50+ Messages / Page

  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 12:01 AM

It’s been a hopeful week in St. Louis

Thanks in large part to Cori’s leadership, a brand new community vaccination site has opened in St. Louis to help vaccinate nearly 170,000 people over the next 8 weeks. It’s been a hopeful week in St. Louis, John. For months, Cori has been calling for equitable vaccine distribution after our…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 11:03 PM

This fight is far from over

We're proud to stand with Cori as she continues to fight for workers' rights in Congress. John, last month Cori went to Bessemer, Alabama to stand in solidarity with Amazon workers in their fight to unionize. She spoke with workers, visited the facility, and demanded that Amazon put an end to…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Tom Cotton

GOP Sen. Tom Cotton posted on Twitter that “We have a major under-incarceration problem in America. And it’s only getting worse.” John, we still can’t believe he really said this out loud... This week, GOP Sen. Tom Cotton posted on Twitter that “We have a major under-incarceration problem in …
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 11:56 PM

Black women are leading this movement

It's a new day in St. Louis and Black women are leading the way. We have great news, John: Last night, the progressive movement won BIG in St. Louis. Up and down the ballot, from the Mayor’s office, to the Board of Aldermen, we saw historic victories in St. Louis for people-first candidates.…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Checking in with John

We want to make the most of this time and reach out to ALL of our supporters so we can gauge what issues folks are most excited to focus on next in our progressive agenda. John, This week, Cori and her colleagues in Congress are on a recess. This is a time when our elected leaders return to …
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 8:20 PM

"I’m a product of your lack of leadership"

Cori recently did an interview with Elle magazine where she talks about her activism experience with the movement fighting for Black lives and how it inspires the work she’s doing right now in Congress to dismantle white supremacy. Did you see this, John? Cori recently did an interview with E…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 4, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Only 1% are convicted

Chauvin’s trial is a chilling reminder why we MUST demand accountability and work to dismantle the systems that perpetuate police brutality and fail to protect Black lives. CW: This email mentions police brutality and murder.  John, This week, we learned that George Floyd told Derek Chauvin,…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 7:52 PM

We want to know what you think John.

Today, we want to check in with our supporters and hear from you what issues you want Cori to prioritize next. Thank you, John. Last month, thousands of grassroots supporters stepped up to help us reach our first Federal Elections Commission end-of-quarter fundraising goal.  Your support mean…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 11:01 PM

The only way we’ll reach our goal tonight:

We’re counting on your support to show the strength of our progressive movement. We’ll keep this short — the only way we’ll reach our goal tonight is with your help, John. Right now, we’re less than 10% away from reaching our critical fundraising goal. This is our FIRST Federal Elections Com…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Folks like me don’t usually end up in Congress.

I’m reaching out because today is your last chance to donate before our big end-of-quarter Federal Elections Commission filing deadline. John,  I’m reaching out because today is your last chance to donate before our big end-of-quarter Federal Elections Commission filing deadline.  As of this …
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 11:26 PM

Read before tomorrow

Take a look at this: John, we can’t emphasize enough how important it is we hit our fundraising goal before our end-of-quarter deadline tomorrow night. Here’s why it’s so important we all work together to reach this goal:   This movement was built by the people and for the people of St. Loui…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM

$4.80

There’s less than 48 hours to close the gap on our big end-of-quarter fundraising goal. Hey John, There’s less than 48 hours to close the gap on our big end-of-quarter fundraising goal.  We’re cutting it close – but if half of the folks reading this email chip in just $4.80 we can hit our go…
  Aarica Marsh, Team Cori · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 7:51 PM

Finance update

The funds we raise will enable us to continue organizing for progress and fight back against future attacks on Cori. Hey John — I wanted to share with you an update from our finance team: There are only 3 days left until our first FEC end-of-quarter fundraising filing deadline for Cori’s fi…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Fox News loves talking about Cori

Ever since Cori Bush took office in January and became the first activist from the movement for Black lives to serve in Congress — Republicans have made her a regular target of their racist attacks. Have you noticed this, John? Ever since Cori Bush took office in January and became the first…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Black women have been leading this fight for decades

Last night, the Republican governor of Georgia signed a law that would put Jim Crow restrictions on voters in another attempt to suppress the votes of Brown and Black folks. John, Last night, the Republican governor of Georgia signed a law that would put Jim Crow restrictions on voters in an…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Everyone’s talking about our movement

Earlier this week, Vanity Fair published an article about how Cori has become a “lightning rod for progressive causes.” Everyone’s talking about our movement, John. Earlier this week, Vanity Fair published an article about how Cori has become a “lightning rod for progressive causes.” The a…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Nevada

If the establishment succeeds in sidelining Nevada Democrats in 2022, it puts the progressive movement in every state at risk. Dear John, You’ve probably seen some of the headlines already, but for those who haven’t yet: it’s been a big couple of weeks for the progressive movement! On March 6…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 8:43 PM

Groceries or prescription drugs

Cori is leading the way to transform our broken health care system and rebuild a system that ensures EVERYONE can receive care. John, no one should die because they can’t afford health care. That’s why Cori has been pushing to make sure that you and your loved ones are guaranteed health care.…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 8:16 PM

D.C. statehood = racial justice

Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing to discuss H.R. 51 — a bill that would finally guarantee statehood for Washington D.C. This is a huge step forward, John. Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing to discuss H.R. 51 — a bill that would …
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 21, 2021 at 7:46 PM

Our finances

Everyone’s going to be watching what numbers we put out. Political pundits, potential future challengers for Cori’s seat in 2022, and of course the GOP will be watching to see how much support Cori has and assessing the strength of our progressive movement. We want to be honest with you, Joh…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 4:38 PM

I will continue to tell my story

In casting my vote, I am standing up for myself and for every victim and survivor of domestic abuse across this country. CW: Sexual assault and domestic violence John, Today and every day, I stand with the victims and survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. A…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 10:04 PM

No one should die because they can’t afford health care

No one should go bankrupt or die because they can’t afford health care – not in a pandemic or ever. We must guarantee health care for all. John, health care is a human right. Period. No one should go bankrupt or die because they can’t afford health care – not in a pandemic or ever. We must g…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Call on the Senate to end violence against women

To our Asian neighbors, family, and friends: We know that the world seems more scary today. More cruel. Know that we love you. We mourn those killed last night in Atlanta with you. We will dismantle white supremacy alongside you. John, last night, a series of shootings occurred at different m…
  Aarica Marsh, Team Cori · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 9:03 PM

$4,181

Today, I was going through our finance numbers and it looks like we’re $4,181 behind where we need to be to stay on pace for our March fundraising goal. Hey John! If we haven’t met before, I’m Aarica — I help lead finances for Team Cori.  Today, I was going through our numbers and it looks li…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Racism in the Senate

Last week, GOP Sen. Johnson said that he did not feel threatened by the pro-Trump insurrectionists who stormed the U.S. Capitol, but would have been concerned if they were Black Lives Matter protesters. Did you see this, John? Last week, GOP Sen. Johnson said that he did not feel threatened b…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 13, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Help keep Cori off the phones

Cori knows that every minute she would spend on the phone would take away that much time from creating and fighting for meaningful legislation, that would provide solutions to the struggles of regular people. John, we have to change the status quo of fundraising in Congress. Many members of C…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 4:03 PM

[SIGN ON] Help end the Forever War

Cori is standing with Common Defense, a movement of progressive veterans working to end the Forever War. John, we need to end the Forever War. As our government has waged a Forever War with no end in sight, thousands of Americans and countless civilians have died, while entire regions of the …
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 9:58 PM

What we’ve been up to this month

Thanks to the support of this grassroots movement, we pulled off some big wins this past month. John, today, we want to share with you what Team Cori has been up to this month. A lot happened in February and Cori was leading every step of the way. From holding seditionists in Congress account…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 11:09 PM

We need your help

We’re depending on our grassroots power. John, we have a huge goal coming up this Sunday.  As you know, this movement was built by the people and for the people of St. Louis and every city or town that looks like it. We refused to depend on corporate PACs to get to where we are today — that’s…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Did you see our new sticker?

If you make a donation of ANY amount to Team Cori we’ll send you this new sticker. Today is your last chance to get this limited edition sticker! Did you see our new sticker, John? We wanted to make a sticker that represents the kind of bold change Team Cori is fighting for and the values tha…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 10:34 PM

Utilities must be publicly owned

The real life consequences of the current for-profit utility system are the dozens who have already died in the Texas storm. John, our utilities of the future must be publicly owned, carefully regulated, completely decarbonized, and guaranteed to all. And last week we saw exactly why.  A cata…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 11:04 PM

Texas

We need all hands on deck, John. Last week, a catastrophic winter storm in Texas left millions without electricity, heat, and power.  It’s a full-blown climate emergency that has forced families to burn clothing and furniture just to stay warm, stand outside for hours in the freezing cold to…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 8:51 PM

Why are we so used to rich politicians?

A recent Vox article discussed working-class people like Cori and Rep. Jamaal Bowman getting to Congress and why it’s such a big deal. The reality is, the way campaigns are run “creates a built-in bias against the success of working-class candidates” — against candidates like Cori. John, Cori…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 11:27 PM

Our brand new sticker!

Thank you to everyone who voted in our sticker contest — we’re so excited to show you the winning design today! John, Thank you to everyone who voted in our sticker contest — we’re so excited to show you the winning design today! We’re proud of our people-powered movement and hope you can …
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 15, 2021 at 12:02 AM

How can you be a juror if you were an accomplice to the crime?

I have a duty to represent my constituents and legislate in defense of Black lives — a duty that every GOP Senator who voted to acquit Trump failed to fulfill today. John, I am disappointed and ashamed that the Senate voted yesterday to acquit Trump. But the truth is, I’m not surprised.  GOP…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 13, 2021 at 12:46 AM

Right-wing media is attacking Cori for defending basic human rights

Like clockwork, Republicans and right-wing media were ready to attack her efforts to prioritize the human rights of those who are incarcerated in St. Louis and across the country, claiming she is siding with “rioters.” John, we need to show you the latest attack campaign the GOP has launched …
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 12:10 AM

Sign our letter to Joe Biden

If we keep growing this grassroots pressure, we have a real chance to make sure Joe Biden takes action and that no more Americans are condemned to die at the hands of our criminal injustice system. John, Last month, Cori and Rep. Ayanna Pressley sent a letter calling on President Joe Biden ur…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 11:25 PM

We have an incarceration crisis, John

Will you add your name and support Cori’s call to address the conditions of jails in St. Louis and across our country during the COVID-19 pandemic? We have an incarceration crisis, John. Will you add your name and support Cori’s call to address the conditions of jails in St. Louis and across …
  Cori Bush for Congress Store · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 8:13 PM

New store, new merch!

Check out our webstore with new merch to support Cori and show off your radical love! Check out our store ›› Paid for by Cori Bush for Congress Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and visit our website. Cori Bush for Congress75 North Oaks PlazaSt. Louis, MO 63121United Sta…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 12:06 AM

Convict the white supremacist-in-chief

We must convict our former white supremacist president. We must expel any white supremacist ally in Congress who fueled this attack. We have a mandate to legislate in defense of Black lives, John. The first step in that process is to hold every politician who incited a white supremacist insur…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Help us pick our first sticker!

Check out the sticker designs and vote on your favorite. Plus, as a member of our movement, you’ll get the first opportunity to get your hands on the winning design. John, we have some exciting news! Our team has been working on releasing some new merch — but we need help deciding on our firs…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 11:38 PM

Banging till the end

John, last night, I gave a speech on the House Floor to share what I saw on January 6th at the Capitol.  The GOP has made it clear that they don’t want people to hear stories like mine, that they prefer we all just move forward and brush over the fact that white supremacists attacked our nat…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 11:59 PM

Cori voted to take away Marjorie Taylor Greene’s assignments

It’s clear that Marjorie Taylor Greene should not just have these committee assignments taken away, but also be removed from Congress. John, just now Cori voted with the majority of the House to take away Marjorie Taylor Greene’s assignments to the House Education and Labor Committee and the …
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 10:51 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene has no place in Congress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has no place in Congress, let alone the House Education and Labor Committee. John, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has no place in Congress, let alone the House Education and Labor Committee.  Here are just some examples of the toxic lies Greene supports and dangerous…
  Aarica, Finance for Team Cori · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 12:04 AM

Finance Update

I was going through some numbers from this month and I wanted to give you a quick update on our finances. Hey John! It’s nice to meet you, I’m Aarica — I help lead the finance team for Team Cori.  I was going through the numbers from January and I wanted to give you a quick update on our fina…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
January 31, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Be a part of a movement for change in your community

Building this movement on the ground is about bringing together people from all walks of life to fight for our progressive values and for anti-racist policies that lift all of us up. We’re proud to be a people-powered movement, John. Building this movement on the ground is about bringing tog…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
January 30, 2021 at 7:36 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Cori is moving her office away from Taylor Greene. But she’s not doing it out of fear. She’s doing it to be able to continue doing the work for the people of St. Louis. She is refusing to have to keep looking over her shoulder, wondering if a white supremacist colleague is conspiring against her …
  Team Cori · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 9:18 PM

Environmental justice is racial justice.

Earlier today, in partnership with Sen. Ed Markey, Cori revealed her first piece of environmental justice legislation. We have big news, John. Earlier today, in partnership with Sen. Ed Markey, Cori revealed her first piece of environmental justice legislation.   The Environmental Justice Ma…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 9:54 PM

Creating real change > Call time

Cori knows that every minute she would spend on the phone would take away that much time from creating and fighting for meaningful legislation, that would provide solutions to the struggles of regular people. John, we have to change the status quo of fundraising in Congress. Many members of C…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 1:13 AM

[Sign now] Pass the COUP Act

It’s official, John. Last night, the article of impeachment was delivered to the Senate. Republicans are already trying to smear our calls for accountability, but we refuse to lose focus.  Every single person who helped make the white supremacist attack on the Capitol possible must be held a…