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  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Jack, help us boost voter turnout for Kamala Harris this November!

Jack, President Biden made the selfless decision to end his reelection campaign, passing the torch to Kamala Harris. Harris, already a trailblazer as the first woman, Black person, and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president, would make history as the first femal…
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July 24, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Biden can exit the White House having helped millions of Americans. Here’s how:

Jack, sign the petition: President Biden can make a HUGE impact during his final months. SIGN THE PETITION President Joe Biden is not running for re-election. Now, he is a lame-duck president. What does that mean? Well, in theory, it means he can take big actions with big, pos…
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July 22, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Sign to send directly to Congress: Affordable housing is out of reach

Jack, the last couple of years have been hard for Americans struggling to stay afloat financially after a deadly pandemic and record-breaking inflation. And as developers and corporations continue to line their pockets through the housing market, affordable housing continues to b…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Sign the petition: Thank you, President Biden. Now, we stand strong

Jack, sign the petition: Thank you, President Biden. Now, we stand strong. SIGN THE PETITION President Joe Biden will not run for re-election. No matter what happens next, we still have the most important election of our lifetime in November. We will not yield. We will not sur…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Assault weapons put everyone at risk (action needed)

Jack, sign and send the petition: Ban assault weapons. SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION Assault weapons, with their high capacity for rapid-fire and extensive damage, are a clear and present danger to public safety. Yet, the attempt on Trump has not swayed the GOP's stance on gun …
  Daily Kos Action Alert · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 6:01 PM

You’ve read the news. Now, here’s a roundup of this weeks’ actions so you can do something about it.

You’ve read the news. Now, here’s a roundup of this weeks’ actions so you can do something about it. Sign and send the petition: Expel Mike Collins for inciting violence Sign and send the petition: Hold Google accountable to their climate pledge Sign and send the petitio…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 20, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Sign and send the petition: Tell governors to pardon all marijuana convictions

Jack, Governor Wes Moore of Maryland recently issued a landmark executive order pardoning 175,000 cannabis convictions. This historic move marks a significant victory in the justice system and our approach to the War on Drugs, which has long disproportionately impacted communitie…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Add your name: Protect voter access, oppose the SAVE Act

Jack, sign and send the petition: The Senate must reject the SAVE Act. Sign and send the petition The recently passed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act by House Republicans aims to ban noncitizens from voting in federal elections—this is a redundant and danger…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 2:00 AM

This is how we prevent homelessness (please read)

Jack, the last couple of years have been hard for Americans struggling to stay afloat financially after a deadly pandemic and record-breaking inflation. And as developers and corporations continue to line their pockets through the housing market, affordable housing continues to b…
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July 18, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Sign and send the petition: Hold Google accountable to their climate pledge

Jack, sign and send the petition: Hold Google accountable to their climate pledge. SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION Google’s climate commitments are insincere. They want us to think they care. They hold enough power to really make a difference. But right now, Google is using smoke…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Sign if you agree: We must unite against rhetoric that leads to political violence

Jack, sign the petition: Stop the violent rhetoric that is leading to political violence. SIGN THE PETITION The recent attack on former President Donald Trump's life is yet another reminder of how dangerous violent language can be. Unfortunately, one cannot overlook the con…
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July 15, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Jack, why November's election really matters (write letters)

Jack, the stakes have never been higher. As we approach the critical 2024 elections, every single vote counts. That’s why we really need you to volunteer. Your help really will make a difference. Click here to write letters to voters with Daily Kos and Vote Forward. We're workin…
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July 14, 2024 at 12:04 AM

Sign the petition: Starbucks must respect the rights of its workers and finalize a contract

Jack, sign the petition: Starbucks must respect the rights of its workers and finalize a contract. Sign the petition In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in Starbucks v. McKinney, making it tougher for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to address unfair labor …
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 13, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Pharmacies must dispense our health care medications (take action)

Jack, sign the petition: Demand pharmacies dispense medication abortion. SIGN THE PETITION Our access to medication abortion is safe, for now. We need to ensure that medication abortion–—which accounts for at least 63% of all U.S. abortions—is accessible to all of us. House De…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Here’s how you can help us keep Trump out of the White House:

Jack, the Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is entitled to absolute immunity for official acts committed while in office. This decision implies that a president could act without legal constraints, undermining the rule of law and setting a precedent that could allow futur…
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July 11, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Re: Sign the petition to Congress: The Supreme Court needs reform NOW

Jack, the Supreme Court has issued a series of recent rulings that lay the groundwork for undoing our democracy. Americans should not have to face the consequences of these recent decisions–and past ones like overturning Roe–ruled on by a corrupt, stolen Supreme Court. We cannot …
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 11, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Want to help increase voter turnout from home? Do this:

Jack, with the presidential election and majorities in the U.S. Senate and House at stake, battleground states are crucial this year. Michigan will play a huge role – we need your help to reach Michigan voters today so that they can participate in the general election in November…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 6:06 PM

One volunteer shift now will make a big difference in November (volunteers needed)

Jack, help ensure Democrats win up and down the ballot this November by volunteering to mobilize voters. There are many different opportunities to reach voters across the country, no matter where you live. From texting to writing to calling to door-knocking, we’ve got you covered…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Jack, reject the right-wing coup: Oppose Project 2025

Jack, Project 2025 threatens our democratic institutions and our nation's foundational values. We must act now to to counter its harmful effects on our country. Sign the petition: Say NO to a right-wing coup. Reject Project 2025. SIGN THE PETITION The project, spearheaded b…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Postcards to flip the House are here:

Jack, with the help of grassroots supporters like you, we can boost voter turnout this November and FLIP the U.S. House. We can win a historic majority for Democrats and finally get to work in Congress, which has seen historic dysfunction and inaction under Republican leadership.…
  Daily Kos Morning Roundup · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Demystifying France’s ‘political miracle’

Daily Kos Morning Roundup Abbreviated Pundit Roundup is a long-running series published every morning that collects essential political discussion and analysis around the internet. Demystifying France’s ‘political miracle’ The whiplash-indu…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM

One of the scariest Supreme Court decisions of all time raised the stakes of this election big time. We need your help

Jack, I was ANGRY when the Supreme Court handed down its decision to give Trump sweeping immunity. And apparently a lot of you were too because the email I sent (copied below) got one of the biggest reactions we've seen in a long, long time. That's good because we need Democrats …
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Volunteers needed: You can make a real difference this election

Jack, we need your help this election–just one or two hours of your time. With a HUGE presidential election, control of Congress, and important state elections up and down the ballot this November, we need to ensure a HUGE Democratic turnout. That’s why we really need you to vol…
  Daily Kos Morning Roundup · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Joe Biden came to Madison, Wisconsin, to shore up his presidential campaign. Here's what voters had to say.

Daily Kos Morning Roundup Abbreviated Pundit Roundup is a long-running series published every morning that collects essential political discussion and analysis around the internet. Joe Biden came to Madison, Wisconsin, to shore up his presid…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 7, 2024 at 2:25 PM

The Supreme Court did it. They really did it.

I am still FURIOUS at last week's Supreme Court decision to grant sweeping immunity to presidents, Jack. And I'm not just angry at the Supreme Court, either. Pundits have long been lecturing the public that fears of a Trump dictatorship are overblown. Just check out this Politico…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 6, 2024 at 7:01 PM

This is bull$#@! and we need to pull out all the stops now

Jack, in an appearance on far-right news channel Real America’s Voice, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts said this about the Supreme Court's decision to give presidents sweeping immunity: "We are in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodl…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 6, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Re: Sign the petition: Keep religion out of schools. America is not a theocracy.

Jack, sign the petition: Keep religion out of schools. America is not a theocracy. SIGN THE PETITION Breaking news: the Bible will be incorporated into public Oklahoma classroom curriculums effective immediately–this is now a requirement per the Oklahoma State Superintendent…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 6, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Re: Trump judge’s partiality is showing… again (signature needed)

Jack, sign the petition: Judge Aileen Cannon must recuse herself from Trump’s case. Sign the petition Judge Cannon, a Trump appointee now presiding over the classified documents case, has shown her bias by repeatedly favoring Trump. In the latest favorable ruling, she has g…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Re. Grocery prices in Washington:

Jack, since the pandemic, American consumers have faced relentless price hikes on essential goods and services. While Republicans and corporations attempt to gaslight the public by blaming the pandemic and global supply chain disruptions, a deeper look reveals a more troubling cu…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 8:04 PM

The Supreme Court just criminalized homelessness (please read)

Jack, sign the petition: We need legislation with real solutions to homelessness–no arrests and fines. SIGN THE PETITION The U.S. Supreme Court decided that cities can enforce bans on unhoused people sleeping outdoors. This ruling concludes a prolonged legal battle over wheth…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Sign the petition: Pause student loan payments until SAVE Plan is restored

Jack, sign the petition: President Biden must pause student loan payments until SAVE Plan is fully restored. Sign the petition Recent federal court rulings in Kansas and Missouri have severely hindered the Biden administration's efforts to deliver much-needed student loan re…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Stolen Supreme Court: Trump is now above the law (take action)

Jack, sign the petition: The Supreme Court was wrong to crown Trump as a king. SIGN THE PETITION The Supreme Court has ruled on Trump’s presidential immunity. The legalese: Trump is immune from criminal charges for official actions but not unofficial acts. The real deal, as …
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July 4, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Sign if you agree: No one is above the law

Jack, this July 4th, let's renew our commitment to democracy: sign the pledge to vote Democrats up and down the ballot in 2024! Sign the petition As we celebrate our nation's independence, let us also safeguard its future. The Supreme Court has shamefully caved to convicted …
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 6:26 PM

re: This is a short email because I have no words. Only anger. Please read.

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, Jack, but the right-wing supermajority on the Supreme Court has given America a king in all but name. Even before this week's SCOTUS decision to grant sweeping immunity to presidents, Trump was already openly musing about becoming a dictator. In D…
  Daily Kos Morning Roundup · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 12:33 PM

We Can’t Unsee What We Saw

Daily Kos Morning Roundup Abbreviated Pundit Roundup is a long-running series published every morning that collects essential political discussion and analysis around the internet. We Can’t Unsee What We Saw The debate was bad. The spin is …
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 2, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Jack, have you ever attended Netroots Nation?

Jack, in 2005, Netroots Nation (then Yearly Kos) was born from the Daily Kos community. Nineteen years later, the conference is going strong! This year, Netroots Nation is July 11-13 in Baltimore, and you’re invited! Join us in Charm City for the largest annual progressive gather…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
July 2, 2024 at 6:01 PM

This is a short email because I have no words. Only anger. Please read.

Jack, yesterday the right-wing supermajority on the Supreme Court declared that presidents have sweeping immunity from prosecution. As Justice Sonia Sotomayor bleakly described the majority opinion: "In every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law." Con…
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July 2, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Sign the petition to Congress: Pass the High Court Gift Ban Act and stop corruption in the Supreme Court.

Jack, corruption scandals involving Supreme Court justices sadly seems to be the norm for certain conservative members of the Court, including Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. Sign the petition: Stop wealthy donors from buying Supreme Court justices SIGN THE PETITI…
  Daily Kos Morning Roundup · [email protected]
July 2, 2024 at 12:34 PM

Roberts's majority backs Trump in finding an expansive presidential immunity

Daily Kos Morning Roundup Abbreviated Pundit Roundup is a long-running series published every morning that collects essential political discussion and analysis around the internet. Roberts's majority backs Trump in finding an expansive presi…
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July 1, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Sign the petition to Congress: No cuts to the IRS or free online tax filing. Tax the rich.

Jack, the IRS's effectiveness is crucial for a fair and functional tax system. With fewer resources, the IRS will struggle to provide timely and accurate services to taxpayers, enforce tax laws, and close the tax gap. Sign the petition to Congress: No cuts to the IRS. Tax the r…
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July 1, 2024 at 6:04 PM

SIGN HERE: End the Trump glorification, focus on inflation and climate change

Jack, sign the petition: Republicans, stop kissing up to Trump and do your work for the people. Sign the petition Instead of addressing the critical issues facing our nation, such as the climate crisis, reproductive freedom, and healthcare, Republican members of Congress pr…
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July 1, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Sign the petition to President Biden: Declare a climate emergency

Jack, we are in the midst of the climate crisis, and this is an emergency. Sign the petition to President Biden: Declare a climate emergency! SIGN THE PETITION Climate change-fueled wildfires have more than doubled in frequency and magnitude in the last two decades. Last year…
  Daily Kos Morning Roundup · [email protected]
July 1, 2024 at 12:33 PM

The Bidens Need to Have a Talk

Daily Kos Morning Roundup Abbreviated Pundit Roundup is a long-running series published every morning that collects essential political discussion and analysis around the internet. The Bidens Need to Have a Talk Let’s be candid about what h…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 7:07 PM

You better read this

Jack, Daily Kos used to be able to rely on ads to make ends meet, but ads just don't cut it anymore—they don't for most news outlets, to be honest. Daily Kos relies on donations from our readers and activists to power our work. Today, donations of just a few dollars from tens of…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Sign if you agree: The Supreme Court is corrupt and is causing MAJOR problems

Jack, the Supreme Court has just limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gases… AGAIN! Sign the petition to Congress: Step up our climate change response in light of the Supreme Court's harmful rulings. SIGN THE PETITION The extre…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 9:35 PM

re: This was our only option

I need to be up front with you, Jack: Daily Kos didn't reach our fundraising goal in May—this is the third month in a row that we missed our monthly goal. Now we are on track to miss our June fundraising goal too. The past couple of years, we have seen two of our three revenue s…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 7:04 PM

The MAGA Supreme Court Justices are out of control (signature needed)

Jack, the Supreme Court is on a tear. Now, the MAGA Justices have decided on a case that will impact the way this country is governed: They have basically anointed themselves kings of the United States. Sign the petition to Congress: The Supreme Court needs reform NOW! SIGN T…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Sign the petition: Protect our reproductive freedom

Jack, the Supreme Court has just ruled hospitals in Idaho must provide emergency abortion care when necessary to prevent serious health risks, regardless of state law. For now, this decision ensures that people facing a health emergency in Idaho can get the care they need, includ…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 6:05 PM

This is worse than what we planned for:

I'll keep this quick, Jack: Fundraising has dipped, and that's bad news. Daily Kos has three major revenue streams, two of which have majorly declined in recent years. We weathered that decline because fundraising remained strong. (Last year was our second-biggest fundraising ye…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 12:05 AM

Read this email to reduce the number of emails in your inbox

Jack, here's why I'm writing to you right now: June 30 is the end of the fundraising quarter for political campaigns. That means President Biden, candidates for Congress, and who knows how many candidates for other offices down ballot are all competing for space in your email …