National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Voting During a Pandemic

National Domestic Workers Alliance This year, voting will look different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. John, Did you know that people who make a plan to vote are actually more likely to vote? Election Day is just a few weeks away and Election Season is in full swing. If you haven’t already, now …

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  Kristina Mevs-Apgar, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

October 18, 2020 at 4:26 PM

The Inspirational Ear Candy You Need

Season 2 of the Sunstorm podcast is chock full of goodies. Tune in today to listen. Hi John, To say there’s a lot going on in the world would be an understatement. We’re all looking for ways to recharge our batteries and find our footing in these uncertain times. While we c…

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  Paola Luisi - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

October 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM

A new wave of ICE terror

ICE is carrying out raids in cities around the country. Donate now to help us fight back. John, It’s the middle of the night and the sound of a fist pounding on your door breaks the quiet of your home. As you peer through the peephole you see men with bulletproof vests and g…

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  Aimée-Josiane Twagirumukiza, National Domest · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Re: Our Biggest We Dream in Black Organizing Institute Ever

We're fighting generations of ingrained anti-Black power. Dear John, Hundreds of Black domestic workers joined us this past weekend for our first-ever Virtual Organizing Institute. Now, we here at We Dream in Black and NDWA are poised and ready to turn our visions for a…

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  Erin "Maz" Mazursky - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Don’t let America forget family separation

Hundreds of kids were never reunited with their parents. Share this video to remind the world: every separated family must be reunited. John, It’s been two years since we learned thousands of children were ripped from their parents’ arms—and to this day, there’s been no real a…

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  Aimée-Josiane Twagirumukiza, National Domest · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Trump’s ‘Patriotic Education’ Plan

We’re taking on Trump’s “patriotic education” ‘pro-American’, anti-Black lesson plan Dear John, Today is a key day for us -- it’s the day we honor Dorothy Bolden: an inspirational Black leader who took on the brutal racist treatment of domestic workers in Atlanta in the…

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  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

October 12, 2020 at 4:30 PM

YOU Can Help Everyone Vote

National Domestic Workers Alliance Help encourage others to get out the vote! John, Did you know that reaching out to your friends and family to urge them to vote, increases the likelihood that they will? Well it does. #WeReady2020 means stepping up your civic engagement and becoming an ambassad…

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  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Voting can be hard, but it’s worth it

It is up to each and every one of us to make sure that all of our voices are heard this election, loud and clear. John, With Election Day just 26 days away, it’s time to talk about voter suppression and ways we can call it out and protect our vote. This is nothing new. Do…

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  Erin "Maz" Mazursky - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 9:52 PM

BREAKING: DOJ knew children would be separated for weeks at a time

A bombshell new report shows the Department of Justice pushed for separating families with the intention of causing as much pain as possible. John, BREAKING: a bombshell report just revealed the Department of Justice officials actively pushed for separating families -- KNOWIN…

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  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Make Your Plan to Vote

Get #VotePlanReady so that nothing keeps you from using your voice. John, We know you’re going to vote. And that’s great. But have you made your plan to vote? Being #VotePlanReady means you’ve decided the who, what, where, when and how of casting your vote. Now is the time…

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  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Mail-in Voting is Safe and Secure

Millions of Americans are planning to vote by mail. Make sure you’re #MailReady. John, Despite all the misinformation flying around, absentee voting, or voting by mail, is a completely safe and secure option for casting your ballot. And in the middle of a pandemic that’s stil…

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  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 4:30 PM

The Safest Way to Vote this Election

National Domestic Workers Alliance Despite all the misinformation flying around, absentee voting, or voting by mail, is a completely secure option for casting your ballot. John: A global pandemic has already taken the lives of over 200,000 people living in America...and there’s no end in sight. …

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  Christina Coleman, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

October 3, 2020 at 4:12 PM

RE: BREAKING: a secret Black Voter suppression plan

There was a secret effort to suppress 3.5 million Black voters. Hi John, I want to make sure you saw my note from Thursday (below). We have an URGENT goal of $7,000 -- and with Election Day now days away, we need your support to hit that goal FAST. Can you urgently make a $…

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  Christina Coleman, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 9:48 PM

BREAKING: a secret Black Voter suppression plan

There was a secret effort to suppress 3.5 million Black voters. BREAKING: explosive leaks show that there was a secret social media campaign run in 2016 to suppress the voices of 3.5 million Black voters. The sinister and sophisticated suppression plan used extensive data m…

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  Alana Eichner, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Tell Senators: No Court Confirmation Before COVID Legislation

Instead of passing COVID relief, the Senate is trying to rush through a Supreme Court confirmation. Hi John, It’s been six months since COVID became a constant presence in our lives. Here’s our reality today: More than 6.9 million Americans have contracted the virus and m…

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  Erin "Maz" Mazursky - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Re: Join us Thursday: Rally to stop sterilizations & honor RBG

The stakes have never been higher. Join us for an online rally this Thursday in support of women, children and families harmed by our immigration system. John, I'm reaching out again about our rally tonight. Just want to make sure you don't miss it! Hope to see you there. Jo…

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  Erin "Maz" Mazursky - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Join us tomorrow: Rally to stop sterilizations & honor RBG

The stakes have never been higher. Join us for an online rally tomorrow in support of women, children and families harmed by our immigration system. John, Last week went from bad to worse. We started with reports that dozens of women in ICE custody were sterilized against th…

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  Civic Engagement Team, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Election day is 42 days away. Are you ready?

Every election, millions of Americans are unable to vote because they miss a voter registration deadline or don't know how to register. Hi John, For generations, women of color have fought for the right to vote and make our voices heard. In 2020, we're carrying that legacy …

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  Kristina Mevs-Apgar, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Tune in and hang out with Alicia Garza and Ai-jen Poo

Tune in to Season 2 of the Sunstorm podcast. Hi John, It’s been a challenging year, and we’re all looking for ways to create a better future. That’s why we’re so excited to share with you that Ai-jen Poo, Director of NDWA, and Alicia Garza, co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter a…

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  Cheska Perez - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

September 20, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Vigils for ICE’s cruelty

We're sad and we're angry. Will you attend a #FamiliesBelongTogether vigil this week? John, If you’re still reeling from last week’s news that dozens of women in ICE custody had their wombs or reproductive organs removed without their consent, you’re not alone. Brave whis…

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  Cheska Perez - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Will you take action next week to stop ICE’s cruelty?

Our country is at a crossroads. Can we count on you to take action next week? John, It’s been a week of stomach-churning revelations. Thanks to a brave whistleblower, Dawn Wooten, we’ve learned that dozens of women in ICE custody had their wombs or other reproductive orga…

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  Paola Luisi - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Re: Trigger warning: forced sterilizations in ICE detention

We must put an end to ICE’s cruelty. Join our emergency call tonight at 8 PM ET to learn what you can do. John, I’m sure by now you’ve heard the devastating reports of forced sterilizations of people in ICE custody—which we know about thanks to the bravery of Nurse Dawn Woot…

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  Paola Luisi - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Trigger warning: forced sterilizations in ICE detention

A whistleblower is reporting that ICE doctors surgically removed an “inordinate” number of women’s wombs against their will. John, BREAKING: A former nurse at ICE’s Irwin County Detention Center is reporting that ICE surgically removed an “inordinate” number of women’s wombs …

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  Paola Luisi - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM

A mother and son reunited

This mother was separated from her child and deported back to Guatemala alone. Here’s how our partner ASAP reunited them. John, Three years ago Leticia was separated from her only child by the U.S. government. Told she would have to wait in detention for a year -- without her…

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  Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

September 13, 2020 at 5:33 PM

THANK YOU - Tribute to Essential Workers

Thank you to all of the amazing essential workers, activists and celebrities who came together to make last week's event a success. John, Last week's Tribute to Essential Workers — an hour-long broadcast event paying tribute to the workers risking it all to keep us safe —…

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  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

September 12, 2020 at 5:19 PM

Questions about how to vote this year? Just ask!

We’re 52 days from Election Day...NDWA is your home for all things voter education. John: There are now just 52 days to Election Day -- and if outrageously complex voting laws combined with the coronavirus pandemic have you confused: we’ve got you covered. Voting by Mail? Reg…

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  Erin "Maz" Mazursky - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

September 11, 2020 at 4:54 PM

This small action will go a long way for our movement

This movement has a place for everyone, and your perspectives and experiences are important. John, It’s already September and there are STILL over 90 children in family detention, thousands of people in ICE jails separated from their families, and no signs this administratio…

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  Kimberly Selden - Families Belong Together · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Get a coloring book, give a coloring book

Order your copy of the Coloring Without Borders coloring book today and we'll ensure another copy is sent to children trapped in Tijuana by Trump's cruel policies. John—it’s not easy being a parent these days—or a kid for that matter. Schools and jobs are going remote, childc…

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  Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

September 6, 2020 at 11:01 PM

The Tribute to Essential Workers starts in ONE HOUR!

Join us in 1 hour for this special livestream event. John, Celebrate this Labor Day weekend by joining the National Domestic Workers Alliance and our partners for the Tribute to Essential Workers — an hour-long broadcast event paying tribute to the workers risking it all…

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  Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

September 5, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Join us tomorrow for the Tribute to Essential Workers!

Join us tomorrow for this special livestream event. John, Celebrate this Labor Day weekend by joining the National Domestic Workers Alliance and our partners for the Tribute to Essential Workers — an hour-long broadcast event paying tribute to the workers risking it all t…

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  Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

August 31, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Save the Date! Honor Essential Workers this Labor Day

This Labor Day weekend, join us for an incredible Tribute to Essential Workers live streamed to your home. John, Day after day, our essential workers work in harm's way in order to keep our families and communities safe and healthy. So this Labor Day weekend, the National…

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  Cheska Perez · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Build with us: What you can do

We just hosted a virtual call last night on the state of family separation in America. Here's what you can do to take the next step and start building power with us. John, Last night, we hosted a virtual call with hundreds of you! . We discussed the current state of family se…

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  Aimée-Josiane Twagirumukiza · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 9:16 PM

You're Invited: Let's Celebrate Black Women

JOIN US on August 31 for celebration of Black domestic workers & the launch of our campaign. John, Right now Black domestic workers are facing the full-impact of multiple colliding crises: systemic racism, a global health pandemic, and a looming economic depressio…

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  Paola Luisi · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 9:06 PM

Re: #ByeChad #SeeYaKen

A federal government watchdog has found Chad Wolf and Ken Cuccinelli are unlawfully serving in their jobs. Join us and demand their resignation. John, I had to reach back out to you one more time because this is so important. Trump’s top two officials at the Department of Ho…

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  Cheska Perez · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 8:35 PM

Invitation: Immigration Nation & ending family separation

Join our call next Thursday to find out more about how you can help end family separation for good. John, Have you seen Immigration Nation? It’s a new documentary series that goes inside the family separation crisis and examines its true impact on families and communities acr…

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  Paola Luisi · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 11:11 PM

#ByeChad #SeeYaKen

A federal government watchdog has found Chad Wolf and Ken Cuccinelli are unlawfully serving in their jobs. Join us and demand their resignation. John, Last Friday, the Government Accountability Office found that Chad Wolf, Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary, and…

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  Alana Eichner, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 3:48 PM

Fwd: We need you, John

Without swift action, nannies, house cleaners, and caregivers won't be able to access the needed supports to survive this crisis. John, I want to make sure you saw my note from last week (below). This week, while lives and livelihoods are URGENTLY hanging in the balance…

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  Aimée-Josiane Twagirumukiza, National Domest · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day

Join Black domestic workers as they speak out and stand up on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. John - Black women are essential--to our economy, democracy, and society. We are responsible for the well-being of families, communities, corporations, and the country as a whole. Ye…

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  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 1:45 PM

URGENT: Have you been deregistered to vote?

Voting is one of the most impactful ways you can make a difference in your community and life. John - In recent primary elections, mail-in ballots have been getting rejected at shockingly high rates. Combined with efforts to purge voter rolls, alarm bells should be ringing…

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  Alana Eichner, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Your Senator Needs to Hear From You Today

Millions of Americans are on the brink of financial ruin. Call your Senator today and demand they take action. John, More than 25 million Americans have lost their extended unemployment benefits because our elected leaders failed to take action. This interruption in benefi…

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  Paola Luisi · [email protected]

August 1, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Re: UPDATE: ICE refusing court’s order

ICE just blew through a court deadline to release hundreds of children. John, I had to reach out to you one more time because this is just so important. ICE just blew through a court-imposed deadline to release hundreds of children and their families from family jails rippli…

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  Paola Luisi · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 10:33 PM

UPDATE: ICE refusing court’s order

ICE just blew through a court deadline to release hundreds of children. John, ICE just blew through a court-imposed deadline to release hundreds of children and their families from family jails rippling with coronavirus, and we’re already seeing the consequences. At least 4…

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  Kimberly Selden, Families Belong Together · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 11:37 PM

It's time for a new narrative on Black migrants

John, Our communities are made up of migrants from all over the world. But the narrative about immigrants in this country doesn't always reflect that. Black migrants are often left out of the conversation on immigration, despite facing the same challenges as many non-Black im…

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  Paola Luisi, Families Belong Together · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 10:29 PM

BREAKING: Judge denies release of parents in ICE jails

This is a big setback, but we're not giving up. It's time to flood ICE's phone lines. John, I've got some bad news. A cowardly federal judge just ruled that ICE does not need to release parents detained in their family jails with their children. As you may know, a different …

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  Paola Luisi, Families Belong Together · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 7:50 PM

Tell Gov. Wolf: Shut down the Berks County Detention Center

ICE shouldn't even have family jails. It's time to shut them down. John, I’m reaching out with some heartbreaking news. I just got off the phone with our partner, the Haitian Bridge Alliance, who has been working closely with the Haitian families jailed at ICE’s Berks family j…

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  Alana Eichner, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 3:43 PM

❗Take Action TODAY ❗

Without swift action, nannies, house cleaners, and caregivers won't be able to access needed unemployment benefits, assistance with rent, and other supports. John, Over 25 million Americans will lose extended unemployment benefits if the supports put in place ear…

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  Cheska Perez, Families Belong Together · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 9:16 PM

Days to release kids in detention

We haven't got much time. Call ICE now. John, This is URGENT: we’re just days away from the deadline given to ICE by a federal judge to release the children in their family jails. Your voice matters now more than ever. So far, ICE has released no official plans detailing how…

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  Alana Eichner, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 3:38 PM

Re: The Crisis Isn’t Over

Domestic workers really need your help. Will you take action today? John, I want to make sure you saw the email I sent last week. Nannies, house cleaners, and caregivers really need your help. COVID cases are surging and much needed relief is expiring this month. What is …

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  Cheska Perez, Families Belong Together · [email protected]

July 3, 2020 at 3:57 PM

Is this the country we want to be?

This is a critical time. On the ground partners need your support. John, Last week, a federal judge ordered the release of all children held in ICE's family jails by July 17th, citing concerns over COVID-19. This order is a step in the right direction and a testament to the p…

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  Alana Eichner, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 3:20 PM

The Crisis Isn’t Over

Pandemic relief is ending soon. And Congress is going on vacation. John, Coronavirus cases are spiraling out of control just as the relief programs that have provided financial support to millions of families are about to end. For caregivers like Savvy, it’s the worst possibl…

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