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  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Friend, did you see the latest poll?

Our campaign has had some major wins over the past week, from receiving more than $2.2 million in public matching funds to earning the #2 endorsement of the Working Families Party — and our hard work is paying off.   Dear ,    Our campaign has had some major wins ove…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 10:58 PM

You’re invited to the Choose the Future Gala for Dianne Morales!

As we head into the final months before the June 22 primary, we want to take time to celebrate this movement and the promise of a future NYC where everyone lives in dignity.   Dear ,    As we head into the final months before the June 22 primary, …
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 3:05 PM

🚨 Endorsement Alert 🚨 CUNY union endorses ranking Dianne Morales for Mayor!

More and more New Yorkers are realizing that we don’t have to return to the pre-pandemic status quo — and today that includes thousands of faculty and staff at CUNY, whose union just endorsed Dianne for their #2 ranking!   Dear ,    More and more New Yorkers are rea…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Announcing the Politics for All People Tour ☀️

Endless Zoom meetings aren’t going to be the way we reach our communities.   Dear ,    A couple of weeks ago, we announced that Dianne would no longer take part in most online forums in order to prioritize on-the-ground connections with communitie…
  Dianne Morales (personal) · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 3:23 PM

The Working Families Party endorsement 🐺

My viability doesn’t come from the establishment, Wall Street or the political elite, but from the working class community — so I'm writing personally to tell you about the Working Families Party endorsement.   Dear ,    New York City has had 109…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 1:01 AM

🚨 Endorsement Alert 🚨 Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes endorses Dianne Morales

Every day, the progressive coalition to choose a new future for New York continues to grow — and today we’re excited to let you know that Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes has endorsed Dianne for NYC mayor!   “(Dianne) is the only candidate with a vision bold enough to…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 1:41 PM

Big News: Emerald Snipes, Eric Garner’s Daughter, Joins Team Dianne

Activist Emerald Snipes is officially joining the campaign as our Fund the People Organizer, and will engage communities about police accountability, safety and equitable investments.   Dear ,    Black and Brown people continue to be harmed and killed at the hands of…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 1:36 PM

You’re Invited to an Excluded + Essential Workers Town Hall

We’re hosting a town hall to hear from frontline workers about their most pressing needs.   Dear ,    After a year of organizing, months of marching and a 23-day hunger strike, New York made history this past week by establishing the country’s fir…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 11:56 PM

Undeniable grassroots energy — NYTimes

As the New York Times debates how progressives are going to land in this race, they did get one thing right: THIS is the true grassroots mayoral campaign.   “Dianne Morales, a former nonprofit executive, has undeniably captured real grass-roots energy.” -The New York…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 9:53 PM

☀️ Dianne Morales Endorsement Alert ☀️ Bay Ridge Dems join our movement!

The momentum is growing and more New Yorkers are joining the movement for a Politics for ALL People!   Dear ,    The momentum is growing and more New Yorkers are joining the movement for a Politics for ALL People!   The Bay Ridge Democrats just proudly endorsed Diann…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 1:14 PM

🚨 New Policy Alert 🚨 Green Jobs, Green Food, Green Justice

Today, we’re rolling out our most ambitious policy yet: a comprehensive vision for Green Jobs, Green Food, Green Justice.   Dear ,    Today, we’re rolling out our most ambitious policy yet: a comprehensive vision for Green Jobs, Green Food, Green Justice. This plan …
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 2:56 PM

Why the New York Daily News is wrong on school safety

The New York Daily News published an editorial claiming that we cannot be serious about removing police officers from schools. They're wrong,   Dear ,    This week, the New York Daily News published an editorial claiming that we cannot be serious about removing polic…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 12:25 AM

🚨 Action Alert 🚨 Tell Albany to #FundExcludedWorkers!

Demand that Governor Cuomo include $3.5 billion in funding for undocumented and formerly incarcerated workers who have been excluded from any pandemic relief for over an entire year!   Dear ,    Today, Pastor Juan Carlos led essential and exclude…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 7:52 PM

A blue city in a blue state

It is not enough that New York is a blue city in a blue state. Organizers have known this for a long time.   Dear ,    Thanks to years of work by organizers and activists, New York has taken two positive steps forward this week by legalizing recre…
  Dianne Morales (personal) · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 2:28 PM

Why I’m no longer doing online forums

As of today, my campaign will halt participation in online forums and prioritize on-the-ground connections with communities who have been underrepresented at these forums and underserved by this City. Here’s why.   Dear ,    From the beginning of this campaign, I hav…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Respect Women: A Solidarity Town Hall

We’re holding a roundtable discussion to address how women in communities that have long been overlooked and marginalized have had to fight for respect.   Dear ,    Women from every background deserve dignity, respect and solidarity, yet immigran…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 12:43 AM

A ✨ major ✨ campaign update

Today marked an exciting milestone for the campaign!   Dear ,    Today marked an exciting milestone for the campaign: We dropped off more than 13,000 signatures from New Yorkers to get Dianne on the ballot in June! That means we can keep organizin…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 4:38 PM

The latest poll numbers

We try not to spend too much time riding the Pollercoaster, but we thought this was interesting.   Dear ,    We try not to spend too much time riding the Pollercoaster, but we thought this was interesting: A new poll shows 50% of likely Democratic…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 1:39 PM

✨ New to Team Dianne✨ : Reform Brooklyn District Leaders Jesse Pierce & Shaquana Boykin!

Our movement continues to grow and today we’re proud to add in two fighters from Brooklyn to Team Dianne.   Our movement continues to grow and today we’re proud to add in two fighters from Brooklyn to Team Dianne.   Dear ,    We’re kicking off thi…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 10:20 PM

✨ Don’t miss out! ✨ Moralethon Teach-Ins and Skill Sessions start TOMORROW

Join Team Dianne for a Moralethon week of Teach-Ins and Skill Sessions starting tomorrow, from 3/24–3/31, and make sure you're in shape to carry the movement to the finish line!   Dear ,    Have you ever wondered what canvassing is and why it’s i…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 4:10 PM

TONIGHT: Join us for The People’s Town Hall on Reopening NYC Public Schools

Emergency town hall for parents, students, and educators to come together and talk about schools reopening   Dear ,    Last Friday, new CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines were released prompting the City to announce the ad…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 6:20 PM

🚨 Endorsement Alert 🚨 New York Progressive Action Network endorses Dianne!

This is our moment to choose the future — and more New Yorkers are joining our movement!   “We will not go backwards, but forward, to help elect the first woman and truly progressive NYC Mayor.” –George Albro, NYPAN Co-Chair   Dear ,    This is ou…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 12:57 PM

UPDATE: Where Dianne stands on matching funds

Since you’ve stuck with us all the way, we want you to be one of the first to know the news.   Dear [CUSTOM_CODE="zim5yhm4h"],    Since you’ve stuck with us all the way, we want you to be one of the first to know the exciting news: Thanks to your …
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 14, 2021 at 3:31 PM

🚨 Endorsement Alert 🚨 Assembly Member Harvey Epstein + LES District Leaders!

We are so happy to tell you today that our movement’s momentum continues to grow — today, with Assembly Member Harvey Epstein endorsing Dianne for NYC mayor!   “I’m proud to endorse Dianne Morales for Mayor of NYC. We’ve been through a devastatin…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 2:51 AM

Thank you for being in this with us, friend

We’re writing one last time before our fundraising deadline to thank you for being a part of this movement with us.   Dear ,    We’re writing one last time before our fundraising deadline to thank you for being a part of this movement with us. We’…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 12:15 AM

Did you see this? ‘A bold, intersectional statement’ in Streetsblog

Streetsblog noted that Dianne is more explicit than other candidates in this race about seeing our streets themselves as public spaces   Dear ,    You may have seen that we recently released Dianne’s plan for public infrastructure investment — and…
  Dianne Morales (personal) · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 8:35 PM

One last thing

We are co-building a new New York City, one where everyone will live in dignity and where no person will go unhoused, unfed or uncared for.   Hola ,    It’s finally here: the last day of our fundraising push to qualify for NYC’s public matching fu…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 5:37 PM

🌱 NEW 🌱 Limited-Edition “I Prefer Edibles” quote tee

Here's how to get our limited-edition “I prefer edibles" T-shirt gift.   Dear friend,    In December, the New York Times published blurbs on top mayoral candidates and chose to reduce Dianne’s candidacy to a racist trope after she had answered a f…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 2:46 PM

State SenatorJabari Brisport is now on Team Dianne!

We’re thrilled that today Jabari Brisport is announcing his support and endorsement of Dianne for Mayor as his #1 Ranked Choice.   >> "Dianne Morales is a person of extraordinary political courage because it is her own community that she is…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 1:49 AM

One more day ...

We are so proud to be in this fight with you.   Dear ,    We’ll keep this short: We only have one more day to raise enough to unlock an 8:1 match for Dianne, and we’re asking you to chip in by our deadline at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 11.    Q…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 11:17 PM

In her first 100 days, Dianne will ...

Dianne is ready to hit the ground running, with an agenda for her first 100 days as mayor centered on every New Yorker’s right to live in dignity.    Dear ,    We don’t know exactly what our city will be facing on January 1, 2022, but Dianne is re…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 1:43 AM

We Know Dianne Has a Real Shot at Winning

Despite knowing our campaign has the most grassroots support of any candidate, if you turned on the news, you would find that local media continue to dismiss Dianne’s candidacy.   Dear ,    We knew that running against candidates with national nam…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 11:53 PM

This week: Team Dianne events to get excited about

It’s going to be a fun week with Team Dianne!   Dear ,    There are plenty of events to catch over the next week with Team Dianne! Show your support at a comedy show or while cooking with the former head chef of Nomo, and don't miss out on upcomi…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 1:30 AM

We’re putting it all on the table

With the Democratic primary exactly 4 months from today, we have to keep fighting for Dianne’s vision of a New York where everyone lives in dignity.   Dear , This is a critical moment for our grassroots campaign: We only have until March 11 — less than 3 weeks — to meet our goal of raising $…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 2:49 AM

This is huge: Downtown Independent Democrats endorses Dianne for Mayor!

Downtown Independent Democrats just proudly endorsed Dianne Morales for NYC Mayor — because she shares the club’s long-standing commitment to fighting structural racism, bias and inequality.   Dear ,    The vision is growing. And more of our neig…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Building power for the People

Dianne Morales knows that just having a seat at the table is not enough. Her philosophy is simple: Build for and with the People.   Dear ,    Over the past year, New York has learned what community organizers and activists have known all along: W…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 1:37 AM

Here's where you can catch up with Dianne this week

It’s going to be a fun week with Team Dianne!   Dear ,    There's a lot going over the next week with Team Dianne! Catch up with Dianne at an upcoming meet and greet (over Zoom!), or check out a forum to learn more about her vision for a New York…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 15, 2021 at 9:38 PM

Cuomo is not being straight with us

We now have proof of what many have suspected all along: Gov. Cuomo has failed New Yorkers, especially our most vulnerable.   Dear ,    During the recent MDCNY mayoral forum, Dianne expressed an emphatic “NO” when asked if she thought the governor…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 13, 2021 at 1:45 AM

Solidarity with Our Asian New Yorkers

We wish everyone celebrating the start of Lunar New Year today prosperity, health and happiness in the Year of the Ox. But we also want to address and make space for the grief and anger that Asian New Yorkers are feeling at this moment.   …
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 4:50 PM

Are you ready for this weekend?

It’s going to be a fun weekend with Team Dianne!   Dear ,    It’s going to be a fun weekend with Team Dianne! Here's what we're looking forward to over the next few days:   On FRIDAY, join makeup artist Alice Volfson for a makeup tutorial for a h…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Let's Prove Them Wrong

The media are already counting us out of this race.   Dear , During a time when the poor have gotten poorer and the rich richer, Dianne has continued to stand up and speak out for working people — making clear her commitment to demanding justice for the working poor and our unhoused neighbors…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 7, 2021 at 4:02 PM

This is big! State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas’ Endorsement

I’m thrilled that Jessica gave me her endorsement yesterday.    Dear , I’ve known State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas for more than 25 years, during which she has been fiercely committed to justice for communities that are often marginalized and left behind by our systems and structu…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 12:30 AM

A New Look ☀️

A new look, a new website, and Dianne's first 100 Days in Office   Dear , When we first kicked off our campaign for a New York where every person can live in dignity, we knew we’d be underestimated at every turn — but thanks to you, our people-powered grassroots movement has shattered expec…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 2:45 AM

Black Lives Matter — for REAL

Black history must be recognized and Black lives made to matter year-round. Dear , As we head into Black History Month, we do so in celebration, honor and tribute to the work of the Black organizers, educators and others who have fought for the liberation of the Black community throughout his…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 12:01 AM

You are the soul of this city ☀️

Dear Friend, As our city grapples with the coronavirus pandemic and the crises of inequality it has worsened, we find ourselves at a crossroads. What kind of future will we choose?  We’re writing to tell you that the path to a new future is in front of us now: one built on a foundation…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 1:16 AM

Defund the NYPD by $3B

Dianne Morales was the first mayoral candidate to call to defund the police and last night she set the bar by saying to defund by 1/2. Dear Friend, Dianne Morales was the first mayoral candidate to call to defund the police, and she continues to stand by that call. For too long, police o…
  Dianne Morales · [email protected]
January 24, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Big Endorsement from State Senator Gustavo Rivera Today!

In the Boogie Down Bronx, State Senator Gustavo River endorses me alongside Scott Stringer today as we head into a historic Ranked Choice Voting week! Dear Friend, When I first met State Sen. Gustavo Rivera 10 years ago, I immediately connected with his fierce advocacy for our youth, an…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 12:01 AM

We Will Not March Back. A New Beginning is Here.

Dear Friend, “We will not march back to what was, but move to what shall be a country that is bruised, but whole; benevolent, but bold, fierce, and free. We will not be turned around or interrupted by intimidation, because we know our inaction and inertia will be the inheritance of the …
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 2:31 AM

Honoring the Real Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dear Friend, As we honor the life and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we remember his service in the fight for equality and justice — and his radical activism for liberation from the systems of oppression that still maintain the status quo today. Dr. King may have dreame…
  Team Dianne · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 2:06 PM

We’re Winning, But We’re Not Done Yet!

Let’s be honest. We are not supposed to be here. The electoral process of running for office was not built for us. Dear Community,   Let’s be honest. We are not supposed to be here. The electoral process of running for office was not built for us. It’s intended for those with access to we…