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  Jamaal Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 3:15 PM

My response to POTUS:

This is a longer email than I usually write, but I hope you’ll take some time to read it. John, On Wednesday night, I had the distinct honor of delivering a response to President Joe Biden’s address to Congress on behalf of the Working Families Party. Now, I wanted to take th…
  Charles Booker via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Dr. King said this

We’re a family. And I will keep pushing with you until we see justice and until we can have peace. John, I’ve talked a lot about the “arc of the universe.” How it bends toward justice. That’s a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, but a lot of folks who’ve blazed the trail for m…
  Team Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 4:37 PM

Cancelling student debt is rooted in economic and racial justice

By cancelling these massive and prohibitive amounts of debt, we can finally work towards closing the racial wealth gap while also paving the way for equitable economic recovery from Covid-19. John, As our country works to recover from record unemployment and works to end the CO…
  Pramila Jayapal via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 24, 2021 at 2:49 PM

My amendment to reverse Citizens United

John, Corporations are NOT people, and money does not equal speech. It’s long overdue that we reverse the havoc that Citizens United has wrought on our political system and finally return power to the people. That’s why I recently introduced a constitutional amendment to do ex…
  Jamaal Bowman for Congress via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 24, 2021 at 12:06 AM

A transparent update from the campaign

The establishment is hoping to see our momentum slow down and fizzle out — and if we can’t keep up and post strong grassroots fundraising numbers, it could signal to them that our movement isn’t as strong as they once thought. John, We wanted to share an update with you about …
  BeAHeroFund.com via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Will you be an official citizen co-sponsor of Medicare for All Act of 2021?

According to our records, you haven’t added your name yet. John, Over 117,000 folks from all across the country have added their name to become an official citizen co-sponsors of the Medicare for All Act of 2021 since it was introduced in Congress last month. Now it’s your turn…
  Cori Bush via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 7:01 PM

We all need a Green New Deal, John.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and I just introduced our bill — a Green New Deal for Cities, Towns, Counties, States, Tribes, and Territories — to bring the fight against our climate crisis to the local level. We all need a Green New Deal, John. That’s why today Rep. Alexandri…
  Team Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Will you support the reintroduced Green New Deal?

Rep. Jamaal Bowman has been a longtime supporter of a Green New Deal, and he’s proud to support this reintroduction along with many other lawmakers. John, Yesterday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey reintroduced their landmark piece of legislation, the Green…
  Jamaal Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 18, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Standing with Alabama Amazon workers

We know that Amazon went to great lengths to dissuade workers from unionizing because a successful union would be a threat to its business model. John, This past Friday, the National Labor Relations Board announced that the Amazon workers of Bessemer, Alabama voted against joi…
  LeftNet · [email protected]
April 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Tell Congress: We need Medicare for All

No one should go bankrupt or die because they can’t afford health care John, Expanding access to health care in the age of COVID-19 is incredibly important. Health care is a human right, and no one should go bankrupt or die because they can’t afford it – not in a pandemic or ev…
  LeftNet · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Health care workers deserve to be safe from workplace violence

We need to prevent workplace violence and keep health care workers safe. [SIGNATURES NEEDED] Sign our petition and ask them to protect nurses and health care workers by passing the Workplace Violence Prevention For Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. Will you click…
  CharlesBooker.org via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Please let us explain.

The support we garner in the first 48 hours may very well determine whether or not we are able to enter this race and win. John, Charles Booker just announced this week that he’s exploring a run against Rand Paul for U.S. Senate in Kentucky. In a moment, we’ll ask you to endors…
  Katie Porter via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 6:48 PM

Memo: Truth to Power Goals + Priorities

Most organizations would keep information like this private, but we believe in transparency and accountability. John, I started Truth to Power to support political candidates who would join me in Congress to unapologetically fight for progressive values and speak truth to power…
  Rashida Tlaib via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 8:47 PM

Sign on to this bill that incentivizes corporations to pay workers a higher wage.

In the past 40 years, average workers’ pay rose by just 13%. Become a grassroots co-signer of the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act to raise workers’ wages and ensure wealthy corporations are paying their fair share. Add your name » John, Did you know that the U.S. has added…
  Rana Abdelhamid via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 5:15 PM

I'm a Justice Democrat running for Congress

I am a New Yorker, the daughter of immigrants, a human rights activist, an organizer — and today, I am officially announcing my candidacy in the race for New York’s 12th District. John, My name is Rana Abdelhamid. I am a New Yorker, the daughter of immigrants, a human rights ac…
  Jamaal Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 1:57 PM

Expanding the definition of infrastructure

I’m committed to making sure that our progressive priorities are heard in Washington. John, Last week, I wrote an op-ed in The Guardian about President Biden’s infrastructure plan, and why we need to think beyond our traditional definitions of what “infrastructure” is. In shor…
  MoveOn via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Amazon: Stop selling Alex Jones’ InfoWars products

Sign the petition now: Put pressure on Amazon to stop supporting far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones by carrying his merchandise Dear John, Alex Jones made his name—and big profits—by peddling far-right conspiracies and white supremacist bigotry on his InfoWars website, ta…
  Charles Booker via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 4:29 PM

I’m officially exploring a run for U.S. Senate

I know we can win this if we go for it. But before I do, I need to know you’re with me. John, I want you to be the first to know that I’m taking a hard look at running again to represent Kentucky in the U.S. Senate. Today, we are officially launching an exploratory campaign co…
  Odessa Kelly via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Ted Cruz

You know the launch is going well when Ted Cruz and Fox News are lining up against you. John, it’s Odessa Kelly here. You know you started your campaign right if Ted Cruz and Fox News start attacking you on Day 2. 😂 Ted Cruz calling me “angry” and “violent” had me cracking u…
  Lucas Kunce via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 12:07 AM

Break the grip of corporate power

John, My name’s Lucas Kunce, I’m running for Missouri’s open Senate seat, and my number one mission in this campaign is to fundamentally change who has power in this country. I want everyday people to call the shots, NOT the massive corporations and career politicians who’ve b…
  Ayanna Pressley via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 10:17 PM

Endorsement?

John, I am so proud to represent the Massachusetts 7th District in Congress. I am working each day to advance bold, progressive policies like Medicare for All, a Federal Job Guarantee, a Green New Deal, and my legislation to transform our criminal injustice system, The People’s…
  Team Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 7:05 PM

We must continue to speak up about this

In New York state alone, there are 2.4 million folks with outstanding student loans and a cumulative debt of $89.5 billion. John, we have some good and bad news. The bad news: Student loans are a huge burden on 45 million Americans who collectively hold more than $1.6 trillion…
  Dan Pfeiffer, Take Back the Court via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 2:15 PM

The case for Court expansion

John, I’m going to be blunt: a stolen 6-3 conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court with ideologues like Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett puts at risk every substantive issue that progressives like us care about. And the biggest threat the Court poses may be to the…
  Team AOC for Congress via LeftNet · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Become a citizen co-sponsor of AOC’s Green New Deal

99% of representatives who co-sponsored the Green New Deal won their races this past November. The Green New Deal would transform our energy infrastructure, achieve net-zero emissions, and create millions of union-wage jobs for communities that have been Progressive policies ar…
  Jamaal Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Can I count on you to support us, John?

The things that I’ve been able to push in Congress thus far have only been possible because of you, and they’ll continue to be possible because of you. Peace and love, John, Jamaal Bowman here: As you may know, tonight is our end-of-quarter Federal Election Commission fundraisi…
  Team Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 8:12 PM

Our fundraising goal for the quarter...

We’ve only got two days to reach our goal. John, Our first quarterly Federal Election Commission deadline is just around the corner — and your first-time donation for Jamaal is critical to making sure our first public fundraising numbers in Congress are our strongest possible…
  Ady Barkan via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 2:08 PM

re: A personal story

In the richest nation in the history of the world, everyone should have access to guaranteed single-payer health care. Hey John, I want to share a personal story with you. Flashback to 2017, many months before I became completely paralyzed by ALS. I still looked healthy. I had …
  LucasKunce.com via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 27, 2021 at 3:18 PM

“A crusader against corporate consolidation”

It’s only been a couple weeks but we’ve already received a huge groundswell of attention and support. John, It’s official: former Marine and anti-monopoly advocate Lucas Kunce announced he’s running to represent Missouri in the United States Senate. The last time this Senate …
  Team Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Add your name: Mehrsa Baradaran for OCC

The Biden administration is close to naming someone to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and we need your support to make sure it’s Mehrsa Baradaran. John, The Biden administration is close to naming someone to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Curren…
  EricaforUs.com via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 4:03 PM

John, Erica needs your endorsement

Become one of Erica’s first official endorsers. Hey — It’s official: North Carolina State Senator Erica Smith is running for U.S. Senate! 2022 is shaping up to be the most important midterm election of our lifetime, and make no mistake: the race for North Carolina’s Senate sea…
  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 1:45 PM

I’m running against Madison Cawthorn, and I need your support

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara for Congress ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Pramila Jayapal via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 2:34 PM

Add your name in support of Medicare for All

John, this is a pivotal moment for health care across our country. On this day last year, every single state had a confirmed COVID-19 case for the very first time. And in the 365 days since, the ongoing pandemic has laid bare the urgent case for Medicare for All. We’ve lost 54…
  Team Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 11:04 PM

Joe Biden and the filibuster

The filibuster is a decades long, unjust and discriminatory practice in our government, and it needs to end now. John, did you hear this news? President Joe Biden agrees: filibustering in its current form cannot stand. He noted that “democracy is having a hard time functioni…
  LeftNet · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 12:54 AM

After the shooting in Atlanta, we all must come together to support the Asian and Pacific Islander community

John, Last night, eight people — at least six of whom were Asian women — were murdered in Atlanta by an alleged white supremacist. While details are still coming in, a man has been arrested and charged with murder in what is an apparent anti-Asian hate crime. This act of viole…
  Pramila Jayapal via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 9:24 PM

Sign on to Tax the Rich

Our legislation will narrow the racial wealth gap, help level the playing field, and invest trillions of dollars into our communities for education, health care, social services, and more. John, I introduced the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act with Senator Elizabeth Warren because th…
  Team Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 3:13 PM

The foundation of our economy and society

The Care For All Agenda is the first of many milestones in creating this inclusive network of support for our health care and frontline workers. John, This Women’s History Month, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the impact that women have had on the care work industry …
  Ro Khanna via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 14, 2021 at 7:39 PM

[SIGN ON] Demand a $15 minimum wage

Sign on to our call to Vice President Kamala Harris as President of the Senate and President Joe Biden to ignore the parliamentarian’s ruling and demand a $15 an hour minimum wage Last month, an unelected parliamentarian attempted to deprive 32 million Americans of the raise t…
  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 8:01 PM

I need your help to defeat Madison Cawthorn

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara for Congress ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Jamaal Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 11:51 PM

Fighting alongside Alabama Amazon workers

I joined this courageous collective of individuals to not only fight for the humanity of essential workers but the humanity of workers across the country. John, Last weekend, I joined Reps. Cori Bush, Andy Levin, Terri Sewell and Nikema Williams in Bessemer, Alabama to stand…
  LeftNet · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 10:14 PM

[SIGN NOW] Congress Must Pass the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the grave inequalities in our systems. But almost no inequality is as grave as the COVD-19 racial gap: Black and brown people are nearly three times more likely than white people to contract COVID-19 and up to two tim Fellow Progressive, Th…
  LeftNet · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 5:02 PM

No time to waste

There’s another major tar sands pipeline underway – and Joe Biden has the power to halt construction immediately. We’re not wasting any time. Defeating Keystone XL and joining the Paris Climate Agreement (again) were significant victories, but there’s another major tar sands pi…
  MoveOn via LeftNet · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 3:16 PM

Workers can't survive on $7.25. Congress: $15/hour minimum wage now!

Sign this petition: Tell Congress to raise wages NOW! No one should work full time and still have to choose between rent and food. Low-wage workers are the backbone of our economy. They’ve been forced to work throughout this pandemic, risking their health and the health of the…
  Bradley Whitford via LeftNet · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 3:40 PM

The most inspiring human being I have ever met

Hey friend, it’s Bradley Whitford. You may know me from the movie Get Out or the TV show The West Wing — but what you may not know is that Ady Barkan is a dear friend of mine. Ady officiated my wedding in 2019! When Ady asked me to be his voice for the audiobook version of h…
  LeftNet · [email protected]
February 21, 2021 at 7:51 PM

It’s time to get rid of the filibuster

Stimulus checks, a $15 minimum wage, a new Voting Rights Act, action on climate change, the appointment of Supreme Court Justices, and expanding access to health care could all be blocked because of the filibuster. Thanks to the incredible effort of organizers across the coun…
  LeftNet · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 1:37 AM

Sign the petition: Ban fracking

Our health and environment are at stake. Friend, the science is clear. Fracking is dangerous to our environment and to us. Fracking pollutes our air and water Fracking makes people sick, and has been linked to heart failure Fracking contributes to environmental racism — Blac…
  LeftNet · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 12:10 AM

Sign if you agree: Student debt hurts our economy

The student debt crisis is both a racial justice and economic justice issue (please read) Friend, sign the petition: Demand President Joe Biden cancel all student debt within 100 days. Sign the petition » In the United States, our culture promotes college as a way to …
  LeftNet · [email protected]
February 14, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Sign the petition: Urge Congress to pass legislation to guarantee housing for all

Friend, corporate landlords are getting relief while tenants suffer (action needed) Friend, sign the petition to demand Congress pass a housing guarantee for all! Sign the petition » At any given time, 568,000 people are experiencing houselessness1 in the United Sta…
  Jamaal Bowman via LeftNet · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Our current system of capitalism is broken

The majority of Americans are unemployed, or underemployed and struggling to survive. There are over 470,000 dead from the pandemic in our country alone, with deaths disproportionately affecting Black and brown people. Our current system of capitalism is an extension of the o…
  LeftNet · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 1:26 AM

The evidence is clear. The Senate must convict and disqualify Trump.

Enough is enough. This week, the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump began in the Senate. This makes Donald Trump the first President to be impeached twice, and the first to be tried in the Senate after his presidency ended. But while this is unprecedented, it's for goo…
  Ro Khanna via LeftNet · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 9:47 PM

[SIGN ON] Demand Market Equality

Hedge funds and stock market insiders used their power to control the market and keep Main Street out of Wall Street. There is fundamental inequality present in our stock market. Earlier this month, when Americans tried to invest in the stock market, Wall Street hedge funds and…