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  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 11:44 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 The Latest on House Passage of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 and More

Message from Congresswoman Schakowsky Dear John xxxxxx, Thanks to the tireless efforts from gun safety advocates and gun violence survivors, the House of Representatives has finally passed the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. Researchers estimate there would be 70% fewer mas…
  Jan (personal) · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 11:32 PM

The power we hold

Schakowsky for Congress John, Our post-Roe reality has exponentially highlighted the importance of electing pro-choice champions who are not afraid to stand up for what’s right. I have long championed women’s rights, and with our critical fundraising deadline tonight at midni…
  Sarah Gersten · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 6:46 PM

Tonight’s deadline

Schakowsky for Congress John, I’m reaching out to you with a critical finance update on Jan’s behalf. We must reach our fundraising goal of $5,000 TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT, and we cannot come up short. Your support is crucial to ensuring we have the resources to fund a winning campai…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Jan is standing up for what’s right

Schakowsky for Congress John, Jan has long championed the rights of every single American. Most recently, Jan was proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act and stand with her House colleagues for justice and equality But here’s the thing: the House majority is razor thin…
  Team Jan · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Jan isn’t backing down

Schakowsky for Congress John, Jan will never stop fighting for women’s rights — full stop. Jan’s arrest last week while protesting for abortion rights further solidified her commitment to ensuring every American has unwavering access to reproductive healthcare, and control ov…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 8:33 PM

Defending and expanding our majority

Schakowsky for Congress John, Our post-Roe reality has highlighted the importance of electing pro-choice champions who are not afraid to stand up for what’s right. I am working hard to make sure the rights of every single American are protected, and our grassroots movement i…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 25, 2022 at 11:11 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 The Latest on Protecting Fundamental Rights and More

Message from Congresswoman Schakowsky Dear John xxxxxx, Our most fundamental rights are under attack. In the last two weeks, the House of Representatives passed legislation to protect the right to abortions, contraception, interstate travel, and gay marriage. Now, it is …
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Every single person should have access to reproductive care

Schakowsky for Congress John, Yesterday, I was arrested for protesting for abortion rights outside the Supreme Court. I was proud to stand with many of my colleagues as we fight tirelessly to ensure every single American has access to reproductive healthcare, control over th…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 4:16 AM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 The Latest on Abortion Rights, Assault Weapons, and More

Message from Congresswoman Schakowsky Dear John xxxxxx, Today, I was arrested for obstructing a street while protesting the rogue Supreme Court’s decision to strip away the long-established constitutional right to abortion. In the company of hundreds of other demonstrato…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Our environment is at risk

Schakowsky for Congress John, Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling that limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to regulate carbon emissions. This decision will have a detrimental impact on the environment. Carbon emissions are a…
  Jan (personal) · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 11:21 PM

This is your opportunity to make an impact

Schakowsky for Congress Hi John, with the week coming to a close, I wanted to reach out personally. I have long served as your champion in Congress — unapologetically advocating for women’s rights, climate action, and so much more. But, with our House majority on the line and the …
  House Majority Watch via Schakowsky HQ · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 6:33 PM

The fate of our House majority is in our hands...

Schakowsky for Congress OUR FUNDRAISING DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING! TAKE ACTION: The GOP is scrutinizing our numbers for any sign of weakness and with so much on the line, we’re counting on you. Chip in now → John — the fate of our movement lies in the House majority. In o…
  Sarah Gersten · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Touching base

Schakowsky for Congress Hi, John. Jan asked me to reach out personally to you with a critical finance update. We’re hoping to raise $5,000 by the end of this week to support our campaign. Right now, we’re not quite there yet. You are critical in our movement for progress, and…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Delivering on progress

Schakowsky for Congress John, The past few weeks have been monumental for our campaign — you helped power me to victory in the primary election. Today, from reproductive freedom to voting rights, the GOP is actively reversing decades of progress. We must prove that we’re not…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 5:09 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 The Latest on Gun Reform, Consumer Protection, and More

Message from Congresswoman Schakowsky Dear John xxxxxx, Our work on gun reform is far from over. In this week's plans and pans, I reflect on how far we have come, and how much further we have to go to keep guns out of the wrong hands. In addition, I provide updates on my…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 11, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Thinking about the victims

Schakowsky for Congress John, Recently, we experienced more senseless gun violence that could have been prevented. We are mourning those who were killed and wounded in the Highland Park shooting, as well as the many others affected by gun violence over the holiday weekend. Sensel…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 3:50 AM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 The Latest on the Devastating Weekend Shootings and More

Message from Congresswoman Schakowsky Dear John xxxxxx, This holiday weekend, gunmen stole the 4th of July for countless people in the Chicago area. We are mourning the seven dead, and the numerous wounded in Highland Park, Illinois during their 4th of July Parade, as wel…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Putting your voice first in 2022 and beyond

Schakowsky for Congress John, Thanks to you, we have accomplished our fundraising goals during this crucial FEC deadline. Thank you! With the Fourth of July just around the corner, I wanted to reach out personally as I’d love for you to join us at the parade! We'll have t-shirts,…
  Jan (personal) · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 11:30 PM

can we chat?

Schakowsky for Congress John, The past few months have shown us the importance of electing pro-choice champions who will fervently defend our reproductive freedoms. I am working hard to make sure that pro-choice incumbents receive the support they need to hold our House majority, …
  DEADLINE UPDATE via Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 9:01 PM

the deadline is fast approaching

Schakowsky for Congress WE HAVE LESS THAN 24 HOURS LEFT UNTIL OUR MOST IMPORTANT FEC DEADLINE YET John: with less than 24 hours left until our most important FEC deadline, every second counts. We must close a gap in our budget before our numbers go public — click here to …
  Sarah Gersten, Finance Director · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 6:02 PM

wanted to touch base

Schakowsky for Congress Hi, John. Jan asked me to reach out personally to you with a critical finance update. Our public FEC fundraising deadline is tomorrow at midnight, and we’re short of our goal. Jan is counting on you, and we need your support now more than ever. Rush a …
  House Majority Watch via Schakowsky HQ · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 11:33 PM

Only. Five. Seats.

Schakowsky for Congress   OUR FEC END OF QUARTER FUNDRAISING DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING! TAKE ACTION NOW: Can you be one of the donors we need to contribute before TOMORROW at midnight? Just click here to give $10 or more → John — Five seats will decide the fate of our …
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 9:31 PM

This is a major week

Schakowsky for Congress John, This is a major week for our campaign. The primary election was yesterday, and while Jan ran unopposed, she is now officially the Democratic nominee for Illinois’ new 9th Congressional District! Now that we’re entering the general election season,…
  Jan (personal) · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM

A momentous week for our campaign

Schakowsky for Congress Hey John, With the primary election and the critical FEC deadline, this is a momentous week for our campaign. All eyes are on Democrats across the country ahead of this FEC fundraising deadline to see if we have what it takes to hold the House. We CANN…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 6:22 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 The Latest on Abortion Rights, Price Gouging, and More

Message from Congresswoman Schakowsky Dear John xxxxxx, I'm pleased to share with you my weekly video update. This week, I further dissect the Supreme Court's devastating decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In addition, I provide updates on the new bipartisan gun safety la…
  Team Jan · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Don’t forget to vote!

Schakowsky for Congress Hey John, It’s Primary Day in Illinois! And we can’t wait to get out there and VOTE for Jan Schakowsky — a proven fighter for working families, and a champion for reproductive freedom for ALL Americans. Jan has been a powerful voice for Illinois famil…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 26, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Some quick background on our next big push >>

Schakowsky for Congress Hi John, In just a couple days, we’re coming up on a MAJOR deadline for our campaign — our end-of-quarter deadline, and the financial reporting deadline with the Federal Election Commission. That means that once we’ve closed the books on June, all our f…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 26, 2022 at 2:55 PM

Celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community

Schakowsky for Congress Dear John, This Pride Month, I am looking forward to gathering with our neighbors and loved ones to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. I would love for you to join us at the Chicago Pride Parade today, starting at 11 AM, to march alongsid…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 7:09 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 A Special Message on the Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Message from Congresswoman Schakowsky Dear John xxxxxx, I wanted to share this video with you about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. I am outraged by the court's decision to overturn a fundamental right — the right to control our own bodies, health, …
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 3:58 PM

A travesty

Schakowsky for Congress John, We all saw this result coming, but that doesn’t make it any less shocking and upsetting. The Trump-stacked Supreme Court officially overturned the precedent of Roe v. Wade, and with it, revoked a constitutional freedom that we’ve held for 50 years…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Celebrate pride and independence with Jan

Schakowsky for Congress John — June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity and bravery of the LGBTQ+ community. This month, we recognize the long fight that the LGBTQ+ community has faced and the struggles that are still up ahead. This year, we are inviting …
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 18, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 The Latest on Consumer Data Protections, Gun Safety Negotiations, and More

Message from Congresswoman Schakowsky Dear John xxxxxx, I'm pleased to share with you my weekly video update. This week, I discuss the hearing I chaired in my Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. In addition, I pr…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 11:21 PM

It’s almost time to cast a ballot 🗳⏰

Schakowsky for Congress John, With the Illinois primary elections right around the corner, it’s time to start making your plan to cast a ballot! We know how important it is to participate in our democracy and make your voice heard, so we want to share some resources with you t…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 5:16 PM

We must never let anyone undermine our democracy

Schakowsky for Congress John, With the Jan. 6 hearings underway, I wanted to reach out personally and share with you the importance of accountability and protecting our most sacred democratic principles. January 6th will forever be a dark stain on this nation’s history. Some …
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Thank you for all that you do.

Schakowsky for Congress John, It’s been a long, difficult month but I am unbelievably grateful to know that I can count on you throughout it. This month showed me exactly what we’re fighting for and why elections matter. With democracy on the ballot, there has never been a mo…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 30, 2022 at 7:48 PM

Honoring the brave servicemen and women

Schakowsky for Congress John, Today, I am taking a moment to remember all of the heroes who left us while fighting for our freedom. We will never forget their unwavering commitment to the people of the United States and everything that they sacrificed. I would also like to ac…
  Jan’s · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 10:46 PM

we could lose everything

Schakowsky for Congress Hi John, I don’t want to bug you on Memorial Day tomorrow, so I’m reaching out tonight about my end-of-month fundraising deadline one final time. We’re still short of our goal — we still need 48 supporters to chip in before tomorrow at midnight. Can you ch…
  JanSchakowsky.com · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 4:43 PM

We can’t risk losing the House

Schakowsky for Congress OUR MAY FUNDRAISING DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING! TAKE ACTION NOW: Can you be one of the 250 donors we need to contribute before Sunday at midnight? Just click here to give $10 or more →   John — We hate to say this, but we’re coming up short of our goa…
  Jan · [email protected]
May 28, 2022 at 10:41 PM

Women’s lives are on the ballot

Schakowsky for Congress John, This month has shown us that there is so much on the line in November. The Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade, which would trigger extreme abortion bans in several Republican-led states. If everything goes their way, the GOP…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 28, 2022 at 3:38 PM

protect pro-choice incumbents

Schakowsky for Congress John, have you seen Jan’s latest message? She needs your help to hold the House majority in November and protect pro-choice, vulnerable Democratic incumbents. The stakes are high, but we work best under pressure. if you want to prevent a nationwide abortion…
  Sarah Gersten, Finance Director · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 7:02 PM

May Finance Update for John

Schakowsky for Congress Hi John, Jan asked me to reach out and keep you in the loop about our end-of-month fundraising deadline. We set a goal of having 250 individual donors step up and contribute to the campaign before Sunday at MIDNIGHT, but as of right now, we’re behind on…
  Schakowsky HQ · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 11:03 PM

about the primaries

Schakowsky for Congress John — Over the past two weeks, primaries in states like Pennsylvania and Georgia have revealed one thing: Donald Trump is still at the helm of the Republican Party. Trump-backed candidates were overwhelmingly successful in these primaries, and they wil…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 4:11 PM

We can’t afford to lose

Schakowsky for Congress John — It’s been a difficult month. After the Supreme Court’s draft opinion was leaked, detailing the court’s decision to overturn the historic Roe v. Wade ruling, I’ve taken some time to think about what this means for us. Armed with the knowledge tha…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 4:40 PM

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US: Jan's Ultimate Women's Power Lunch!

Schakowsky for Congress Hi, Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch is THIS FRIDAY, and time is running out for you to join us. Don't miss out, and sign up here! Douglas Emhoff will be joining us to celebrate Jan and some other amazing candidates running for office this year. In ad…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 3:35 PM

Join us for Jan's Ultimate Women's Power Lunch in just ONE WEEK!

Schakowsky for Congress Hi, Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch is just one week away, and time is running out for you to join us. Don't miss out, and sign up here! Douglas Emhoff will be joining us to celebrate Jan and some other amazing candidates running for office this year…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 9:03 PM

NEXT FRIDAY: Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch!

Schakowsky for Congress Hi, Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch is NEXT FRIDAY, and we want you to join us. We’re so excited to have Douglas Emhoff come to celebrate Jan and some other amazing candidates. In addition, we’ll be joined by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Co…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 2:22 PM

JUST ANNOUNCED: Douglas Emhoff is coming to Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch

Schakowsky for Congress John, Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch is just around the corner, and now, we have another special guest joining us.   Douglas Emhoff will be joining us on May 20th, and so you won’t want to miss this amazing event! We’re so excited to have the Second…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 9, 2022 at 9:59 PM

[Register today] Chicago reception for Heather Mizeur

Schakowsky for Congress Hi John, We are so excited to invite you to a reception in support of Heather Mizeur, who is running in Maryland’s first congressional district against Andy Harris — one of the most radical right-wing members of the Republican Party. Here’s a note from…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Supporting pro-choice candidates running for office

Schakowsky for Congress John, Two weeks from today, we will be gathering in-person for Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch, and we want you to join us. Now that our reproductive rights are imminently being taken away, it’s more critical than ever that we support amazing candida…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
May 4, 2022 at 3:46 PM

We can still mobilize for our fundamental rights

Schakowsky for Congress This is horrifying news, John. A crushing draft opinion written by Republican-appointed Justice Samuel Alito shows that the ultra-conservative members of the Supreme Court plan to overturn Roe v. Wade in the coming months, ending over 50 years of establ…