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  The CREW Team · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 3:34 PM

This is a long email, but we're asking you to read it all the way through.

Americans deserve a government that is ethical, accountable, and open. John — enclosed is an important email. It’s long, but please take the time to read it. John, Americans deserve a government that is ethical, accountable, and open. That’s why we created CREW: an organiza…
  Meghan Faulkner, Citizens for Ethics · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 4:01 PM

FW: We’re demanding action against the Trump Organization

It’s clear that Donald Trump used the presidency to enrich himself by promoting his businesses as extensions of his administration and enabled the Trump Organization to avoid accountability for its conduct. Hey John – It’s Meghan Faulkner here, the Digital Director for CREW. I k…
  Senator Claire McCaskill, CREW · [email protected]
December 26, 2022 at 4:30 PM

no one does what CREW does

CREW has committed to take action to bar Donald Trump from serving as president under the 14th Amendment, because his incitement of the insurrection makes him ineligible to serve. John, When I came to the Senate, I came straight from the state auditor’s office, and I had a re…
  CitizensForEthics.org · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 3:31 PM

The Trump Organization was found guilty of tax crimes. Let’s hold them accountable.

Just this month, the Trump Organization was found guilty of tax crimes committed by the company's top executives. John, Just this month, the Trump Organization was found guilty of tax crimes committed by the company's top executives. The Trump Organization now faces up to $1…
  Arielle, Team CREW · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 3:28 PM

a small ask

It’s Arielle Linsky Stogner, Chief Operating Officer at CREW. Hey John — It’s Arielle Linsky Stogner, Chief Operating Officer at CREW. I’m reaching out to you today because we’re at a pivotal time in our fight to hold corrupt politicians accountable for their abuses of power. I…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM

The January 6th Committee’s final hearing

The January 6th Committee just announced, in their final hearing, that they are referring Donald Trump to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution for the following offenses: John, The January 6th Committee just announced, in their final hearing, that they are referring…
  Citizens for Ethics HQ · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 7:03 PM

the work we have left to do

As we approach the end of the year, we want you to know that CREW is fighting hard — and winning tough battles — to root out corruption and bring accountability to Washington. John, As we approach the end of the year, we want you to know that CREW is fighting hard — and winnin…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
December 17, 2022 at 4:01 PM

insurrection investigation

Two members of Congress-elect and five state legislators-elect need to be investigated to determine if they meet the constitutional qualifications for office or are disqualified for engaging in insurrection. John, Two members of Congress-elect and five state legislators-elect …
  Citizens for Ethics · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 4:56 PM

Re: Sam Bankman-Fried campaign contributions

Buried deep in the indictment of disgraced crypto kingpin Sam Bankman-Fried is something you may not have noticed: Bankman-Fried violated federal campaign finance laws by making political donations in other people’s names in what people are calling "one o John, Buried deep in t…
  Citizens for Ethics · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 3:30 PM

We’re in this fight for the long haul

2022 has been a big year for CREW. We filed a complaint with the FEC against Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former billionaire head of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, for making tens of millions of dollars in dark money contributions to influence federal John, 2022 has been a bi…
  Donald Sherman, CREW · [email protected]
December 8, 2022 at 10:01 PM

why I testified in Congress today

We first came to you when Justice Clarence Thomas failed to recuse himself from cases tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, despite his wife Ginni Thomas’s deep involvement! Then, we came to you when news broke that Justice Samuel Alito allegedl Hey John, We first cam…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 4:27 PM

thank you!

Thanks to hundreds of CREW supporters, we had a very successful Giving Tuesday! John, Thanks to hundreds of CREW supporters, we had a very successful Giving Tuesday! Whether you donated, shared CREW’s work with friends, or sent words of support—we couldn’t do this work with…
  CREW HQ · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 9:20 PM

re: Help us protect democracy this Giving Tuesday

Match Alert: If you give today, your contribution will go twice as far! Hey John – We wanted to quickly follow-up on Noah’s email from earlier today. This Giving Tuesday is critical for helping CREW continue our work of rooting out corruption and bringing accountability to Washi…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Help us protect democracy this Giving Tuesday

To be straightforward with you, John, our democracy is in peril, and we all have a role to play in protecting it. Hey John, As you know, CREW is fighting hard — and winning tough battles — to root out corruption and bring accountability to Washington. In a moment, I’ll expla…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Donald Trump, insurrectionists, the Architect of the Capitol and more

Donald Trump announced that he would run for president again—and in response, we renewed our promise that, when the law allows, we will take immediate action to ensure that the Constitution’s ban on insurrectionists holding office is enforced. John, Last week was a busy one fo…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 4:02 PM

There’s never been a more important time to fight back against corruption

This is a pivotal time in our fight to hold corrupt politicians accountable for their abuses of power. John — this is a pivotal time in our fight to hold corrupt politicians accountable for their abuses of power. Just in the last week, Donald Trump announced he was running for…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 5:03 PM

The House was called for Republicans. Where we go from here:

The reality is, with Kevin McCarthy and his fellow election deniers in control for the next two years, we can’t expect the House to provide any meaningful accountability when it comes to the January 6th insurrection, Donald Trump’s corruption, or efforts John, The Associated …
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 2:43 AM

disqualifying Trump

A president who incites an insurrection disqualifies themselves from serving in public office. John, A president who incites an insurrection disqualifies themselves from serving in public office. In light of Donald Trump’s announcement that he is running for president again, w…
  Donald Sherman, CREW · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 7:01 PM

the fight against insurrectionists

Two years ago, we emailed CREW supporters days after the election about Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the results, and we promised to keep up the fight to defend our democracy from his attacks. John, Two years ago, we emailed CREW supporters days after the election about D…
  Donald Sherman, CREW · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM

FW: Trump is legally disqualified

If Donald Trump runs for president again, CREW will be taking action to disqualify him under the Disqualification Clause in the 14th Amendment. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Noah’s email, because it’s a big deal. If Donald Trump decides to run for president, CREW will …
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Trump is legally disqualified

If Donald Trump runs for president again, CREW will be taking action to disqualify him under the Disqualification Clause in the 14th Amendment. John, If Donald Trump runs for president again, CREW will be taking action to disqualify him under the 14th Amendment. Trump incite…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 7:03 PM

we never stop fighting

At CREW, we never stop fighting for our democracy. John, At CREW, we never stop fighting for our democracy. Last week, MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace made that clear—while interviewing CREW President Noah Bookbinder, she highlighted many of CREW’s recent investigations and legal vi…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 4:28 PM

CREW's good work

You may or may not have heard the name CREW before...but you have certainly come across and benefitted from their good work. John, You may or may not have heard the name CREW before...but you have certainly come across and benefitted from their good work. That’s what Nicoll…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 6:31 PM

FW: our democracy

Did you see Noah’s email? John, Did you see Noah’s email? CREW’s essential role in safeguarding our democracy shines through time and time again, from our legal wins to our comprehensive research and investigations that shed light on the corruption eroding our democracy. Just…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 9:21 PM

investigate Clarence and Ginni Thomas

Ginni and Clarence Thomas need to be investigated. John, Ginni and Clarence Thomas need to be investigated. We’ve sent a complaint to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees calling on them to investigate both Ginni Thomas’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and her hu…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 2:50 PM

our democracy

Our democracy is in peril, and we all have a role to play in protecting it. John, Our democracy is in peril, and we all have a role to play in protecting it. Here at CREW, we’ve taken legal action against insurrectionists, exposed how the Secret Service failed to prepare for…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 7:31 PM

a unique opportunity to fight corruption

We are in desperate need of systemic reform to our financial corruption laws. John, We are in desperate need of systemic reform to our financial corruption laws. And now, the Senate has a unique opportunity to pass critical anti-corruption legislation and protect our country f…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
October 16, 2022 at 3:20 PM

preventing another Jan. 6

Donald Trump attempted to exploit the 1887 Electoral Count Act to stay in the White House after losing the 2020 election. John, Donald Trump attempted to exploit the 1887 Electoral Count Act to stay in the White House after losing the 2020 election. It needs to be reformed to …
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Trump must be charged

The January 6th Select Committee just voted to subpoena Donald Trump. This is a big deal. But one thing is already crystal clear: the Department of Justice must bring criminal charges against Donald Trump for his role in the January 6th insurrection. John, The January 6th Sele…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Trump’s swamp

It’s hard to think of a better example of the revolving door than a lobbying firm saying they will “keep a seat warm” for someone holding a senior role in the federal government. John, It’s hard to think of a better example of the revolving door than a lobbying firm saying the…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Corporate pledges to democracy abandoned

1,283 corporate and industry groups have donated over $44 million directly to Sedition Caucus members’ campaigns and leadership PACs. John, 1,283 corporate and industry groups have donated over $44 million directly to Sedition Caucus members’ campaigns and leadership PACs. No…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 6:24 PM

big news: stock ban bill up for a vote

This is huge: a bill banning Congressional stock trading has been introduced in the House, and is expected to be voted on as soon as this week. John, This is huge: a bill banning Congressional stock trading has been introduced in the House, and is expected to be voted on as so…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 7:21 PM

55 crimes

55. That’s how many crimes Donald Trump has been credibly accused of since he began running for the presidency in 2015. Check out our newly updated tracker for the full list. John, 55. That’s how many crimes Donald Trump has been credibly accused of since he began running fo…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Secret Service tracked neo-Nazis before Jan. 6

We just got documents back that show the Secret Service tracking at least one neo-Nazi group and multiple individuals who planned to engage in violence during the January 6th insurrection. John, We just got documents back that show the Secret Service tracking at least one neo…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Congress and the insurrection

Two weeks ago, we won a historic victory in New Mexico—for the first time in 150 years, a court disqualified a public official from holding office under the 14th Amendment, when a judge removed insurrectionist Couy Griffin from his position as Otero Count John, Two weeks ago, …
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
September 18, 2022 at 3:32 PM

This is how we won

Last week, a New Mexico judge ruled that Otero County Commissioner and Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin violated the 14th Amendment by participating in the January 6 insurrection and ordered him immediately removed from office. John, Last week, a New Mexico judge ruled t…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM

update: Congressional stock trading ban

We are closer than ever before to a ban on Congressional stock trading and ownership. John, We are closer than ever before to a ban on Congressional stock trading and ownership. Recently, a bipartisan group of House members released a framework for a ban on Congressional s…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 3:48 PM

insurrectionist removed from office

On Tuesday, we got one of the biggest court victories in CREW’s history when a New Mexico judge ordered Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin removed from office for his participation in the January 6th insurrection. John, On Tuesday, we got one of the biggest court victories…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 3:25 PM

BREAKING: we won our insurrection case

This is huge: a judge in New Mexico just ruled that Otero County Commissioner and Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin, who participated in the insurrection on January 6th, must be removed from office immediately under the Disqualification Clause in Sec John, This is huge: a…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 4:01 PM

FW: Pelosi and Schumer must act

A ban on Congressional stock ownership simply can't wait any longer. John, It’s almost Labor Day, and we’re pushing more urgently than ever for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring a Congressional stock ban to a vote in early September. I…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Trump’s former lawyer is helping election deniers

One of Donald Trump's former White House lawyers is helping a coalition of pro-Trump, Big Lie-promoting candidates running for secretary of state. John, One of Donald Trump's former White House lawyers is helping a coalition of pro-Trump, Big Lie-promoting candidates running f…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Trump is attacking CREW

Donald Trump lashes out whenever he feels threatened, and we must look like a major threat because this week he came after us. John, Donald Trump lashes out whenever he feels threatened, and we must look like a major threat because this week he came after us. On Wednesday, af…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 9:11 PM

we have Barr's secret memo

We just got the secret memo that former Attorney General Barr used to undermine the Mueller report, after we fought in court for more than three years. John, We just got the secret memo that former Attorney General Barr used to undermine the Mueller report, after we fought in c…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 4:01 PM

shine a light on dark money

We deserve to know who is spending big money to influence our elections. The DISCLOSE Act would get us one step closer to making that a reality—but Congress has to act, and you can help make that happen. John, We deserve to know who is spending big money to influence our electi…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 6:01 PM

we're getting Barr's secret memo

Back in 2019, Attorney General Bill Barr cited a secret Department of Justice memo as key to his reasoning for not charging then-President Donald Trump with obstruction of justice at the end of the Mueller investigation. John, Back in 2019, Attorney General Bill Barr cited a se…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 5:01 PM

New Secret Service emails

We just got a set of Secret Service emails that shows the agency knew all about the threat of violence on January 6th, and didn’t take the warnings seriously. John, We just got a set of Secret Service emails that shows the agency knew all about the threat of violence on January…
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 5:20 PM

where are the texts?

The Department of Justice needs to launch a broad investigation into missing texts and other records from January 6, 2021. John, The Department of Justice needs to launch a broad investigation into missing texts and other records from January 6, 2021. In recent weeks, we’ve l…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 3:20 PM

a search warrant for Trump

On Monday night, we learned that the FBI executed a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago, reportedly in connection with documents—including classified ones—that Donald Trump took with him from the White House. John, On Monday night, we learned that the FBI executed a search warrant at …
  The CREW Team · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Pelosi and Schumer must act

A ban on Congressional stock ownership simply can't wait any longer. John, A ban on Congressional stock ownership simply can't wait any longer. Members of Congress have the ability to directly affect the fortunes of companies whose stock they own—giving them an unfair advantage…
  Noah Bookbinder, CREW · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 2:30 PM

here's what we've been up to:

Thank you to everyone who contributed to CREW’s July matching challenge--hundreds of you donated, supporting our work building a stronger democracy and ensuring we can keep it up for the long haul. We truly appreciate it. John, Thank you to everyone who contributed to CREW’s J…