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March 15, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Border proves to be early test for Biden

Border proves to be early test for Biden 565 unaccompanied minors are crossing each day If, like many Americans, you're concerned about the state of democracy in the U.S., there is something you can do right now to help. Call or email your se…

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March 12, 2021 at 9:00 PM

The week in review

The week in review The pandemic one year later, Cuomo's fall from grace, and more Joe Biden's speech last night was reassuring, no matter where you fall on the ideological scale. COVID-19 was and remains a national security threat, requiring …

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March 11, 2021 at 9:00 PM

One year later

One year later When the pandemic reality first hit America March 11, 2020. It feels like yesterday. Or 10 years ago. That was the day the proverbial stuff hit the fan for America, and lockdowns, social distancing, and flattening the curve bec…

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  Mike Ongstad · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 4:09 PM

Fuel the fight

Let's show that this cross-partisan coalition will be a force to reckon with in 2021 and beyond!     Dear John, If the months since Election Day have proven anything, it’s that America still depends on us to fight daily for liberty, democracy and truth. From a violent insurrecti…

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February 26, 2021 at 9:04 PM

All caught up

All caught up Politicos come under scrutiny this week Not every Republican subscribes to conspiracy theories, belongs to a far-right militia group, or spreads the lie that the 2020 election was stolen. But not enough Republican leaders are fi…

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  Mike Brand · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 6:41 PM

Take Action: Help Pass the For the People Act

Stand Up Republic supports pro-democracy legislation that creates meaningful reforms and strengthens our democracy. That is why we are supporting the For the People Act, a comprehensive reform package aimed at strengthening American democracy.     Dear John, In recent years, the…

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February 25, 2021 at 9:01 PM

More hope on the pandemic horizon

More hope on the pandemic horizon A third vaccine is set for authorization Kudos to Rep. Liz Cheney. Asked by reporters yesterday whether Donald Trump should be speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this weekend, Hou…

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February 24, 2021 at 9:04 PM

More questions than answers

More questions than answers Insurrection hearing leaves much to be desired U.S. Capitol security officials testified on the Hill on Tuesday about intelligence lapses that allowed the armed insurrection to occur there on Jan. 6. One Republican…

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February 23, 2021 at 8:34 PM

Confronting domestic terror

Confronting domestic terror Senate holds first hearing on Capitol insurrection Yesterday, the Supreme Court declined to take up cases related to Pennsylvania's handling of the 2020 election, in which ballot-receipt deadlines were extended due…

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February 22, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Coronavirus death toll reaches 500,000

Coronavirus death toll reaches 500,000 A tragic milestone amid signs of hope Today we acknowledge with sadness the loss of 500,000 Americans to COVID-19. It's an incomprehensible tragedy, and worse, it didn't have to be this bad. Over the pas…

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February 19, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Back in the game

Back in the game Biden addresses the Munich Security Conference—and the world Partisan pundits and social media warriors are hashing out this week whether Sen. Ted Cruz or Gov. Andrew Cuomo is worse. How about this instead: every public serva…

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February 18, 2021 at 8:04 PM

'There is a reasonable path to citizenship'

'There is a reasonable path to citizenship' Biden Administration releases immigration proposal Millions of Texans are suffering from a lack of power, heat, and water due to one of the harshest climate events in their lifetimes—amid a pandemic…

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February 17, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Biden: Vaccines for every American by July

Biden: Vaccines for every American by July POTUS takes his case to the American people at town hall While the Republican Party fights its internal battles, there's a groundswell of energy for something new altogether—and a lot of questions ab…

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February 16, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Not convicted, but not innocent

Not convicted, but not innocent What's next after the acquittal? The acquittal on Saturday was disappointing, but not unexpected after the past five years of capitulation and degradation within the Republican Party. There were positives to ta…

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February 13, 2021 at 11:21 PM

The Senate GOP had a simple question to answer — they failed

The question before the Senate was, ultimately, a simple one: Is it acceptable for an American president to foment a violent insurrection through lies and vitriol, and set it upon the United States Congress with the express intention of overturning an election.     John, The que…

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February 12, 2021 at 10:29 PM

The defense rests

The defense rests Donald Trump's team completes its defense in three hours At the impeachment trial today, Donald Trump's defense team made an effective argument—for the prosecution. Early in the presentation, they showed a "gotcha" video of …

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February 11, 2021 at 9:29 PM

'This is what Donald Trump has done to this nation'

'This is what Donald Trump has done to this nation' He planted the seeds, and hatred grew If the chilling images of the violent insurrection that threatened our democracy and the lives of our lawmakers don't inspire a majority of Senate Repub…

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February 10, 2021 at 10:15 PM

'A moment of truth for America'

'A moment of truth for America' Day 2 of the impeachment trial Suddenly, Team Trump believes in elections. How ironic. The ex-president's defense team argued on the opening day of his impeachment trial that convicting him is unnecessary, as t…

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February 9, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Round two

Round two The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump begins Lawmakers often warn about "precedent" when arguing against some overtly political machination in Congress—contending that once one party exerts its power over the other in some no…

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  Mike Brand · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 3:24 PM

Trump's trial begins

Today, the Senate will begin the impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump. Trump was impeached for one clear reason: inciting a deadly insurrection against the U.S. Congress on January 6, 2021.     John, Today, the Senate will begin the impeachment trial of former …

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February 8, 2021 at 8:34 PM

One step up and two steps back

One step up and two steps back A year on, COVID-19 continues to confound It's hard to believe, but we've been living under pandemic restrictions, in some form or another, for nearly a year now. It's been difficult for everyone, especially tho…

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February 5, 2021 at 8:04 PM

American democracy 'pushed to the brink'

American democracy 'pushed to the brink' Biden and House Democrats push back The Republican Party has had multiple opportunities over the past year to take a strong, unified stand against lies, conspiracies, corruption, and incompetence, and …

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February 4, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Inside the Republican civil war

Inside the Republican civil war The Party of Cheney or the Party of Greene? There's a glass-half-full and glass-half-empty way of interpreting the Republican vote to retain Rep. Liz Cheney as House Republican Conference Chair last night. On t…

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February 3, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Farewell to a hero

Farewell to a hero Capitol Police Ofc. Brian Sicknick is laid to rest in Arlington Two profiles in patriotism a half a world apart deserve our attention this week. Here at home, Capitol Police Ofc. Brian Sicknick is being laid to rest today. …

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  Mary Anna Mancuso · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 7:57 PM

The Next Fight

The election is over, but the fight is not. This is just the beginning of our next mission, to strengthen our country and recommit to our values.     John, America has turned the page on four years under an aspiring authoritarian — but while Trump is no longer in office, Trumpi…

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February 2, 2021 at 8:20 PM

Biden tackles immigration

Biden tackles immigration Family reunification is a top priority Finally. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has spoken out in defense of Rep. Liz Cheney and called folks like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a "cancer" on the GOP. Well, welco…

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February 1, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Who was behind the insurrection?

Who was behind the insurrection? We know who incited it. Who planned it? The first month of 2021 felt like the longest year. But, glimmers of hope are shining as February begins. President Biden has agreed to meet with Republicans today about…

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January 29, 2021 at 8:34 PM

Washington is getting ugly

Washington is getting ugly And not old-school ugly. Seriously ugly There's an old expression of uncertain origin that states, "May you live in interesting times." Whether it's intended as a blessing or a curse, no one could argue that we are …

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January 28, 2021 at 9:05 PM

The terror threat from within

The terror threat from within Extremists emboldened by Capitol siege pose ongoing threat When we think of the fundamental ideals on which the American republic is based, we tend to think of liberty and justice for all, equality under the law,…

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January 27, 2021 at 8:34 PM

Biden addresses Covid, racism, and climate

Biden addresses Covid, racism, and climate Senate GOP votes 45-5 against impeachment trial Electoral reforms have significant real-world impacts beyond giving voters more meaningful options in the voting booth, as important as that is. For pr…

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January 26, 2021 at 8:05 PM

House delivers impeachment article

House delivers impeachment article It's in the Senate's hands now The announcement yesterday that Sen. Rob Portman will not seek re-election in two years does not bode well for the future of the Republican Party. Like Jeff Flake and others be…

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January 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Urge your Senator to do the right thing: Convict Trump!

This vote is not about party affiliation, it is about accountability. President Trump must be convicted for his incitement of the domestic terror attack at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th..     Hi John, Yesterday, the House of Representatives delivered the articles of impeachmen…

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January 25, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Back to reality

Back to reality We're not free of Trump just yet Last week was a nice, albeit brief, respite from the challenges facing our nation on multiple fronts. The inauguration ceremony, while different from the norm, served as a gentle reminder of wh…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 10:08 PM

ICYMI: Watch yesterday's Town Hall!

If you missed tonight’s event, you can watch the replay here.     Stand Up Republic Town Hall Watch the replay! Hi John, Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first SUR Town Hall conversation of 2021! Our next fight is to make sure American democracy is stronger than ever…

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January 22, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Justice is still coming

Justice is still coming There’s an insurrection to account for Right, left, or center, most Americans agree: we're too divided, and Washington isn't serving us the way it should. A big problem is the political primary system that rewards the …

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 11:04 PM

TUNE IN NOW: Town Hall is starting

Soon, the first SUR Town Hall conversation of 2021 is starting now!     Stand Up Republic Town Hall Hi John, The first SUR Town Hall conversation of 2021 is happening now with Stand Up Republic Executive Directors Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn. Are you watching? You can stream t…

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January 21, 2021 at 10:23 PM

Tune in to tonight's Town Hall!

Soon, the first SUR Town Hall conversation of 2021 will be underway!     Stand Up Republic Town Hall TONIGHT at 6:00pm ET Hi John, In less than one hour the first SUR Town Hall conversation of 2021 will be underway! You can stream the SUR Town Hall on Stand Up Republic’s Facebo…

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January 21, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Biden gets to work

Biden gets to work New president wastes no time in tackling nation's biggest challenges On this first full day of the Biden Administration, it feels good to embrace the sense of normalcy descending upon the nation. Over the past four years, y…

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January 21, 2021 at 1:37 PM

TONIGHT: SUR Town Hall

Tonight at 6pm Stand Up Republic Executive Directors Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn will host the first SUR Town Hall conversation of 2021.     Stand Up Republic Town Hall TONIGHT at 6:00pm ET Hi John, Tonight is the night we’ve been waiting for! At 6pm Stand Up Republic Executive…

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January 20, 2021 at 9:00 PM

'Democracy has prevailed'

'Democracy has prevailed' Joe Biden inaugurated 46th President of the United States It's a new day in America. Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States. For now, the anti-democracy forces that have shaken us to our core and threat…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Welcome President Biden and Vice President Harris

The transition to the Biden Administration is thankfully complete. The transition to a new, brighter America is just beginning, so long as we answer its call together.     Hi John, Despite turmoil and conspiracy, America has once again inaugurated a new President, duly elected …

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January 20, 2021 at 3:02 PM

REMINDER: SUR Town Hall this Thursday

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.     JOIN US THURSDAY! Stand Up Republi…

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January 19, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Turn out the lights, the party's (almost) over

Turn out the lights, the party's (almost) over Trump reaches his last full day as president Tomorrow, President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated, marking a new presidential era and a possible new direction for our nation. A beautiful tapes…

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January 15, 2021 at 9:45 PM

First insurrection. Then impeachment. Next inauguration...

First insurrection. Then impeachment. Next inauguration... America grapples with two weeks of history Since the insurrection on Jan. 6, we've heard a lot of talk about unity from Republican officials. Sadly, we heard little of such talk durin…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 7:03 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: SUR Town Hall - Jan. 21

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.     Join us next week! Stand Up Republ…

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January 14, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Six more days

Six more days Nation preps for inauguration and impeachment trial Today, we applaud 10 House Republicans who chose principle over blind party loyalty yesterday by voting to impeach Donald Trump. Their courage offers some hope that there remai…

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  Mike Ongstad · [email protected]

January 14, 2021 at 12:03 AM

Impeached again. Time to convict.

Never in history has a President been impeached twice. But never in history has a President so deeply and so routinely betrayed our country.     Hi John, Never in history has a President been impeached twice. But never in history has a President so deeply and so routinely betray…

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January 13, 2021 at 10:00 PM

TRUMP IMPEACHED AGAIN

TRUMP IMPEACHED AGAIN Donald Trump becomes first POTUS to be impeached twice As the House of Representatives impeaches Donald Trump for a second time, Republicans are facing the ultimate identity crisis. The GOP has long labeled itself the pa…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 4:28 PM

🚨URGENT ACTION🚨 Tell Congress: Trump must be removed!

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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January 12, 2021 at 9:04 PM

When will justice come?

When will justice come? As more threats mount, accountability comes far too slowly After the past four years, we need to have an honest discussion about what it means to be pro-life. It is not pro-life to condone torture. It is not pro-life t…

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