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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Pursuing the American DREAM

As we head into Independence Day weekend, we have a chance to reflect on the potential of our country and the work we need to do to make the American Dream a reality for everyone.   Friend,  As we head into Independence Day weekend, we have a chance to reflect on the potential of our countr…
  Katie (from Team SJ) · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Why Sara is asking (before the FEC deadline)

Friend--I just wanted to make sure you saw Sara's note from yesterday about the midnight FEC deadline.     Friend—I just wanted to make sure you saw Sara’s note from yesterday about the midnight FEC deadline.  When the realities of the pandemic became clear, Sara paused campaign activities, …
  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 12:31 AM

Why I'm asking

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit San Diego, just a couple weeks after winning the March 3rd primary, my team and I quickly halted all campaigning and fundraising to focus on what we could do to help. We   Friend,  When the COVID-19 pandemic hit San Diego, just a couple weeks after winning the…
  Team SJ · [email protected]
June 28, 2020 at 1:08 AM

Your weekly campaign update

Hi, friend-- From co-sponsoring a food drive to celebrating Pride at La Mesa City Hall, Team SJ has been busy staying involved in the community. Here are some highlights from the past f   Hi, friend— From co-sponsoring a food drive to celebrating Pride at La Mesa City Hall, Team SJ has been…
  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 11:12 PM

What the federal government can do

As our cities, states, and country navigate significant conversations on Black Lives Matter and how to rebuild our economy stunted by COVID-19, it is crucial that leaders at every level of government   Sara’s Latest Policy Plan: Prioritizing Racial Justice at the Federal Level READ TH…
  Team SJ · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Pass the Equality Act

Friend--We wanted to make sure you saw Sara's petition to demand the Senate pass the Equality Act. The Act would ensure that people can't get fired or denied government services because   Friend—We wanted to make sure you saw Sara’s petition to demand the Senate pass the Equality Act. The Act w…
  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]
June 21, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Happy Father's Day!

People often ask me why I've dedicated my life to service. And I wish I had a moment when all of a sudden it became clear to me that this is what I was meant to do. But in reality, I've been taught my   Friend, People often ask me why I've dedicated my life to service. And I wish I had a mo…
  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]
June 20, 2020 at 8:29 PM

The Equality Act (sign your name)

This Pride Month sadly looks a little different than years past. Pride has become one of my favorite summer events in San Diego -- not only as the proud sister of two LGBTQ+ siblings but as a proud Sa   Friend,  This Pride Month sadly looks a little different than years past. Pride has beco…
  Team SJ · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 12:51 AM

Voting rights (it's time to fight back)

Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy, a right where everyone should be able to cast a ballot without restrictions, threats, or loopholes.   Friend,  Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy, a right where everyone should be able to cast a ballot without restrictions, threats, or loophol…
  Team SJ · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 12:20 AM

The latest from our campaign

In these difficult times, Sara and our team are standing in solidarity with our community and the Black Lives Matter movement. Sara is sharing what she would do as a member of Congress to tackle these     Hi Team— In these difficult times, Sara and our team are standing in solidarity with …
  Amy Kuhn · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 12:10 AM

Accountable

Last week, the San Diego City Council voted to increase funding for the San Diego Police Department.   Friend,  Last week, the San Diego City Council voted to increase funding for the San Diego Police Department. Following weeks of protests in every state across the country -- including mor…
  Team SJ · [email protected]
June 13, 2020 at 12:13 AM

Lynching should be a federal hate crime (sign your name)

Our country is not living up to its ideals. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others have rightfully caused a national uproar. Black lives matter -- and we are not doing enough to prot   Friend, Our country is not living up to its ideals. The killings of George Floyd, Breonn…
  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Justice

Like many of you, my heart is heavy with what our country has experienced over the past few days.   Friend, Like many of you, my heart is heavy with what our country has experienced over the past few days. From San Diego to Minneapolis to Louisville to New York City, Americans are grief-str…
  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Unscientific, discriminatory, and wrong (overturn the blood ban)

Friend, At the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, the FDA banned gay and bisexual men from giving blood entirely. That discriminatory ban stood in place for decades, until 2015, when it wa   Friend, At the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, the FDA banned gay and bisexual men from giving blood enti…
  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Honoring those we've lost

Today and every day, we honor the members of our military who paid the ultimate price serving and protecting our country, and the families and loved ones they left behind.   Friend, Today and every day, we honor the members of our military who paid the ultimate price serving and protecting …