Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Not afraid

  About a month ago, Senator Lisa Murkowski made a stunning admission about the Republican party and the Trump Administration: “We are all afraid... I’ll tell you, I’m often very anxious myself about using my voice, because retaliation is real. And that’s not right.” She’…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM

The truth about tariffs

Layoffs, skyrocketing prices, and tax cuts for billionaires   Team, Authoritarians like Donald Trump hate it when people tell the truth. And here’s the truth about tariffs: Tariffs are taxes paid by Americans. I’m not afraid to say it.   Trump’s backwards thinking…

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  The Dean Sons · [email protected]

May 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

A surprise for Mom

  Friends, it’s Pat, Harry, and Alex — Mad’s sons. We wanted to reach out for your help with a little surprise we have planned for our mom. As you know, Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend. We consider ourselves lucky to have such a hard-working, kind, and determined m…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Cruelty is the point

  Friends, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have plunged our economy into deep uncertainty. And what’s their next move? Cutting critical social safety net programs. That’s right — they’re taking healthcare from seniors and taking food out of poor children’s mouths after sendin…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

May 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Trump’s cruelty, by the numbers

Francine Flemings’ tears   The Trump Administration is slashing social services like feeding the hungry to pay for tax cuts for billionaires like Elon Musk. Team, we need to take a hard look at what this means for communities like Montgomery and Berks Counties, where as m…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

May 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Moved by you, truly

Thank you   Team, when I heard from our Finance team about our end-of-month fundraising numbers it gave me pause. I was once again reminded of the power of the people and the undying hope for a better future that brings us all together. So thank you, sincerely, to those o…

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  Dean, Madeleine · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM

In case you missed it…

  Yesterday, I sent you the below email. Pennsylvania has a special history in the foundation of our democracy, and now we are central in the battle to preserve it. In May, we have local and statewide primaries, with the weight of the national eye on our PA Supreme Court ra…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Could he be more obvious?

The lawlessness must end   ⏫⏫⏫ These headlines are a huge cause of concern. Plain and simple: They reflect the actions of a would-be dictator. Donate now to place a firm check on Trump’s abuse of power.   DONATE   Over Trump and the GOP House maj…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM

“A republic, if you can keep it”

Help me fight for our republic   Okay history buffs, do you remember this? “Dr. Franklin, what have we got? A monarchy or a republic?” “A republic, if you can keep it.” That is the question Elizabeth Willing Powel asked Ben Franklin, standing outside the Constitutional Co…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM

The people have questions

A recess well-spent   Friends, I just wrapped up a recess from Congress, and I want to talk to you about how it went. I know “recess” sounds like a “break,” but it’s actually one of the most important parts of my work – connecting directly with my constituents in meetings …

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  Patrick, Harry, and Alex (Rep. Dean’s sons) · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM

A note about our mom

And our kids’ future   Team, with Earth Day on our mind, we wanted to reach out really quickly to talk about the amazing work our Mom is doing to protect our planet and our children’s future. A few weeks ago, our Mom — you know her as Congresswoman Dean — introduced legis…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM

This is about our grandchildren

… and their children   Team, today is Earth Day, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the future. That’s what motivates me in this job — the thought of the future we’re building for our children and grandchildren. And that’s why I’m so concerned about the Trump Administratio…

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  Team Dean · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM

ICYMI — support our fellows!

We’re excited to have new faces on our team   In case you missed it — one of our team's favorite programs, Democracy Summer Fellows, is taking applicants, and we are excited to welcome a new batch of fellows this year! If you know a high school or college-aged young person …

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Right and Wrong

It’s not always this simple   Team, “It’s not left or right. It’s right or wrong.” Senator Cory Booker’s words were on my mind when MAGA Republicans in Congress pushed their budget proposal through the House without a single vote from Democrats. This is just wrong. The R…

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  Bill @ Team Dean · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM

It’s that time of year

Support our Democracy Summer fellows today   Team, it’s Bill — I’m really excited that I get to be the one to send this email this year: our Democracy Summer Fellows program is starting up soon (applications are open now) and we need your help! This 6-week program, starte…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM

You looked great out there

My view from the stage on Saturday   Team, Have you ever stood on a stage and looked out over a sea of people fighting for change? Not many people get that chance, but I had the pleasure on Saturday when I spoke to an audience of thousands at the Hands Off! Philadelphia ra…

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  Mad Dean · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Finally, some good news

Democrats are uniting!   Team, we haven’t had much of this lately, so I want to share some great news with you today: That’s right, we just held a special election for a state senate seat here in PA in a district that strongly supported Donald Trump, and it flipped for De…

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  Mad Dean · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM

The 4 C’s of opposition

Here’s what we’re doing   Team, thank you for your support in our end-of-quarter deadline. With the help of those who donated, we're set up for a strong start to this new quarter as we work to win back a House majority that will hold the Trump administration accountable. I…

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  Mad Dean (mobile) · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM

anything you can do

They cannot beat our numbers   Friend, you probably know why I’m writing. It’s a few hours from midnight, and Bill tells me we’re just under $1,100 away from hitting our first public fundraising goal of the year. It’s an important deadline because it’s public, and it’s comi…

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  Bob Dean · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM

FW: Bob for Mad

Mad’s older brother, checking in   Hey — it’s Mad’s eldest Dean brother checking in with two simple questions: Did you read my sister’s latest email? Have you had a chance to send a contribution to her campaign? I know times are tough right now — that’s why we need honorab…

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  Records @ Team Dean · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Quick check

Are our records correct?   Team Dean is small and mighty! That said, during the second Trump era, we’ve got work to do to update our data. (Priorities, right?) Ahead of our first public fundraising deadline of the year, can you take a look at the info we have on file and c…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Tough conversations

I’m leaning in   Team - I’ve spent a lot of time speaking with and listening to folks in the Philly suburbs and communities around PA. I’ve had a lot of sobering conversations — folks are already feeling the real-world impacts of this administration’s cruelty and greed. T…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM

A quick word on rhetoric

I spent ten years teaching English rhetoric and critical thinking   I spent ten years teaching English rhetoric and critical thinking, and I’ve been thinking about how the Trump Administration uses rhetoric to mislead the public. Here’s an example: Remember how the Trump A…

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  Bill Oxenford, Team Dean · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Exploiting their silence

Join us   I’m Bill; I run the finance and field teams for Madeleine Dean. It’s a big job, and I can’t imagine doing it for anyone but Mad (truly, she’s the best). And I want to be transparent: I’m going to ask for your support today. Because I believe MAGA Republicans are m…

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  Bob Dean · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM

My sister Mad

The opposite of the current POTUS   Team, you may know her as Congresswoman Dean, but to me, she’s my younger sister who would confidently take on her five older brothers in a debate around the dinner table — and win. Mad is ferocious, she is caring, and she is humble. She…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Chaos, corruption, cruelty → confusion

How we break through   I’ve said this before, when it comes to the Trump administration, we’re fighting what I call the Four C’s: chaos, corruption, cruelty, and confusion. The scale of the first three leads to the fourth. Think about it: Federal workers fired — then rehi…

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  Team Dean · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM

FW: Did you see this note from Mad?

It’s important!   Did you see Mad’s email yesterday? The Trump Administration is taking a wrecking ball to our public school system, and we wanted to make sure you understand the scale of the destruction, from a former teacher, and exactly what it is we’re fighting for. Tak…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM

They’re stealing our kids’ futures

I’m a former teacher   As a member of a family of educators – and as a former educator – I’ve always been proud that our Pennsylvania State Constitution guarantees every child’s right to a public education. Now, the Trump Administration is trying to steal that, too: Once …

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  Bob Dean · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Mad takes this seriously

You should too   Hey team! It’s Bob — Mad’s older brother. I wanted to reach out because of this administration's incessant attacks on public education. A matter that is extremely close to everyone here in the Dean family, but especially to Mad. Mad started her career as …

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  Mad Dean · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Answering some of your questions

As promised   Friends, earlier this week my team and I offered you the opportunity to submit your most pressing questions and concerns about what’s happening in Washington with the latest GOP budget cuts and Donald Trump’s many extreme actions. As you know, I take my respo…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM

I know how scary this is

I want to hear from you…   Last week was a nightmare in Congress. Despite Democrats’ near-total unity in the House, the GOP passed a disgraceful budget resolution that will have devastating impacts on our families. I hate having to say that to you, but it’s the truth. And …

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM

I will not be complacent

Help my team take back the majority   This week, my Democratic colleagues and I stood up for your families and voted NO on the budget resolution bill the GOP is attempting to jam through, insisting their budget must include massive cuts to Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and so ma…

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  Bill Oxenford, Team Dean · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM

GOP hands over power of the purse to Trump

This is unconstitutional   Yesterday, House Republicans passed a budget resolution that will force life-threatening cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, resources for Veterans, SNAP benefits and so much more. This CR slashes federal support to those in need and hands Congre…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM

GOP choosing tax cuts for the wealthy over American lives

This is unacceptable   Friends, there’s something important I need to make sure you’re aware of today. There’s a budget deadline to fund the government on Friday and the House GOP majority holds all the cards, with one of two outcomes likely: We face a government shutdown…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Medicaid is the difference between life and death

We won’t let them slash it   This week President Trump gave his first joint session of his 2nd term to Congress. What we saw was not a speech by a Commander in Chief providing a roadmap in service to all Americans, but instead the dangerous, confusing, and self-interested r…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Two important updates

And a thank you   I wanted to reach out with two important updates for you all today. First, thank you to those of you who donated to help us hit our end-of-month deadline. With your support, we’re staying on track with our organizing efforts in the district and this month…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM

Chaos, cruelty, and confusion

Let’s cut through the noise   I’ve been talking to you about Trump and the GOP’s chaos, cruelty, and confusion campaign to distract the public and keep me and my colleagues fighting five-alarm fires and away from campaign duties. That is their goal. That’s why I need your h…

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  Bill Oxenford, Team Dean · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Mad entrusted me — I need your help

Let’s keep our eyes forward   Hey team — it’s Bill. Mad has entrusted me with keeping things running here on the ground this cycle as she works to take care of her constituents and put out the fires caused by Trump and the GOP in Congress. I’m not interested in letting her…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM

Wrecking ball approach

We’re under attack   Trump and the GOP are taking a wrecking ball approach in Washington and we are paying the price across the country for their chaos, cruelty, and corruption. I’m seeing this impact every day; I’m grateful to the people and organizations that trust me wi…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Keeping you updated

This is what’s going on this week   Last week I discussed the utter importance the Appropriations Committee will pose on upcoming and imminent attacks on our education system from this Trump administration. I asked you to share your stories with me on how this might impact…

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  Bill Oxenford, Team Dean · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM

Protecting education

Do you have any stories to share?   Donald Trump is attempting to SHUTDOWN the Department of Education I literally cannot believe the news sometimes. This assault on our families and our future is egregious — Trump has taken his overreach too far. However, I do feel some h…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Education is our golden standard

We won’t let them take it away   Team, I’m coming to you with a serious issue: Donald Trump is a threat to our public education. I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines but if not: Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education Does …

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Couldn’t do it without you

Happy Valentine’s Day!   Team, I wanted to reach out and thank those of you who donated this week as we start ramping up our efforts for this cycle amidst the overreach, chaos, and unconstitutionality of this Republican trifecta. If you haven’t had a chance to donate but s…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM

No choice

Kicking things off early.   Hi friends. As you’ve heard from me and my team, it’s been full-on in D.C. as I’m fighting Trump’s funding freeze and the rest of his illegal actions. Dems are giving it everything we have right now to stop his chaos from impacting your life. But…

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  Bill Oxenford, Team Dean · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Mad tasked me with this

Can you help us get it done?   Hey folks, it’s Bill — Mad’s Director of Finance and Field (I help run her campaign). I’m reaching out because she tasked me and the team with one simple but important goal: not losing sight of the next election during these tumultuous times.…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM

These are not normal times

They won’t get away with this   These are not normal times. We are already seeing unchecked corruption, cruelty, and chaos from the Trump administration. I want to be absolutely clear: their actions are lawless and unconstitutional. But that is the point. They are attemp…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM

How AI made the CA fires worse

My trip to CA made this priority clear   Last week, I went to California to meet with representatives, first responders, and displaced families after the horrific LA area fires. The level of destruction was astonishing. Houses reduced to ash, memories gone forever — it’s d…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM

I have your back

Fighting against the GOP   Thank you. This is a hard (and strange) time, but with your support, my team and I were able to report strong end-of-month fundraising numbers while fueling our internal campaign to fight the disinformation and hold this GOP accountable to the peo…

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM

All about balance

We have to match their energy   This week the Trump Administration attempted a gross overreach of their executive powers by trying to freeze federal grants and loan programs. Due to public outcry and swift legal action, they rescinded their memo issuing the freeze. Let me …

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  Madeleine Dean · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM

It’s been a tough week

But remember that you hold the power   Hey team. I wanted to not only thank you for your support during this inauguration week (I’m inspired by your dedication to help) — but I also wanted to check in and see how we’re all feeling. I know it’s been a tough week. But I hope…

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