Sarah Wulf · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 10:56 PM

Nice to meet you!

I’m so excited to join Team Barbara Lee.   Hi John — I’m Sarah, the incoming Campaign Manager at Barbara Lee for Congress. Now that I’m at the helm of Barbara Lee’s re-election campaign, it’s my job to expand our voter outreach efforts before the primary and design a strategy to mobil…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 9:39 PM

The House passed the CROWN Act

One step closer to ending hair discrimination.   John — A few weeks ago, Republicans opposed our efforts to expeditiously pass the CROWN Act — my bill to end race-based hair discrimination. Then I called on you to help build grassroots support in favor of the bill, and now I’m proud to…

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  Finance Team @ Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

March 19, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Re-Election Kickoff Fund update

Have you chipped in to our Re-Election Kickoff Fund?   John — It’s been one week since Barbara officially launched her re-election campaign for California’s 12th district. After one week, we’re right on target to reach our Re-Election Kickoff Fund goal. Once we reach our $12,000 goal,…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 6:35 PM

One goal:

We need to be prepared for whatever obstacles stand in our way as our team works to support Democrats up and down the ballot.   Hi John, I wanted to update you on where things stand. I recently filed my paperwork to run in California’s newly drawn 12th district, officially kicking off …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 8:16 PM

I’m asking you to support refugee relief efforts for Ukraine

Supporting the Ukrainian people impacted by Russia’s invasion remains paramount.   John, Earlier this morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a virtual address to Congress. It was a historic and incredibly moving moment as President Zelensky spoke about the Russian invasio…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 12:11 AM

Re: Barbara’s Re-Election Kickoff Fund

  John — Did you see Barbara’s message? Barbara filed her paperwork for re-election, officially kicking off her campaign to represent California’s newly drawn 12th district. We set out to raise $12,000 to help her hit the ground running on a strong note, and we’re already 75% of the w…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 13, 2022 at 10:40 PM

I’ve officially filed for re-election, John

Chip in to my campaign’s Re-Election Kickoff Fund today:   John, I’m so excited to announce that I’ve officially filed my paperwork to run for re-election! I’m looking forward to getting back out on the campaign trail and hearing from the people I represent. This year won’t be like my …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM

It’s official:

There’s more work to be done.   We have some important news, John: Today is the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy here in California, and we’re so excited to announce that Barbara has officially filed her paperwork to run for re-election! As we’ve mentioned before, this year…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 9:09 PM

Re: ending hair discrimination

It’s time to end hair discrimination now.   Have you signed our petition yet, John? Race-based hair discrimination starts in school and continues on in the workplace, with long lasting impacts on Black children and adults. Research shows that a majority of Black children face race-base…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 10:04 PM

Black women are 1.5 times more likely to be sent home from work because of their hair

It’s time to end hair discrimination now.   John — Did you know Black women are 1.5 times more likely to be sent home from work because of their hair? For too long, Black women have been told their natural hair is unprofessional. Black hair is beautiful — and it’s time to end hair disc…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 6, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Did you know not one Black woman has ever served on the Supreme Court? It’s time for that to change.

The Senate must confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson.   Hi John, I wanted to make sure you had a chance to sign my petition. Last month, President Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court — who would become the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice if confirm…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

115 justices and 0 Black women.   John — Last week, President Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy being left by Justice Breyer. We’ve had 115 justices throughout the history of the Supreme Court. Not a single one of them has been a Black woma…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 12:05 AM

I’m grateful

We’re stronger together.   Hi John, I’m writing to say thank you. With a critical election right around the corner, it’s such a relief to know that this grassroots team is as dedicated as ever to defending the progress we’ve made and advancing more of our priorities for working familie…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 10:53 PM

“We’re going to be OK”

There’s more work to be done.   John, Last night, I attended President Biden’s first State of the Union address. In his speech, he detailed some historic victories Democrats won last year, and reaffirmed our commitment to fighting for working families. During year one, we passed the Am…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 9:57 PM

Let me be honest with you

We haven’t had time to focus on campaign fundraising — but that’s okay.   Hi John, With everything going on in the world this February, I don’t feel bad saying that campaign fundraising was not a top priority of mine over the past month. I’ve been closely monitoring the situation in U…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 12:43 AM

The Senate is voting on the Women’s Health Protection Act next week

The difference between winning and losing:   John, Next Monday, the Senate will finally vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act — our bill to codify Roe v. Wade and protect reproductive justice. With an unreliable ultra-conservative Supreme Court that could overturn Roe for good, Con…

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  Sudip Dutta, Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

February 26, 2022 at 10:21 PM

The toughest month of fundraising

Being honest with you.   Hi John, I’ll be honest with you: February is a historically tough month for campaign fundraising, and this year’s is proving no different. I hope you’ll give me a chance to explain more, but first will you consider making a donation to help us get back on trac…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Re: Ukraine

How you can support humanitarian efforts.   Hi John, I wanted to be sure you saw my message from yesterday. Already, this grassroots team has raised over $6,000 for the International Rescue Committee of Northern California. Every dollar counts as they mobilize resources and partners to…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 8:28 PM

We must be prepared to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

My prayers are with the Ukrainian people.   John, Late last night, Russia began its invasion into neighboring Ukraine — with explosions reported in the capital city, Kyiv, and airports across the country attacked. I strongly condemn Russia’s aggression to destabilize Ukraine and furthe…

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  CA-12 Alert · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 8:14 PM

Here’s the lowdown on Barbara’s new district:

Re-electing Barbara to California's new 12th congressional district.   John, California redrew its congressional maps, which means Barbara will now be running in the newly drawn 12th congressional district. In addition to defending our democracy from the radical far-right, Barbara is …

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  Cheri Beasley · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 12:08 AM

Experts rate NC-Sen as one of our top three pick-up opportunities!

CNN just released their newest Senate race analysis, and their experts say that North Carolina is one of the seats “most likely to flip.”   John, Barbara told me to reach out. CNN just released their newest Senate race analysis, and their experts say that North Carolina is one of the s…

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  CA-12 Alert (via BarbaraLeeForCongress.org) · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 12:11 AM

The congressional maps in California have been redrawn

Barbara’s new district:   Hi John, California recently redrew its congressional maps, and Barbara has learned she will now be running in the newly drawn 12th congressional district. Barbara is determined as ever to fight for racial justice, affordable housing, student loan relief, and…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 19, 2022 at 8:31 PM

This can’t wait

Will you add your name to Barbara’s petition calling on Congress to pass H.R. 40?   Have you signed Barbara’s petition yet, John? Black History Month commemorations are empty sentiments without following through with direct action. That's why Barbara is elevating legislation to pursue …

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  Tim Ryan · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 6:46 PM

I owe you an explanation

re: the filibuster.   Hi John, Barbara told me to reach out. In a minute, I’ll ask you to add a critically important donation to my campaign — a race that will decide Senate control. But first, can I have just a moment of your time to explain why your support today is so important? Com…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 7:39 PM

Restorative justice cannot wait any longer.

It’s time to pursue reparations.   John, While we honor Black History Month this February and celebrate the legacies of Black leaders, trailblazers, and activists who have made immeasurable contributions to our country, that’s not where the story ends. Our country can’t truly heal unt…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Kicking off Barbara’s campaign for CA-12

Will you chip in $12?   Hi John, Happy Valentine’s Day! We don’t want to take up too much of your time today, so we’ll keep this campaign update brief: In case you missed it, Barbara has a new district: She’s running for California’s 12th, representing the same communities she does no…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 13, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Here’s the truth

Midterm elections are never easy for the party in power.   Here’s the deal, John: In January, Barbara learned she’d be running in California’s 12th District. She’ll represent the same East Bay communities she does now, but in a district with a new name now that California’s congression…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

February 12, 2022 at 6:51 PM

ICYMI: Barbara has a new district

Chip in $12 for CA-12!   Hi John! We don’t want to take up too much of your time on a Saturday, so we’ll keep this brief. Last month, Barbara learned she’ll be running for a new district now that California approved new Congressional maps — CA’s 12th District. As we kick off her re-ele…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Harnessing grassroots energy like we did in 2020

Our margins are slim.   Hi John, We’re just six weeks into the new year, but already the stakes for this year’s midterm elections have picked up. Republicans came into the year with tens of millions of dollars at the ready to flood swing districts with attack ads and flip seats from bl…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 9:54 PM

Will you share your priorities with me?

The pandemic has forced us to change how we connect with supporters.   I want to hear from you, John. I’m at my best in Washington when I’m in tune with the priorities of those I represent; when I’m aware of the issues communities back home are facing — issues that may even be ever pre…

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  Ilhan Omar · [email protected]

February 6, 2022 at 7:57 PM

Our job’s not done. That’s why I’m running for re-election.

Counting on your grassroots support.   I wanted you to hear it from me, John — I’m officially running for re-election to Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District. I’m running again because I love my district, and I believe a better world is possible. And while we’ve made a lot of progr…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Have you heard the news?

My new district will only look a little different around the edges.   Have you heard the news John? I’m running for California’s 12th District — a district spanning Oakland and the East Bay, that’s part of our new state map that was recently approved after redistricting. Will you help …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 12:20 AM

We cannot return to an era before Roe

Have you signed on to my petition yet?   Hi John — have you had the chance to sign on to my petition yet? Here’s what’s at stake: Right now, the Supreme Court is in the midst of deciding an abortion rights case that could overturn Roe v. Wade. We cannot return to an era before Roe — a…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Believe it or not...

Tonight marks our first deadline of 2022!   Hi John, Believe it or not, we’ve already reached our first deadline of 2022. After midnight tonight, our team will comb through our fundraising to see if we hit our internal goals, are keeping pace with our campaign budget, and need to make…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 12:46 AM

$17

We’re preparing for a difficult election cycle.   John — $17 If every other person who opened this email donated $17, that’s all it would take for us to reach our January fundraising goal before the deadline expires tomorrow. Can we count on you to chip in $17 (or more!) and help us hi…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

January 29, 2022 at 6:13 PM

What we have that Republicans don’t:

Keeping Barbara in Congress and making sure Democrats win enough seats to hold the majority won’t be easy.   John, here’s the situation: Barbara announced her campaign for California’s newly drawn 12th District after the redistricting process was complete. With midterm elections approa…

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  Sudip Dutta, Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 7:07 PM

Can Barbara count on you?

I’m so grateful for anything you’re able to contribute.   Hi John, Sudip here with Team Barbara Lee. Now that we’ve kicked off 2022 — and now that Barbara is officially running in a new district, California’s 12th — it’s all hands on deck at campaign headquarters to make sure we have t…

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  Jim Clyburn · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 11:15 PM

My friend Barbara Lee

is a tireless champion for justice and equality   John — it’s Congressman Jim Clyburn. I’m reaching out because I want to ask you to support Barbara’s campaign and mine. But first, I want to tell you a little bit about where Barbrara and I come from. I grew up in the Jim Crow South and…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Are you ready to see a Black woman on the Supreme Court?

I am too.   Breaking news, John: Earlier today, news broke that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire at the end of the current term, which paves the way for President Biden and the Democratic-majority Senate to install a new judge in his place. No Black woman has ever s…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 12:52 AM

Republicans raised $140M to take back the House

We could see laws restricting abortion access, voting rights, and gun safety efforts if the GOP wins.   John, After an independent redistricting commission redrew California’s congressional maps, Barbara learned she’d now be running in the newly drawn 12th District. This kicked off our…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 24, 2022 at 9:02 PM

49 years later

Join Barbara in demanding the Senate pass the Women’s Health Protection Act:   John, This weekend, we commemorated the anniversary of Roe v. Wade — the landmark 7-2 Supreme Court decision in 1973 that enshrined the constitutional right to an abortion. But 49 years later, we’ve never be…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 9:32 PM

ICYMI:

Don’t worry — my district will look nearly identical as I still represent Oakland and the East Bay.   John, in case you missed it, I have a new district! With the California Congressional maps redrawn, I will be running in the newly formed 12th District. Don’t worry — my district will …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 7:55 PM

The Senate squandered the opportunity to defend voting rights

Our grassroots power will not be denied.   Late last night, 52 Senators voted to uphold the Jim Crow-era filibuster — a procedural rule that’s been used to hinder progress and the advancement of civil rights. The Senate had the chance to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Will you add your name to my petition?

The Jim Crow-era filibuster is standing in the way of progress.   John, Last week, Democrats passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act in the House. Now, we’re waiting on the Senate to do the same. But unless 10 Republicans vote for this legislation to protect voting rights, the J…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 17, 2022 at 6:04 PM

I’m honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by supporting investments in African American History. Add your name to stand with me.

Support the African American History Act by signing your name today.   John, Too often, I see the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. invoked and distorted to oppose the very ideals he dedicated his life to fighting for. So at a time when access to the honest portrayal of American his…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

January 15, 2022 at 11:04 PM

Our district has a new name

Help us kick off our campaign for CA-12:   John, First: An independent redistricting commission redrew the Congressional maps in California. Then: We found out the Oakland and the East Bay communities Barbara represents in Congress fell into a new district, California’s 12th. So: We’re…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Let me tell you about my new district

My new district will only look a little different around the edges.   Have you heard the news John? I’m running for California’s 12th District — a district spanning Oakland and the East Bay, that’s part of our new state map that was recently approved after redistricting. Will you help …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 13, 2022 at 10:07 PM

The House just passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

We cannot sit back while Republicans undo the fabric of our democracy.   John, Barbara and her colleagues in the House just passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act — the combination of two key voting rights bills that come as GOP state legislatures pass measure after measure att…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM

I’m endorsing the House’s OG progressive

We need Barbara Lee’s voice in Congress now more than ever.   John — Rep. Ayanna Pressley here, from Massachusetts’ 7th District. I’m proud to announce my first slate of endorsements for the upcoming election cycle, including the House’s “OG progressive,” my mentor, friend, and partner…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Maya Angelou

The U.S. Mint announced its first shipments of the Maya Angelou coin.   John, I have an exciting update on the American Women Quarters (AWQ) program — a program based on the legislation I helped introduce to honor the trailblazing women of American history. The U.S. Mint announced its…

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