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  Team Bowman · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 11:20 PM

Thursday 4/2: Get (home)schooled with Jamaal

Hi John, In this current climate, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. We're surrounded by headlines about COVID-19 and what it may mean for our communities, but it can be challenging to find the right place to turn for reliable information and answers to our questions. Join Jamaal,…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Some happy news

Remember, the FEC's reporting deadline is tomorrow at midnight, which means we need big results. John, I have some big news — On the heels of my endorsement from the Sunrise Movement, I'm honored to receive another endorsement, this time from Senator Robert Jackson. Because g…
  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Time is flying by

It's our final chance. We can't fall short. John, tomorrow is the end-of-quarter FEC fundraising deadline. This is a big deal for us. It's our final chance to show the strength of our movement before the primary, which is particularly important as we take on the powerful Democr…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 5:42 PM

John, here's why I'm running:

You might wonder why I'm running for Congress. Hi John, It's a very hectic time right now, and I know you've been getting a lot of emails. So, I wanted to take a step back, re-introduce myself, and explain why I'm running for Congress. My name is Jamaal Bowman. I was born and …
  Team Bowman · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Two things you should know:

This is our last chance Hi John, Here are two things you should know: There are only three days until the end-of-quarter FEC fundraising deadline on March 31. This is our last full quarter of fundraising before our primary election in June, when NY-16 voters will decide w…
  Alexandra Rojas · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 6:38 PM

We won't be able to win this without you

John, We are now in the midst of a crisis more severe than anything our country has experienced in generations. What happens in the coming months could determine the course of the next decade in America. Now more than ever, we need progressives in Congress to fight like hell fo…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Proud to stand with Sunrise Movement!

John,  I am excited to announce that Sunrise Movement is endorsing our people-powered campaign! The Sunrise Movement has been the champion of the Green New Deal, making it a central topic of conversat…
  Team Bowman · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Tonight! Get (home)schooled with Jamaal 🎓✏️

Join Jamaal for a virtual town hall tonight at 6pm John,  Tonight's the night!   Join Jamaal and residents of NY-16 TONIGHT at 6:00PM for a virtual town hall to discuss the issues students, families, and educators are facing in …
  Luke Hayes · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 11:01 PM

Help us with a "Yes!"

All we need is one word: Yes. John,  Our final, most important FEC deadline of this campaign is in 6 days. We have 6 days to show how hard we’ve worked since launching this campaign last June. What happens today, tomorrow, and …
  Team Bowman · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Get (home)schooled with Jamaal 🎓✏️

Join Jamaal for a virtual town hall this Thursday John,  COVID-19 brought upon us a whole new set of challenges in our personal and professional lives. One of the groups most impacted by the coronavirus is our city’s schoolchild…
  Ryan Adams · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 9:00 PM

This is a difficult email to send

March 31st will determine this movement's strength John,  These times are challenging and confusing. Even completing the simplest task can feel hard. It’s a difficult time, and this is a difficult email to send.   As Digital Dir…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 9:00 PM

We've come so far

March 31st will determine this movement's strength John,  Our race is quickly coming to a close. Our election to bring new working people focused leadership to NY-16 and Washington is 3 months away today. We have been in this fi…
  Ryan Adams · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Being a digital champion for Jamaal

We need your support during the COVID-19 outbreak John,  Running a political campaign in 2020 meant heavily investing in digital strategies even before the outbreak, but with its rapid spread, it is important now more than ever …
  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 7:45 PM

When it matters most.

March 31st will determine this movement's strength John,  So much is at stake right now.   As our society faces this pandemic crisis the importance of having progressive voices leading the conversation has grown exponentially.  …
  Luke Hayes · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Last night was a big win for us.

The progressive movement is still going strong. John,  Last night, the progressive movement saw a much-needed win in IL-13. Marie Newman defeated conservative Democratic incumbent, Dan Lipinski. This was a critical victory for t…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 5:06 PM

During troubling times, I will continue fighting for you

We need your support during the COVID-19 outbreak John,  Our campaign, along with all of society, is truly in uncharted territory. For the safety of our team and supporters, we, along with campaigns across the country, have canc…
  Luke Hayes · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 4:46 PM

We need strong leaders in office

We need your support during the COVID-19 outbreak John,  Washington is letting us down, and I'm afraid their poor decisions will lead to many unnecessary casualties during this outbreak.    Washington has once again shown us tha…
  Bilal Tahir · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 4:01 PM

When canvassing goes digital

We need your support during the COVID-19 outbreak John,  Things are rapidly changing. Westchester County, which is part of our district here in NY-16, has been named a containment zone by Governor Cuomo on Tuesday and the Nation…
  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 7:01 PM

It's almost over.

This is our last filing deadline before the primary. John, this is it. This is our last filing deadline before the primary. In April, we have to report everything we have raised up until March 31st at midnight to the FEC, which …
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 8:15 PM

"Rethinking the Achievement Gap"

It’s really a school discipline gap. John,  From being a classroom teacher to becoming a principal and founding a public progressive middle school in the Bronx, I have devoted my life to public education, to educating and nurtu…
  Team Bowman · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 11:05 PM

[ENDORSEMENT ALERT] Jamaal needs your vote.

Even if you don't live in the district! John, I need a quick favor from you — we need your endorsement. You see, Democracy for America (DFA), a people-powered political action committee, wants to know if they should endorse Jama…
  Luke Hayes · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 10:00 PM

The whole country is watching.

Our fight has only just begun. John,  Last night, the Democratic establishment swept up major victories across the country. Moving forward, they'll toot their horns and spread falsities about our progressive movement. They'll sa…
  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 11:15 PM

A single dollar can lead us to victory.

A single dollar can lead us to victory. John,  A single dollar.   That's how much it'll take for you to help us reach our goal before midnight tonight.   We are so close to reaching 10,000 contributions, and your support can mak…
  Rebecca Katz · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 7:10 PM

Now is the time to send a message.

We only have a few hours left. John,  We only have a few hours left.   The people of NY-16 deserve a progressive champion that values working families, not large corporations. That's what our campaign is fighting for. Thanks to …
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Can I count on your support?

John, Today is the last day we can fundraise for February.   We've had quite a successful campaign so far, but to win big on Primary Day, we need your continued support.    I'm running for Congress to represent NY-16 and brin…
  Ryan Adams · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Let's send a message.

We need your contribution by midnight tomorrow. John,  This month, we have seen our momentum grow substantially, but we remain just short of our goal of 10,000 donations. In our campaign against the political and corporate estab…
  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM

We need to reach our goal by tomorrow.

Your contribution makes a huge difference. John,  This morning and every morning, we wake up driven by the fact that we are in this fight to bring the voices of NY-16's working-class to Washington.   The fundraising deadline is …
  Luke Hayes · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM

We are falling behind our goal for the month.

We need your contribution. John,  Our grassroots movement can win, but make no mistake—taking on the corporate and political establishment is an uphill battle.   We are closing in on this month's fundraising deadline, and we are…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 11:10 PM

My Experience With Stop-and-Frisk Policing

This is #MyBloombergStory. John,  In the early 2000s, I was a young teacher, and Bloomberg was mayor.   Stop-and-frisk was a way of life, emboldening the police and perpetuating a culture of police harassment and brutality again…
  Bilal Tahir · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Reaching voters in our district

Your support helps us reach more of our neighbors! John,  Two weeks ago I reached out to ask you to support Jamaal, and you delivered—we met our mid-month goal!   I’m reaching back out today because we need to end the month stro…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Will you contribute to our movement for justice?

John,  For far too long, our community's working class has seen their needs overlooked by large corporations and the political establishment. This grassroots movement has seen over 9,400 donations, but I know we can reach 10,00…
  Luke Hayes, Campaign Manager @ Bowman For Congress · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Jamaal Named One of the Most Powerful Educational Leaders in NY

Honored To Be Recognized Amongst These Officials, Administrators, Advocates, Executives and Union Leaders. It's been a big education week for the campaign, John. Earlier in the week, Jamaal was endorsed by the Council of School …
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 6:09 PM

This isn't a crazy idea.

We deserve better. John,  Congress needs more people who can lead knowing firsthand how our communities are impacted by the decisions made in Washington. Too many of our representatives today are driven by lobbyists, hefty campa…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Proud to have the Endorsement of CSA

"We have no doubt that Jamaal will lift up our public schools and remain a true champion of low-income and working families in the Bronx and Westchester." John,  I am honored to have the support of the Council of School Supervis…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 9:00 PM

This movement needs your contribution.

John,  Through my work as an educator, I have witnessed firsthand how low-income students are being held down by a system that’s rigged for the wealthy and the powerful. I have seen the consequences of poverty, the school-to-pr…
  Bowman For Congress · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Strong fundraising = strong ground game

John, Fundraising isn’t just about looking good. It’s about being able to support our volunteers and give them all the resources they need to help take this campaign to the next level.   When I served as field director for then…
  Luke Hayes · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Meeting our fundraising goal

John, We’re falling behind on our fundraising goal. Let me tell you why that worries me.   This is the last time we will report our fundraising numbers and the final public measurement of our campaign's strength before our e…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Center for Popular Democracy Action is in for Jamaal!

John, I am so excited to announce that the Center for Popular Democracy Action is joining our progressive team of supporters and endorsing our campaign. CPD Action knows how important it is not just …
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 8:45 PM

We have Jumaane Williams and the WFP's support!

John, Today, I am honored to announce that we have received the endorsements of the Working Families Party (WFP) and New York City Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams! For over 20 years, the WFP has f…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Tackling racial inequality

John,  This year during Black History Month, I am spending time reflecting on our victories where we’ve made progress towards equity and desegregation. But, there is still so much work to do.   Our America today is one where your race determine…
  Bowman For Congress · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 8:32 PM

NYPAN has joined our movement!

John, Today, I am honored to receive the endorsement of New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN), one of the leading grassroots organizations in New York state.  Having grown out of the Bernie Sand…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Our Schools Deserve Black History Education

John,  When I first started teaching I realized students needed to see themselves reflected in the curriculum.    We founded the Cornerstone Academy for Social Action because we understood our children deserve an education that is empowering a…
  Luke Hayes · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 9:00 PM

This is it

John,  One thing our movement takes pride in is transparency.   Over the past few days our team has shared with you the importance of meeting our fundraising goal. You fuel this campaign, and I am asking you to continue showing your support to …
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Rise and shine 🌞

John,  What’s your vision for today? Is it an early morning run or getting the kids to school? One thing to think about is who do you want representing you in Congress.   Today is the last day we can fundraise in January. How much we raise this…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 10:31 PM

We're running out of time

John,  This week Luke and Jesse reached out asking for your support in helping us meet our fundraising deadline.    I want to echo their asks.    Support for our campaign is only going to grow in the coming weeks—I can promise …
  Bowman For Congress · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM

We've received another endorsement!

Proud to be endorsed by Make The Action Action and Community Voices Heard Power! John, Today, our campaign received the endorsement of two community organizations founded on and fueled by progressive values that represent the gr…
  Bowman For Congress · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 10:00 PM

New York Communities for Change Endorsed Our Campaign!

I'm proud to be a part of their progressive 2020 slate! John, I am proud to announce that our campaign received the endorsement of New York Communities for Change, a grassroots organization whose members have worked closely to e…
  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 7:19 PM

We have 58 hours to meet our goal

We have 58 hours left. John,  We need your help.   Yesterday, Luke asked for your help in helping us reach our fundraising goal. We must hit our goal in order to keep building our field program—it's the key to our victory.   We are $5,863 away f…
  Luke Hayes · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 5:30 PM

I'm worried

John,  I know from experience the important role fundraising plays in a movement. It can literally make or break a campaign.   We haven’t reached our fundraising goal for the month—I’m worried.   Working with President Obama’s re-election campa…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Can you chip in before midnight?

John,  We launched this campaign because we believe real progressive change is due in Washington.   I cannot stress this enough: you are the reason this movement is so strong. I’m asking you to continue your commitment to this …