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  AG Phil Weiser · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 2:03 PM

We need to stand up against antisemitism

Join me in speaking out Friend – Colorado AG Phil Weiser here. As a proud Jew, I have not hesitated to discuss my faith or family history in public life. I am well aware of and pained by the rising levels of antisemitism and hate of all kinds that we are now…
  Josh Stein, North Carolina Attorney General · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 1:03 AM

Moore v. Harper could dismantle democracy as we know it

My team and I are fighting back against GOP attacks on our elections. Friend, North Carolina AG Josh Stein here – Last week, my office argued in front of the United States Supreme Court as they considered Moore v. Harper – a case legal experts are calling th…
  Team Dem AGs · [email protected]
December 17, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Dem AGs don’t discriminate

So why do others? Friend, Every single time we think indicted Texas Republican AG Ken Paxton has reached rock bottom, he gets even worse. In June, employees at the Texas Department of Public Safety received a sweeping request from his office to compile a lis…
  Peter Favret, Digital Fundraising Manager · [email protected]
December 17, 2022 at 2:01 AM

Some good news!

But we still need your help, friend Friend, Emma emailed you last night about how we were $3,256 behind our mid-month goal. Well, I get to deliver the good news that we’re now only $1,349 behind that goal! We knew that you all would step up, and you did. But…
  Emma Schimley, Digital Media Strategist · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 2:36 PM

How is it Dec. 15?

Time, I guess? Friend – it’s already halfway through the month, and I can’t believe I’ve already watched Nancy Meyer’s masterpiece The Holiday three times. But what I do know is that we’re a bit behind our $10,000 monthly goal. I know the midterms just happe…
  Team Dem AGs · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 11:10 PM

Dem AGs don’t discriminate

So why do others? Friend, The Supreme Court is considering a case brought by a Colorado website designer who refuses to design for same-sex couples. She believes that her designs should be consistent with her beliefs, and as a consequence, she should be able…
  DAGA Policy Team · [email protected]
December 11, 2022 at 10:02 PM

We need common sense gun control reform

We’re doing something about it Friend, This year alone, we’ve had over 600 mass shootings, and unfortunately, they’re part of our reality living in the United States. Every time there’s a mass shooting, Republican politicians largely sit on their hands and c…
  Team Dem AGs · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 7:08 PM

Arizona’s next Attorney General

Kris will make history as Arizona AG Friend, The Arizona AG’s race is in the midst of a recount and we’re confident Kris Mayes will come out on top and make history as AZ’s next Attorney General. Kris is a champion for democracy and Arizonans’ rights – and w…
  DAGA Election Protection Team · [email protected]
December 8, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Ken Paxton is at it again

Somehow, Ken Paxton has returned Friend, Texas Republican AG Ken Paxton filed 134 election fraud counts against a licensed social worker who helped 67 residents at her supported living center register to vote in 2020. This is one of the largest “illegal” vo…
  Team Dem AGs · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 9:04 PM

We want to hear from you

We really, really, REALLY do Friend – as we wrap up a very successful (if we do say so ourselves) 2022, we’re already looking ahead to 2023 and even 2024. We couldn’t win in 2022 without you, and we can’t move forward without you either. That’s why we’re ask…
  Staff at Dem AGs · [email protected]
December 3, 2022 at 3:33 PM

Election deniers aren’t popular

And we’re denying they even existed Friend, Not only did we prevent the “red wave” during the midterms, we blocked every single election-denying AG candidate in battleground races. That’s big. Trust – and democracy – prevailed last month, thanks to you. Tha…
  Emma Schimley, Digital Media Strategist · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 7:52 PM

Ticketmaster...

…it’s you, hi. You’re the problem, it’s you. Friend – I may work at DAGA, but I consider myself a Swiftie first and foremost (sorry to my boss, Geoff). Unfortunately, I was one of the millions of people locked out of Ticketmaster as I tried to purchase ticket…
  Michelle Ortiz, Executive Director · [email protected]
December 1, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Be part of the DAGA community

What we do is important. Friend, my name is Michelle Ortiz, Executive Director at DAGA, and today I am reaching out to ask you to join our community at DAGA by becoming an impactful donor. DAGA is a record-breaking political committee that supports and elect…
  DAGA Digital Team · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 6:34 PM

Closing the books on November

What a year it’s been. Friend, After 11 months of hard work, we’re finally at the end of November 2022. With one month left in the calendar year, we’re now focusing on the legacy we’re leaving behind this year – and the one we want to build in the years to …
  Peter Favret, Digital Fundraising Manager · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 12:33 AM

Three weeks since Election Day

Let’s look back on where we are. Friend, It’s been three weeks since Election Day. So let’s think about what an alternate world might feel like right now. How would we feel if we had election deniers poised to take office early next year in critical swing s…
  Staff at Democratic Attorneys General Association · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Abortion Rights are popular...who knew?!

If you support reproductive freedom, you support Dem AGs Friend, Abortion was on the ballot this midterm election, and voters in Kentucky, Michigan, Vermont, Montana, and California just delivered huge wins for abortion rights, and rejected attacks on repro…
  Democratic Attorneys General Association · [email protected]
November 26, 2022 at 3:35 PM

The clock to 2024 starts now ⏰

We can’t afford to rest Friend, Here’s some tough news: The bad actors who sought to undermine our democracy and threatened abortion access are not done with their efforts. If anything, they’re even more determined to upend democracy as we know it and contin…
  Staff at Democratic Attorneys General Association · [email protected]
November 25, 2022 at 8:03 PM

We’re still feeling the impact of 2018

Let’s carry that momentum into 2024 Friend, This year, we saw Democratic AGs who were elected in narrow races in 2018 win reelection by even bigger margins. We’re thankful for all of our excellent incumbent AGs who won this year, and grateful that our moveme…
  DAGA HQ · [email protected]
November 24, 2022 at 2:24 PM

We’re thankful for our public servants

Especially our Democratic AGs Friend, We hope that you and your family are having a restful and restorative Thanksgiving. After a long election season, our team at DAGA is grateful for a few days to spend with family and loved ones, and to focus on the thing…
  DAGA Political Team · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM

We have to run good candidates everywhere

Every single year. Friend, Down ballot races are essential to building the future of our country. This year, we witnessed dangerous right-wing extremists like Sigal Chattah, Matt DePerno, and Jim Schultz lose races that would’ve put them in positions to str…
  Team Dem AGs · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 11:05 PM

This is a huge victory for Minnesotans

Keith Ellison is a true public servant Friend, Minnesota AG Keith Ellison scored a huge victory for his home state by narrowly defeating his far-right opponent Jim Schultz. AG Ellison has been a true advocate for Minnesota for decades, both in Congress and …
  Britteny Jenkins, DAGA Policy Director · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 2:02 AM

Defending democracy is popular

Who could’ve seen that coming? (Us) Friend, it’s Britteny Jenkins, DAGA’s Policy Director. This election cycle, Democratic AGs sent a message to Donald Trump and Republican extremists: Election deniers don’t win elections. By defeating Big Lie extremists in…
  Rapid Response Alert (via DAGA) · [email protected]
November 21, 2022 at 9:51 PM

ARIZONA UPDATE: We’re in recount territory

We can still flip the Arizona AG seat from red to blue. Friend, The Arizona AG race is headed to a recount. Dem AG candidate Kris Mayes and her Trump-loving, election-denying opponent Abe Hamadeh are neck-and-neck, and their race is heading to a recount wit…
  Democratic Attorneys General Association · [email protected]
November 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM

History at the ballot box

And we couldn’t have done it without you Folks – This was a great election for history-making Democrats – including Democratic AGs. These three victories made history. Andrea Campbell will be the first Black woman elected to a statewide office in Massachus…
  Michelle Ortiz, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 19, 2022 at 8:21 PM

The next phase for Dem AGs

Dem AGs always have a 👌🏼 plan for what’s next. Hi there, it’s Michelle Ortiz, Executive Director at DAGA. 10 days after one of the most important elections our country has participated in, you can count on our Democratic AG’s to have a plan. With your help …
  Peter Favret, Digital Fundraising Manager · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 7:32 PM

RAGA isn’t slowing down

This is why we’re still fundraising Friend, it’s Peter Favret, Digital Fundraising Manager here at DAGA. I wish I could say I was emailing you to let you know that we saved democracy, the threat is gone (ding dong, the witch is dead!), and we have nothing to…
  J.P. Boyle, Development Director · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 1:03 AM

No rest for the weary

On to the next battle Friend, it’s J.P. Boyle, DAGA’s Development Director. How are you feeling? Have you gotten to sleep a bit? Been able to process the results of the midterms? Here at DAGA, the last week has felt like a lifetime. From tracking close resu…
  DAGA Political Team · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 12:20 AM

FWD: We are meeting the moment

Donald Trump didn’t see this coming. Friend – It’s been 24 hours since Donald Trump announced he was once again running for president, and the responses that we’ve seen are inspiring. We know what happens when Democrats organize and get behind candidates tha…
  Geoff Burgan, Communications Director · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 8:54 PM

It’s been just over a week since Election Day

It’s only Wednesday? Friend, it’s Geoff Burgan, DAGA’s Communications Director. What a week. After months of hard work to make sure we successfully protected Democratic AGs, we are proud to say that the work paid off. We successfully defended attorneys gene…
  Michelle Ortiz, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 3:18 AM

Donald Trump is officially running for president in 2024.

We knew this day would come. Friend, it’s Michelle Ortiz, DAGA’s Executive Director. By now I’m sure you’ve heard the news: Donald Trump is officially running for president in 2024. And while I feel a great deal of fear for our country, I’m reminded of why …
  Farah Melendez, Sr. Political Advisor · [email protected]
November 13, 2022 at 7:32 PM

What we’ve learned

Democracy is strong Friend, it’s Farah Melendez, Senior Political Advisor here at DAGA. After wins in critical states by AG Dana Nessel in Michigan, AG Keith Ellison in Minnesota, AG Phil Weiser in Colorado, AG Aaron Ford in Nevada, and AG Josh Kaul in Wisco…
  Staff at Dem AGs · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Congratulations to our Governor-elects!

This is just the beginning. Sign the card to congratulate them. Friends, We’ll keep this quick. On Election Night, Massachusetts elected Democrat Maura Healey and Pennsylvania elected Democrat Josh Shapiro as their next governors. Do those names sound famili…
  Staff at Democratic Attorneys General Association · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Honoring those who serve

Our work is only possible because of our veterans. Friend, Today we are taking a moment to pause and reflect on the veterans who have served and continue to serve our country. The work that our Democratic AGs do each and every day to protect our democracy a…
  Democratic Attorneys General Association · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 11:21 PM

Thank you.

Just think of what we’ve accomplished in these midterms. Friend, What. A. Week. After sleepless nights, countless hours on the campaign trail, and late nights in the office, we celebrate. By delivering critical victories in must-hold states like Wisconsin, …
  Democratic Attorneys General Association · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 4:52 PM

We made history last night

All thanks to you Folks – Last night was a great night for history-making Democrats – including the Democratic AGs. We’re waiting on some races to be called across the country, but here’s what we know: These three victories made history. Andrea Campbell wi…
  Doug Emhoff · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Our Democratic AGs need our help.

I’m a big fan of Democratic AGs Friend, I’ll be honest – I love Democratic Attorneys General. They have so much power to get things done every single day that will change people’s lives. From taking on bad actors in court, to fighting for rights like marria…
  Rapid Response Alert (via DAGA) · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 7:02 PM

BREAKING: Trump hinted at his future run last night

We cannot allow him and GOP AGs to win. Friend, Former President Donald Trump hinted at his next run for president at a rally last night in Ohio. Trump is a danger to the future of our country, and he knows the importance of electing attorneys general who …
  Democratic AGs · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Did you see VP Kamala Harris’s message?

She knows our rights and progress are on the line today. Friend – it’s Election Day! So we’ll keep this quick. I wanted to make sure you saw this note from Vice President Kamala Harris (and former California AG!!) about the importance of our work. Vice Pres…
  Rob Bonta, California Attorney General · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 11:51 PM

Dem AGs need your attention and your support

We are the changemakers Friend, I come from a family of changemakers. My father, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., marched for justice in Selma, Alabama, and my mother stood with over 3,000 protesters to prevent riot police from unjustly evicting tenants …
  Jill Biden · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 8:35 PM

It’s the home stretch for Attorneys General races.

We’re almost there in our AG races. Friend, In just one day, Americans will vote on issues that affect every single one of us – and that’s especially true for state Attorney General races. Attorneys General are “the People’s Lawyers.” They ensure you can ge…
  Team Dem AGs · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Tomorrow...

…you’re only a day away. And we have to make every vote count. Friend, We know it’s been a long and winding road to this year’s midterms, but we’re almost there. Like so close, impossibly close. But there’s still work we can do. So many of the decisions tha…
  Dem AGs Staff · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 10:51 PM

Whoaaaaa we’re almost there...

Wait that’s not how the song goes Friend, We’re really in the final days here. We’re stressed and tired. You’re stressed and tired. But we’re almost there. No matter what happens on Tuesday, we want to look back and know that we left it all on the campaign…
  Letitia James, New York Attorney General · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 2:04 PM

How we can win through grassroots organizing.

My fellow AGs need help. Friend, As New York Attorney General, I have consistently defended democracy and I continue to fight back against political forces attempting to turn back the clock on progress. The immediate future of abortion will be decided at the…
  RACE ALERT: Michigan · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 10:30 PM

The Michigan AG race will impact the future of our democracy.

Same goes for Arizona and Nevada. Friend, AG Dana Nessel is warning voters about exactly what’s at stake this November. If we don’t keep the Michigan AG seat, it means Michigan’s electoral votes aren’t safe in 2024. AG Nessel isn’t being hyperbolic — her opp…
  DAGA HQ · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Matt DePerno wants to roll back LGBTQIA+ rights in Michigan

We’re fighting like hell to keep him away from the AG’s office. Friend, First they came for abortion access, now they’re coming for marriage equality. Matt DePerno has indicated he doesn’t believe in marriage equality – threatening to roll back LGBTQIA+ righ…
  Vice President Kamala D. Harris · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 1:23 PM

Our rights and progress are on the line.

Why AG Races Matter Friend, Our state Attorneys General races around the country are absolutely critical to our nation’s fight for progress and equal rights for all – that’s why they’re called “The People’s Lawyers.” When I was California’s Attorney General…
  DAGA Policy Team · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 1:33 PM

10 races.

That’s what will determine abortion access in America. Friend – Arizona. Colorado. Georgia. Michigan. Minnesota. Nevada. Iowa. Kansas. Texas. Wisconsin. 10 Democratic candidates and 10 Republican candidates running for office across 10 states. Who wins the…
  DAGA Election Protection Team · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 1:01 AM

Why we have to act now to save Democracy

Trump’s plans are sounding worse and worse Friend, Donald Trump is fixated on Pennsylvania’s Senate and Governor races, and rumor has it that he will contest the results and use them as a trial run for his plans to deny the results of the 2024 presidential e…
  Staff at Dem AGs · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 2:01 PM

What do RAGA, Trump, and the Jan. 6 robocall have in common?

Answer: They’re all connected Friend – ever since the insurrection on January 6, 2021, we've seen how high up this goes. The Jan. 6 Committee is demanding that former President Donald Trump testify under oath in the next few weeks. A little over a year ago, …
  President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Friend, I hate to ask: But I need you to rush a donation to DAGA before Election Day

Folks, we know what the Republicans will do if they regain power. They’re telling us. They’re being straight up about it. Folks, we know what the Republicans will do if they regain power. They’re telling us. They’re being straight up about it. They’re going …