Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Did you see my email?

We have no time to waste. John,  I’m following up on the email I sent you last week because, frankly, we have no time to waste. The far-right extremists who control our state are already preparing to push their hateful and backward agenda even harder at the Legislature, the State Board of Education…

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  Adri Perez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 8:37 PM

Will you support TX trans kids this Friday, John?

Join us to support and protect trans kids and their families in Texas!Transgender kids and their families need your support on Friday, John. Join us THIS Friday on December 9 at 9 AM as officials with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Council hold the last public meeting…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Double down for freedom. Double down for Texas.

Help us bring real progressive change to Texas John, Reflecting on this year, I could not be more grateful to you and the passionate advocates who have given so much to our cause for social justice and change. With your support, our movement continues fighting back against political extremists who …

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  Adri Perez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 10:05 PM

One more chance to support TX trans kids

Dear John, Next Friday, officials with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Council will hold the last public meeting of 2022. In March, it was DFPS that decided to carry out Gov. Abbott's unlawful directive and open investigati…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 10:01 PM

You are what grassroots power looks like, John

John, Wow! Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of our donors, we have already had a strong outpouring of support and raised $7,230 today.   Why should you support TFN on #GivingTuesday?  Because in 2022 alone TFN:Launched a massive campaign to register and turn out young voters in the midterm…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM

TFN and #GivingTuesday!

Dear 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 and overcome every obstacle in our path. Now, in these final weeks of 2022, I am asking you to take one more important step to support our grassroots moveme…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Ready to be an early bird?

John, Today is one day before #GivingTuesday—the global day of giving back. At TFN, we're getting a jump on the big day by sharing some exciting news with you early.  A group of longtime TFN supporters has generously agreed to match all year-end contributions to TFN—up to $50,000! Your generous su…

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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

November 23, 2022 at 4:46 PM

We’re thankful for you 365 days a year

Your support means the world to all of us at TFN, John.   Wishing you and yours a safe and healthy holiday season! Support our Work TFN is a statewide non-partisan, grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice.Texas Fre…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 4:02 PM

One step forward on vouchers, two steps (years) backward on social studies

An update about the SBOEDear John, We have mixed news in the fight to defend public education in Texas. Friday, the Republican majority on the State Board of Education (SBOE) bowed to the demands of extremists rather than help Texas schools teach the truth in social studies classes. But better news…

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  Adri Perez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

November 20, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Honoring those we’ve lost on Transgender Day of Remembrance

We can’t let hateful words and violence continue to steal lives from our communities, John. Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance—a designated time marking the end of Transgender Awareness Week to hold space and honor the memories of those who have tragically lost their lives to violent, cruel, a…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 8:41 PM

We’re still here, fighting. 💙

We know how you feel, John. It is okay to feel sad today. Organizing for progressive change in Texas is not easy, never has been—and we know this is a particularly difficult day for our supporters and partners who voted for change and worked tirelessly to mobilize our communities to fight at the b…

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  Carisa Lopez, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 2:56 PM

John, it’s time to vote! (We see you haven’t yet) 👀

It's Election Day!It's finally here, John! Today, November 8, is Election Day. Who you vote for is always private, but whether or not you vote is public information. Your community is depending on you to do your part and vote TODAY! We don't have to keep putting up with politicians who attack our f…

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  Josh - TX Rising + TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 5:28 PM

It's the LAST DAY to early vote!

Vote for changeTime is ticking to vote, John! Today, November 4, is the last day to vote early! Time and time again, people like you have shown up at the ballot box to make our communities better. Will you join them by voting? Find your polling place Pol. Adv. paid for by Texas Freedom Network  Y…

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  Adri Perez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Meet Adri, our new Organizing Director!

Howdy, John! This is Adri Perez, reaching out to introduce myself as Texas Freedom Network’s new Organizing Director. I couldn’t be more excited to join the TFN team, especially during such a crucial time in Texas—election season! Before we get too far, I have one request: Can your welcome gift t…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Texans never back down

Take the battle beyond the ballot box. John, Texans need you now. We know you feel it this election season, too. The excitement, the passion, the hope for the Texas we deserve—a Texas where our bodies are our own, our children are free to learn, and LGBTQIA+ Texans are accepted and loved for who …

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  Josh Gonzalez - TX Rising + TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 24, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Early voting starts TODAY!

It's time to vote for change. It's time to vote for change, John!Today, October 24, is the first day of early voting for the midterm election! Thousands of people like you are heading to the polls today—will you join them? Your vote is your power. Use it to protect our freedoms! Together, we can el…

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  Carisa Lopez, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Elect the leaders Texas deserves!

TFN & Texas Rising Action proudly endorse these additional candidates for change. We've got more exciting news, John!Last month, Texas Rising Action and Texas Freedom Network announced our first round of endorsements for the upcoming midterm election. Each of our endorsed candidates embodies t…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 2:41 PM

It's the LAST DAY to register to vote!

Register to vote for change.Dear John, Today, October 11, is the last day you can register to vote for the upcoming midterm election! Time and time again, people like you have shown up at the ballot box to make our communities better. Will you join them by making sure you're registered to vote?  T…

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  Emerald Belmarez - TFN · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Bring #TeachTheTruth to your community!

Learn how your community can become part of the #TeachTheTruth movement at our webinar.Hello John, Efforts to censor classroom discussions and ban books are escalating in Texas—but our movement to fight back is building power, and we want you to join us! Join the Teach The Truth Coalition for Part…

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  Carisa Lopez, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Major endorsements!

TFN & Texas Rising Action proudly endorse these candidates for change. Exciting news, John! We know Texas deserves strong, progressive leaders who will put us before greed, public recognition and politics, and we’re happy to announce we’ve found some who will do just that!  We’re proud to reco…

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  Josh Gonzalez - TX Rising + TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 2:40 PM

John, become a voter today!

It's National Voter Registration Day!Dear John, Are you registered to vote? I can't think of a more important question this election year, especially as we approach the Oct. 11 voter registration deadline!   Today is National Voter Registration Day, and we invite you to celebrate by becoming a vote…

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  Emily, TFN Communications Strategist · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Today and every day, abortion is healthcare.

Texas’ “trigger” law goes into effect today, but our fight for legal, safe abortion for all will not be stopped.Dear John, Roe fell on June 24, 2022. Today, another dreaded moment has arrived: Our “trigger law,” which significantly increases the penalty for performing the procedure, goes into effe…

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  Emerald Belmarez - TFN · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 6:42 PM

You're Invited! #TeachTheTruth Testimony Training

Hello John, The news articles about book bans and needs for teachers keeping piling up, but we have an opportunity right now ensure a quality education for students by providing testimony at the State Board of Education. Through the power of your testimony, you can show compelling support for an …

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  Shannon Young, Senior Donor Relations Manager · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Relentlessly

Dear John, 2022 has been a whirlwind, and somehow we’ve found ourselves in July–over halfway through the year. The political environment in Texas has been anything but easy. SCOTUS’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade made access to necessary healthcare, like abortion, completely nonexistent. Transge…

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  Shannon Young, Senior Donor Relations Manager · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Change the life of a young leader in Texas

Dear John, The countdown is on! We are less than two weeks away from Camp Texas Rising—our organizing boot camp with a summer camp spirit. Our team is working diligently as we prepare to welcome young leaders and grassroots activists from across the state. Soon, we’ll all be together in Austin, w…

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  Emily, TFN Communications Strategist · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 3:38 PM

Our Post-Roe Info + Action Center is live!

Our fight to make abortion permanently legal, safe, and accessible for everyone cannot and will not stop. Dear John, There is still much uncertainty in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s fall, which is why we've launched a Post-Roe v. Wade in Texas: Info + Action Center that we'll continue to update as we …

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  Shan, Just Texas Faith Organizer · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Church and state—where's the separation?

Dear John, The Supreme Court of the United States' crusade to erode democracy and the separation between church and state as we know it isn't stopping with the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Now, the Court is inviting pub…

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  Rae Martinez, Texas Rising Senior Director · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 4:01 PM

There’s a new generation of leaders in Texas

Dear John, In just a few weeks, we’ll welcome a new generation of 140 young activists to Camp Texas Rising in person for the first time since 2019! During our flagship leadership-development training, we'll empower our campers with the skills to become the progressive leaders of tomorrow and cre…

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  Josh, Texas Rising Senior Digital Strategist · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Building power for Pride Month and beyond!

Help Texas rising build progressive power during Pride Month and beyond. Dear John, It’s the last day of Pride Month! This year, it’s clear that Pride is still a protest. Building progressive power is vital as we continue fighting the barrage of attacks against LGBTQIA+ equality and the freedom to …

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  Shan & =?iso-8859-1?q?Mart=ED=2C?= Just Texas · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 6:49 PM

Just Texas Welcomes, Shan Schaffer

Dear John, The past 72 hours were filled with an array of emotions—emotions that stemmed from the reversal of our right to safe, legal abortions, but also the emotions toward the fight we know we have ahead of us, as we continue solidifying our freedoms to marry any person we want and to plan the f…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Our fight for abortion access will not stop!

The fall of Roe is not the end, and we need support from people like you to keep fighting.Dear John, Abortion is freedom. On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court of the United States chose to steal that freedom from us when they released a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.  Within 30 days, abortion c…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:49 PM

The fall of Roe is not the end

We will never stop our fight to build power and support permanent, legal abortion access for ALL.Dear John, We are heartbroken by today's news that the Supreme Court of the United States has released a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Within 30 days, abortion care will be banned in the state of Tex…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 5:26 PM

What does pride mean to you?

Dear John, While everyone is celebrating Pride, we have to ask: What does pride mean to you?    Our month-long giving campaign is nearing its end, but you still have a chance to celebrate Pride Month by joining the Give OU…

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  Sabrina - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Get your FREE TFN Pride sticker before they're gone! 🏳️‍🌈

Learn how you can get our exclusive TFN Pride Month sticker for free! 🏳️‍🌈 Howdy, John! In celebration of Pride Month, TFN is launching a brand new *FREE* rainbow boot sticker! 🤠 🏳️‍🌈  Act fast! Pride Month is almost over, partner!  Our exclusive Pride sticker is completely FREE for all Texas res…

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  Rae Martinez, Texas Rising Senior Director · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Support the future generation of leaders!

Support the future generation of leaders by giving to Camp Texas Rising! Dear John, Since its founding in 2007, Texas Rising has grown to become one of the preeminent youth-led civic engagement groups in Texas, playing a significant role in growing the electorate over the last few cycles, cultiva…

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  Caleb Ajinomoh, TFN Communications Coordinator · [email protected]

June 18, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Juneteenth: What everyday allyship looks like

Dear John,The 19th day of June marks Juneteenth—or if you know it by its official federal name, Juneteenth National Independence Day. It’s Freedom Day. It’s Black Independence Day. It’s Emancipation Day. A day to remember the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. In Texas, we are also called to…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 7:04 PM

John, what does Pride mean to you?

Dear John, It’s Pride Month–yet here in Texas, so many of us are feeling fear while we should be able to celebrate during June and beyond. LGBTQIA+ Texans are being attacked continuously by the state, and in these challenging moments, we are reminded of what Pride truly means to us.  Pride was fou…

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  Viv Perez, Just Texas · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Join us to side with love and justice

This Friday, June 10, there's a DFPS Meeting, and the families of transgender children need you to side with love and justice by reading their stories as testimony in front of the committee.Dear John, This Friday, June 10, there will be a DFPS (Department of Family Protective Services) meeting, and…

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  Sabrina Bustillos - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 8:58 PM

It's Pride Month, partner! Get your FREE TFN Pride sticker today. 🏳️‍🌈

Learn how you can get our exclusive TFN Pride Month sticker for free! 🏳️‍🌈 Howdy, John! In celebration of Pride Month, TFN is launching a brand new *FREE* rainbow boot sticker! 🤠 🏳️‍🌈  Yes, it’s completely FREE for all Texas residents! How can you get yours? Fill out this form! Your sticker will b…

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  Emerald Belmarez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Join us for our #TeachTheTruth Learning Series: TX SBOE 101

Join us on Wednesday, June 15th at 6:30 pm CST to learn more about the SBOE and how you can get involved! Dear John, In 2022, we find ourselves back at the State Board of Education (SBOE) as they prepare to make revisions to what is taught, and what isn’t taught, in social studies classes at Texas …

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 6:01 PM

John, join our fight for equality

Dear John, I know this year has been incredibly difficult for so many families and communities across Texas. Our freedom to make our own reproductive healthcare decisions has been stolen. Our rights at the ballot box have been diminished. LGBTQIA+ Texans have been attacked continuously, just for a…

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  Emily Witt, TFN · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 8:58 PM

Texas, it's time to have "the talk"

Fellow Texans,It's time for "the talk!" May is Sex Ed for All Month, and if you went to a public school in Texas, chances are you probably didn’t learn much–at least not much that was true–in your required Health class.  We’re not new to giving Texans the lowdown on sex ed in our public schools…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Important Membership Information

Membership Status For: John xxxxxx Your Membership status: PENDING The need: Join TFN today and ensure progressive voices are heard at the State Board of Education, the Capitol, and in communities across Texas. Make a one-time or monthly gift toda…

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  Josh Gonzalez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 2:31 PM

It's Election Day. Go vote!

John, Today is Election Day across Texas for the May primary runoff! We believe that every election, from municipal and all the way up to the presidential, is important. Today is your last opportunity to have a say about the representation you want in th…

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  Sabrina Sha, TFN Senior Development Coordinator · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 5:02 PM

AAPI Heritage Month: Rejecting hate and uplifting communities

Dear John, It's Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month—and while this is meant to be a month of celebration, just two weeks ago we saw another violent attack against the AAPI community. This time, in Dallas, where someone who had expressed anti-Asian bigotry on several occasions fire…

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  Josh Gonzalez - TX Rising + TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Ready to vote?

John, Early voting for the May primary runoff election began yesterday! It lasts from May 16 to this Friday, May 20, to be exact. The importance of voting right now is likely crystal clear to you. But if it's not, take a quick scan of your local paper or…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 2:58 PM

Unlock your membership offer!

Dear John, The Texas Freedom Network is a member-supported grassroots organization, and my team and I noticed that you’re not on our membership roster yet! We hope you’ll change that today because to continue making progress in creating a state where ALL…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 7:14 PM

What you do today really matters

Dear John, In the wake of the leaked draft majority Supreme Court opinion for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on Monday evening, all but sealing the fate of Roe V. Wade, many of us are left in the lurch wondering: What can we do now?  Our Su…

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  Val - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 7:31 PM

We control our bodies, not the courts

  Dear John, I urgently write to remind you that abortion is still legal. Yesterday, on May 2, 2022, the whole world saw a radically extreme leaked draft of a legal brief that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court intends to shamelessly strike down Roe v. Wade. But t…

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  Emily - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 1:44 PM

Go beyond believing survivors this Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Content Warning: The following email includes and discusses the terms "rape" and "sexual assault." Dear John, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, giving us a time to join together as a community to go beyond believing survivors and turn awareness i…

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