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  Team DeGette · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 12:01 AM

We can't sit back as reproductive rights are dismantled

John, If there's one thing Diana knows, it's that access to abortion and common-sense reproductive care is a constitutional right. As co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, Diana has been a leading voice in the fight for reproductive rights. Now more than ever, the right to seek an abortion…
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 12:01 AM

re: We can't let this be the last anniversary of Roe v. Wade

John, A few days ago, on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Diana sent an email letting you know what's at stake. We're still waiting on your response and we wanted to make sure you're with her in the fight to protect reproductive rights. Read Diana's email, then add your name to join her in calling…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
January 22, 2022 at 5:03 PM

We can't let this be the last anniversary of Roe v. Wade

John, For my entire career, I've been fighting to protect reproductive freedom and ensure EVERY woman has the right to make a decision about abortion for herself. It's difficult to write this, but there's a chance that today will be the last time that we will be able to celebrate the anniversar…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
January 21, 2022 at 8:01 PM

12 years since Citizens United

John, Twelve years ago today, one of the most disastrous Supreme Court decisions in history was made. Citizens United v. FEC has allowed super PACs to open the floodgates to unlimited amounts of unregulated dark money and made it simple for deep-pocketed donors to control policy. More than a d…
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
January 18, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Unions across Colorado are with Diana. Are you, John?

Exciting news, John. Diana has just been endorsed by unions across our district: The Service Employees International Union of Colorado, Colorado Professional Firefighters, Laborers Local 720, Colorado State Conference of Electrical Workers, and the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters! …
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Continuing MLK's mission

John, In his speech given at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. King spoke of the feeling of standing under the symbolic shadow of Abraham Lincoln and the duty we have to fight for the promises of America. Today, we stand under the great shadow of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and rememb…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Will you stand with Denver's grocery workers?

  King Soopers Strike Begins, Union Says Grocery Store Has ‘Unfair Labor Practices’ CBS Denver John, If there's anything that going through a global pandemic should show us, it's that our grocery workers and retail personnel are the backbone of society and we should treat them with the re…
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 7:01 PM

ACTION NEEDED: 2022 Priorities Survey

  John, In 2021, Diana focused on fighting for transformative progressive bills. She voted for the once in a generation Build Back Better Act, fought for reproductive rights, passed her bill to cut methane emissions, advocated for healthcare reform, passed economic relief from the COVID-19 pan…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 4:01 PM

One year ago today

  John, The attempted coup on January 6, 2021 was a disgusting display of disrespect for our Democracy and everything America stands for. But despite their efforts, our Democracy stood and we were able to certify the 2020 election results. After the insurrection, I was chosen by speaker Pelos…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 12:00 AM

We must rally around Boulder County

  Dear John, First and foremost, I hope you, your family, and your community are staying safe in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Boulder County. Second, thank you to our first responders: every paramedic, EMT, firefighter, volunteer, and anyone who has aided with disaster relief …
  Jennie Peek-Dunstone, Team DeGette · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Will you help us end the year on a high note?

I'll be direct, John: The deadline to meet our end-of-year fundraising goal is tomorrow, and we're not where we need to be. We have less than 48 hours left to make sure we have all the resources we need to keep Diana fighting for you in Congress. This campaign is built on the support of grassr…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Will you help Ed Perlmutter hold a critically competitive seat?

John, We haven't even finished 2021, and next year's midterm elections are already heating up. The fight with the GOP for the House majority is already underway, and with just a five-seat majority, we need to protect every seat. That is why I'm going to ask you to support my friend Ed Perlmutt…
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Can Diana count on your support for 2022?

John, As 2021 comes to a close, we wanted to send a quick overview of what Diana has been able to accomplish with your support this year. While 2021 has been another difficult year as we face the COVID pandemic, challenges to voting rights, and threats to reproductive health, it's also been a …
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
December 24, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Taking a moment before the celebrations

  John, This time of year can get hectic for all of us, so I wanted to catch you before the celebrations and the get-togethers started. So, I'll be quick; thank you for everything, John. Thank you for making your voice heard, thank you for every dollar donated, and thank you for the trust yo…
  DeGette.com · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Take a look at what Diana's been working on →

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  Team DeGette · [email protected]
December 20, 2021 at 9:15 PM

BREAKING: Diana was just endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC!

John, We have exciting news: Diana was just endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC! Diana is proud to stand with the Progressive Caucus in the fight to defend reproductive healthcare, combat climate change, and pass budgets that support American families. Will you chip in $5 or …
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Did you see Diana's email from last week?

Did you see Diana's email from last week? Here's what you need to know Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization is a challenge to Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban and has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade. If we lose the precedent from Roe v. Wade, millions of people across the countr…
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
December 7, 2021 at 4:00 PM

What's your favorite part of the Build Back Better Act?

John, Last month, Diana and her colleagues in the House passed President Biden's revolutionary Build Back Better Act. This critical legislation will help families access affordable healthcare, child care, housing, education, and so much more. On top of that, the Build Back Better Act will make …
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 7:01 PM

I won't rest until we've written abortion protections into federal law

  John, Yesterday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could determine the fate of Roe v. Wade. The case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, is a challenge to Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, and the state of Mississippi has explicitly asked the Supreme Court to …
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 1:00 AM

Building on the progress we've made

It's been a busy month, John. This month, I voted to pass both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Build Back Better Act. These two landmark pieces of legislation will rebuild our infrastructure, help working parents afford childcare, ensure seniors have access to the prescriptio…
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 9:00 PM

If House Republicans win in the midterm elections...

CNN: Republican extremism offers a preview of possible new House majority "If House Republicans win in the midterm elections, it's already clear their new majority will be a constant churn of self-radicalization and an extremist political weapon for Donald Trump." Can Diana count on your support …
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
November 25, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Thank you

  This year hasn't been easy, John. We've had to fight hard for our democracy, our Colorado values, and for hardworking families across the country. With so much happening in Congress, it is sometimes hard to find the time to slow down and think about the things that matter. So today I decide…
  DeGette.com · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Build Back Better, Infrastructure, Voting Rights, Reproductive Freedom, and more

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  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 5:43 PM

The Build Back Better Act

  John, This morning, I proudly cast my vote in favor of the Build Back Better Act. Earlier this month I promised you I wouldn't rest until we got this bill over the finish line in the House, and I meant it! The Build Back Better Act will give hard-working Americans the break they've needed f…
  Jennie Peek-Dunstone · [email protected]
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Can we keep you up to speed? 📱

John, I know I don't need to tell you what a dedicated public servant Diana is. Every day, she's fighting to expand health care access, protect our public lands, defend reproductive freedom, and work towards humane immigration policies. She's working hard for you and your family in Washington, …
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Less than a year to go and Republicans' momentum is only growing

Republican wave builds to take back the House "A combination of aggressive redistricting, strong fundraising and a favorable political environment has the GOP excited about its prospects in next year's midterms." -- Politico John, With less than a year before the midterms, time is running out t…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Honoring America's veterans means supporting America's veterans

  Dear John, Today is Veterans Day, a time for us to come together as a nation to honor our former military members and express our gratitude for their service. As the daughter of a veteran, I have seen firsthand the sacrifices that the brave servicemen and women have made for our country. Ou…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 10:00 PM

I won't rest until we've gotten the job done on the Build Back Better Agenda

  John, Late Friday night, I voted to pass the historic $1 trillion infrastructure bill. It didn't include everything we'd hoped for, but it will have a tremendous impact on millions of folks across the nation. And it will finally make the long-overdue investments we need in everything from ou…
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
November 6, 2021 at 8:30 PM

We have no more time to waste, the Senate must act now

Did you see Diana's email from earlier this week? Here's what you need to know: The Supreme Court heard arguments on the most restrictive abortion ban in the country on Monday. The decision in this case will have repercussions for millions of people across the country. There's something the fe…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 11:01 PM

I'm not waiting around for the courts to save us

  John, This week, after living under the effects of SB8 for TWO months, patients and providers in Texas finally had their day in the Supreme Court to challenge this unconscionable abortion ban. Let's be clear: we should have never gotten to this point. SB8 is the most restrictive abortion la…
  Diana (personal) · [email protected]
October 31, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Before the Halloween festivities begin...

Hi John, I wanted to catch you before the Halloween festivities began because tonight at midnight, we're facing the first critical deadline of this fundraising quarter -- October's end-of-month deadline. Right now, we're only $461 shy of our goal. This is great news, but coming up even a few doll…
  DeGette Finance Team · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 10:00 PM

We need a surge in donations to ensure we don't come up short

  John -- In Congress, Diana is working hard to pass the Build Back Better agenda, protect reproductive rights, fight climate change, and more. But with only three days until October's end-of-month deadline, our team isn't on track to meet our fundraising goal. We need to catch up. Diana's u…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Here's why the fight for Colorado values is important to me:

  John, As a fourth-generation Coloradan, my love for Colorado runs deep. Whether it’s our great outdoors, thriving small businesses, or culture of innovation, Colorado is a place that is leading the nation in so many ways. But, we still have a lot of work to do to ensure that everyone can be …
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 7:05 PM

BREAKING: House votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress

  Denver Post: "House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt" John, Once again, in a critical moment for our country, Diana was called upon to lead the House. Last night, Diana presided over the bipartisan House vote to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress. Steve Ban…
  Diana Digest · [email protected]
October 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Fighting for reproductive justice, protecting public health, defending our environment, and more

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  DeGette HQ · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Diana's working to keep our land, air, and water free from pollution

John, Today is the anniversary of the Clean Water Act of 1972, a critical environmental law that sets a national standard for our water quality. Unfortunately, the Trump EPA, led by climate deniers, revised key pieces of the Clean Water Act and removed protections from certain waterways. This …
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Need your help to build back better

John, Diana is fighting to move us forward by passing infrastructure reform and advancing President Biden's Build Back Better agenda. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill would rebuild our crumbling roads and bridges, expand broadband, and grow green energy opportunities. The Build Back Better A…
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 6:01 PM

We need to get the PAW Act through the Senate

John, Diana's Protecting America's Wilderness (PAW) Act recently passed the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The PAW Act, which would protect 1.3 million acres of land across the West -- including 660,000 right here in Colorado -- is an important bill in the fight agains…
  Diana · [email protected]
October 4, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Knowing I can count on this team means the world

Thank you, John. On Thursday, we faced the FEC end-of-quarter fundraising deadline -- our biggest deadline yet in 2021. I'm humbled to report that because of your support, we met our fundraising goal! You already know that our Democratic majorities in the House and Senate are slim, and each fu…
  Diana (personal) · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Where we stand

I'll keep this short, John. We're facing our critical FEC end-of-quarter deadline, and we're just short of our fundraising goal. Republicans only need five seats to take back the House majority, and they're already targeting districts in Colorado and across the country to do it. With reproductive…
  DeGette HQ · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Reproductive rights, the environment, and our democracy are on the line

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  Jennie Peek-Dunstone · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Do you want to defend abortion rights, John?

  John -- In case you missed it, last week, the House passed the Women's Health Protection Act. If enacted, this bill will protect abortion rights at the federal level by making measures like the Texas abortion ban illegal. Diana has been a fierce defender of reproductive health care throughout …
  Team DeGette · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 4:35 PM

BREAKING: The Women's Health Protection Act just passed in the House

Did you see the news, John? The Women's Health Protection Act just passed through the House! If enacted, this bill will make challenges to Roe v. Wade -- like ones we've seen in Texas and Mississippi -- illegal at the federal level. Abortion bans and restrictions, enacted by extreme legislator…
  DeGette HQ · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Will you be one of 40 people from Philadelphia to rise up against Hyde?

John -- we need your help. The Hyde Amendment has barred federal funds from being used to pay for abortion care since 1976. The millions of people who are covered under Medicaid don't have full access to reproductive health care. Many have to choose between paying for an abortion or covering ba…
  Diana Digest · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Your monthly edition of Diana Digest

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  Team DeGette · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Diana is a fighter

John, There are so many forces both in Congress and around the country working to stall our progress. Between restrictive abortion laws, challenges to voting rights, and an all-out war against efforts to vaccinate the public, Republicans are using every trick in the book to hold us back. Thank…
  DeGette HQ · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Fight back against anti-choice extremism

  Did you see this, John? For too long, the Hyde Amendment has barred mainly poor, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ people from reproductive freedom. Diana knows that reversing the Hyde amendment is one of the most important issues ahead of us in addition to ensuring federal protections for reproductive care. …
  Diana DeGette for Congress · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Abortion rights for ALL, not just those who can pay out-of-pocket.

John, With the news out of Texas last week, reproductive rights are on the minds of many across our country. This isn't a new fight for Diana; this is an issue she has been working hard on for her whole career. Earlier this year, Diana took action against the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
September 6, 2021 at 4:30 PM

The labor movement makes us strong

Happy Labor Day, John. While some folks are spending the day outside or enjoying time with family, it's important to remember that today isn't just a day off. It's a day to reflect on all that the labor movement has done for us. The labor movement has existed in our country for more than a cen…
  Diana DeGette · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 7:15 PM

BREAKING: Texas' abortion ban went into effect

I am at a loss for words, John. Last night, Texas' abortion ban went into effect after the Supreme Court refused to stop it. Now, 90 percent of abortions in Texas will be illegal. Millions of women -- disproportionately Black, Indigenous, poor, and LGBTQ+ -- will be unable to get an abortion a…