump’s coup hopes for the second time Our holiday celebrations this year are more poignant, but no less spirited, as this momentous year draws to a close. And that is as it should be. In this season of …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Trump silent on Russian hack

Trump silent on Russian hack Nuclear and energy agencies breached From interfering in the 2016 presidential election to paying bounties to Taliban militants for killing American troops, Russia has been aggressively attacking the U.S. for year…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 9:49 PM

'We want them all infected'

'We want them all infected' HHS official pushed 'herd immunity' strategy With the 2020 presidential election behind us, Americans are poised for an acceleration of the political realignment we've seen occur over the last decade. Much, of cour…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 8:34 PM

The danger within

The danger within Greatest security threats to US are domestic Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's public admission yesterday that his former Senate colleague Joe Biden has been elected president was a welcome development. But it was als…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 9:19 PM

A big day for democracy

A big day for democracy And a big day in the battle against COVID-19 The Electoral College meets today to cast its vote in the presidential election, another step in the electoral process to certifying Joe Biden being sworn in next month as t…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 9:29 PM

'Seditious abuse of judicial process'

'Seditious abuse of judicial process' Battleground states battle back Amid all the cynicism of our modern world, deep down, we all like to believe that our leaders are acting in the public interest, especially if they belong to our own party a…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 9:35 PM

What pandemic? We have an election to overturn!

What pandemic? We have an election to overturn! Trump's election charade carries on as more than 3,000 die from Covid Yesterday morning, Donald Trump tweeted simply #OVERTURN, which is about as honest a statement as you'll ever get from him. A…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Full speed ahead for transition

Full speed ahead for transition Biden builds his team as Trump's hopes are dashed by SCOTUS It's encouraging to see the Supreme Court, other judges, and many state officials put country over party and defend our democracy. However, the fact th…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 10:30 PM

The ‘route out’ of the pandemic is here

The ‘route out’ of the pandemic is here UK begins COVID-19 vaccine distribution In 2020, we've witnessed a kidnapping plot of a state governor, armed individuals harassing elected officials outside their homes, and scientists and physicians re…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 9:29 PM

On a Trump train to Georgia

On a Trump train to Georgia Trump takes his fraud routine to the Peach State Everyone this week seems to be asking what's next for the Never Trump community—the stalwart group of Republicans and conservatives who rejected Donald Trump's indece…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 9:45 PM

100 days of masks

100 days of masks President-elect Biden's coronavirus request With all of the devastating news about COVID-19 and the circus surrounding the president's false claims of election fraud, it's easy to miss stories that tell us what's going on beh…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 9:34 PM

US breaks two Covid records in one day

US breaks two Covid records in one day Deaths and hospitalizations reach a pandemic high Yesterday, the president posted a pre-recorded video in which he doubled down on his fantasy that the presidential election was "stolen" from him. It was …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Bribes, threats, conspiracies, investigations

Bribes, threats, conspiracies, investigations The Trump era is ending true to form Some stunning developments over the last 24 hours included the revelation that the Department of Justice is investigating a bribery scheme that allegedly would …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 9:30 PM

No coup for you

No coup for you Tony Evers and Bill Barr put the kibosh on Trump's hopes Now that Arizona and Wisconsin have certified their election results, it's the end of the line for Donald Trump's failed bid to overturn the election. Now comes the diffi…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Democracy still lives

Democracy still lives Trump's attempts to derail it are thwarted With Thanksgiving in the rear-view mirror, the thankfulness continues for frontline heroes securing the 2020 election—people like Christopher Krebs, the former director of the Cy…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Thankful

At Stand Up Republic, we hope you’ll join us in taking a moment to give thanks for a few of our shared successes during this election cycle!     Hi John, This Thanksgiving our tables will be less crowded and Thanksgiving Dinner will be a little quieter than in years past. For ma…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 7:14 PM

A special Thanksgiving edition of The Topline

A special Thanksgiving edition of The Topline Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving! The TOPLINE team is taking an extended break this week in observance of Thanksgiving, but first, we're sending along this special edition, featuring stories to…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 9:29 PM

'One of the most irresponsible presidents in American history'

'One of the most irresponsible presidents in American history' Trump threatens democracy and avoids responsibility during deadly pandemic At first, Donald Trump wanted election results on Election Night. Remember? He said he didn't want the re…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 9:17 PM

TAKE ACTION: Protect the results of the election!

We need your help in demanding that your members of Congress stand up to Trump’s authoritarian rhetoric and attacks on the integrity of our election.     Hi John, In 2016, Trump called his victory a landslide. Trump won 306 electoral votes but lost the popular vote by nearly thr…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 9:04 PM

COVID-19 toll reaches 250,000

COVID-19 toll reaches 250,000 A quarter of a million Americans have died from the coronavirus As political theater rages on at the national level, turn your sights to a bright spot in Alaska for the pro-democracy cause. The state's voters pass…

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  Mike Brand · [email protected]

November 18, 2020 at 11:49 PM

Big wins for electoral reform in 2020

This year voters across the country exercised their power to make democracy better, an achievement we can all celebrate.     Hi John, Elections have consequences. This year voters across the country exercised their power to make democracy better, an achievement we can all celebr…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 18, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Legal losses pile up for Trump

Legal losses pile up for Trump But he keeps trying to stave off the inevitable Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is blowing off concerns about the presidential transition, and other Republican senators are not-so-secretly congratulating K…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 10:21 PM

The way forward

This victory belongs to all of us who fought in the cross-partisan coalition against a president who tried to dismantle American self-government. We proved that there are enough Americans willing to put country over party to defeat the threats to our republic. But what should we make of the elec…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Transition or perdition?

Transition or perdition? Delaying transition could have major consequences One of the biggest falls from political grace continues to be Sen. Lindsey Graham. Once an affable, moderate Republican willing to work across the aisle and call out th…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 16, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Deep in denial

Deep in denial Trump declares he won election against all evidence The gathering of Trump supporters in Washington, D.C., this weekend shows that the president’s continued insistence that the election was "rigged"—and that he actually won—is h…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 9:46 PM

U.S. shatters pandemic record

U.S. shatters pandemic record 153,000 new cases and rising Over the last four years, working together, we've built an American pro-democracy coalition of independents, Democrats, and Republicans to check and then defeat an aspiring despot on o…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Success in Arizona!

When all was said and done, our “Republicans for a New President” campaign in Arizona reached 2 million Arizonans, numerous times, with multiple messages tailored to rebut the Trump campaign’s strongest arguments.     Hi John, How did reliably red Arizona become one of the most …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 12, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Biden digs in on COVID-19

Biden digs in on COVID-19 U.S. awaits new leadership as cases and hospitalizations surge Everyone is ready to put 2020 behind us, but the battles that have defined this year rage on. With winter bearing down, the coronavirus is spreading widel…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Barr sinister

Barr sinister AG steps in to help Trump plead his election case In the latest examples of the Republican Party crossing the Rubicon into anti-democracy territory, Attorney General Bill Barr has authorized states to investigate "election fraud"…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Congratulations, President-elect Joe Biden

Congratulations, President-elect Joe Biden Kamala Harris makes history three times over Saturday was a day of celebration for pro-democracy advocates throughout the U.S., as we reacted to the media announcement of Joe Biden's victory in the 20…

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  Evan McMullin & Mindy Finn · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Celebrate

After four arduous years, we have finally won the fight against Donald Trump’s corrupt, corrosive presidency.     Hi John, After four arduous years, we have finally won the fight against Donald Trump’s corrupt, corrosive presidency. While America awaits the official certificati…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

November 6, 2020 at 9:56 PM

Tell Congress to protect the results!

We need your help in demanding that your members of Congress stand up to Trump’s authoritarian rhetoric and attacks on the integrity of our election. Use the tools below to send an email or Tweet to your members of Congress right now, demanding they stand up to support our electoral process.    …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 6, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Biden on the cusp of victory

Biden on the cusp of victory Takes lead in PA and GA Last night, Donald Trump delivered unhinged, dangerous, and baseless remarks regarding the election and his impending loss, which he is struggling mightily to grasp. It was all very predicta…

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