Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 5:05 PM

some news

John, During my time in Congress, I've fought tirelessly to make peace, justice and equality a reality for all people across our country. But my drive to help my community didn't start in Congress. It comes from the very beginning. It comes from growing up in segregated E…

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January 11, 2023 at 11:35 PM

I want you to hear this from me

John, During my time in Congress, I've fought tirelessly to make peace, justice and equality a reality for all people across our country. But my drive to help my community didn't start in Congress. It comes from the very beginning. It comes from growing up in segregated E…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 1:30 AM

These communities need our help

More than 34 million Californians have been impacted.   John, Over the last few days, millions of Californians have been impacted by a string of intense storms that have destroyed homes and businesses, left thousands without power, forced families to evacuate, and taken lives. At th…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 7, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Barbara will fight to overcome GOP chaos

  John, This week, Barbara served as teller for the historic Speaker vote — or should we say, votes. She was chosen to officially tally the votes for Speaker of the House in the new Congress. But what should have been a swift process turned into a spectacle as it took 15 votes for …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Two years ago today

The fight to defend our democracy continues.   John, Today marks two years since right-wing extremists — incited by Donald Trump’s hateful rhetoric — attacked our nation’s Capitol to prevent the peaceful transition of power to the Biden-Harris Administration. I still vividly remembe…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 2:00 AM

Today confirmed what we already knew

  John, After witnessing the chaos that ensued today when Republicans failed to vote for a Speaker of the House three separate times, it has never been more clear that they are not fit to run this country. The American people are waiting for us to secure the right to vote, defend a…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 11:15 PM

I am no stranger to adversity

  Hi John, In a few short hours, this year will come to a close. But before that happens, I wanted to send one final note because I will need your support in the new year. As the longest-standing progressive in Congress, I am no stranger to adversity. I have faced several tough fig…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 12:30 AM

$858 billion

83 Senators voted to further the cycle of endless wars.   John, FIRST: My team reached out earlier this month asking you to join me in calling on Congress to pass my bill, the People Over Pentagon Act of 2022, so we can finally rein in the defense budget and reduce wasteful spending…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 11:31 PM

FWD: Almost 25 years ago

ICYMI   Hey John, Ahead of Saturday’s end-of-year deadline, we wanted to make sure you had the chance to read Barbara’s email from earlier this week. With the GOP reclaiming the House and so many critical fights still ahead of us, we must stand with Barbara because she’ll need our s…

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  BarbaraLeeforCongress.org · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 12:30 AM

$22.10

Barbara works for you.   John, did you know that this month's average online donation from supporters like you is $22.10? With so much unnecessary money in politics, Barbara is proud to have a campaign sustained by support from grassroots donors chipping in a few dollars at a time b…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 12:30 AM

Almost 25 years ago

I've been in this fight for two decades.   John, Since coming to Congress almost 25 years ago, I’ve fought tooth and nail to advance our shared values in Washington. I’ve stood alone to say no to endless wars, held the line to pass expansive legislation like the Inflation Reduction …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Happy holidays, John!

  Happy holidays, John! Time and again, you have stood beside me in the fight to advance our shared values, and I am incredibly grateful for your support. There will be some tough battles ahead, but I’m optimistic that our grassroots movement can overcome any challenges that come o…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 12:15 AM

2023

  John, Our final fundraising deadline of the year is a little over one week away, but we plan on slowing down our fundraising efforts over the next few days to allow folks to focus on enjoying time with their loved ones. That’s why we’re reaching out today to see if you can help p…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 12:45 AM

It’s time to take action

  John, Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting, which tragically took the lives of twenty first graders and six faculty members. Over the last ten years, I have fought tooth and nail with my progressive colleagues to advance common-sense …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 18, 2022 at 11:30 PM

I am disappointed

  John, On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked the passage of the CROWN Act, my bill to end race-based hair discrimination. For decades, Black people, especially Black women, have been penalized at school and in the workplace for wearing natural hair styles deemed "unprofessional…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 17, 2022 at 12:30 AM

Ilhan Omar

  John, While my Democratic colleagues and I work tirelessly to pass life-changing legislation, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy continues to prioritize partisan games over delivering for the American people. McCarthy — who is on track to become the Speaker of the House in January …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 10:30 PM

One step closer to ending the War on Drugs

  John, As one of the co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, Barbara continues to be a leading advocate in Congress for delivering meaningful action on cannabis reform. Earlier this year, she stood with her Cannabis Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, to pass The Medica…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 1:45 AM

A victory in the fight for marriage equality

  Hi John, Last Thursday, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act to protect same-sex and interracial marriage at the federal level. With the conservative majority on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade this past summer — Barbara proudly voted to enshrine marriage equal…

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  BarbaraLeeforCongress.com · [email protected]

December 10, 2022 at 12:30 AM

We have exciting news, John!

  We have exciting news to share with you, John! Barbara was nominated by incoming Democratic Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, to serve as co-chair of the Steering and Policy Committee in the 118th Congress — a role she has served in since 2019. As the highest-ranking Black woman and woman…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 1:00 AM

What comes next?

Thanks to you, we re-elected Rev. Warnock.   John, On Tuesday, Rev. Raphael Warnock won re-election in the Georgia runoff, expanding our Democratic Senate majority to 51. Since coming to the Senate, Rev. Warnock has been a leading advocate in the fight to improve the lives of workin…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 12:30 AM

re: Representation in Congress

  John, For too long, people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ folks have been pushed to the side and excluded from governing bodies like Congress. That’s why, as the highest-ranking Black woman and woman of color in Congressional Leadership in either chamber, Barbara is fighting every d…

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  BarbaraLeeforCongress.com · [email protected]

December 4, 2022 at 12:30 AM

We must rein in the Pentagon budget

  Hi John, Families across the country continue to struggle with the rising cost of living and affording basic needs like housing and health care — yet the Pentagon’s budget continues to grow. That’s why, earlier this year, Barbara introduced the People Over Pentagon Act of 2022 wi…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 3, 2022 at 1:30 AM

Barbara’s been busy this year

  John, it’s officially the last month of the year, so we wanted to fill you in on what Barbara’s been working on in Congress. As a trusted progressive leader, Barbara continues to sponsor critical legislation to meet this moment with urgency. Some highlights from Barbara’s busy ye…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 11:01 PM

My dear friend and mentor, Shirley Chisholm

  John, Today would be the 98th birthday of my dear friend and mentor, Shirley Chisholm. Throughout her life, she inspired countless women of color, including myself, to get involved in politics and fight for what we believe in. And I want to take this moment to commemorate her lif…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 8:27 PM

Reverend Warnock

  John, I’ll get straight to the point: With the Georgia runoff election in eight days — Senator Raphael Warnock really needs our help. Since our grassroots team stood together to help elect Rev. Warnock last year, he has been a leading advocate in the Senate for progress on some o…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am deeply grateful to stand with you in this fight.   John, Happy Thanksgiving! Today, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you and our entire grassroots movement for the unwavering support you’ve shown this campaign. Your dedication to advancing our shared v…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 23, 2022 at 1:31 AM

Before you log off for Thanksgiving...

  Hi John, As November draws to a close, I hope that I can count on your support before next Wednesday’s end-of-month deadline. With the holiday season approaching, fundraising isn’t top of mind for most, but our work advancing our shared values remains critically important. So Joh…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 12:30 AM

Barbara wants to hear from you

Take the survey →   Hi John, Democratic voters turned out in record numbers to deliver key wins in this month’s midterm elections. We rejected the far-right’s extremist agenda, secured Barbara’s seat, and helped elect progressive Democrats up and down the ballot to continue working…

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  BarbaraLeeforCongress.org · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 9:24 PM

The fight for marriage equality

  John, When the far-right Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and robbed millions of our personal freedoms and bodily autonomy this past summer, it became clear that we cannot count on the Court’s conservative majority to protect our fundamental rights. That’s why Senate Democrat…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 11:15 PM

Please join me in honoring Speaker Pelosi

  John, Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership. For close to twenty years, Speaker Pelosi has led our caucus with tremendous leadership and courage and is an inspiration for many. As our nation’s first female speaker of the…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 3:06 AM

We cannot stand another four years of Donald Trump.

Donald Trump is running for President.   Hi John, After learning that Donald Trump announced he is once again running for president, I want to make one thing clear: my commitment to protecting our democracy from Trump’s extremism remains of the utmost importance. During his four yea…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 2:31 AM

The House majority will come down to California

Reps. Josh Harder and Katie Porter need our help.   John, As the House majority still hangs in the balance, political analysts and pundits across the country have made one thing clear: defending our Democratic House majority will come down to critical races in California that have s…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 12, 2022 at 1:31 AM

We must count every single vote

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto needs our help.   John, I know you may be tired, but with Nevada’s Senate seat still too close to call, our work to defend our Democratic Senate majority is far from over. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s opponent, Adam Laxalt, led Donald Trump’s efforts to …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 2:00 AM

Georgia is officially heading into a runoff

Rev. Warnock needs our help.   John, Election Day may have passed — but the fight for the Senate isn’t over yet. Reverend Raphael Warnock’s race in Georgia has officially advanced to a runoff, and voters will head to the polls again on December 6th to cast their ballots to determine…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 12:30 AM

Thank you.

  John, thank you. Thank you for standing with me and being a part of a grassroots movement that always rises to the occasion. I’m honored to represent California’s 12th district in Congress and continue fighting toward progress. This victory is for all of us — everyone who volunte…

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  BarbaraLeeforCongress.com · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM

It’s Election Day!

We can cross the finish line together.   John, today is the big day! Barbara has a proven track record of fighting for progressive values, and now we’re one step closer to re-electing her and other progressive Democrats across the country. Before the polls close, our team will be wo…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 1:31 AM

Every single vote counts

  This is it, John: We’ve been anticipating Election Day for months, and it’s finally one day away. With not much time left, we have to ask: Will you chip in $1 to support our final efforts to re-elect Barbara, support Democrats up and down the ballot, and grow our progressive move…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 12:02 AM

I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately...

  John, I know my team has been emailing a lot lately in these final days ahead of Election Day, but I also wanted to reach out this morning to thank you for all of your hard work. This weekend, I have been traveling throughout the district to get out the vote, and the energy of ou…

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  BarbaraLeeforCongress.com · [email protected]

November 5, 2022 at 11:31 PM

re: last GOTV weekend before Election Day

  Hey John, It’s our last weekend before Election Day, and our campaign is making final preparations as we focus on turning out as many voters as possible. Across our district, we’re training volunteers, passing out mailers door to door, sending texts, and phone banking to help ele…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 2:46 AM

A TOP target 🎯 for Republicans 🚨

  John, We all know we need to defend the House majority – but let’s be honest, some races are tighter than others. Right now, my friend and colleague, Rep. Melanie Stansbury’s race is getting tighter as we approach Election Day. Today, I’m asking you to support Melanie’s campaign …

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  Adam Gray · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 1:30 AM

Introducing myself

I’m running for Congress in CA-13   John, My name is Adam Gray, and I am the Democratic nominee for Congress in California’s 13th district — a toss up seat! For nearly a decade, I have had the distinct privilege of representing my hometown and the communities I love in the Californi…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 1:31 AM

We don’t have time to waste

  Hello John, We’re just one week away from Election Day, and I want to thank you for your unwavering support, which has helped our campaign stay the course every step of the way. Across the country, far-right Republicans are fighting tooth and nail to roll back our fundamental rig…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 1:46 AM

One final note before midnight

  Hello John, I’m sure your inbox is likely filled with emails from campaigns and organizations asking for your help. But, John, I wanted to send one final note l before our last end-of-month deadline before Election Day expires because I really do need your support. As one of the …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 1:00 AM

A few important numbers

We have to make every day count.   Hey John, with our end-of-month deadline expiring tomorrow, our team wants to share a few important numbers with you: 9 That’s how many days we have until the November 8 election. Ballots have been mailed and early voting is underway, so we need to…

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  Sudip Dutta, Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

October 30, 2022 at 1:00 AM

I’ll make this quick

We need your support more than ever.   Hi John, it’s Sudip from the Barbara Lee for Congress finance team. I hate to bother you over the weekend, but with our final end-of-month deadline before Election Day expiring on Monday, I wanted to check in quickly: Right now, our team is kic…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 2:32 AM

$11 for 11 days

We need your support more than ever.   John, will you chip in $11 with just 11 days left before Election Day? This year, it’s not enough to just secure our democratic majorities — it’s crucial that we also expand our majorities. Barbara is supporting progressive Democrats up and dow…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 12:30 AM

I’m humbly asking

We’ve come too far to let them take back power.   Hello John, In just a minute, I’m going to ask you to chip in $12 ahead of our final end-of-month deadline before Election Day. But first, I want to explain why your support is critical to our success. Together, we’ve made incredible…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 11:30 PM

This is alarming and unacceptable:

  John, recent studies show that 1 in 3 Black residents in California has experienced racism while receiving medical care. This statistic is alarming and unacceptable. But with structural racism heavily ingrained in our health care system, this is the reality for Black Americans ac…

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  Martin Sheen (via Barbara Lee For Congress) · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 11:45 PM

I'm personally asking

  John – I write to you today, not as an actor or a former (fictional) president, but as an American concerned about losing our Democratic Senate majority: Donald Trump was just in Nevada where he held a MAGA rally to defeat Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) in the race that will de…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Will you further your impact?

  John — Thank you for supporting our campaign time and again. From calling on President Biden to cancel student debt to holding the line to pass the historic Inflation Reduction Act, we’ve achieved a number of victories together. And in these last three weeks leading up to Electio…

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