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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Cheers to 25 Years! Have you registered yet?

TFN's (Virtual) 25th Anniversary Celebration is happening on October 28 and you're invited! Buy your ticket today to help celebrate 25 years of grassroots power!   Dear John, The countdown is on for Cheers to 25 Years, TFN’s special virtual anniversary event! We h…
  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]
October 19, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Your Invitation is Enclosed

TFN's (Virtual) 25th Anniversary Celebration is happening on October 28 and individual tickets are now available! Purchase yours today and help ensure 25 more years of grassroots power! Individual tickets are on sale now. Purchase yours today! Texas Freedom NetworkP.O. Box 1624Austin, TX 78767Un…
  Josh, Digital Organizing & Communications Coordinator · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 11:55 AM

The shortest email we've ever sent you

The voting starts today 1. Early voting starts today and ends Oct. 30 2. Texas Rising has voting FAQs for you. 3. Now, let's do this: In the fight, Josh Gonzalez Digital Organizing & Communications Coordinator   Support Our Work …
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Last chance to sponsor TFN's Virtual Celebration!

TFN's (Virtual) 25th Anniversary Celebration is happening on October 28 and you're invited! Sponsor today to help celebrate 25 years of grassroots power!   Dear John, Twenty-five years! That's how long TFN's grassroots network has been on the front lines standing …
  Rae Martinez, Texas Rising Director · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 12:00 AM

This is the fight of our lives, John

This is a historic moment in organizing and you are a critical part of this movement. Make your first gift to TFN today and receive a free limited-edition sticker as thanks. Hi John, We are in the final stretch of this historic moment. As we speak, TFN's …
  Jules, TFN Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator · [email protected]
October 2, 2020 at 7:37 PM

SBOE endorsements are here

Creating lasting change via the ballot box Hi John, We have an exciting announcement to make. The Texas Freedom Network has endorsed four State Board of Education candidates, and we will be working hard this election cycle to get them elected. Here's why …
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
September 24, 2020 at 8:00 PM

John, where should I send your sticker?

This is a historic moment in organizing and you are a critical part of this movement. Make your first gift to TFN today and receive a free limited-edition sticker as thanks. Hi John, This is a historic moment in organizing and we are clear-eyed about the …
  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Last call: voter registration

Just 24 more hours John, TFN's Texas Rising program can mail to you a pre-filled voter registration application, plus the envelope and postage to send it to your county elections office. But in order to process your request and ensure the application is d…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 7:45 PM

YOU’RE INVITED! Join us online to celebrate 25 years of grassroots power!

TFN's (Virtual) 25th Anniversary Celebration is happening on October 28 and you're invited! Sponsor today to help celebrate 25 years of grassroots power!   Dear John, Twenty-five years! That's how long TFN's grassroots network has been on the front lines standing …
  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 9:50 PM

A question for you

Are you registered to vote? John, Are you registered to vote? I can't think of a more important question this election year, especially now that we're less than three weeks from the Oct. 5 registration deadline. If your answer is "No, I'm not registered" …
  Val Benavidez, Incoming TFN President · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 2:46 PM

A leader of change

If we are going to change Texas, if we are to advance our progressive values, it will be in large part because of the work of people like Rae and programs like Texas Rising. Hi John, I wanted to tell you about a story published recently in USA Today. The …
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 1:01 PM

A once-in-a-generation opportunity

Abstinence-only activists have responded to our efforts with a barrage of lies and other misinformation — no surprise there. But we will never back down. Hi John, The never-ending battle over what our children are taught in public schools is heating up on…
  TFN 25th Anniversary · [email protected]
August 27, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Save the Date: TFN's (Virtual) 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Save the Date! TFN's (Virtual) 25th Anniversary Celebration is happening on October 22 and everyone is invited! Save the Date! TFN's (Virtual) 25th Anniversary Celebration is happening on October 22 and everyone is invited! More information to come at tf…
  Jules Mandel · [email protected]
August 26, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Testify at the State Board of Education

John, We need your help.  The Texas State Board of Education is considering new standards for Health -- which cover sex ed -- and Science classes. It’s our chance to get real sex education and accurate information on climate change into Texas schools.  T…
  Josh, Digital Organizing & Communications Coordinator · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Protect, Flip and Champion

John, Control of the Texas House is up for grabs this November and young voters could determine the outcome.  That's why TFN's youth program, Texas Rising, is bringing together House candidates for a series of town halls. And I want to invite you to watc…
  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Today in four steps

John, Primary runoff Election Day is here and I'm happy to report that turnout was strong during early voting. Let's keep this momentum going by casting a ballot today if you haven't already. Here are four steps to take today and participate in our democ…
  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Today and tomorrow you're early. After Tuesday, it's too late

John, Let's get right to it: Have you voted yet? Early voting for the party primary runoff elections is going on right now, but it ends tomorrow. And Election Day is next Tuesday. Click Here to Find Your Nearest Polling Place  Yes, the biggest election e…
  Sonja Miller · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Reflection in these final hours of Pride Month

Give Out Day is the only national day of giving focused on the LGBTQ community. On this day of generosity, we invite our community to come together to celebrate the strength and resilience of our TFN movement in this time of uncertainty. Dear John, In the…
  Kathy Miller · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 3:12 PM

John, will you stand with TFN on Give Out Day?

Give Out Day is the only national day of giving focused on the LGBTQ community. On this day of generosity, we invite our community to come together to celebrate the strength and resilience of our TFN movement in this time of uncertainty. John, I know thi…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 4:11 PM

For this #LoveWins anniversary, one more way to show your pride

Today makes five years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision guaranteeing marriage equality for same-sex couples. John, Today makes five years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision guaranteeing marriage equality for same-sex couples,…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 6:11 PM

BREAKING: A step forward for fairness and equality in America

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court, by a vote of 6-3, ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment. John, Today is an important step forward for fairness and equality in America This morning, the U.S. Supre…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 7:02 PM

John, your generosity makes our movement possible

Will you stand with TFN on #GivingTuesdayNow? On this day of solidarity, we invite our community to come together to celebrate the strength and resilience of our TFN movement in this time of uncertainty. One $5 donation, John. That’s the donation I’m aski…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 4:03 PM

John, will you stand with TFN on #GivingTuesdayNow?

#GivingTuesdayNow is an emergency response to the enormous need caused by COVID-19. On this day of solidarity, we invite our community to come together to celebrate the strength and resilience of our TFN movement in this time of uncertainty. John, I know …
  Margaret DeWyngaert · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 6:37 PM

May Volunteer Alert: Socially Distant, Virtually Active!

Hi John, First, I hope this note finds you healthy at home. We were so inspired by our TFN community's seamless transition to this virtual space in April -- thank you for standing with us! Please know that TFN’s first priority is to protect the health an…
  Osmara Santana, Texas Rising Deputy Director · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 7:14 PM

I want to share my story with you John

I'm sharing my story with you today – as part of Texas Rising’s Immigration Week of Action – to highlight the critical importance of this fight. In the face of a global health crisis, TFN and Texas Rising’s work to protect our state’s most vulnerable has never been more important. …
  Rev. Erika Forbes, TFN Outreach and Faith Coordinator · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 4:18 PM

You did it! African American Studies has been approved

John, You did it! Thank you. Your advocacy along with the efforts of scholars and everyday Texans convinced the Texas State Board of Education to today vote to give final approval to an African American Studies course for our neighborhood public schools. …
  Rev. Erika Forbes, TFN Outreach and Faith Coordinator · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 9:53 PM

Live this Tuesday: 'The State of Abortion and Faith in Texas'

John, We are in the middle of a historic moment as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the world. Unfortunately, it has provided an opening for politicians in Texas and elsewhere to move to ban abortion. What is the role of people of faith during this t…
  Rae Martinez, Texas Rising Director · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 4:07 PM

This is the power of staying connected

Hi John, What does organizing look like during this period of social distancing? For TFN’s Texas Rising program, it looks like this. With college campuses closed across the state, our field team is pivoting to 100% digital and phone organizing through t…
  Margaret DeWyngaert · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 7:08 PM

April Volunteer Alert: Socially Distant, Virtually Active!

Hi John, First, I hope this note finds you healthy at home. Please know that TFN’s first priority is to protect the health and safety of our staff members, supporters and volunteers like you. For this reason, we will not be holding any in-person voluntee…
  Lisa Sargent, Census & Civic Engagement Coordinator · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Once a decade, so let’s make it count

As we take precautions to protect the health and safety of our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to participate in the census. Hi John, The invitation to the 2020 Census has arrived in mailboxes across our country an…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Tell Gov. Abbott: Abortion is essential health care

John, As our nation responds to the global COVID-19 pandemic, anti-abortion extremists have moved to politicize the crisis in Texas and other states. On Monday Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton shockingly threatened abortion providers with fines and jail …
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 8:01 PM

COVID-19 Update from the Grassroots

Dear John, At the Texas Freedom Network, we are committed to putting the public interest at the center of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am reaching out today to update you on the precautions TFN is taking to keep our staff, young leaders, volun…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 10:52 PM

John , will you help push us over the finish line?

Amplify Austin is almost over and we're 50% to our goal! We need your help now to raise critical funding to support TFN's grassroots organizing work across the state. Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, Amplify Austin is almost over …
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 9:27 PM

We're halfway there, John. Let's amp it up!

We have three hours left to raise $15,000! We're calling on our closest supporters to amplify TFN's critical work across the state. Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, Time is almost up to participate in Amplify Austin. There are jus…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Today's the day, John! Let's amplify our impact.

Amplify Austin is underway and we're 10% to our goal! We need your help now to raise critical funding to support TFN's grassroots organizing work across the state. Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, WOW – thanks to support from our …
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 12:13 AM

3... 2... 1... Amplify!

Amplify Austin has officially begun! Will you be one of the first to amplify TFN's critical work across the state? Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, Amplify Austin is underway! Are you ready to make an impact? From now until 6 p.m.…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 6:27 PM

tonight

Amplify Austin kicks off in just a few hours. Will you be one of the first to amplify TFN's critical work across the state? Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, Today’s the day – Amplify Austin kicks off in just a few hours!   2020 is…
  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 8:42 PM

#SucioLucio Update: Step 1 Complete

John, Young voters in the Valley did it!  It was close, but in Tuesday's Democratic primary a majority of voters in Senate District 27 cast a ballot AGAINST Sen. Eddie Lucio and for one of his opponents, keeping him just under 50 percent and forcing him i…
  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 10:52 PM

Go vote, y'all!

Friend, It's finally time for Texas to vote! We've seen Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina all have their say. Tomorrow, it's our turn. Texas is one of the Super Tuesday states. Not only will we get to vote in the presidential primaries, but w…
  Margaret DeWyngaert · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 9:43 PM

March Volunteer Alert

Hi John, First, thank you to everyone who generously volunteered their time to help with our first mailout of the year, I could not have done it without you. TFN has really hit the ground running in 2020 and, with so much happening in the next few weeks, …
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Hey John, got a sec?

Can you believe it? Amplify Austin is in less than two weeks. Be one of the first to amplify TFN's critical work across the state. Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. John, Can you believe it? Amplify Austin is just two weeks away and we need…
  Julia, TFN Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM

It's your turn to vote

Voting begins today in the biggest election year, ever. Dear John, Iowa and New Hampshire have had their chance, but starting today, it's Texas' turn. It's your turn. Early voting for the March 3 Texas primary elections begins today and continues until Feb…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
February 17, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Our birthday wish

Today is our 25th anniversary. Will you join us in celebrating this milestone year? Dear John, February 17 is a big deal at TFN. On that day in 1995 the Texas Freedom Network was officially incorporated by the state. Happy Birthday TFN! Today we’re celebra…
  Julia, TFN Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

An AMA for Valentine's Day

John, What better day to ask us about sex education than on Valentine's Day? TFN will be going live at 1 p.m. CT today on Reddit for an AMA about our sex education work. We have been fighting for better sex education in abstinence-only Texas for 25 years.…
  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 7:46 PM

A lot can happen in 24 hours

Dear John, I have some exciting news to share. Monday was the last day to register to vote in the Texas primary elections and TFN’s student activists were out registering voters across the state. Their hard work definitely paid off as they registered over…
  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 4:53 PM

On March 3, Sen. Lucio needs to go

John, Let's cut right to it: On March 3, Sen. Eddie Lucio needs to go. Today, TFN's youth organizing arm Texas Rising Action urged voters in the Rio Grande Valley to reject Sen. Lucio. Here's why: Sen. Lucio was the only Democratic senator to vote for m…
  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 3:35 PM

A first for Texas Rising

John, TFN's program for young Texans, Texas Rising, had a milestone moment today when it endorsed a congressional candidate for the first time. We're proud to announce that Texas Rising Action has endorsed Jessica Cisneros in the March 3 Texas Democratic…
  Margaret DeWyngaert · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 10:31 PM

February Volunteer Alert

John, TFN has entered 2020 with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for our volunteers. Thank you for contributing your time and talents to fighting the good fight with us last year. We've hit the ground running the the new year and have a few upcoming vol…
  Kathy, TFN President · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 1:30 AM

A look at all we did

John, This year will feature an important primary election in March, several debates at the Texas State Board of Education throughout the year, the general election in November and lots more. And it's also a year when TFN reaches a milestone: 25 years of …
  Josh, Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 10:40 PM

How To Register to Vote in Texas

John, Where will you be on Tuesday, March 3? How about Tuesday, November 3? We'll be where we need every possible Texan to be: in the voting booth casting a primary ballot in March and a general election ballot in November. There's too much on the line fo…