Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 6:29 PM

I’m proud of our decision

  We know this is an unprecedented and difficult moment for many families, so please only pitch in if you can afford to give. It’s more important for you to take care of yourself and your loved ones in this emergency. Here’s the honest truth, folks — We’re off track to reach our April…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 10:24 PM

Join Barbara Lee and Beto O’Rourke for virtual tea!

  Friends, We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. As we continue to adapt to life during the coronavirus, it’s never been more important to stay connected with folks. That’s why we’re excited to announce a special Mother’s Day Weekend V…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 5:05 PM

The Senate just passed my bill

  Folks, Last night, the Senate passed the latest coronavirus relief legislation and I’m proud to say they included my bill that would mandate the CDC collect racial data on COVID-19. Because the hard truth is that African Americans are dying at higher rates from COVID-19. Centuries of…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 9:08 PM

marijuana

  We know this is an unprecedented and difficult moment for many families, so please only pitch in if you can afford to give. It’s more important for you to take care of yourself and your loved ones in this emergency. Happy 4/20, folks. On this day, millions of people will celebrate c…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Republicans have turned this moment into a political prop

  We know this is an unprecedented and difficult moment for many families, so please only pitch in if you can afford to give. It’s more important for you to take care of yourself and your loved ones in this emergency. Hello, I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy duri…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 5:49 PM

reworking our campaign budget

  We know this is an unprecedented and difficult moment for many families, so please only pitch in if you can afford to give. It’s more important for you to take care of yourself and your loved ones in this emergency. Here’s the honest truth, folks: We’re going to miss our fundraising…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 5:14 PM

I owe you an explanation

  We know this is an unprecedented and difficult moment for many families, so please only pitch in if you can afford to give. It’s more important for you to take care of yourself and your loved ones in this emergency. In a minute, I’m going to ask you to make a donation to my re-elect…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Oakland Undocumented Relief Fund

  Friends, As the coronavirus continues to affect every aspect of our daily lives, it’s clear immigrant communities are particularly vulnerable. Many immigrants are scared to seek out medical care for fear of deportation, have lost their jobs, can’t put food on the table, and don’t qua…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Demand the CDC collect racial data on the coronavirus

  Friends, I’ve heard people call the coronavirus the great equalizer -- that it doesn’t discriminate against race, zip code, gender, or wealth. The fact is, African Americans are dying at higher rates from COVID-19. Decades of racist health and economic policies have caused communitie…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 7:32 PM

re: Allen Temple Health & Social Services

  Folks, last week Barbara asked you to lend a helping hand to those who need it most. So many of you stepped up to give and we raised thousands of dollars for Allen Temple Health & Social Services (thank you!). Read Barbara’s message below and then consider adding another …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Mujeres Unidas y Activas

  Folks, As the coronavirus continues to affect families across the country, I have been so inspired by this incredible grassroots team for stepping up when it matters most to support vulnerable communities during this time. Now, I’m turning to you once again to ask if you would consid…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 10:34 PM

this email is super short

  We know this is an unprecedented and difficult moment for many families, so please only pitch in if you can afford to give. It’s more important for you to take care of yourself and your loved ones in this emergency. Hey folks, I know you probably have a lot of emails in your inbox, …

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  Barbara Lee Speaks for Me · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 5:36 PM

midnight

  We know this is an unprecedented and difficult moment for many families, so please only pitch in if you can afford to give. It’s more important for you to take care of yourself and your loved ones in this emergency. Team, here are three things you need to know: Barbara is the most …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 12:04 AM

personally

  We know this is an unprecedented and difficult moment for many families, so please only pitch in if you can afford to give. It’s more important for you to take care of yourself and your loved ones in this emergency. Folks, My team is busy doing everything they can to make sure we re…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 29, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Allen Temple Health & Social Services

  Folks, As the coronavirus continues to spread, so many families are facing uncertainty. Whether it’s losing a job or a paycheck, becoming ill, or unable to find basic necessities like food, soap, and even toilet paper -- it can all be overwhelming. But I’ve found hope in the stories …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 7:54 PM

10 years ago, President Obama signed the ACA into law

  Folks, As the coronavirus continues to spread, it’s clearer than ever that our health care system is broken. As people lose their jobs, they lose their health care. As cases increase, our hospitals are overcrowded, overworked, and in short supply of essential materials and protective…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Demand ICE stop their raids during the coronavirus pandemic

  This is outrageous, folks. As coronavirus continues to spread, more and more families across the country face uncertainty. People are losing their jobs, small businesses are closing their doors, families are facing food insecurity, the list goes on and on. But despite this public hea…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 5:29 PM

the Alameda County Food Bank

  Folks, While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, so many of us are facing difficulties and hardships, especially low-income communities. This virus is a public health crisis, but also an economic crisis for millions of families across the country. Low-income workers are w…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 6:39 PM

An update on the Coronavirus

  Hi there — The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has become a global pandemic and I want you to know that I’m doing everything I can to keep our communities safe. In Congress, we’re working on several measures to protect our communities, guarantee paid sick leave, and make sure low-income ch…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 11:00 PM

a pivotal moment

  Hi there — The upcoming election will be a pivotal moment in our democracy. We have the chance to defeat Trump and flip the Senate. But we can’t forget about protecting our Democratic Majority in the House. That’s why we’re launching a $30,000 mid-month goal to help re-elect Congress…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM

RE: the Emmett Till Antilynching Act of 2020

  Folks, lynching is a hateful and horrendous part of our nation’s history. And to this day, it is still not considered a federal crime. That’s why I proudly voted to pass the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which would finally designate lynching as a hate crime under federal law. Emme…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you

  Thank you, thank you, thank you, folks! I’m honored to be on the ballot, once again, to continue representing California’s 13th District in Congress. I love serving the most progressive district in the nation and I’m so grateful for your support in the primary! It means the world to …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 11:10 PM

before the polls close

  Folks, I wanted to write you a quick little note just to say thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you for supporting me throughout the years, especially during this critical moment in history. Donald Trump has done nothing but hurt our country. Since stepping into office, he has vo…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 7:23 PM

It’s Primary Day!

  It’s Primary Day, folks! We need your help to turn out as many people as possible and show Republicans we mean business: We need $10,000 to keep our field team on the ground turning out as many voters as possible. With just hours until the polls close, can Barbara count on you to pit…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 11:05 PM

If you’ve been waiting for the right time, this is it

  I’ll be honest, folks -- it wasn’t great hearing that we missed our critical end-of-month fundraising goal with the primary right around the corner. But I know what this incredible grassroots team is capable of. So, I’ll cut right to the chase: At midnight, our pre-primary fundraisin…

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  Barbara Lee HQ · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 6:53 PM

we missed our goal

  It’s not great, team. We missed our end-of-month goal over the weekend. And this could not have come at a worse time, too. Reaching our fundraising goal before the primary election tomorrow is the biggest test our campaign has yet to face. Will we have the resources to keep Barbara i…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 1, 2020 at 12:45 AM

last email, I promise

  Folks, My finance team has been updating me all week with our fundraising numbers as we inch closer to our end-of-month deadline tonight. And I’ve been blown away by the sheer number of people who have stepped up to give whatever they can. But I’ll be honest, we’re still a bit behind…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Barbara is the most senior woman of color in Congressional leadership

  Barbara is the most senior woman of color in Congressional leadership, folks. Some call that progress -- and it is -- but it’s clear we can and must do better. 2018 was the Year of Women of Color. We turned out progressive voters all across the country to help elect a record number o…

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  Barbara Lee HQ · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 10:23 PM

we messed up

  We messed up, team. We forgot that February is the shortest month of the year and now our projections are way off. Look, everyone makes mistakes -- but we’re scrambling trying to get back on track before our critical end-of-month goal tomorrow. This is our last fundraising deadline b…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 5:08 PM

we’re behind

  I’ll be honest, folks -- February has been a really tough month for fundraising. My team just sent me an update on our numbers and we’re further behind than any of us thought we would be at this point in the month. Our critical end-of-month deadline is tomorrow and this is our last c…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 4:01 PM

quick breakdown

  We’ll cut right to the chase, team -- Our end-of-month deadline is in two days and we’re still short of our fundraising goal. Will you make a donation to our campaign and chip in $10 right now to help us meet this critical deadline? Here’s a quick breakdown of why this is so importan…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Barbara was at the debate last night!

  Folks, Last night, Barbara was in South Carolina for the Democratic presidential debate. As one of the most progressive members in all of Congress, it’s clear the presidential candidates are looking to her as a leader on some of the most important issues facing our country right now.…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 9:00 PM

billions of dollars in cuts

  Folks, There’s no other way to say it: Trump’s newest budget screams disaster for everyday families. Just take a look -- to pay for his $1.5 trillion tax cut for the ultra wealthy and his $2 billion useless border wall, Trump would: Cut Medicare by $845 billion Cut Medicaid spending…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 16, 2020 at 11:02 PM

will I see your name?

  Folks, I wanted to give you one final chance to make a donation before we close the books on our mid-quarter fundraising tonight. I know we ask you for $$$ a lot and trust me, if I could go without it I would. But in a time when Republicans are determined to sabotage our health care …

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  Barbara Lee Speaks for Me · [email protected]

February 16, 2020 at 3:05 PM

midnight

  Folks, Barbara is facing the biggest FEC deadline since she launched her re-election campaign. If you can, we need you to pitch in $10 or more to help us meet our critical mid-quarter goal by midnight. Here’s why: Barbara Lee Speaks for Us: Barbara is the most senior woman of color i…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 15, 2020 at 11:01 PM

FWD: Hi, folks!

    Folks, did you see Clyde's message from yesterday? Make sure you give it a read and then chip in $14 if you love Barbara as much as he (and we) do! CHIP IN $14 NOW   Hi, folks! My name is Clyde and six weeks ago, I had the privilege of marrying the most wo…

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  Clyde Oden, Jr. · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 8:47 PM

Hi, folks!

  Hi, folks! My name is Clyde and a couple months ago, I had the privilege of marrying the most wonderful woman I’ve ever met. You guessed it… Barbara! It was one of the most spectacular nights of my life -- we were surrounded by our friends and family as we toasted to a new year fille…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 8:06 PM

you deserve an explanation

  Folks, I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have supporters like you on my team. Especially during these tough fundraising months, it makes a world of difference knowing I can count on you to step up and help out. In a minute, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution toward our f…

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  Barbara Lee HQ · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Barbara was mentioned in the last three presidential debates

  Folks -- We know it. You know it. Barbara is the most senior woman of color in Congressional leadership and one of the most progressive members in all of Congress. That’s why presidential candidates like Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, and Tom Steyer have praised her at the last thre…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 7:29 PM

re: impeachment

  Folks, Yesterday, while Senate Republicans were proving that they’re too weak to stand up for what’s right, Alabama Senator Doug Jones did the right thing and voted to convict the president of impeachment. From the start, Senate Republicans were ramming through a sham of an impeachme…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 9:35 PM

BREAKING: Senate acquits Trump of impeachment

  Breaking news, team -- The Republican-led Senate just voted to acquit President Trump of all impeachment charges. It’s clear Trump illegally abused the power of his office for his own political gain. But Mitch McConnell and his rank-and-file yes-men pushed through a sham of a trial t…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 11:05 PM

the state of our union

  Folks, I just read through your answers to my 2020 State of the Union Survey and the overwhelming majority of you are concerned about the state of our country, safety, and democracy. It’s no wonder why. Tonight, we’ll hear Trump give his State of the Union address. And if the last th…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 11:43 PM

Take my State of the Union Survey >>

  Hi there, Tomorrow, Trump will take the stage to deliver the annual State of the Union Address. He’ll talk about how great our economy is doing (it’s not), how strong our country is (we’re on the brink of war), and how popular his presidency is (he’s in the middle of an impeachment t…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 1, 2020 at 2:02 AM

one final time

  Folks, Before we close the books on our first monthly fundraising deadline of the year, I wanted to ask one final time if you’ll make a donation toward my re-election campaign before midnight. This is our most important fundraising deadline yet, so please make a donation of any amoun…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Trump has no authorization to drag us into war with Iran

  Folks, Yesterday, the House passed my bill to repeal the dangerous 2002 AUMF and prevent Trump’s war with Iran. It’s about time the House reassert its Constitutional authority to declare war and peace. For the last three years, Trump has threatened our national security and pushed us…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 5:01 PM

24 seconds

  Team, Will you add a donation of any amount toward our very first end-of-month fundraising goal tomorrow? This is our most important deadline yet, so I could really use your help. The truth is, January is a tough month for fundraising. People have tuned out since the holidays and now…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 10:38 PM

not just a bunch of numbers

  Folks, My team is busy doing everything they can to make sure we reach our first very fundraising deadline of the year tomorrow, so I told them I would reach out to a few of our top supporters and ask for help, too. But before I do, I owe you an explanation. Democrats can take back o…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 6:37 PM

update on Iran

  Folks, Earlier this month, we got some disturbing news that the United States assassinated a top Iranian military commander without Congressional authorization. Since then, Iran has launched missile attacks against U.S. bases in a dangerous escalation of tension between our two count…

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  Barbara Lee HQ · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 11:04 PM

“F” rating from the NRA

  Team, As one of the most progressive members of Congress, we always knew the far-right would target Barbara. Extremist publications like the Washington Examiner have singled her out for her lone-vote against the AUMF and dedication to stopping endless war, while Breitbart has attacke…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 7:55 PM

shadows, shame, and silence

  Folks, On the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we remember all the women who came before us and the dark days of back-alley abortions. We must never return to those days of shadows, shame, and silence. But today in 2020, Republicans across the country are still trying to ban abortion…

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