ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 8:47 PM

Republicans are turning their backs on the AAPI community

        Hi John,   In Oakland, a 75-year-old Asian man was assaulted while walking down the street and later died from his injuries.   In Queens, an elderly Asian woman was shoved to the ground by a random passerby, suffering multiple injuries.   In At…

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  Grace Meng · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 5:47 PM

Why I spoke out in Congress

        Hi John,   Last week, in the aftermath of the Atlanta shooting, I joined a group of AAPI leaders to testify to the House Judiciary Committee about the surge of hate crimes against our community.   I pleaded with them, as many have before, to tak…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 2:47 PM

You’re invited: #StopAsianHate Day of Action!

        Hi John,   On March 26, 1790, the Naturalization Act was signed into law, prohibiting non-white people from becoming citizens of the United States. Now, over 200 years later, the Asian American community is facing another spike in racist attacks.…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 5:47 PM

White supremacists in Congress flying under the radar

        Hi John,   Paul Gosar, a little known congressman from Arizona, recently took to Twitter to share a meme with the words “tell everyone America first is inevitable.”   “America First is inevitable” is white nationalist Nick Fuentes' slogan. Fuent…

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  Grace Meng · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 3:49 PM

My testimony to the House Judiciary Committee

        Hi John,   Last week, in the aftermath of the Atlanta shooting, I joined a group of AAPI leaders to testify to the House Judiciary Committee about the surge of hate crimes against our community.   I pleaded with them, as many have before, to tak…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 8:47 PM

Congressional white supremacists flying under the radar

        Hi John,   Paul Gosar, a little known congressman from Arizona, recently took to Twitter to share a meme with the words “tell everyone America first is inevitable.”   “America First is inevitable” is white nationalist Nick Fuentes' slogan. Fuent…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 6:48 PM

Republicans are running on racism

        Hi John,   We emailed you this morning about Mitch McConnell's plan to take back the Senate, but we're facing even more opposition than we feared.   We may have beat Trump at the ballot box in November, but Republicans are doubling down on their…

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  STOP MCCONNELL (via ASPIRE) · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 3:48 PM

Mitch McConnell wants to send more Trump Republicans to Congress.

        John --   Mitch McConnell has a plan to flip the Senate in 2022, and it's a worst case scenario for progress. To win back the Senate, McConnell is recruiting Trump loyalists to run.   Trump and his allies' racist attacks are what built this wave…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Deb Haaland is ready to stand up to right-wing militia groups

        Hi John --   Deb Haaland just made history by becoming the first Native American Cabinet Secretary.   But getting confirmed is just the first battle in what will be Haaland's constant fight as Secretary of the Interior. Haaland will be overseein…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Congressional white supremacists hiding in plain sight

        Hi John,   Paul Gosar, a little known congressman from Arizona, recently took to Twitter to share a meme with the words “tell everyone America first is inevitable.”   “America First is inevitable” is white nationalist Nick Fuentes' slogan. Fuent…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 10:47 PM

We stand with Atlanta

        Hello John,   The past week has been extremely difficult for our community. We are hurt, exhausted, and furious over the repeated attacks on AAPI communities across the country. For the past year we have endured an awful and prolonged collective …

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Deb Haaland will stand up to right-wing militias in her new role

        Hi John --   Deb Haaland just made history by becoming the first Native American Cabinet Secretary.   But getting confirmed is just the first battle in what will be Haaland's constant fight as Secretary of the Interior. Haaland will be overseein…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 5:47 PM

Hakeem Jeffries just called out the GOP

        Hi John —   Over the past few weeks, Republicans in Congress have been doubling down on their xenophobic lies against immigration reform, and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries just called it out for what it is — a dangerous distraction.   Jeffries is …

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 21, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Re: voter suppression

        Hi John --   Republicans are banking on one strategy to win in 2022: voter suppression.   Take Georgia for example: Republicans narrowly lost the state's two Senate seats this January, and it was thanks in no small part to voters of color. Now, …

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 21, 2021 at 6:49 PM

The GOP’s hypocritical attack on immigrants

        Hi John,   Republicans have always attacked Democrats for supporting immigrants fighting for a better future -- but somehow they've recently reached a new low.   “How much spread of COVID-19 is Biden creating every single day by his policies alo…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 20, 2021 at 7:49 PM

Deb Haaland will take on right-wing militias.

        Hi John --   Deb Haaland just made history by becoming the first Native American Cabinet Secretary.   But getting confirmed is just the first battle in what will be Haaland's constant fight as Secretary of the Interior. Haaland will be overseein…

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  Grace Meng · [email protected]

March 20, 2021 at 5:49 PM

A pandemic of hate

        Hi John,   I recently spoke with ABC News about the horrific rise in anti-Asian violence we've seen in recent weeks. I had this message for viewers:   "Our people are getting attacked, our people are getting harassed, spat on, beat up, you know,…

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  Grace Meng · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 11:47 PM

An epidemic of hatred

        Hi John,   I recently spoke with ABC News about the horrific rise in anti-Asian violence we've seen in recent weeks. I had this message for viewers:   "Our people are getting attacked, our people are getting harassed, spat on, beat up, you know,…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 10:47 PM

On March 26, we will come together to #StopAsianHate

        Hi John,   On March 26, 1790, the Naturalization Act was signed into law, prohibiting non-white people from becoming citizens of the United States.   Over 200 years later, the Asian community is still suffering from the effects of the racism our…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 6:47 PM

Fox News’ latest outrageous lies

        Hi John,   Fox News won't stop spewing disgustingly racist, xenophobic lies about immigrants.   Fox Nation host Lara Logan dedicated an entire rant to blaming Chinese and Mexican immigrants for the opioid crisis. Logan claims “the Chinese who laun…

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  Grace Meng · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 9:47 PM

An epidemic of hate

        Hi John,   I recently spoke with ABC News about the horrific rise in anti-Asian violence we've seen in recent weeks. I had this message for viewers:   "Our people are getting attacked, our people are getting harassed, spat on, beat up, you know,…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 7:47 PM

ICYMI:

        Hi John,   The GOP is out of control.   Right now, GOP lawmakers in state houses across the country are taking drastic measures to make it harder to vote -- and therefore make it harder for Democrats to win.   If you think we're exaggerating, h…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 6:33 PM

RE: The violence in Atlanta

        Hello John,   Last night, we saw a devastating example of the plague of anti-Asian sentiment sweeping our country. Tragically, 8 individuals lost their life to a hate-inspired act of domestic terrorism.   Our country still has a long way to go b…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Almost a million not represented in Congress

        Hi John,   Not every American gets to be represented in Congress.   Despite D.C. having a population comparable to several states, despite D.C. residents paying federal taxes, and despite a majority of its residents supporting statehood, the peo…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 6:48 PM

Ted Cruz’s lies about immigrants

        Hi John,   As the Senate debated the COVID-19 relief bill, Cruz used his time to tell an obvious, disgusting lie about immigrants. He claimed that undocumented people would get stimulus checks and asked the Senate to pass his amendment to prevent…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 2:48 PM

The GOP’s attack on voters of color

        Hi John,   Stacey Abrams is sounding the alarm against the GOP's voter suppression efforts.   We're actively fighting to protect our democracy from the GOP, which has introduced over 250 state-level bills this year that are designed to restrict …

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 6:47 PM

White supremacists are infiltrating law enforcement

        Hi John,   The violence that happened on Jan. 6 was the direct consequence of our government letting white supremacy go unchecked.   We can't let it happen again.   A new FBI report warns that white supremacists are actively infiltrating our la…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 2:47 PM

Join us: #StopAsianHate Day of Action

        Hi John,   Asian American and Pacific Islander elders are being physically assaulted in the streets. AAPI children are afraid to go back to school. Across the country, AAPIs are facing racist, hateful harassment and violence.   Ending this horri…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 14, 2021 at 6:50 PM

“We know that their targets are Black voters.”

        Hi there,   Republicans in the Georgia State Senate repealed no-excuse absentee voting.   “We know that their targets are Black voters," said Cliff Albright, co-founder of the Atlanta-based Black Voters Matter, in an interview with CNN about the…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 14, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s blatant xenophobia

        Hi there,   It wasn't enough to accuse immigrants of stealing jobs. Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene are adding blame for the pandemic onto their list of xenophobic attacks against immigrants looking to build a better life on our southern …

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 13, 2021 at 7:49 PM

Kelly Loeffler is determined to flip Georgia red

        Hi friend,   Kelly Loeffler started a new organization called “Greater Georgia” that she claims is focused on promoting election integrity.   But her own organization tweeted that “When conservatives don't vote, liberals win” and that the organi…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 13, 2021 at 3:47 PM

Haaland’s new job: confronting right-wing militias

        Hi there,   Deb Haaland now has enough support in the Senate for her confirmation, which means she's set to become the first Native American Cabinet secretary.   But getting confirmed is just the first battle. Serving as Secretary of the Interio…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 3:48 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene is attacking voting rights

        Hi there,   Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is thrilled after Cori Bush's amendment to include incarcerated Americans in H.R. 1., the For the People Act, which would protect voting rights and restore our democracy.   “I'm celebrating big,” Greene to…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 10:50 PM

Deb Haaland is up against Big Oil

        Hi friend,   Big Oil is trying to tank Deb Haaland's confirmation.   According to the Guardian, Sen. John Barrasso, who has received “nearly $1.2 million from the oil and gas industry” during his time in the Senate, called Haaland “radical.” Sen…

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  Grace Meng · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 7:48 PM

I hope you’ll pay attention

        Hi there,   I recently spoke with ABC News about the horrific rise in anti-Asian violence we've seen in recent weeks. During the interview, I had this message for the viewers:   "Our people are getting attacked, our people are getting harassed, …

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Trump is scared of Deb Haaland

        Hi there,   Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted to advance Rep. Deb Haaland through the confirmation process to become Secretary of the Interior. Now, Donald Trump is attacking both women.   “Murkowski's vote to advance radical left Democrat Deb Haaland f…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

March 10, 2021 at 10:48 PM

According to Stacey Abrams, “We are at war” for our democracy

        Hi friend,   “We are at war fighting to protect our democracy from domestic enemies at this moment,” said Stacey Abrams on CNN.   Stacey Abrams' statement isn't hyperbole. We're actively fighting to protect our democracy from the GOP, which has …

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 27, 2021 at 12:46 AM

Elderly Asian women were punched on the subway

          Hi friend,   The first victim was a 68-year-old Asian woman, who was punched in the back of the head on a subway platform in the morning, according to PIX 11. Later that same day, a 71-year-old Asian woman was struck in the face and body while …

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 10:45 PM

GOP running “100 ads" against the first Latino HHS secretary

          Hi friend,   GOP Sen. Tom Cotton is spending tens of thousands of dollars on ads attacking Xavier Becerra, urging senators to vote against his confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary:   “We want them to know that there is a politic…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 3:45 PM

This reeks of racism.

          Hi friend,   GOP Rep. Debbie Lesko thinks Latinos aren't Americans.   “I worked with people that are Hispanic,” Lesko said during a recent House committee hearing on vaccinations, according to NBC News. “We have to take care of American citize…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 10:46 PM

Veterans are still being deported

          Hi friend,   They risked their lives serving in the U.S. military. Then, they were deported.   “Thousands of US veterans deported to Mexico, some of whom have been forcibly recruited by cartels, wrote a letter asking the Biden administration t…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 7:48 PM

Two elderly Asian women were punched on the subway

          Hi friend,   The first victim was a 68-year-old Asian woman, who was punched in the back of the head on a subway platform in the morning, according to PIX 11. Later that same day, a 71-year-old Asian woman was struck in the face and body while …

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 7:46 PM

The GOP opposes investigating the Jan. 6 attack

          Hi friend,   With every passing day, we learn new facts about what happened on Jan. 6 -- but the GOP wants us to stop paying attention.   Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to create a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. A…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 3:46 PM

Republicans are afraid of bold leaders of color

          Hi friend,   Deb Haaland. Xavier Becerra. Vanita Gupta.   All three of these Biden nominees are courageous leaders of color -- which is exactly why the GOP is trying so hard to stop their confirmations.   For weeks, the GOP has painted Haalan…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 10:45 PM

Should gun violence prevention be a priority?

        Hi friend,   Even with the looming threat of violence from right-wing militias and the recent spike in hate crimes, Republicans don't think gun violence prevention is a priority.   But President Joe Biden does. During a press conference, White Hou…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 7:46 PM

The GOP is already gearing up to retake Georgia

        Hi there,       GOP Sen. David Perdue has filed paperwork that puts him one step closer to challenging newly-elected Sen. Raphael Warnock.   Together with organizers and leaders like Stacey Abrams, we managed to unseat David Perdue and Kelly Lo…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 3:46 PM

The RNC’s new voter suppression campaign

        Hi there,   The Republican National Committee just announced yet another effort to make sure “voter ID laws are codified” -- and therefore suppress American voters.   When Americans have to shell out their hard-earned money and take time off work…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 12:46 AM

Migrants in 911 call: “We have no oxygen.”

      Hi there,   NBC News shared the details of a chilling call from a migrant to 911:   “We can't see anything,” said the caller to the dispatcher in Spanish as others in the background cried for help. “We're inside a tank truck. God, we have no oxygen.…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 10:46 PM

Pelosi won’t let the GOP’s treasonous behavior slide

        Hi friend,   The GOP wants us to move on from what happened on Jan. 6. But what we know about the attack on the U.S. Capitol likely only scrapes the surface.   Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently announced that the House would move to establish an ind…

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  ASPIRE · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Trump and the Proud Boys’ common goal

        Hi there,   Rep. Bennie Thompson and the NAACP are suing Donald Trump for conspiring with extremist groups to block the presidential vote count by attacking the U.S. Capitol.   According to NBC News, Thompson and the NAACP said Trump and extremi…

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