Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 10:34 PM

JUST IN: Here's how we turned TX into a battleground

TFN's youth organizing program, Texas Rising, helped lead the way in the ongoing effort to flip the state and bring with it a more progressive Texas. John, Last November we had the closest presidential election in Texas in decades. And an analysis we just…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Showing you how misguided they are, one bill at a time

We’re still reviewing the torrent of right-wing legislation filed for the session, but we have already identified dozens of misguided and hateful bills that will take Texas backward. John, The rush to file legislation at the Capitol before Friday’s deadl…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

March 10, 2021 at 9:05 PM

Keep them accountable

Hi John, We are just weeks into the 87th Texas Legislative Session and it’s already shaping up to be unlike anything we’ve seen before.  Simply put, the failed leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov Dan Patrick is putting the lives of Texans at ris…

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  Jules Mandel · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 5:48 PM

I'm just a bill

Join us Thursday, March 4 @ 5 pm CT for our “Bill Preview: What to Expect at the Lege” virtual training. Hi John, Join us Thursday, March 4 @ 5 pm CT for our “Bill Preview: What to Expect at the Lege” virtual training. The Texas Legislature only meets eve…

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  Val, TFN President · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 10:49 PM

Telling the truth about the #AbbottBlackout

John, There was Cerena, a Texas Rising member, who abandoned her home and made a dangerous trek on snowy, icy roads to her partner's dorm room. There was Pablo, a San Antonian who lost heat in his home and tried to keep warm in a closet. And there was Ta…

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  Jules, TFN Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 4:49 PM

The people of Texas need power

John, This past week, we as Texans went through a collective trauma together, and our most marginalized communities were most deeply impacted. Now, we need you to use your voice to ensure that Texas officials provide much needed relief to affected Texans…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

February 22, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Supporting the recovery effort

John, We hope that you and your loved ones are safe today. Last week was distressing and painful, to say the least. Across Texas, millions of us were plunged into darkness as our power grid failed. Then we saw lives lost, freezing temperatures inside our…

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  Val, TFN President · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 10:36 PM

This week at the Legislature

John, Nearly 40,000 Texans have died from COVID so far, but Republican leaders who run the state don’t seem to care much about bringing us together in this crisis. This week at the Capitol we saw that they remain intensely focused on dividing Texans to p…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 3:13 PM

One more thing about 2020

John, 2020 was, for sure, a challenging year. But across this state and country we got through it, together, and it helped us prepare for the obstacles and opportunities ahead in 2021. Today I want to bring you one more look back at our 2020 with TFN's A…

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  The TFN Team · [email protected]

January 14, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Join our team

The Texas Freedom Network is looking for a new communications director. John, Are you a communications professional who wants to work for a progressive champion that has spent more than 25 years building a movement for equality and social justice in Texas…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 2:17 PM

The Legislature meets tomorrow. Here’s what to expect.

We might not be there in person, at least for now, but rest assured, we’ll still be hard at work advocating for progressive policies. John, State lawmakers will gather tomorrow at the Capitol in Austin for the official start of the 87th session of the Tex…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Our last email of 2020

Make 2X the difference with our year-end match Wow John – there are just hours left in what has been an undeniably challenging year for us all. Can you believe that? Thank you for working alongside TFN to defend progressive values in Texas through it all.…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Are you a generous procrastinator?

Make 2X the difference with our year-end match John – I’ll keep this note short and sweet. Today is the last day to double the impact of your tax-deductible year-end gift to the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund. We have so much work to do to protect…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Here are some steps forward that happened this year

John, Let’s be clear up front: This has been a tough year. Twelve months ago, we could not have imagined the pain, death and sorrow a pandemic would bring our nation and the rest of the world. Nor did we expect the shocking level of incompetence and deni…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 5:55 PM

36 hours left to maximize your year-end gift

Make 2X the difference with our year-end match John – Tomorrow is the last day in 2020, which means it's also the last opportunity for you to double the impact of your year-end giving to the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund. But you don't have to wa…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Matching Gift Offer Expires Soon

Make 2X the difference with our year-end match John, Before we ring in the New Year and officially leave 2020 behind, I want to take this opportunity to recognize our grassroots network of over 150,000 passionate and engaged individuals whose commitment t…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM

A reflection on 25 years of speaking truth to power

Make 2X the difference with our year-end match John, As we close out 2020, I want to take a few moments to spotlight TFN’s rich history of organizing clergy and faith leaders to speak truth to power. Throughout its entire 25-year existence, the Texas Fre…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Did you see my email?

Make 2X the difference with our year-end match John, I'm following up on the email I sent you last week sharing that we have no time to waste – the far-right extremists who control our state are already preparing to push their hateful and backward agenda …

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Make 2X the difference with our year-end match

John, Some years serve as powerful reminders that we are all in this together. This year – marked especially by a worldwide pandemic, an inspiring wave of grassroots activism, and a historic election – has been one of them. Although this wasn’t what we e…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 2:00 AM

Now more than ever, your support is needed

Today is Giving Tuesday! Double your impact and get a head start on your year-end giving with a generous gift today. John – With just a few hours before midnight, time is almost up to participate in Giving Tuesday. By donating today, your selfless gift …

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 9:02 PM

You are what grassroots power looks like, John

Will you stand with TFN on #GivingTuesday? 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 asking …

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 1:01 PM

John, let's make today count!

Today is Giving Tuesday! Double your impact and get a head start on your year-end giving with a generous gift today. John, So much has changed this year, but one thing has remained steadfast: Your support of TFN. Because of you, TFN has been able to face …

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 1:01 AM

John, will you be one of the first to double your gift?

Giving Tuesday begins at midnight! Double your impact and get a head start on your year-end giving with an early bird gift today. Hi John, I hope you had a safe and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. As we wrap up this challenging year and set our sights firmly…

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  The TFN Team · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Thank You!

Thank you for standing with TFN during this challenging year. Your support has truly meant the world to us. Wishing you and yours a safe and healthy holiday season!   Support Our Work …

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Embrace the power of generosity this #GivingTuesday

It's the Tuesday before #GivingTuesday. Double your impact and get a head start on your year-end giving with an early bird gift today. Hi John, With the holiday season fast approaching, it is a busy time for all of us. So, let me cut to the chase. Today i…

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  Val, TFN President · [email protected]

November 21, 2020 at 3:00 PM

What happened at the SBOE and what comes next

John, Friday’s final votes on new health and science curriculum standards for Texas public schools prove that strong, ongoing activism can lead to progress. But they also make clear that a majority of the State Board of Education remains trapped in the …

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  Jules Mandel · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 6:51 PM

Urgent - Testify at the State Board of Education

Deadline to register is Friday at 5 p.m. CT John, We wanted to make sure you knew that the final vote on the Health and Science curriculum standards at the State Board of Education is being taken at the upcoming meeting on November 17-20.  This is our la…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Every vote matters: Our fight for a new Texas goes on

The ballot counting in key states has served as an important reminder: Every vote matters. Now we know that change is coming for our nation after four long years of darkness and division. Dear John, The ballot counting in key states has served as an impor…

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  Rae · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Only a few hours left to vote

This is the last chance to make your voice heard in the most critical election of our lives. Hi John, There are only a few hours left to vote. Don’t wake up Wednesday morning wishing you had done more this election cycle. If you haven’t yet cast your bal…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 8:28 PM

Thank you for an incredible evening!

What an incredible evening celebrating the Texas Freedom Network's 25th Anniversary! As our amazing host TFN Board Member Stephanie Chiarello proclaimed: “It was the best party on the internet!”   Dear John, What an incredible evening celebrating the Texas Freedom…

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  Rae with Texas Rising Action · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 9:12 PM

On our way to 2 million voter contacts!

Dear John, Yesterday, we announced that Texas Rising Action activists have already reached out to more than 1.5 million young voters, including more than 1 million young voters of color, to get them to the polls for this historic election! This is our la…

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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 5:38 PM

Cheers to 25 Years: Last Chance to Register!

TFN's (Virtual) 25th Anniversary Celebration is happening on October 28 and registration closes tonight! Purchase your ticker today and help ensure 25 more years of grassroots power! The countdown is on for Cheers to 25 Years, TFN’s special virtual anniv…

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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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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" …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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