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  Team Organizing at When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 6:33 PM

We’re only 6 days away!

There are a TON of ways to join in this fight during our Week of Action!     John,   We’re just 6 days out from our National Voter Registration Week of Action. From September 25 through October 3, we’ll be working to get our communities ready to …
  Laura at When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Fwd: RSVP now for our National Voter Registration Week Rally →

Join us Thursday, September 23 at 8 pm ET     John -- I wanted to make sure you got the invite to our big rally coming up. On Thursday, September 23 at 8pm ET, we're kicking off National Voter Registration Week of Action with a rally! You'll hear…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 4:26 PM

We’ve got (FREE) merch!

To change the culture around voting, you have to be in the culture.     Hi John,   To change the culture around voting, you have to be in the culture -- every single day.    It’s almost National Voter Registration Day and When We All Vote wants t…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 10:09 PM

You’re invited: National Voter Registration Week Kickoff Rally!

Can you make it?     John,   From Saturday, September 25 through Sunday, October 3 When We All Vote is hosting National Voter Registration Week of Action -- and we need your help! To kickoff the week, join us for our virtual kickoff rally on Thur…
  Areesa at When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Are you in?

We need all hands on deck for our National Voter Registration Week of Action 🇺🇸     John,   We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us to strengthen our democracy before we head back to the ballot box in our next elections.   Starting September 27, we’r…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 9:03 PM

BREAKING: The Senate just introduced a new voting rights bill

This is our best chance to protect our democracy.     John,   As a vital member of our community, we wanted to make sure you were one of the first to know about today’s major voting rights news.  Today, the United States Senate introduced the Fre…
  Areesa at When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 12, 2021 at 10:00 PM

We need all hands on deck

Here’s how YOU can be a part of our National Voter Registration Week of Action     John,   As a people-powered organization, our community’s members have always been on the frontlines of our work to build a stronger, more inclusive democracy. But…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 11:00 PM

TOMORROW: 'We the People' Netflix Watch Party

    John -- we're only one day away from our Netflix Watch Party for the 'We the People' series.    RSVP now to join us for an evening of music, celebration, and civic education! Learn more about My School Votes Back to School programming, like …
  Laura at When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 6:45 PM

This is urgent

    John,   Earlier today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB1 into law -- a sweeping voter suppression bill that rewrites the state’s elections code and puts up new barriers to voting, disproportionately impacting voters of color, young voter…
  Andrew at When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 6, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Here are all the details for our Netflix Watch Party →

    John,   Summer is winding down, and My School Votes is getting ready to get Back to School and Back to Civics! We're gearing up to ensure that students are civically engaged and ready to help their communities register to vote! To kick off t…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 3:11 PM

RSVP NOW: We're hosting a Netflix Watch Party! 📺 🎉

    John,   We're celebrating back to school season and the kickoff of our My School Votes program with a virtual screening of Netflix's 'We the People' on September 8th at 7:00 PM ET with special guest H.E.R.! Join us and RSVP now for the hour-…
  Areesa at When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Join us for National Voter Registration Week of Action

Here's how!     Hi John,    Our National Voter Registration Week of Action Prep Call was a success! We are so grateful to have such a strong community that understands the importance of civic engagement and the role we play in changing our commun…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM

The March On for Voting Rights and beyond

We’re asking you to join us and take action this weekend     John,   Tomorrow marks the 58th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom of 1963 -- a galvanizing moment in the Civil Rights Movement.   The fight to advance…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 4:45 PM

101st Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

Over a century later, the promise of the 19th Amendment is still not a reality for all women     Hi John,   One hundred and one years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting American women the right to vote. We have a lot to celebrate foll…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Join us TOMORROW!

We’re getting our community ready to head back to the ballot box.     Hey John,    I wanted to reach out to make sure you’ve RSVP’d to one of our biggest events of the year -- our National Voter Registration Week of Action Prep Call: #BacktotheBa…
  Laura at When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 4:40 PM

BREAKING: The House just passed a major voting rights bill

    John,   We have important news: The House just passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.   This important piece of legislation would restore and strengthen our freedom to vote by making sure that any changes to voting rules that d…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 23, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Have you registered for #BackToTheBallotBox yet?

✉️ RSVP for our National Voter Registration Week of Action Prep Call!     John,   We’re quickly approaching National Voter Registration Week! That’s why we’re asking you to register now for our National Voter Registration Week of Action Prep Call…
  Areesa at When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 8:15 PM

We’re heading Back to the Ballot Box -- and you’re invited!

    John,   There are no off-years in the fight to protect our democracy, and we’re excited to be getting our community ready to head back to the ballot box this fall during our upcoming National Voter Registration Week of Action from September …
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 16, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Here's how we're engaging students, parents and educators →

    John,   We wanted to update you on some of the work we’re doing over the next few months -- specifically our efforts to support our My School Votes program as students begin to head back to school.  My School Votes is an action-oriented civi…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Bloomie's x When We All Vote: Join Us!

Can you make it?     DONATE When We All Vote1156 15th St. NWWashington, DC xxxxxxUnited [email protected] | 202-908-5226 If you believe you received this message in …
  Laura at When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 5:03 PM

UPDATE: Voting reform was just blocked in the Senate, again

We wanted you to be one of the first to hear this huge voting rights update.     John,   As a valuable member of our team, we wanted to make sure you heard about this huge voting rights update.   Last night, the Senate held a procedural vote to b…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 7, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Democracy can’t wait

Join an event near you on August 10th     John, This Tuesday, August 10, thousands of people across the country will attend a Democracy Can’t Wait rally in their communities to demand Senate action on the For the People …
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
August 6, 2021 at 9:05 PM

Michelle Obama and Stacey Abrams are teaming up

As we mark the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, step up in the fight for our vote.     John,   Today marks the 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 -- one of the most substantial pieces of civil rights legislation in American hi…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 8:03 PM

31 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Let’s take a look back at this monumental moment in the fight for civil and disability rights.     Hey John,   Thirty-one years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -- a landmark civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Happy Disability Pride Month

Here's how we are honoring this month →     Hey John -- this month we're celebrating Disability Pride Month.   On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. It became the first major bipartisan effort to fight for equ…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 4:01 PM

This weekend: Honoring John Lewis and his legacy

Join us in the fight for voting rights across our country.     Join us this weekend to honor Rep. John Lewis’s life and legacy >>   John,    One year ago this Saturday, Congressman and lifelong Civil Rights activist John Lewis passed away.…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Another hit to voting rights -- this time from the Supreme Court

What does this mean for our movement?     John,   Our sacred right to vote is still under attack.   In a recent 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld two Republican-supported laws restricting voting rights in Arizona. The Brnovich v. DNC decisi…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The 26th Amendment

Young people still face barriers to making their voices heard     John,   Throughout history, young folks have been one of the strongest voices in fighting for social change. From marching the streets and working alongside legislators to voting a…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Help democracy work for ALL of us

Celebrate America by joining the fight for voting rights     Hi John --   As we gather with friends and family to watch the fireworks, it’s never been a better time to have a conversation about voting rights in our country. Right now, our democr…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Organizers we're celebrating this Pride Month

We're spotlighting amazing leaders fighting for a more equitable future     John,   Happy Pride Month! As we wrap up this month, When We All Vote is using our platform to shine a light on some of the strong leaders and organizers in our communit…
  Areesa Somani · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 11:15 PM

We need all hands on deck

Thank YOU for taking action to bring your community to the ballot box.     John,   I’ve always been proud of the fact that When We All Vote has been first and foremost a people-powered movement.    It was inspiring to watch communities across th…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 11:01 PM

We’ve got an update on the For the People Act:

Our fight for voting rights and accessibility to the ballot box isn’t over.     John,   Today, the Senate failed to pass a motion to proceed with the For the People Act. But our fight for voting rights and accessibility to the ballot box isn’t ov…
  Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Why Patagonia supports voters

We joined more than 80 companies to support the For the People Act. Will you join us?     Hi John,   My name is Ryan Gellert and I’m the CEO of Patagonia. For our company, voting accessibility is a priority because it creates the foundation for p…
  Stephanie at When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 20, 2021 at 3:01 PM

My Father, my first civics teacher

    John,   I’ll never forget the voting rallies my father Bishop McKinley Young led in the new South Africa with local leaders as the country transitioned from Apartheid to Democracy in 1994. Thousands packed gyms and auditoriums to learn how t…
  Stephanie at When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Celebrating Black resilience and liberty

The time is now to fight voter suppression and make sure ALL voices are heard.     Hi John -   Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, is the commemoration of the day in 1865 when federal troops liberated more than 250,000 enslaved Black peo…
  Areesa at When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 9:01 PM

It's not too late to make a big difference for Juneteenth

Join our Weekend of Action     John,   Our Juneteenth Weekend of Action is in full swing -- with hundreds of When We All Vote volunteers across the country registering voters as they gather with family and friends to honor Juneteenth   If you hav…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Our democracy is always worth fighting for.

Reforming our democracy is bigger than any one person or political party.     John,   As a key member of our movement, we wanted to check in and give you an important voting rights update.   Last week, Senator Joe Manchin -- a crucial swing vote …
  Megan Rapinoe · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 8:17 PM

Pride began as a protest -- let’s continue that legacy

We can put a stop to voter suppression, together.     John,   Happy Pride Month, y’all.    Pride has always been about dismantling unjust systems and celebrating the wholeness of human identity. It serves as a reminder of the Stonewall Uprising, …
  Laura Miller · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 2:30 PM

We’re witnessing a direct attack on our democracy.

Now is the time to step up before it's too late.     Hi John,   As a key supporter, I wanted to make sure you saw the important news: Yesterday, in a public statement, 100 scholars and experts warned that the recent wave of voter suppression legi…
  Areesa Somani · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Important Juneteenth next steps

When We All Vote Last night we discussed how you can participate in our weekend of action Hi John, Thank you to all of y’all who were able to attend our Juneteenth Weekend of Action Volunteer Call last night! If you were not able to join, make sure you watch the recording here. Remember to …
  Areesa Somani · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Don’t forget to RSVP for our training call!

Did you see Stephanie’s note?     Hey John,    I wanted to make sure you saw Stephanie’s note!   Tomorrow, join us for our volunteer training call from 7-8pm ET to prepare for When We All Vote’s Juneteenth Weekend of Action from Thursday, June 17…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 6:15 PM

We cannot stop until Black Lives Matter in the eyes of the law.

When We All Vote John, It’s been one year since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officers in broad daylight. George Floyd was a brother, a father, a ballplayer, and a proud “mama’s boy.” He should be alive today. In the last year, we’ve witnessed the loss of far too many Blac…
  Laura Miller · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Your senators need to hear from you

When We All Vote Take action now. Call your senators and tell them to support the passage of the For the People Act >> John, In every month of 2021, state legislators in 48 states have introduced bills that limit access to the ballot box. That’s why Congress must pass the For the Peo…
  Stephanie at When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 23, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Using our voices this Juneteenth

RSVP for our volunteer training May 27     Hi John,   It’s been a year of stark contrasts in our country; from a profound reckoning with consistent police violence and the fight for racial justice, to record-breaking voter turnout defying all odd…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 5:15 PM

How we’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

A spotlight on volunteers who are changing the culture around voting →     Hi John, Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month, When We All Vote is using our platform to shine a spotlight on some of our Asian American a…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 6:15 PM

With your support, we can protect democracy.

When We All Vote Thanks for being a part of our team. John,  Over the last several months, over 404 voter suppression bills have been introduced in almost all 50 state legislatures. Just last week, we saw the Governor of Florida sign a bill that creates barriers to obtaining and casting mai…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Depriving Washington D.C. statehood is a civil rights issue

When We All Vote You can support D.C. in its fight for statehood. John, Today, more than 712,000 Washington D.C. residents are denied full rights and representation in Congress. Despite paying more money in taxes than 22 states, the citizens of our nation’s capital are excluded from having t…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM

The For the People Act is headed to Committee Markup -- here’s what that means →

When We All Vote Take action now. Call your senators and tell them to support the passage of the For the People Act >> John, Today, the For the People Act is headed to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for a markup of the bill. As this bill moves through the Senate, we…
  Michelle Obama · [email protected]
May 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Happy Mother’s Day!

When We All Vote John, Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you are getting a chance to spend some time with your loved ones today. Because whether you are a mom, a mother figure, a grandmother, an aunt -- or you’re celebrating one of these incredible people in your life -- today is a day to pause an…
  Bobby Brady-Sharp · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Have you RSVP’d for the John Lewis Voter Advancement Day of Action yet?

When We All Vote Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw Areesa’s note from last week. When We All Vote is committed to not only expanding civic engagement but protecting our democracy and making voting more accessible. But we can’t do that without you, and without making our voices heard to…