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  Amber Falgout, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 11:07 PM

Nevada Is Not Safe From Climate Deniers

Did you see Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant’s ignorant comment on reducing our carbon footprint? Hey Friend, Recently, Nevada State Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant made troubling statements that reveal a dangerous lack of understanding when it comes to…
  Paula Luna, BBP · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Thank You Teachers! 🍎📚

You can help ensure that our public educators are feeling appreciated… Hey Friend, As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to an end, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated educators who work tirelessly to shape the m…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Stop Donald Trump's Corrupt Deal with Oil Executives

Donald Trump’s corrupt deal with oil executives will hurt Nevadans for decades to come… Hey Friend, We hope this email finds you well, but we have some alarming news to share regarding the lengths that Donald Trump is willing to go to bankroll his ca…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM

🚨Urgent: Join Us Tonight at 5:00 PM for Out In Front 🚨

Hi Friend, This year, Nevadans will have a chance to vote on Question 3, a constitutional amendment that could transform Nevada’s election system – and not for the better. It would implement both open primaries and ranked choice voting,  Join us for this week’s episode of Out …
  Alan Morales, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
May 7, 2024 at 10:01 PM

You're Invited to our virtual drought round-table discussion!

Dear Friend,  I hope this message finds you well. We’re excited to extend a personal invitation to you for our virtual drought event, an upcoming roundtable discussion with our partner organizations and our elected officials regarding extreme weather, summer droughts and allow const…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Stand Up for Public Education During Teacher Appreciation Week!

You can help support our public schools and fight back against defunding our schools Hey Friend, As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we recognize the invaluable contributions that teachers make to our communities. They inspire, educate, and mo…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Save the Date! "Amplify Megaphone: Ignite the Movement" - May 8th @ 2pm PST 📢

Hello Friend, I hope you're doing well! Because you’re a valued volunteer, I wanted to let you know about an event we're hosting. "Amplify Megaphone: Ignite the Movement" is taking place virtually next Wednesday, May 8th, at 2pm PST.  The national event is all about coming tog…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
May 1, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Yucca Mountain is Not For Sale

This election will be vital to keeping nuclear waste out of Nevada Hey Friend, As advocates for a brighter and safer future for all Nevadans, we are faced with a critical threat that demands our immediate attention and action. The news of Sam Brown’s…
  Alan Morales, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Earth Week Share-a-thon and Raffle

  Howdy Friend ! As Earth Week is full steam ahead, we are thrilled to invite you to join our content share-a-thon!  For the week of Earth Day (Monday, April 22nd to Friday, April 26th), any Megaphone volunteer that posts content from our Earth Day toolkit on their social media networks…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Join us for our Earth Day Share-a-thon and Raffle!

Howdy Friend! As Earth Day approaches, we are thrilled to invite you to join our content share-a-thon!  For the week of Earth Day (Monday, April 22nd to Friday, April 26th), any Megaphone volunteer that posts content from our Earth Day toolkit on their social media networks an…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM

🚨Urgent: Join Us to Discuss Earth Day and Combating Climate Change 🚨

Hey Friend, As Earth Day approaches, we are thrilled to invite you to our bi-weekly show, Out in Front, on April 18th, where we will discuss Earth Day and how important it is to stay dedicated to the environmental movement and push for more climate action. Earth Day, observed …
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Stand in the Fight for a Better Tax System

Hey Friend, As we mark Tax Day today, it is a crucial time to reflect on the importance of building a fair tax system that prioritizes working families and holds big corporations and the wealthy accountable. President Biden has been leading the charge to create a tax system th…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
April 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Tax Cuts for the Wealthy is not the Answer

Hey Friend, As Tax Day approaches, conservatives are aiming to abolish the IRS, a move that would only serve to benefit the wealthy at the expense of working families and individuals. The Republican plan to dismantle the IRS is a direct threat to economic justice for all Nevad…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
April 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Fight Back Against Greedy Corporations’ Tax Cuts

Hey Friend, As Tax Day approaches, we are reminded of Conservative efforts to give big corporations and CEOs tax cuts so that they can continue to get rich off the backs of the people who have built this nation, while working families and individuals are left to fend for thems…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Arizona’s Abortion Ban Will Impact Nevada

Hi Friend, Today, Arizona’s Supreme Court upheld an extreme and harmful ban on abortion from over 160 years ago. This will greatly restrict access to  fundamental reproductive rights for millions of people in Arizona. As an organization dedicated to fighting for progressive va…
  Shelbie and Paula, BBP · [email protected]
April 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Stand Up for Healthcare Justice on World Health Day

Hi Friend, Today is World Health Day, a time to reflect on the importance of accessible and equitable healthcare for all. As we mark this important day, it is critical to acknowledge and address the relentless attacks on our healthcare system by MAGA Republicans. From attempts…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
April 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Affordable Healthcare is Under Attack

Hi Friend, With World Health Day tomorrow, we are reminded of the critical importance of affordable healthcare for all.  Unfortunately, Republican opposition to key initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act, which allows Medicaid to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies t…
  Paula Luna, BBP · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Your Healthcare is in Jeopardy, Help us Protect it

Hi Friend, As we approach World Health Day, we are reminded of the ongoing threats our healthcare system faces at the hands of Republican legislators. From attempts to gut the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to slashing Medicaid funding and obstructing its ability to negotiate with …
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 11:22 PM

🚨Urgent: Join Us Tomorrow to Discuss the Future of Abortion at the Supreme Court 🚨

Hey Friend, A few weeks ago, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case that could block access to mifepristone across the country Later this month, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on yet another case with the possibility of limiting access to reproductive care acr…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Another threat to our rights hits SCOTUS today

Hi Friend, It’s another big day in the fight for our reproductive freedoms. Today, the United States Supreme Court is set to start hearing arguments on a case that could have profound implications for the availability of mifepristone, a safe and effective medication that has p…
  Zachary Khan, BBP · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM

📣 2 Days Left! Join Megaphone - Amplify Progressive Voices! 🌟

Good morning, Battle Born Family!   There are only TWO DAYS left until our Megaphone Orientation! This election cycle it is VITAL to stay connected and informed as we face unprecedented levels of misinformation and MAGA-fueled extremism.  Please join us this Thursday, March 21…
  Zachary Khan, BBP · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 7:50 PM

📣 Join Megaphone: Amplify Progressive Voices! 🌟

Every day on social media, bad actors from the extremist right spew disinformation about our progressive values and democratic elections. Will you join the fight to stop them in their tracks?   Across the country, the Megaphone 📢 Program is growing its volunteer base to amplif…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 11:36 PM

CORRECTION: Join Us Tomorrow Night to Discuss the Recent IVF Decision and Reproductive Justice!

Dear Friend, Last month, the Alabama Supreme Court declared that embryos used in in vitro fertilization (IVF) were legally children — putting the common practice for couples struggling with infertility in jeopardy. This recent development has raised significant concerns regard…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM

🚨 Urgent: Join Us Today to Discuss the Recent IVF Decision and Reproductive Justice!

Dear Friend, Last month, the Alabama Supreme Court declared that embryos used in in vitro fertilization (IVF) were legally children — putting the common practice for couples struggling with infertility in jeopardy. This recent development has raised significant concerns regard…
  Shelbie and Paula, BBP · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 4:53 PM

It's Equal Pay Day. We're Fighting to Level the Playing Field. 💰

Hi Friend, Did you know that each year in Nevada, women typically earn significantly less than men in comparable roles? According to recent data, the wage gap — the amount that women earn less than their white, male counterparts — is staggering: Latina women earn $26,899 less,…
  Zachary Khan, BBP · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Introducing the BBP Megaphone Program!

Good morning, Battle Born Family!    I am so excited to meet you! My name is Zachary Khan. I am the new Megaphone Director for Battle Born Progress. This election cycle - it is CRUCIAL to stay connected and informed as we face unprecedented levels of election disinformation a…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Support needed for home care workers! 🩺📧

Dear Friend, Home care workers go above and beyond to care for our mothers, fathers, grandparents and loved ones with disabilities. They are majority women and people of color and for too long have been held down by poverty wages. Now they urgently need YOUR help. The executiv…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 11:53 PM

You’re Invited: Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom Campaign Kickoff!

Friend, No politician should be able to make decisions about our own health care for us. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us and Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom to kick off our campaign on Saturday, February 24th!  We’re a part of this historic campaign to put protectio…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 12:05 AM

🚨 Urgent: Join Us Today to Discuss Immigration Reform!

Hello Friend, I hope this email finds you well. We're reaching out to invite you to join us for an urgent discussion on a critical issue affecting our community. The current immigration battle in Congress demands our attention, and we must come together to address the pressing…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 5:40 PM

🚨 Urgent: Join Us Today to Protect Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge!

Hey Friend, We hope this email finds you well. Tonight, we're hosting a crucial livestream event, Out In Front, to raise awareness about the imminent threat to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Ash Meadows is under the looming threat of mining activities that could devasta…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM

📣 Quick Reminder: Today's the Day - VOTE! 🗳️

Hey Friend, Guess what? It's Election Day TODAY! 🎉 Your chance to make a difference in the Presidential Preference Primary. 🇺🇸 Just a quick shout-out to remind you to cast your vote if you haven't already. Your vote = Your superpower! 💪 So, head to your polling spot ASAP. Let'…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 10:40 PM

Changes to "Out In Front" Live Stream Schedule

Hey Friend, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out and provide you with a quick update regarding our "Out In Front" Live Stream schedule. Starting this week, we will be transitioning to an every-other-week basis for our live streams. This change will allow us …
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 10:50 PM

SURPRISE! New keynote just dropped! 👀

Hi Friend, SURPRISE! We have a special keynote joining us to close out the 10th annual Progressive Summit tomorrow! It's... @ORGANIZERMEMES!  We are SO excited to have them joining us to share how memes will save us all in the 2024 elections ... at least we hope! @OrganizerMem…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Final chance! → Time is running out to participate in our 10th Annual Progressive Summit!

Hi Friend, I’ll be quick, since we don’t have a lot of time. The 10th Annual Progressive Summit will take place this Saturday, January 20th and Sunday, January 21st! We don’t have many spots left, and we want you to grab your ticket before we hit max capacity. Our weekend of f…
  Shelbie Swartz, BBP · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Time is running out to participate in our 10th Annual Progressive Summit! →

Hi Friend, Happy New Year! We are as excited as you are to be back from the Holidays and to officially be in 2024, when so much is happening across the state of Nevada. We are not wasting a second to organize the progressive movement all over Nevada and to kick off the year on…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 11:00 PM

🚗 Are You Ready for The Presidential Preference Primary? 🗳

Hello Friend, We hope this message finds you well. Tomorrow is our first 'Out in Front' of the year! Join us for a captivating episode discussing the kick-off to election year in Nevada. We're thrilled to have an esteemed panel of experts joining us to tell us what we need to…
  Paula Luna, BBP · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM

2023 is Coming to a Close!

Hi Friend, As 2023 comes to an end and folks are spending the holiday season with family and friends, we want to make sure you are up to speed on our December news and send you into 2024 prepared. As we mentioned before, Shelbie Swartz has been named the new Executive Director…
  Paula Luna, BBP · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Announcement! We’ve got a new Executive Director 🥳!!

Hello Friend, We have some fascinating news. After an intentional and thorough process, we proudly share that Shelbie Swartz has been named the new Executive Director for Battle Born Progress and Institute for a Progressive Nevada! Shelbie brings tremendous experience from her…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 6:59 PM

CANCELLED: 🚗Navigating the Upcoming Election Cycle 🗳

Hi Friend This morning we sent an email inviting you to our pre-scheduled OIF tonight at 5pm to learn about our Presidential Preference Primary in February. However, in light of the tragic events at the University of Nevada Las Vegas yesterday we have decided to postpone. UNLV…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM

🚗Navigating the Upcoming Election Cycle 🗳

Hi Friend We hope this message finds you well. Tomorrow is our final 'Out in Front' of the year! Join us for a captivating episode discussing the kick-off to an election year in Nevada. We're thrilled to have an esteemed panel of experts joining us to tell us what we need to k…
  Paula Luna, BBP · [email protected]
November 13, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Save the DATE! BBP Progressive Summit 2024 →

Hello Friend, We are delighted and excited to announce that the time has come to unveil our 10th Annual Progressive Summit happening on Saturday, January 20th, and Sunday, January 21st, 2024! Progressive Summit is an entirely virtual and comprehensive two-day event that featur…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 12:13 AM

🚗 Navigating the Upcoming Election Cycle 🗳

Friend, As we approach a pivotal moment in our democratic process, it's crucial to be well-informed about what lies ahead. The next election cycle is just a year away, and it will be crucial, with both presidential and statewide elections on the horizon 🗳️. To help you navigat…
  Paula Luna, BBP · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 6:01 PM

[Action Needed] Happy Nevada Day! →

Hi Friend,   On October 31st, 1864, the best state in the nation, and the “Battle Born” state, was admitted to the Union and granted full statehood! Fast forward nearly 160 years later, and Nevada is the convention capital of the world, one of the most diverse states in the co…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Out In Front is LIVE TONIGHT

Friend, We are excited to invite you to a special event that promises to be both informative and empowering. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Battle Born Progress is hosting a thought-provoking panel discussion on a critical issue: domestic violence. This event i…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 6:04 PM

CORRECTION: No Out In Front This Week- Exciting Episode Coming on October 26th!

Dear Friend, I hope this email finds you well. We sincerely thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission. Your commitment is truly invaluable. We have an important update to share with you regarding our programming for this week. There will be no "Out In …
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Important Update: No Out In Front - Exciting Episode Coming on October 23rd!

Dear Friend, I hope this email finds you well. We sincerely thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission. Your commitment is truly invaluable. We have an important update to share with you regarding our programming for this week. There will be no "Out In …
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 1:11 AM

Nevada Public Healthcare Option Storyteller Ask

Hello Friends, I hope this email finds you well. First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of Battle Born Progress. Your dedication to our shared values and commitment to making a positive impact on our community is truly inspir…
  Amber Falgout, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Disinformation is afoot, and we need your help!

Hello Friend, As the Nevada Disinformation State Manager, I identify disinformation threats and help find ways to counter them. As you know, disinformation is one of the greatest threats to American Democracy. And there is an imminent threat brewing here! I am reaching out to…
  Brian Harris, Institute for a Progressive Nevada · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Silver State Update Talks Indigenous People’s Day and the Inflation Reduction Act

Hey Friend, We are excited to announce a new episode of Silver State Update TONIGHT at 5:15 pm PT. We are streaming live on our Facebook and YouTube pages. Our all-star ✨panel will discuss Indigenous People's Day 📌, happening Monday, October 9th, 2023. It is a day to celebrat…
  Brian Harris, Battle Born Progress · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Gun Violence Survivor and Policy Experts Commemorate the 6th anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival

Hello Friend, We're honored to bring you another episode of Out in Front, where we'll delve into the crucial topic of gun violence and its impact on our communities just days before the anniversary of 1 October. Join us tonight at 5 p.m. PT for this essential conversation. Ou…