Anthony Shelton, BCTGM International Union · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The BCTGM Mourns the Passing of International President David B. Durkee

Dear John: The BCTGM International Union is deeply saddened to announce the passing of BCTGM International Union President David B. Durkee, who died March 30 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was 66. Brother Durkee's distinguished 47-year career as a member and l…

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  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Important NVAHA Update & COVID-19 Response Page

Dear John, Given the crisis situation facing our communities and our country, we have decided to postpone our May 28 Regional Housing Leaders Awards Ceremony and 15th Anniversary Celebration until the fall. We will however, continue to highlight our organizational housing achie…

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  Memphis Midsouth DSA · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Covid-19 Response Remote Meeting

Memphis-Midsouth DSA Covid-19 Response Remote Meeting We will hear from the steering committee about our response to the ongoing pandemic, and break out into working groups of our new Mutual Aid committee on Discord. Discord link: https://discord.gg/FJzrdyF Memphis DSA is…

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  Pittsburgh DSA · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 1:11 AM

#rentstrike

John, it is time to #CancelRent.   Petition for Pittsburgh to #CancelRent. Both federal and local officials have failed to offer any real solutions to renters during this crisis. Evictions cannot happen in Allegheny County until April 14th, but with so many of us now out of wor…

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  The Six PAC · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 2:58 AM

Kara Eastman: progressive in a TOSS-UP race

Kara Eastman’s running for Congress because her mother had to spend $800 a month on prescription drugs to treat her cancer before she passed away. In Congress, she'll fight for Medicare for All. In 2018 , she came within 1 point of taking out Rep. Don Bacon in Nebraska’s …

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  The Six PAC · [email protected]

March 29, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Patricia Ackerman fights for rural health care

With less than 72 hours until the end-of-quarter deadline, we're supporting rural progressives for Congress who will reverse Trump's dangerous policies. In these trying times, Patricia Ackerman (NV-02) is collecting donations at her campaign headquarters for remote Nat…

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  The Six PAC · [email protected]

March 29, 2020 at 2:47 AM

J.D. Scholten's momentum

J.D. Scholten (IA-04) has incredible momentum. In 2018, he came within 3 percentage points of taking out Steve King, one of the worst GOP members of Congress. This time, he’s poised to bring progressive Democratic leadership to rural Northwestern Iowa. A former basebal…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Masks Needed For Twin Ports Mask Brigade

Dear Members and Associates,   There is an ad hoc grassroots efforts to organize collection of available masks around the area so that our health care providers can stay protected as they start to see more Covid-19 cases. Twin Ports Mask Brigade is asking …

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  The Six PAC · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Audrey Denney needs your help

Friend, We are living through extraordinarily difficult times, as COVID-19 shows the weaknesses in our social safety net and health care system. More than ever, we need to keep rural hospitals open and fight for Medicare for All.  That's why we're supporting Audrey Denney…

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  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Federal COVID Response

Dear John, As we look to the federal government for the critical assistance needed in this time of the coronavirus pandemic, we're grateful for our national partners who can provide timely analysis of the emergency response legislation coming from Washington. This analysis is …

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  XR Working Class · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 3:58 PM

Shout-out for XR Working Class team!

We are looking for people from working-class backgrounds to join our team. John, We’ve taken on board the criticism that we appear to be largely a middle-class movement and we want to change that. We are looking for people from working-class backgrounds to join our existing …

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  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Delegate Alfonso Lopez is a 2020 Regional Housing Leader

Dear John, Please join us in celebrating our “2020 Regional Housing Leaders Awards” recipients. Each month we will spotlight an organization or individual who is working to advance regional housing solutions through creative partnerships. Today, we honor Alfonso Lopez, a cham…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Rent Relief is Needed Now

Dear Members and Associates,   Our governor has taken some good steps during this health and economic crisis, most recently with an eviction moratorium. Twin Cities DSA organized an action that lead to over a thousand calls supporting that!    We are tryin…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 9:56 PM

Collection Drive for Loaves and Fishes in Duluth

Dear Members and Associates,   One of our members has volunteered to lead a collection drive for needed items for Loaves and Fishes, a Catholic Workers organization in Duluth serving the homeless. As you might expect, cleaning supplies are running short, b…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 4:37 PM

How to Participate In Tonight's City Council Meeting

Dear Members and Associates,   As expected, the Duluth City council is not meeting with the public, but they are still allowing the public to comment on agenda items. All comments will be read into the record, and are therefore important.   Tonight's agend…

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  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Advocacy in the Age of Pandemic

Dear John, It's not hyperbole to say that the world as we know it has changed dramatically in the last two weeks. Like all of you, we are overwhelmed by how our professional and personal lives have been altered. How frightening it must it be for those who live on the margin…

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  The Six PAC · [email protected]

March 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM

FWD: 4 candidates: real leadership

Our nation is in crisis, and we are in desperate need of leadership. Yet 40 House Republicans voted NO on a major coronavirus relief package. We’re fighting back. Today, we’re announcing the endorsement of three amazing new candidates, Audrey Denney (CA-01), Kara Eastman (NE…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 22, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Meeting Today, 4 PM, Zoom (link inside)

Dear Members and Associates,   This is a reminder that we will be holding our first online meeting in place of our regular monthly meeting today at 4 PM. The link to join is at the bottom of this message. I advise you to download Zoom on your desktop, tabl…

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  Sacramento DSA for Bernie via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 10:54 PM

Covid-19, DSA, and Bernie

Dear Friends: Things are tough, and will be getting tougher every day. Decades seem to be passing in weeks, as they say. I hope all of you and your families and friends are hunkered down and doing ok.  In this particular moment, the failings of our political and economic system …

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  The Six PAC · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 3:00 PM

4 candidates: real leadership

Our nation is in crisis, and we are in desperate need of leadership. Yet 40 House Republicans voted NO on a major coronavirus relief package. We’re fighting back. Today, we’re announcing the endorsement of three amazing new candidates, Audrey Denney (CA-01), Kara Eastman (NE…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Sunday's Monthly Meeting on Zoom

Dear Members and Associates,   We will host our first monthly meeting using Zoom this Sunday at 4 pm. If you have never used zoom, now is a good time to familiarize yourself with it. A computer with a microphone and camera works well, but there is an app f…

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  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Partnerships

Dear John, NVAHA exists because of the strength of our partnerships and the collective voices we bring together to advocate for housing affordability in our region. One of our strongest partnerships, and perhaps the most powerful voice, is that of the community. NVAHA 15 - …

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  Julie Kimmel - 350 Fairfax · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Covid-19 Update from 350 Fairfax

Friends, Given the public health crisis we are facing, we have decided to cancel our upcoming April 2 general meeting. We hope you use the time that you would otherwise spend with 350 Fairfax to practice self-care: do yoga, prepare a meal, play a board game with your family or …

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  Anthony Shelton · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 1:26 PM

Stay Safe BCTGM Brothers and Sisters!

Dear Sisters and Brothers, I know there is much uncertainty surrounding the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak that has been classified as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Our lives are being severely disrupted in an effort to limit the spread o…

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  Anthony Shelton · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 1:26 PM

Coronavirus and BCTGM Members

Dear Sisters and Brothers, I know there is much uncertainty surrounding the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak that has been classified as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Our lives are being severely disrupted in an effort to limit the spread o…

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  Lin · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 5:14 AM

350 Eastside March GM ~ Zoom

350 Eastside March GM ~ Zoom John COVID 19 is affecting every aspect of everyone’s lives…and 350 Eastside is no exception.  We invite you to join us for our …   350 EASTSIDE GENERAL MEETING – via ZOOM (see information below to join in).    Wednesday, March 18th…

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  Metro Atlanta DSA · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 3:34 AM

🌹 COVID-19 in Atlanta: Mutual Aid Resources + Organizing Efforts

Important Updates - Please Read Please take the time to respond to our COVID-19 crisis assessment survey.   This is a moment of crisis for our community, our country, and the world. We are already seeing layoffs, housing insecurity, and foo…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Phone Zap for Covid-19 Eviction Moratorium

Dear Members and Associates,   We are in an unprecedented time, and we need to use whatever leverage we have to make sure that the most vulnerable in our society are not overlooked and forgotten. While some of us can afford to take lots of time off from wo…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 7:55 PM

DFL Screening Opportunities

Dear Members and Associates,   The DFL is holding screenings for leadership positions throughout this week and next. These might range from competitive officer positions to much less competitive SD7 director positions. If you are interested, contact Jen or…

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  Metro Atlanta DSA · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 3:31 PM

🌹 The Bernie Campaign Has Arrived in Georgia & Needs Our Help!

Georgia's March 24 Primary is Fast Approaching! JOIN METRO ATLANTA DSA SUPPORT OUR WORK IT'S TIME TO GO ALL-IN FOR BERNIE! Volunteer for the Bernie Sanders Campaign!   The Bernie Sanders campaign has o…

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  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Accomplishment #3

Dear John, Have you been following “NVAHA 15?” If not, we hope you’ll check out the weekly spotlight of our top 15 organizational accomplishments presented as part of our 15th anniversary celebration. Please 👍, share and spread the ♥ in honor of our anniversary and our coll…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 5:26 PM

City Council Action Needed Tonight

Dear Members and Associates,   Tonight the city council meets to consider short term rentals. Our Housing Justice Committee, a part of Housing Justice Duluth, urges you to oppose the expansion of the short term rental cap. If you can speak tonight, great. …

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 8, 2020 at 3:20 PM

It's Time To Join Together

Dear Members and Associates,   As Bernie's fight for the nomination and the presidency continues, we need to figure out how to best organize the amazing people supporting him. That's you! Win or lose, we need to fight for Medicare for All, the Green New De…

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  Sacramento DSA for Bernie via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 11:35 PM

We Won California--What Next?

Dear Friends: We won Sacramento and California! Thank you for all your tireless work. We are building a mass movement of the multiracial working class!   We are holding our first post-California primary meeting and *you* are invited! When: Saturday, March 7 at 2 p…

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  Rich Trumka, AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 6:10 PM

John, I need you to call. Now.

John, In just a moment, I am going to ask you to call your representative. But first, I want to tell you what’s going on. We are doing everything we can to protect front-line workers around the country from the COVID-19 virus. I have set up a task force at the AFL-CIO that is…

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  Rich Trumka, AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Call now: Demand OSHA issue an emergency temporary standard for infectious diseases to ensure that workers will be protected from all infectious diseases, including COVID-19

Friend, In just a moment, I am going to ask you to call your representative. But first, I want to tell you what’s going on. We are doing everything we can to protect front-line workers around the country from the COVID-19 virus. I have set up a task force at the AFL-CIO that …

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  Shaniyat 2020 via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 2:51 AM

Thanks for taking action!

Friend, Thanks for taking action. Now, can you spread the word to keep up our momentum? Click here to share this form on Facebook. Click here to share this form on Twitter. Or you can send your friends this link: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-the-team-25?source=dire…

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  Lin Hagedorn · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 2:47 AM

350 Eastside March Newsletter - reformatted

350 Eastside March Newsletter - reformatted Hi John Yes to EKC PUD  –  Needed -  all hands on deck to reach our signature goal Signatures and endorsements are coming in. We have over 600 petitions “out in the wild.” If you have completed forms, please mail them…

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  Lin Hagedorn via 350 Eastside · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 1:40 PM

350 Eastside March Newsletter

350 Eastside March Newsletter John Yes to EKC PUD  – needed - all hands on deck to reach our signature goal Signatures and endorsements are coming in. We have over 600 petitions “out in the wild.” If you have completed forms, please mail them in to: EKC PUD P.O. Box 2132 Bothel…

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  Julie Kimmel - 350 Fairfax · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 1:04 AM

350 Fairfax meeting on THURSDAY

Friends, Don’t forget the 350 Fairfax general meeting on Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 pm! This is what’s on the agenda: Learn: We are excited to welcome Julie Sharkey, campaign manager for Our Last Straw, and Krissee D’Aguiar, chocolate executive officer at River-Sea Chocolates,…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Vote Today, The Join Us Tonight

Dear Members and Associates,   Today is Super Tuesday, and with the Democratic Establishment consolidating around Joe Biden, the choice is clear for Progressives. Bernie still leads in most polls, but there is a lot of flux at play now. He needs your suppo…

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  Memphis Midsouth DSA · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 12:03 AM

Important Voting Info

Memphis-Midsouth DSA Tomorrow is the day to cast your vote for Bernie Sanders in Tennessee! Some voting locations have changed. Here is a list of closed locations and a list of your new voting location. Closed 01200 MPHS Florida Scholars Florida-Kansas Elem. 90 W. Olive Ave.…

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  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Accomplishment #2

Dear John, Each week for the next 15 weeks leading up to our anniversary, we are sharing the top organizational accomplishments we achieved over the last 15 years. Check out and 👍 our “NVAHA 15” series, spread the ♥ and celebrate with us as we renew our collective commitmen…

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  Sacramento DSA for Bernie via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 6:31 AM

**How To Vote For Bernie**

Hello! The big day is almost here! This Tuesday is Super Tuesday, meaning that California will join many other states in determining who the presidential nominee is for the Democratic party. If you have already voted by mail—thank you! If not, there is still time! If you …

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  Sacramento DSA for Bernie via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Let's Do It For Bernie This Weekend!

Dear Friends: WE ARE  ALMOST THERE! Let's win CALIFORNIA and SUPER TUESDAY for US--for Bernie--for the multiracial working class!!! Bernie is a tactic, and that tactic is winning! But we cannot do it without your help.  Here are the mission-critical events where we want and ne…

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  AFGE Local 727 · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 5:16 PM

AFGE Family, are you ready to learn self defense?

AFGE Family, During Women’s History Month AFGE Local 727 is hosting a personal safety workshop that will be taught by a certified personal safety coordinator. The instructor will teach participants how to be aware of their surroundings and get out of dangerous situations. C…

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  AFGE Local 727 · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 5:16 PM

John, are you ready to learn self defense?

John, During Women’s History Month AFGE Local 727 is hosting a personal safety workshop that will be taught by a certified personal safety coordinator. The instructor will teach participants how to be aware of their surroundings and get out of dangerous situations. Come joi…

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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Bernie and Super Tuesday

Friends and Comrades, Bernie Sanders’ run for the Presidency is off to a great start. Bernie has done very well this Primary season. Going into Super Tuesday, March 3rd when Minnesota and thirteen other states vote, the challenge is now upon us to maintain…

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  Julie Kimmel - 350 Fairfax · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Want to see less waste from our local restaurants?

Friends, Thanks to everyone who came out for our February general meeting and especially to Charlie Forbes for his insight into recycling and solid waste management in Fairfax County. As always with Charlie, we learned so much! We’ve got another great general meeting coming up o…

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  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM

MWCOG is a 2020 Regional Housing Leader

Dear John, Please join us in celebrating our “2020 Regional Housing Leaders Awards” recipients. Each month we will spotlight an organization or individual who is working to advance regional housing solutions through creative partnerships. First up, the Metropolitan Washington…

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