Groundwork Project · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM

We know it’s the weekend, but we have to ask

  We know it's the weekend, folks, but we wanted to share a quick note with you: Our work is critical in our target states across the Plains and Appalachia. Your support is critical to our success, helping us fund more advocacy work, organizer trainings, and so much more.  If you c…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM

They’re coming for our schools

Republicans want to strip away funding to protect the civil rights of students and eliminate programs to help disabled, low-income, and rural-based kids.   team — The GOP has come after our hospitals. They’ve come for our places of worship. They’ve come for our town halls. Now, the…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM

Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River

  Friend — Anti-abortion leaders in the West Virginia State Senate just passed SB 85, which targets out-of-state health providers that allow West Virginians to access abortion care. Our work on the ground in West Virginia has never been more important. People across the state deser…

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  Joe Kennedy, Groundwork Project · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM

We won’t let armchair acceptance shape our strategy

  Friend,  Too often, states like Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, and West Virginia get neglected by mainstream progressive organizations. These are regions where conservative powerbases have methodically entrenched their ideals for decades, systematically attacking key freedoms su…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

April 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM

Promise we’ll keep this short

Let’s build a movement that will last.   Hey there, team — We’ll keep this short: Our midmonth fundraising deadline is coming up fast, and every dollar we raise now helps us keep building long-term progressive power in places the national spotlight often misses. Groundwork is about…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

April 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM

The Oklahoma House just passed a bill attacking reproductive freedom

  Folks, lawmakers in Oklahoma just launched another attack on abortion rights. If you don’t need to hear anything else, pitch in right now to help us support organizers across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State House recently passed legislation that would allow criminal drug trafficking…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Big win for abortion rights

  Good news out of Alabama, folks. A federal judge ruled that the state of Alabama cannot prosecute groups that help people leave the state for an abortion! Reproductive freedom has persistently been under attack across our target regions by state-level officials who are working t…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Preparing our future leaders for the fights that lie ahead

  Team, The fight for equity, justice, and freedom is at a critical juncture, and our focus states are ground zero for these efforts.  At Groundwork Project, we’re determined to ensure community leaders have the resources, infrastructure, and support they need to create lasting, su…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Grassroots energy is through the roof

Last week’s elections proved that anything is possible when folks like you show up, work hard, and fight for what we believe in.   Democratic grassroots energy was on full display last week, folks. Florida held two special elections in its 1st and 6th Congressional Districts — two …

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Not asking, just thanking

  Team, thanks to this team, we just hit a crucial fundraising milestone.  By helping us reach our end-of-quarter goal, you’re fueling organizers in states where the fight isn’t over one candidate or one election, but over democracy itself.  Your steadfast support allows Groundwork…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM

Midnight

  Team, we don’t have much time, so we’ll keep this short: Our first end-of-quarter deadline of the year expires tonight at midnight. And in the year ahead, the work we’re fueling in states like Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and West Virginia will be more critical than ever.  Wit…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM

We provide more than just a check

  Folks, our partners are at the frontlines of the most pivotal fights for democracy.  But Groundwork’s support for these community organizers goes far beyond simply writing a check.  We work with our partners on the ground to fuel local organizers, support statewide infrastructure…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Our partner states

Our partner states are filled with vibrant coalitions to deliver progressive change.   Folks — When you chip in to Groundwork Project, you’re supporting our work in our partner states. To fully support the work in these target regions, we’re counting on grassroots supporters like y…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM

By organizers, for organizers

Together, we can build the next generation of activists and leaders.   Folks, We have an end-of-quarter fundraising deadline in a few days, and this one is especially important. Here’s why: Our team is gearing up for The Organizing Accelerator’s next cohort of emerging organizers! …

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Reproductive rights under attack

Every dollar you donate empowers critical change where it's needed most.   Team — Reproductive rights are under persistent attack across our target regions: the Deep South, Appalachia, and the Plains. State-level officials have already launched assaults against abortion, contracept…

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  Breaking News (via Groundwork Project PAC) · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Trump Dismantles Dept. of Education

  Folks, Last week, President Trump took yet another step to dismantle the Department of Education: CBS News This is a major attack on a federal agency that serves students and teachers across the country. But unfortunately, this callous move comes as no surprise. This attack was …

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Help pass the Stop Comstock Act

Sign on now to help defend abortion access   Folks, The fight to defend abortion rights isn’t only playing out in the courts — it’s happening in Congress right now. Republicans are using an obscure 150-year-old law called the Comstock Act to try and ban abortion nationwide — even in…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM

The devastating impacts of TX’s abortion ban

Historically red states have been ground zero for attacks on abortion rights.   Folks — Historically red states like Texas have been ground zero for attacks on abortion rights, and the consequences have been devastating: After the state’s abortion ban went into place, sepsis rates…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM

History is repeating itself in Tennessee

  Team, Before peaceful protesters marched for equal voting rights in Selma, Alabama, Tennessee was a crucial battleground in the early Civil Rights movement, influencing advocates like John Lewis in his fight against Jim Crow. But decades later, history is repeating itself in Tenn…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

March 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Before midnight:

Can you help us reach our mid-month goal so we never have to back down?   Hey there — Do you have a minute? We have a quick question: Let me explain. Our final mid-month deadline of the quarter is tonight at midnight. Meeting our fundraising deadlines ensures we have enough resour…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM

Take a look at these states:

  Folks — Take a look at these states: Oklahoma. Alabama. Mississippi. West Virginia. These are places that are often overlooked by progressives — and that’s exactly why we’ve named them our target states. In these “red” states, conservatives have spent decades building the founda…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM

WV Black Policy Day recap

Some pictures and a call to action inside:   Folks — On Monday, we joined local organizers at the West Virginia State Capitol as part of Black Policy Day — an amazing organizing event led by one of our partners, WV Black Voter Impact Initiative! Black Policy Day is much more than…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM

An incredible win for OK:

Real change can take root if we water seeds of opportunity.   Folks — Check out this incredible win for criminal justice reform in Oklahoma, one of our target states: Via The New York Times We know that small wins can add up to create big political change. That's exactly why we're …

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Remembering Selma, Alabama

  Folks, 60 years ago in Selma, Alabama, hundreds of people gathered to march to the capital city of Montgomery and ensure that Black Americans could exercise their constitutional right to vote. They marched peacefully for six blocks, before being violently attacked by state troope…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Defend DEI from Republican attacks

  Folks, Republicans in our target states are introducing bills to attack Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives: Policies to support and strengthen DEI in our workplaces and public spaces date back to the civil rights movement. DEI initiatives were create…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

March 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM

Add your name: Protect Public Education

Republicans from our target regions are outright admitting they're targeting the Department of Education.   Hey — have you seen this? Last month, a Louisiana Senator had this to say in support of sweeping cuts to federal funding:  “You better get used to this. It’s USAID today, it’…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Showing the American public who’s really fighting for them

  Folks, This past November, a huge swath of the American public made it abundantly clear — “We’re not buying what you’re selling.” For organizers, it’s no longer a viable strategy to gin up voter turnout in major urban centers but fail to do the same in red states and rural Americ…

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  Deb Haaland · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Be Fierce

Let me tell you about one of my favorite phrases.   Let me tell you about one of my favorite phrases: Be Fierce. Why do I love it? Because it perfectly describes my outlook on life. It means rolling up our sleeves to do the hard things and fight for what’s right. But being fierce d…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM

We could use your help.

  Team, Our end-of-month deadline expires in less than 48 hours, and Joe is counting on your grassroots support. In our target regions, conservatives have spent decades laying the foundation to restrict voting rights, abortion access, and fair representation. Meeting our fundraisi…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM

31 states, 103 restrictive voting laws

  Team — Multiple voting rights bills out of one of Groundwork’s target regions could drastically impact the future of our elections. Lawmakers in Mississippi and Oklahoma are pushing for changes in early voting, and history shows what happens in these states matters. For example, …

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Our target communities are counting on us.

The Supreme Court is picking up a high-profile case originating in one of our target states.   Team, We’re entering a pivotal moment for our civil rights and freedoms. This moment demands that those of us who are committed to standing up for what we know is right remain engaged and…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Wrap-around support

💰🤝📊   Folks, when it comes to supporting organizers across our target regions, we don’t just write them a check and call it a day.  Since Joe Kennedy first founded Groundwork Project, our “wrap-around support” approach has remained the same, resulting in wins for voting rights, abor…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Sign on in support of public education >>

Republicans from our target regions are outright admitting they're targeting the Department of Education.   Hey — have you seen this? Earlier this month, a Louisiana Senator had this to say in support of sweeping cuts to federal funding:  “You better get used to this. It’s USAID to…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

February 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM

Our target communities are counting on us

The Supreme Court is picking up a high-profile case originating in one of our target states.   Team, We’re entering a pivotal moment for our civil rights and freedoms. This moment demands that those of us who are committed to standing up for what we know is right remain engaged and…

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  Maxwell Frost · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM

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  One of Trump’s first moves as President was to shut down the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. This is total B.S. I fought for years to make this office a reality. Lives were saved because of it. And just like that, years of advocacy and organizing work to end gun v…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Fight back and stop hate in its tracks

📝📢🤝   Team, When new attacks are launched on vulnerable communities and our democracy every day, it’s normal to feel angry yet powerless. But we can’t lose hope — because that’s how we’ll lose the critical fights ahead. We encourage you to aim those feelings toward fighting back ag…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM

What needs to change

Across our target regions, voters supported progressive policies like codifying abortion rights and increasing the minimum wage. But they also voted for Donald Trump.   Folks — Across our target regions, voters supported progressive policies like codifying abortion rights and incre…

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  Deb Haaland · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM

I have exciting news

  I have some exciting news: Today, I’m launching my campaign for Governor of the great state of New Mexico — my home — to bring our state together and build a bright future for all who live here.  I’m humbly asking: Will you join us as a day-one donor by donating just $10 or more …

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Fighting for fairer voter representation

Redistricting cases are happening in our target regions *right now* and the rulings could directly impact the 2026 midterm elections.   Team — Redistricting cases are happening in our target regions *right now* and the rulings could directly impact the 2026 midterm elections. We’re…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Ripple effect

Whether it’s advocating for vulnerable communities, or holding elected officials accountable, Groundwork's partners are constantly making a difference, 24/7, 365 days a year.   ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Join us in opposing abortion bans >>

If successful, this anti-abortion bill would plunge medical professionals into a gray area — putting countless lives at risk.    ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM

This work didn’t end with the election cycle

  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Folks — Today, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as U.S. pr…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

January 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Over 4 million Americans were unable to cast their votes because of this

  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Team, the United States is one of the only modern democrac…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

January 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM

$4 for 4

  Team, Do you have a minute? We have a quick question: Our four target states, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, and West Virginia, often get overlooked and underfunded by other progressive organizations. That’s because in these states, conservatives have spent decades building the…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

January 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM

We’ll keep this short

Can we count on your support?   Hey there, team — We’ll keep this brief. Our first major deadline of 2025 is tomorrow. Your contribution will get us one step closer to delivering justice, equity, and democracy for all. Can we count on your support before tomorrow’s deadline expires…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM

$20.25 for 2025

Because of supporters like you, our team at Groundwork made a meaningful difference in our target states during the election season.   Folks, Because of supporters like you, our team at Groundwork made a meaningful difference in our target states during the election season. We help…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

January 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM

This is the type of work you’re fueling:

The GOP playbook is rooted in unfairness and suppression.   Folks, The GOP playbook is rooted in unfairness and suppression. While their efforts to drag down our work and undo our progress feel relentless, we cannot let their constant attacks exhaust us. Our work to build progressi…

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  Groundwork Project PAC · [email protected]

January 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM

How local abortion groups are prepping for the incoming Trump administration:

As local organizers prepare to challenge anti-abortion policies in court, rally support for pro-abortion actions, and hold elected officials accountable, they’ll be depending on grassroots contributions to fuel these efforts.    ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Our foundation is rooted in this

   ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Folks, At Groundwork Project, our foundation li…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Before midnight

   ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Team, After a tough Election Day, it’s easy to …

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