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  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Crisis Averted - for Now

Dear John, In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly passed an amendment to legislation governing landlord/tenant relationships, stating that a tenancy that was "month-to-month may be terminated by either party giving 30 days' notice in writing, prior to the next rent due date." Th…
  Corrina Christensen, BCTGM International Union · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 8:56 PM

BCTGM WORKS!

  Message from the President:  Our Union. Our Future. Our Fight Since our last International Union Convention in 2018, the BCTGM and our members have been forced to confront some of the most difficult challenges in …
  Corrina Christensen, BCTGM International Union · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 8:56 PM

BCTGM WORKS!

  Message from the President:  Our Union. Our Future. Our Fight Since our last International Union Convention in 2018, the BCTGM and our members have been forced to confront some of the most difficult challenges in …
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 8:45 PM

This means a lot

We launched a little over a year ago and looking back, it’s hard to believe just how far we’ve come. We’re still crunching the exact numbers, but to date- we’ve raised about $415,000. In two months, we’ve pretty much doubled our total raised from last yea …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Hecklers have no place in Congress

As President Biden spoke about his late son Beau, whom he lost to brain cancer, during his State of the Union Address, Rep. Lauren Boebert screamed and heckled him. She turned her back as President Biden entered the House chamber. As other members of Congress wore Ukrainian…
  Mari · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Action Network deploy: Small features with BIG impact

And much more! Hi John, We released some fun stuff late yesterday afternoon designed to make your life easier! As with all of our new features, these were chosen, brainstormed, and paid for by our Development Partners at the AFL-CIO, Daily Kos, and the DNC — more on that proc…
  Helene Shore · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Last Chance -- 350Fairfax General Meeting, Tonight, 7:30 - 8:30 PM (EST)

Last chance to RSVP for 350Fairfax tonight to hear about, "What's Up with Food Waste?" WHAT: General Meeting, TONIGHT, March 3, 7:30pm to 8:30pm (EST).  Our speaker at this meeting is World Wildlife Fund spokesperson, Alex Nicols-Vineza, who will talk about, “What’s Up With Food…
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 3:21 AM

Runoff

Friend, this is big news! The votes have been counted and because of the small margin — we’re headed to a runoff election against Henry Cuellar on May 24th. This is a crucial moment, so we just set a goal to raise $50,000 in the next 24 hours to jump-start our campaign…
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Runoff

Friend, this is big news! The votes have been counted and because of the small margin — we’re headed to a runoff election against Henry Cuellar on May 24th. This is a crucial moment, so we just set a goal to raise $50,000 in the next 24 hours to jump-start our campaign…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 4:46 AM

Victory in Austin: progressive Casar wins TX-35

Tonight in Austin, progressive Greg Casar won a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for Texas’s 35th District, virtually ensuring his election in a safe blue district. Casar avoided a runoff by winning over 50% of the vote on a bold agenda for working families: Medi…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Standing on the shoulders of giants

The disrespect for the work of Gloria Steinem and her colleagues is abundantly clear, but the messenger does have a point. Fifty years later, my relationship status shouldn’t be shocking, working as a stripper shouldn’t be breaking every headline, and our   …
  Akron DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 11:15 AM

No War - Demonstration for Peace

Hi Comrade, Join Akron DSA at No War But Class War Demonstration and stand in solidarity in calling for an end to imperialistic expansion and exploitation. This is a peaceful demonstration to show that we stand united with the working people of the world who are disproportionatel…
  Kai Evans · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 3:41 AM

re: On the cusp of something big

If a candidate ever made you think that running for office is sexy, I’m telling you right now, they lied to you. Running for office is grueling at its best and damn near impossible at its worst. The machine wants you to give up; they want to break your he …
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 4:54 PM

On the cusp of something big

If a candidate ever made you think that running for office is sexy, I’m telling you right now, they lied to you. Running for office is grueling at its best and damn near impossible at its worst. The machine wants you to give up; they want to break your he   …
  Helene Shore · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM

350Fairfax March 3, General Meeting, 7:30 - 8:30 PM (EST)

Join 350Fairfax on Thursday, March 3, to hear about, "What's Up with Food Waste?" WHAT: General Meeting, Thursday, March 3, 7:30pm to 8:30pm (EST).  Our speaker at this meeting is World Wildlife Fund spokesperson, Alex Nicols-Vineza, who will talk about, “What’s Up With Food Was…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 27, 2022 at 6:21 PM

AOC, Bernie, and Warren support Greg Casar

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigns for Greg Casar! Photo: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire With DAYS to go until Tuesday’s Texas primary, progressive Greg Casar is close to the 50% he needs to avoid a runoff in the 35th Congressional District, according to a new Public Policy Polling …
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
February 26, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Ukraine

It’s only been two days but it feels like an eternity. Since the invasion started, I have been glued to the news and watching in horror as civilians across Ukraine have found themselves in the crossfire of the largest military engagement since WWII.   John,…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 26, 2022 at 4:27 PM

Friend & Jessica & Bernie & Elizabeth & Alexandria

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agree: progressives need Jessica Cisneros to win her primary for Congress on March 1st. As thousands of voters cast early ballots, Jessica’s opponent, conservative “Democrat” Henry Cuellar, is spending…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 26, 2022 at 1:55 AM

AOC, Bernie, and Warren support Greg Casar

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigns for Greg Casar! Photo: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire With DAYS to go until Tuesday’s Texas primary, progressive Greg Casar is close to the 50% he needs to avoid a runoff in the 35th Congressional District, according to a new Public Policy Polling …
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 2:32 PM

I’m not your typical politician

I’m a young, first-generation immigrant from a working-class background. Election day is in less than a week. Will you split a $5 contribution right now to help me defeat Henry Cueller? Contribute >> Friend, I’m not your typical candidate for Congr…
  Amy, Action Builder & Action Network · [email protected]
February 24, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Announcing the Action Builder API

Now you can create integrations with Action Builder and any other platform you’re using —> Hi John, I’m Amy, Engineering Partnerships Manager here at Action Builder & Action Network, and I’m delighted to announce the brand new Action Builder API! What is an API? It stands…
  Larry Coble · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 10:13 PM

City Divestment Ordinance Update

The City of Chicago has introduced a divestment ordinance into City Council on February 23rd. 350 Chicago has worked alongside city council members for seven years, pushing for the City’s divestment from fossil fuels. The City of Chicago has introduced a divestment ordinance int…
  Claire P · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Updated Agenda Link | Friday Racial Solidarity Committee Meeting

Agenda Link (corrected) Update: Racial Solidarity Meeting Agenda Link 2/23/2022   Hello DSA Sacramento members!   Apologies, I incorrectly hyperlinked the agenda in the previous email; here are the …
  Claire P · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 8:25 PM

Racial Solidarity Meeting Friday @ 7:30 pm

RSC Meeting this Friday Friday 2/25 Racial Solidarity Meeting at 7:30 pm 2/23/2022   Hello DSA Sacramento members!   Join us this Friday at 7:30 pm for a meeting of the DSA Sacramento Racial Solida…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 8:08 PM

People told me to wait my turn

There were hours of torrential downpour, tens of thousands of people were without power, and the Schuylkill River flooded overnight, covering nearby roadways and almost completely submerging cars underwater.   John,   When I first announced my campaign for …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 7:27 PM

HUFFPOST: the last anti-abortion Democrat in the House

As his home state of Texas passed a draconian 6-week abortion ban, Henry Cuellar was the only Democrat to vote NO on the Women’s Health Protection Act to safeguard abortion access nationwide. Now, Cuellar is on the verge of losing his March 1st primary against pr…
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
February 22, 2022 at 7:44 PM

Do you have a moment?

Friend, With just 7 days left until the TX-28 primary, our campaign has been getting a lot of attention — so I thought I’d take a moment to share my story and why I’m running for Congress: I was born and raised in the border town of Laredo, Texas. When my older sis…
  Akron DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
February 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM

February Wrap Up Events

View our upcoming events in the email below! Hi Comrade, We hope you will join us for this month's general meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 23 at 7 p.m.! If you haven't registered yet, please do so here or by copy/pasting the following link: https://actionnetwork.org/ev…
  Helene Shore · [email protected]
February 22, 2022 at 11:20 AM

350Fairfax March 3, General Meeting, 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Join 350Fairfax on Thursday, March 3, to hear about, "What's Up with Food Waste?" WHAT: General Meeting, Thursday, March 3, 7:30pm to 8:30pm.  Our speaker at this meeting is World Wildlife Fund spokesperson, Alex Nicols-Vineza, who will talk about, “What’s Up With Food Waste?" …
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
February 21, 2022 at 8:12 PM

I think the NY Post tried to cancel us?

Last night, the NY Post put out a hit piece on my candidacy and our campaign - essentially trying to shame me for openly admitting to my life experiences such as struggling with student debt, having an abortion, working as a stripper, and surviving sexual   …
  Sean Frame, The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 19, 2022 at 9:21 PM

We’re matching $5,000 for Sol Sandoval running to defeat Lauren Boebert!

The Six PAC is thrilled to announce our third endorsement for Congress in 2022: Sol Sandoval, a social worker and community organizer running to flip Rep. Lauren Boebert’s seat in Colorado. Sol Sandoval is a Chicana indigenous woman and a dedicated community leader…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 9:36 PM

Trump wanted to pardon his coup corps

Here’s what we’ve learned about January 6: Donald Trump promised to pardon insurrectionists that stormed the Capitol if they succeeded in restoring him to power. Trump allies schemed to spy on Americans through the National Security Agency to find “evidence” for conspiracy th…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 8:28 PM

Was it something I said?

I received multiple marriage proposals, requests for photos and nudes, and unsolicited comments about my looks. But the vitriol in the response from Republican men who got their hands on this email was shocking. Did you know I received a death threat?   Um, …
  Valeria, Action Network · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 6:29 PM

Meet Hoosier Activist Andrea Hailey of Vote.org

The activist driving record-breaking turnout at the polls Hello John, In 2020, 4.4 million people registered to vote, and 3.3 million people requested mail-in ballots with Vote.org. I interviewed Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org (and fellow Hoosier), to hear about her voting jo…
  Sean Frame, The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 6:14 PM

We’re matching $5,000 for Sol Sandoval running to defeat Lauren Boebert!

The Six PAC is thrilled to announce our third endorsement for Congress in 2022: Sol Sandoval, a social worker and community organizer running to flip Rep. Lauren Boebert’s seat in Colorado. Sol Sandoval is a Chicana indigenous woman and a dedicated community leader…
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
February 15, 2022 at 1:02 AM

Friend​, early voting just started!

We need your support, Friend​. Hi, Friend, it’s Jessica Cisneros. I’m the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, a lifelong Texan, and a human rights lawyer running to defeat one of the most right-wing Democrats in Congress, Henry Cuellar. Early voting in Texas’ 28t…
  Marvin, Action Network · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 7:46 PM

The power couple your program needs 💑

Hi John, It’s Valentine’s Day, love is in the air, and *record scratch* the midterms are in 267 days. Gif via Tenor. But don’t worry — we have you covered with Action Network & Action Builder, the power couple your program needs! We’ve always known that mobilizing folks t…
  Lin Hagedorn · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 2:07 AM

350 Eastside February Newsletter

350 Eastside Hi John 350 Eastside Community Meeting February 16th, 7 pm. We will be screening Ramps to Nowhere Guest:  Producer Mindy Martin Ramps to Nowhere, a film about the successful fight against highway expansion that would have torn apart n…
  Kai Evans · [email protected]
February 13, 2022 at 9:12 PM

She went with Imagine Dragons...

    Hi John,   It’s Kai, Alexandra’s finance director. Not sure if you saw our email from earlier in the week but we are currently in a contest hosted by one of our endorsers, Blue America PAC, to win $1000.   Candidates simply had to submit their favor…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
February 12, 2022 at 4:01 PM

A unique favor

  John,   We've got a unique favor to ask of you today.   One of our endorsers, Blue America PAC, is hosting a competition for one of their endorsed candidates to win a $1000 donation from the PAC.    Each candidate had to pick their favorite band/music…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 12, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Republican voter suppression laws in TX reject hundreds of vote-by-mail applications

A new Republican-backed law, SB 1, in Texas is forcing local officials to reject hundreds of vote-by-mail applications because of confusion over strict ID requirements. New obstacles for voters are just the Republican state legislature’s attempt to suppress the vote and…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Game face

Occasionally I would show up to a varsity soccer game and one of the players on the opposing team would be assigned to mark me. I trained hard for those games. As soon as I realized that someone was going to be tracking me all over the field, I made it my …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 4:27 PM

WATCH: Jessica Cisneros’s Medicare for All TV ad

With just WEEKS to go until the March 1 primary, Jessica Cisneros’s House campaign is on the air with an ad featuring Medicare for All. Watch the ad here – and donate to keep it on the air! When Jessica Cisneros’s tía Marta had cancer, her family sold steak plates …
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Unethical and inhumane

  John,   I used to work as an EMT and I struggled in every shift.   I was quite good at medicine and worked well under pressure, but I struggled with not knowing the outcome of our patients’ visits to the hospital.    One day during this pandemic, I was…
  Sean Frame, The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Historic campaign for Board of Equalization

Congress isn’t the only way we can make progressive change. We need to build progressive power down-ballot. That’s why the Six PAC is excited to announce our first state and local endorsement: Braden Murphy for California Board of Equalization, District 1. Br…
  Alyssa via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
February 7, 2022 at 11:11 PM

Akron DSA February Events

Dear Comrade, Our new steering committee was elected at our January meeting and has been hard at work already! We have big goals for this upcoming year locally and across the country. Join us for an event this month-we have a future to win! DSA for the Miners: On April 1, 2021, r…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 7, 2022 at 1:20 AM

Trump wanted to pardon his coup corps

Here’s what we’ve learned about January 6: Donald Trump promised to pardon insurrectionists that stormed the Capitol if they succeeded in restoring him to power. Trump allies schemed to spy on Americans through the National Security Agency to find “evidence” for conspiracy th…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
February 6, 2022 at 7:39 PM

The smell of joe and labor victories

  John,   You can feel it in the air. A new spirit of labor standing up and striking has been permeating our nation throughout this past fall and winter.   The final months of 2021 saw a record number of workers leave their jobs for greener pastures. Whi…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
February 5, 2022 at 7:39 PM

GOAL: $25k for Jessica Cisneros. Four weeks to go!

With just weeks until the March 1st Texas Primary, we’re ALL-IN for progressive Jessica Cisneros as she takes on anti-choice, pro-NRA, conservative Democrat Henry Cuellar in an epic battle for the soul of the Democratic Party. As of last night, Six PAC grassroots suppo…
  Team Hunt · [email protected]
February 4, 2022 at 6:17 PM

What we uncovered is deeply troubling...

    John,   In December, a story broke that the Philadelphia-based far-right billionaire, Jeff Yass, had set up a $20 million dollar bank account to aid a Republican candidate in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race of his choosing.   For years we’d heard…