Liz Bennett · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 7:56 PM

Legalizing the Right to Discriminate

  John,   The Republicans in the Iowa Senate today passed a bill that will allow for the legalized discrimination of the LGBTQ community in Iowa, and while I'm angry, I'm also *hurt.*   As a queer woman and an Iowan, I am sick and tired of…

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  Pam Jochum · [email protected]

February 16, 2024 at 8:51 PM

John, the GOP agenda leaves behind workers rights

take a stand against union-busting ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Senator Liz Bennett · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 7:39 PM

John, the LGBTQ+ community needs your help

bill hearing today! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Senator Molly Donahue · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 5:01 PM

John, our education system is under attack

the GOP agenda does not reflect our values ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Sen. Todd Taylor · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 3:01 PM

ALERT: Union busting bill introduced in Iowa

need your help TODAY, John ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Senator Liz Bennet · [email protected]

February 2, 2024 at 5:22 PM

IT’S DEAD!

  John,   Last week Iowa House Republican Jeff Shipley introduced H.J 113 to the House Judiciary Committee intending to remove Civil Rights protections for gender identities and classify gender dysphoria as a disability.  Let me tell you—I…

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  Senator Janice Weiner · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 7:16 PM

John, 2024 is the year for Iowa Democrats

help us prepare to win ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌…

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  Tyler - Executive Director · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 8:30 PM

John, we have to flip 10 seats by 2029

help us achieve a Democratic majority in Iowa ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Sen. Liz Bennett · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 8:31 PM

IA Republicans just introduced anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

John, we need your help ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ …

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  Senator Janice Weiner · [email protected]

January 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Trump won last night because of Brad Zaun

it's about time we defeated them both ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Pam Jochum · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 5:31 PM

John, thank you

After 32 years of service, it’s time to pass the torch ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Lara - Finance Director · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 7:31 PM

this can't wait, John

your support is crucial ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ …

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  Senator Liz Bennet · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 7:01 PM

We need to end Republicans’ attacks on Iowans.

  John,   Earlier this week Governor Reynolds announced that Iowa will not be participating this summer in federal programming that would provide free lunches to Iowa children when school is out.    During the 2022-2023 school year over 20…

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  Tyler - Executive Director · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 6:31 PM

A different kind of countdown...⏱️

help fuel 2024 Dem victories in Iowa, John ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Lara - IA Senate Dems · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 10:01 PM

We’re putting in the work

But we need you with us, John ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Tyler - Executive Director · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 9:31 PM

The path to victory for Democrats in Iowa ⬇️

what we can do together, John ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Senator Liz Bennett via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Tonight's Event - Correction in Location

Correction! The event this evening is being held at the Lucky Cat Comedy Club (301 2nd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA) from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. See you there! Liz Sent via Action Network, a free online toolset anyone can use to organize. Click here to si…

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  Senator Liz Bennet via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 7:20 PM

See you Tomorrow!

I want to make sure you were planning on joining me, Auditor Rob Sand I want to make sure you were planning on joining me, Auditor Rob Sand, and my fellow State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott for my fundraiser tomorrow night? The event is happening at the Black Cat Comedy Club and…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 3:11 PM

🎃 Let’s show Republicans that they don’t scare us! 🎃

The leaves are falling, spooky yard decorations have popped up, and snow is on the forecast— The leaves are falling, spooky yard decorations have popped up, and snow is on the forecast—it can only mean one thing—it’s Halloween in Iowa. This time of year can sometimes remind us o…

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  Liz via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Join me and my friends Rob and Sarah on November 8th!

I want to invite you to join me, Auditor Rob Sand, and my fellow State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott I want to invite you to join me, Auditor Rob Sand, and my fellow State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott for an evening of unity and leadership. Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 pm, jo…

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 7:01 PM

ICYMI: Meeting Iowans Where They Are

📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝Friends,  This week I had the pleasure of joining the Iowa Democratic Party’s Women’s Caucus in Coon Rapids for their “Campaign 101: Join a Team. Make a Difference” event. The workshop was designed to give women who are thinking of running for office, serving on local or count…

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  Sen. Pam Jochum · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Republican Politicians are taking our rights away

For the first time in Iowa history, the legislature will be taking away rights from people John — Kim Reynolds and extreme Republican lawmakers are holding a special session today to ban as many abortions as possible.  This is unacceptable and we need to hold the Republicans accountable. Can you chi…

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  Gregory Christensen · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 6:19 PM

closing in on 99 counties

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, When Chair Hart and I were first elected, we immediately recognized the geographical and scheduling challenges that would limit our ability to be present at every meeting across all 99 counties. Since then, we’ve developed…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Republicans are rushing to ban abortions in Iowa

Republicans are rushing to ban abortions in Iowa John — Kim Reynolds and Iowa Republicans are calling legislators back to Des Moines for the sole purpose of banning abortion in Iowa. Following the Iowa Supreme Court decision weeks ago, Republican politicians are chomping at the bit to implement the …

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 7:29 PM

ICYMI: Democrats put people over politics

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 I joined Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst and Iowa Senate Democratic Whip Sarah Trone Garriott this past week to share our concerns about Iowans’ shrinking access to reproductive health care.  We know that Iow…

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

June 24, 2023 at 1:13 PM

One year after Dobbs

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, It has been one year since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. While abortion is still legal in Iowa, Republican lawmakers have spent years exploiting loopholes in the court’s decision to chip away at I…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 6:27 PM

ICYMI: Kim Reynolds doesn't trust Iowans

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 On the eve of the Dobbs decision anniversary this upcoming weekend, I’m sure many of you are assured by the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision to block a near-total ban on abortion in our state.  Iowa Democrats trust women to m…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

June 12, 2023 at 11:16 PM

ICYMI: an unstoppable team

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 My son got married this weekend and Clinton hosted the Tailgate N' Tallboys at Riverview Park, so my week was full of last-minute wedding planning and finding places for all of their guests to stay with our friends and nei…

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  Paige Godden · [email protected]

June 9, 2023 at 4:15 PM

let me introduce myself

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey friend! I just finished my first week as Communications Director at the Iowa Democratic Party, and what a week it’s already been. A little about me:  I grew up in Algona and studied journalism at Iowa State University (go Cyc…

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  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 11:39 PM

Here come the special interests

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Des Moines Register: Top conservative spenders begin investing in Iowa Help us fight back! CHIP IN $5 It was only a matter of time, friend.  First, the parade of Republican candidates tried to one-up each other for the “Most Lik…

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  Official IDP Store · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 3:52 PM

🌈 Gear up for Pride Month 🌈

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It's Pride Month, friend – are you ready? If not, we’ve got you covered! We’ve got t-shirts and yard signs waiting for you in the official Iowa Democratic Party store. 🌈 SHOP NOW 🌈 Year after year, Iowa Republicans use their powe…

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  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 9:23 PM

did you see Erika's note?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hi friend! I know how the first couple of days back from a long weekend can be (getting back into your routine is difficult!), so I wanted to make sure you had a chance to check out Erika's note from yesterday. We’ve got a lot of …

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Kim Reynolds is using taxpayer dollars for political games

Reynolds continues to fan the culture war flamesJohn —  Kim Reynolds continues to prove she is one of the most political, partisan Governors in the country. Yesterday, she deployed 130 National Guard and State Patrol officers to the Texas southern border, about 1,000 miles from any part of Iowa.   T…

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  Erika Bartlett · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 4:06 PM

526 days ⏰

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Election Day (November 5, 2024 – mark your calendar!) might sound far away now, friend, but it’ll be here before we know it. We can’t afford to sit and wait until next September rolls around – the work we do this summer is critica…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Reynolds enacts divisive, cruel legislation

Today’s news about Kim Reynolds wasn’t shocking, but unsurprisingJohn —  Today’s news about Kim Reynolds signing some of the most hateful, unnecessary bills wasn’t shocking, but unsurprising. Naturally, she signed the bill in a private event without press on the Friday of a holiday weekend.  She kno…

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 2:09 PM

A message for you from Team IDP

We need your help to sustain this momentum all the way to 2024. CHIP IN $15  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: DONATE $5 DONATE $10 DONATE $20.22 DONATE $50 DONATE $100 DONATE OTHER AMOUNT   Paid for by the Iowa Democrati…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 9:28 PM

ICYMI: Protect Medicare and Social Security

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝It’s a sunny day here in Wheatland today, and I’m excited to dive into a new week.  President Biden is working to lower costs for working families while Washington Republicans hold our economy hostage, demanding drastic cut…

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  Zach Meunier · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 8:10 PM

🔵 getting back to basics 🔵

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Iowa Public Radio: Iowa Democratic Party Chair wants to empower county parties Help us provide county parties with the tools and support they need! CHIP IN $15 Rita made it clear when she was first elected that county parties – …

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Republican child labor bill violates federal law

The child labor bill that puts kids to work in unsafe working conditions has been found to violate federal law.John —  The child labor bill that puts kids to work in unsafe working conditions has been found to violate federal law. The original, introduced legislation would have allowed children to w…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 9:14 PM

ICYMI: storm clouds and sunshine

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 After the past week’s storms and dark clouds, it looks like we might (finally!) be in for some sunshine later this week.  But every Iowan knows that the weather here flip-flops faster than GOP presidential candidates tryin…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 6:03 PM

BREAKING: Brad Zaun endorses Donald Trump

Local extremist politician endorses other extremist politician John —  Remember Brad Zaun? The guy who thought that Jan. 6th insurrectionists were being unfairly treated after “peacefully and patriotically” trying to overthrow the government?  In the least shocking development, he endorsed recently …

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

May 14, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Lessons from my mother

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         My mother raised nine children without ever yelling. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to (we definitely strained her patience!) but she simply couldn’t. After a childhood illness damaged all four valves of her heart and she went thr…

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Open this if you’re mad at Kim Reynolds

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s been just over a week since the Iowa Legislature adjourned for the year, and not a moment too soon, friend. Kim Reynolds got just about everything she wanted this session, and now Iowans have to suffer the consequences. Iowa …

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM

ICYMI: session is over

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  Session is over – time to roll up our sleeves and lay the groundwork for Democratic victories in 2024.  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝I’ve heard from so many of you about your deep frustration with politics right now, and I am right there with you as we…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Zaun votes against grants for domestic abuse victims

Earlier this week, Sen. Brad Zaun voted against increasing victim assistance grants to help victims of domestic violence.John — In this last week of the legislative session, Republican Senators pushed their legislative budgets through.  Earlier this week, Sen. Brad Zaun voted against increasing vict…

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 1:34 PM

sign our birthday card for Rita 🖊️

Help us wish Chair Rita Hart a happy birthday! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: DONATE $5 DONATE $10 DONATE $20.23 DONATE $50 DONATE $100 DONATE OTHER AMOUNT Paid for by the Iowa Democratic Party. www.iowademocrats.org No…

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  Zach Meunier · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 8:26 PM

We’ve got a birthday coming up 🎉

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey friend, It’s Rita’s birthday on Friday, and the IDP team and I want to help her celebrate with a strong head start on this month’s fundraising goal. Can you chip in $15 right now to show your appreciation for Rita and support …

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 6:36 PM

ICYMI: fight for the living

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  "Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living." – Mary Harris "Mother" Jones  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 Today is May Day. This is the day that many countries commemorate the struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movement. We can…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Kim Reynolds plan comes full circle

This was never about a choice for studentsJohn —  In the least surprising development of Kim Reynolds’ school voucher scam, several private schools announced last week that they will be increasing tuition for students.  One administrator even admits that they are increasing tuition because of the vo…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 7:21 PM

ICYMI: if it walks like an authoritarian

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  Iowa Republicans have stopped even pretending that they're interested in doing what's best for Iowans.  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 This past week has been filled with strategy sessions with our in-state partners, planning for constituency caucuses' …

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