Ayanna · [email protected]

October 7, 2019 at 7:35 PM

My remarks from the protest at the Supreme Court yesterday.

Content Warning: this email discusses sexual assault. Content Warning: this email discusses sexual assault. Team, Yesterday, I stood alongside hundreds of activists to reclaim the Supreme Court and be in community with survivors. I wanted to take a moment to share my remarks with you: …

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

October 6, 2019 at 5:03 PM

The Hyde Amendment’s days are numbered

Thank you for being a part of our movement to guarantee health care access and reproductive justice for every single person in our country. Team, the Hyde Amendment’s days are numbered. Last week, Ayanna, Barbara Lee, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a few minutes to break down the history o…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

October 4, 2019 at 7:02 PM

“AOC is a Wack Job!”

  Trump called AOC a “wack job” last night. Split a contribution between AOC and Ayanna now to help fight back. Chip in $6 Team, Yesterday, an attendee disrupted a town hall hosted by AOC with alarming and outlandish claims about the climate crisis. AOC handled the situation with c…

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  Rep. Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

October 2, 2019 at 3:26 PM

DACA recipients need your help right now

  Team — I’m cutting right to the chase because we don’t have a moment to waste. As arguments over the future of the DACA program head to the Supreme Court on Nov. 12, DACA recipients need our help today to renew critical protections. If you can chip in today to the DACA Renewal Fund, please d…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 11:30 PM

Receipts

  We're now less than 500 contributions away from hitting our goal. Can you donate $3 right now to help us cross the finish line?  Chip in $3 Team, as a finance director I’m about to show you something unusual: a complete snapshot of our online fundraising for the quarter » Some …

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 2:52 PM

Anti-semitic and racist.

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  Ayanna · [email protected]

September 29, 2019 at 9:00 PM

Reflecting.

  Team: We went from a president who sang Amazing Grace to one who displays zero of it. It seems like, by the hour, we are drinking from a firehose of insult and assault — each policy more draconian, more oppressive, more life threatening, more family separating than the next. Just this…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

September 29, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Your contribution keeps Ayanna focused on what’s most important.

In September alone, Ayanna: Led the fight to save the Medical Deferred Action Program and stopped Trump from deporting children and families who are receiving life-saving medical treatment. Introduced a resolution of impeachment against Brett Kavanaugh, because we believe survivors, and w…

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  Samantha Reimer · [email protected]

September 28, 2019 at 10:09 PM

984.

Our campaign is fueled by grassroots contributions — people chipping in what they can in response to emails like this one because they believe in our vision for the future. Team, we’re so close to hitting our goal! Here’s an update on our progress as of this afternoon: Our campaign is fuel…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

September 28, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Ayanna’s cat, SoJo.

Today we wanted to spread a little joy by introducing you to Ayanna’s cat, Sojourner Truth, aka SoJo: Chip in any amount today to help us reach 25,000 donations before September 30th. Thank you! Contribute $5 “Joy is an act of resistance.” —Ayanna Pressley Today we wanted to spread …

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

September 27, 2019 at 6:15 PM

The NRCC is terrified

The NRCC targeting Ayanna and our movement is proof that they’re scared because we’re not backing down from holding the occupant of the White House accountable for his lawlessness. The Republican Party is trying to make Ayanna the public face of impeachment. They’re running paid ads with Ayann…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 11:50 PM

The NRA just attacked Ayanna, AOC, Ilhan, and Rashida.

Late last night, the NRA tweeted out a video smearing me, my colleagues, and our work to enact common sense gun reform. The NRA just attacked Ayanna, Ilhan, AOC, and Rashida! Donate $8 to help them fight back against the NRA. Donate $8 Late last night the NRA tweeted out a video att…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 3:43 PM

Thank you

  We're facing our end of quarter deadline in just 4 days. Donate $7 to help us close the gap and reach 25,000 donations for the quarter! Donate $7 Team, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being a part of our movement, and for supporting Ayanna’s work to achieve a just a…

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  Ayanna · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 9:37 PM

Ukraine

  Team — we have definitive proof that the current occupant of the White House asked a foreign country to investigate a political rival. But we shouldn’t be surprised. Since the day he was sworn in, the occupant of the White House has shown that he is morally bankrupt and entirely unfit to…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 2:22 PM

We only have 5 days to meet our goal

  We're facing our end of quarter deadline in just 5 days. Donate $5 to help us close the gap and reach 25,000 donations for the quarter! Donate $5 Team, we’ve got some news for you: So far this quarter, our movement has received 23,617 contributions from people just like you. …

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 7:03 PM

Should the occupant of the White House...

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  Samantha Riemer · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM

$13.78

  Team: $13.78. That’s our campaign’s average online contribution this quarter. We’re proud of that number because it proves that we’re running a grassroots campaign powered by regular working people, not special interests. In less than a week from now, we’ll close the books on this quar…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

September 23, 2019 at 11:29 PM

Sign on to Ayanna’s letter to Ben Carson.

  Bigoted words give rise to bigoted policies. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has been making cruel, transphobic slurs at the same time his agency is revoking critical housing protections for the transgender community. That includes taking away protections from transgender…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 22, 2019 at 9:50 PM

A long but important email about ending police brutality.

  Team, here’s the reality: Modern day policing practices are aggressive, violent, and rooted in racism. Last week, I attended a Judiciary Committee hearing to listen and stand in solidarity with Eric Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, as she offered testimony. She spoke about her son and his murde…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 20, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Incredible news!

  We just saved Medical Deferred Action! Chip in $5 to fuel our movement for progress. Team, I have incredible news: Last night, the Trump Administration reversed their decision to eliminate protections for immigrants — including children — who are receiving life-saving medical care in th…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 18, 2019 at 3:35 PM

Ilhan Omar

  Team, It should come as no surprise, but when we choose joy, the occupant of the White House chooses racism. This morning, Trump attacked my friend, Ilhan Omar, on Twitter: Thing is, I was with Ilhan the night that video was taken. It was Friday, September 13th. We were celebrating Cong…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 17, 2019 at 5:47 PM

Brett Kavanaugh

  Content Warning: this email discusses sexual assault. Team, Before I even got to Congress, I stood with thousands of others in Downtown Boston, as we spoke out against Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. That day, I told the crowd that survivors deserve justice and Br…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

September 15, 2019 at 3:08 PM

Ayanna won’t back down from speaking truth to power

  Team— Ayanna absolutely did say this: ...because she will always speak out to hold the occupant of the White House accountable, and she’ll never back down from speaking truth to power. Make a contribution today to help Ayanna continue to speak out and hold this administration accountable…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 14, 2019 at 12:21 AM

A televised death threat against AOC

  Team, I am disgusted. It’s getting old to say ‘this is a new low,’ but here we are. Last night, during the Democratic debate, ABC ran an advertisement that contained a death threat against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — paid for by a Republican Super PAC. This advertisement was dangerous and…

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  Ayanna · [email protected]

September 11, 2019 at 9:32 PM

Take action: demand that Donald Trump reinstates the Medical Deferred Action Program

We must hold this administration accountable. Team, Last month, the Trump administration secretly cancelled the Medical Deferred Action Program, eliminating protections for immigrants — including children — who are receiving life-saving medical care in the United States. The decision to give…

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  Ayanna · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 11:51 PM

Photos from recess

  Team, Each August, members of Congress have a work period in their home districts. Over the past six weeks, I’ve been thrilled to be in community with so many friends, neighbors, activists, and advocates in the Massachusetts’ 7th. I wanted to share just a few moments with you » I visited…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 8, 2019 at 9:26 PM

On the bus.

  Team, did you see this? On Wednesday — the one year anniversary of our primary victory — I rode the #1 bus from Cambridge to Roxbury: Photo Credit: Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff During the ride, I spoke with a few of my fellow passengers about the challenges they’re facing, and what I, alon…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 6, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Abolish ICE

  Team, did you see this? Last week, I joined Pod Save America to discuss the issues our country is facing, as well as how we’re building a movement to achieve justice and equality for all. Take a moment to listen to my interview on Pod Save America — and, if you like what you hear, chip in …

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 4, 2019 at 2:18 PM

My message to the current occupant of the White House

The future belongs to all of us. Team, exactly one year ago, we made history when we won the Democratic primary to represent the MA-7 in Congress. That night, I told those gathered at the IBEW Hall in Dorchester that the “future belongs to all of us.” Today, our squad is big — so many of you …

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

September 2, 2019 at 4:39 PM

No one should live in poverty.

On this Labor Day, I’m reflecting on our continued fight to end economic inequality in our communities and make sure that no one who works full time lives in poverty. Team, On this Labor Day, I’m reflecting on our continued fight to end economic inequality in our communities and make sure tha…

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  Samantha Riemer · [email protected]

September 1, 2019 at 5:32 PM

Let’s start out September the right way.

Together, we are fighting for a more just and equitable future for all. Will you chip in today and help us win this fight for progress? Team, I need your help: While we came close to hitting our August fundraising goal, we didn’t get there. We set these goals because hitting them means we wil…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

August 26, 2019 at 7:13 PM

History has shown us

  SIGN ON NOW: Demand the Senate Protect Our Elections >>   Friend, Today marks 99 years since the Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was officially signed into law. The anniversary deserves celebration, but we also acknowledge that many women -- especially women of…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 2:21 PM

What Black Women are Owed

Hey, did you see the email below? I sent it more than four months ago...but I wanted to follow up. Yesterday marked Black Women's Equal Pay Day. That's right, it took until late August for the average Black woman to earn what their white male counterparts took home last year. This persistent in…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

August 21, 2019 at 10:19 PM

ICYMI: Ayanna on the airwaves

  Friend, Did you have a chance to catch Ayanna on the airwaves last week? In case you missed it, here’s a recap: On The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Ayanna and Trevor talked about the MA-7, how to end the gun violence epidemic, and how we can create a more just and humane immigration system.…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

August 15, 2019 at 3:05 PM

Counter hate with bold policy

  Friend, From Day 1, this Administration has engaged in an intentional, targeted effort to criminalize and disenfranchise immigrants – from the “Muslim Ban” to HUD’s rules against mixed immigration status households to recent changes to the Public Charge rule that would deny green cards and vi…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

August 7, 2019 at 3:29 PM

SIGN ON: Demand the Senate pass H.R.8 and H.R.1112 >>

    SIGN ON NOW: Demand the Senate pass gun violence prevention legislation >>   Friend, The occupant of the White House is a racist. He has fanned the flames of hate and his rhetoric has led to unconscionable acts of violence. At the hands of white supremacist terrorists -- embolden…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

July 29, 2019 at 4:59 PM

SIGN ON as a citizen co-sponsor of H.R. 4052 >>

  SIGN ON NOW: It’s time to end the death penalty once and for all >>   Friend, The history of capital punishment is rooted in racism and injustice. So, it should come as no surprise that this administration -- itself defined by hatred and bigotry -- has made the decision to reinstate…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

July 27, 2019 at 11:20 AM

Holding Donald Trump accountable...

  Friend, Following Director Mueller’s testimony before Congress this week, it’s more clear than ever: We need to impeach the occupant of the White House.     It’s simple: We need to hold Donald Trump accountable -- not only because he has shown himself to be hateful and morally bankrupt,…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

July 23, 2019 at 9:27 PM

While Trump was tweeting...

  Hey there, The Occupant of the White House has sought to distract us, but we’ve got real work to do. So, here's a quick update on what Ayanna’s been up to in Washington and in the 7th District. The Boston Globe shared Ayanna’s striking testimony on the cruelty she witnessed firsthand during …

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

July 16, 2019 at 7:05 PM

Our squad is big

  Friend, The Squad has never been just four people. Our Squad is everyone who recognizes the cruelty and bigotry of this Administration, and is committed to advocating, legislating, and working every day for a more just and equitable world. Our squad is big. When the occupant of the White Hou…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

July 14, 2019 at 6:25 PM

What that tweet meant

  Friend, The occupant of the White House took to Twitter this morning to shout racist tropes about me and my bold, powerful colleagues. On a day when ICE is carrying out cruel raids in cities across the country -- creating yet more fear and trauma in our immigrant communities -- it should c…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

July 12, 2019 at 1:53 PM

Fwd: We will bring the fire

Friends, just wanted to make sure you saw this.   Kellyanne Conway tried to come at Ayanna and her colleagues this week, and Ayanna called it out for what it is -- just another distraction.   A distraction from the children and families who are being caged and separated at the border. A distrac…

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  The A-Team · [email protected]

July 10, 2019 at 8:25 PM

We will bring the fire

  Friend, Did you see this? Kellyanne Conway took to Twitter the other day to try and belittle Ayanna and her colleagues. This is typical behavior from the White House – finding any opportunity to use foolish drama and falsehoods to divert the attention of the American people away from this ad…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

July 7, 2019 at 12:56 PM

Let’s Make Herstory with the Women’s National Soccer Team!

  Friend, Today the United States Women’s National Soccer Team is playing in the World Cup Finals – their record-breaking fifth final. Women of the United States are yet again making herstory! I extend my biggest congratulations and good luck wishes to our women’s team for today’s game and I w…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

July 4, 2019 at 12:52 PM

A nation reflective of our founding values

  Friend, This Independence Day, I am still heartbroken and outraged. On a day dedicated to celebrating our nation’s independence from tyranny and subjugation, I think about the children in cages on our southern border and the families across our country living in fear of a racist, bigoted Admi…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

July 1, 2019 at 8:45 PM

Don’t look away.

  Friend, Today is the anniversary of my mommy’s transition. This is a day when I’m usually enveloped in loss and sadness -- her absence especially pronounced. An only child, her caregiver, and medical proxy, I had a front row seat to her leukemia battle. My heart broke as her body slowly shut …

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

June 30, 2019 at 11:20 PM

checking in

  Friend, I wanted to check in with you before the day ends -- and the 2nd quarter comes to a close -- to let you know what your support has meant to me so far. When this movement got off the ground, it was because of people like you. Your hard work, generosity, and belief that everyone deser…

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  Samantha Riemer · [email protected]

June 29, 2019 at 1:45 PM

Why this movement is so important to me

  A-Team, Recently, I’ve emailed you a lot about dollars and donor goals and deadlines, and I will still ask you to donate today, but first I wanted to take a minute to tell you why this movement we’re building together is so important to me on a personal level. Before I joined the A-Team, I …

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

June 28, 2019 at 11:56 AM

Remembering Stonewall

  SIGN ON NOW: Defend the Rights of LGBTQ+ Workers >>   Friend, Today is the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, an event that catalyzed the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States, and which has become symbolic of the enduring struggle for equitable treatment, in society and i…

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  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

June 27, 2019 at 5:08 AM

Thank you for joining!

  Dear Friend, Thank you for being part of our movement! Now that you've signed up, here's what we need you to do next: Connect with the campaign on Facebook and Twitter. Invite a friend to join the campaign by sharing this link: http://www.ayannapressley.com/ Chip in $10, $25, or whatever…

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