Groundwork Team · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 7:36 PM

top concerns in AL, MS and WV

Remember the survey we sent a few months ago? We wanted to share what residents of AL, MS and WV said was a top concern for folks on the ground and their neighbors. The answers ran the gamut, and many sound familiar: Jobs Infrastructure (ranging from internet to roads) Education Heal…

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  Matt Kearney · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 6:35 PM

you have some great ideas, folks

  A few months ago we reached out looking for your input about top concerns and organizing priorities in your community. We wanted to circle back and share some of the things we think about as we talk to potential partners, based on your input. So, what did you say when we asked, “What ty…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 11:10 PM

what happened in the Senate today

  The Freedom to Vote Act was brought to a vote in the Senate today. This voting rights legislation would guarantee universal early voting, universal vote by mail, and automatic same-day voter registration. It would make Election Day a federal holiday, ban partisan gerrymandering, protec…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 5:10 PM

our states: AL & voting rights

Did you know that the modern battle over voting rights can be traced back to Alabama? Almost 10 years ago, Shelby County v. Holder forever changed the face of who can vote, and it all started in Alabama. In 2013 Shelby County, Alabama filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate Section 5 of th…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 6:45 PM

we can’t leave WV behind

Did you know that the fight to protect workers' rights is a big part of West Virginia’s history? That’s why, for over a century, the GOP has strategically invested in building local political power to chip away at workers’ rights and organized labor across the state. In 2018, West Virgi…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 5:31 PM

state-by-state cases: MS & repro rights (1/3)

Did you know that the battle for reproductive rights will soon hinge on MS? Right now, the U.S. Supreme Court is getting ready to hear a case from Mississippi that could put the right to abortion at risk across the nation and turn its back on nearly 50 years of precedent. New research s…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 3:01 PM

we can’t let the GOP outsmart us

Have you ever heard the phrase work smarter, not harder? This is how the GOP worked smarter: In 1977, the Koch Brothers started funding local conservative lobbying efforts all across the country. About a decade later, they founded Citizens for a Sound Economy – a large, grassroots netwo…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

October 5, 2021 at 4:05 PM

i was not expecting this

I was not expecting this! Thanks to EVERYONE who signed my birthday card and donated to Groundwork’s Grant Fund last week. I would be lying if I said it didn’t start to feel a little dusty in here, as I read through so many familiar names on the card – and lots of new ones too. I can’t …

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  Lauren Kennedy · [email protected]

October 4, 2021 at 8:45 PM

psst... it’s Joe’s bday 🎉

Today is Joe’s birthday! Groundwork allowed me to pop in here and let you know that we started a card for him, but thought it would be a great idea to have it signed by ALL OF YOU. It’s been so exciting to watch Joe get Groundwork up and running this year. I know the amount of creativity…

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  Team Groundwork · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Alabama

Like many southern states, Alabama has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But instead of building a just recovery, Alabama's Governor has called a session to debate a bill that would use pandemic relief funds to build three new prisons. Alabama’s prison system is historically har…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 10:15 PM

help us, help organizers

Right now, in states across the country, the GOP continues to push some of the most hideous, racist, and unjust policies we have seen in recent history. More often than not, it’s progressive, local organizers in “deep red” states that are our best and last line of defense. Whether it’s …

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 3:50 PM

organizers need your support

Groundwork Project started with a mission: to listen and support organizers in states that Democrats and progressives say are a "lost cause." We started with this mission because we have seen grassroots, community-led movements continue to fight in these "lost cause" states -- and oftent…

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  Joe Kennedy III · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 5:31 PM

beyond the battlegrounds

There are plenty of Democrats organizing in and fundraising for battleground states in preparation for 2022, but what about the states that have been deemed “too red?” When we write off these states, we abandon the activists, organizers, and working families who are facing some of the m…

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  Emily Kaufman, Groundwork Project · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 10:45 PM

Congrats to some groups we love!

Did you hear the latest from Joe? Here at Groundwork, we are really excited to be teaming up with some amazing partners to launch Give Us The Ballot – a new campaign to fund local organizers on the frontlines of the fight for voting rights. I hope you didn’t miss the launch because fou…

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  Joe Kennedy III · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 6:46 PM

working w/ the King family, John Legend & more for “Give Us The Ballot”

It’s National Voter Registration Day, which feels especially poignant this year. Like you, the voter suppression efforts we’ve seen sweeping the country this year keep me up at night. 400 state-level voter suppression bills introduced. Eighteen states with new laws that restrict access …

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  Joe Kennedy III · [email protected]

September 25, 2021 at 2:38 PM

Really, I would love to hear your story

I cannot thank you enough for sharing your stories with our team. I’ve been watching some of the stories that have been uploaded to our new Community page, and they have me fired up. We know you have organizing stories, and we want to learn from you, directly. Share your organizing stor…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 3:46 PM

Anneshia’s story

  “...communities often feel powerless, but in Alabama there are grassroots and civic organizations on the ground everyday, working to break down barriers to civic participation and build community power around progressive values and voices.”   Meet Anneshia-- Anneshia Hardy is an organi…

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  Tracey Lewis, National Engagement Advisor · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Sharing our stories builds collective power

As an organizer myself, I know how personal stories push our leaders and our movement towards a progressive future. Our stories are our truth. They connect us to one another. They open our eyes, deepen our empathy, and help us find common cause. For those historically excluded or system…

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  Groundwork Project · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 8:48 PM

our new community page!

Groundwork Project was built to support community organizers, advocates, and activists in their own communities. We know that the single most impactful place to direct Democratic time and resources is to local community organizers fighting year-round on the ground for change. That’s why…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 7:01 PM

did you get my note?

I hope you saw my personal note earlier this week. I meant every word. We have a really exciting road ahead, and you make me confident that we can reach any goal we set. Thank you! - Joe     Groundwork Project invests year-round in local community organizing. With a primary focus on App…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 3:25 PM

personal from me to you

  Groundwork Project invests year-round in local community organizing. With a primary focus on Appalachia, the Deep South, and the Plains, we play the long game. Day to day, year to year: We show up to help build durable civic and political infrastructure in places Democrats have gotten…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 8:29 PM

just got out of a meeting and HAD to connect...

I just got out of a website development meeting and let me tell you, I’m excited for all that is coming to the Groundwork website. We are currently working on launching a story collection and content library. I have a personal goal to have this go live by the end of September. But I need y…

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  Emily Kaufman · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 4:23 PM

Groundwork’s unique mission

Have you had a chance to check out Groundwork’s new website additions? We are so excited to have our website evolve into a real organizing hub. We are in the process of developing a few organizing tools with our web team. These tools have been built after multiple meetings with our partn…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 10:20 PM

what do you think of these website additions?

Did you have a chance to check out the latest additions to the Groundwork website? Your previous support is allowing us to build an online organizing community that will be ready for action during the 2022 cycle and beyond! As we host partner meetings and conversations, on-the-ground organi…

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  GroundworkProject.com · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 6:41 PM

new additions to check out...

Brand New Content at GroundworkProject.com As promised, we are continuing to build out our website to make it into an organizing tool and online hub for activists nationwide. Thanks to your support we are excited to show you the latest additions to our page: Our Work, About Us, and Get I…

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  Groundwork Action · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Texans need us to act

GROUNDWORK ACTION ALERT This has been a horrifying week for those of us committed to reproductive justice and every person’s right to bodily autonomy. Last night the Supreme Court refused to block the most restrictive abortion measure in the nation – SB8 out of Texas. Abortion is health…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 7:55 PM

expanding out

Tonight is our August budget deadline. We’re currently making plans to launch some new website features and finalize our official Groundwork Partner Organizations in our first set of partner states. I wanted to personally ask if you could chip in before midnight. We have to raise anothe…

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  Matt Kearney · [email protected]

August 28, 2021 at 3:15 PM

going live

Team - I wanted to let you know that the content that Joe gave you exclusive access to is now starting to be shared on our social channels. We’d love to hear what clip is the most inspiring to you. Be sure to keep an eye out for the clips and like, share, and engage with the ones that are in…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 9:45 PM

sneak peek behind the scenes

I get asked a lot about what we are up to at Groundwork Project. I understand why, a lot of our work right now is happening behind the scenes as we get the lay of the land in our partner states and assess the best way we can plug in and assist with their long term goals. Even though the…

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  Kennedy, Joe · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 3:32 PM

as promised, team

Circling back to let you know that my team is working on a way to share some clips from our latest meetings. I let them know to give you exclusive access as one of our strongest supporters. More in the coming days! Joe P.S. While you wait to see some of the most inspiring moments from our…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 3:46 PM

important you know this

My team has filled you in that we have been spending a lot of our time meeting and having conversations on the ground in our three partner states. I truly wish I could invite you to take part in these discussions. Every time, I walk away from the meetings with a renewed commitment and re…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 3:46 PM

we support worker’s rights

Tracey connected with you earlier this week to discuss what’s happening with Alabama UMWA workers (email is below in case you missed it). I wanted to echo Tracey’s call to action and urge you to show public support for workers taking part in the Warrior Met Strike. They are in month five of…

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  Tracey Lewis · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 5:22 PM

bringing Alabama issues to you

I’m sure you all heard about the historic labor fight in Alabama a few months ago, where Amazon workers in Bessemer led a national headline-making fight for basic worker rights. Now, there’s another labor fight on the ground that I want to make sure you know about. Alabama mine workers …

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 10:40 PM

in memory of Richard Trumka

When we talk about organizing, there are a few people that always stand out in my mind as the very best of the best. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka was one of them. I was devastated by the news of his passing today. My heart is with President Trumka’s loved ones, his colleagues, and t…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 8:25 PM

need your insight for next steps

As you know, our mission at Groundwork is to identify local organizations that have been doing the work in the toughest places and need real investment to push their efforts to the next level. Your financial support allows our team to connect with organizations in our partner states and…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 9:50 PM

completely confident this is making an impact

I wish I could effectively express how confident I am that our grant program could be a gamechanger for our partner states. Call after call, it’s clear that the leading activists and organizations in our first partner states are experiencing a funding gap that is making it challenging for t…

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  Emily Kaufman · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 2:39 PM

opportunities are endless, really

You don’t hear from me much. I’m Emily and I’ve been with Joe Kennedy for nearly a decade, since he was first elected to Congress. I like to stay behind the scenes! With Groundwork, I’m leading the team with our strategic planning. So I wanted to take a moment to connect today to reiter…

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  Matt Kearney · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 8:51 PM

fired up on the GWP team

My role on Team Groundwork is helping the team stay on track and stay organized, with all the conversations we are having in our first partner states and our efforts to get this operation really up and running. We are a small team, but we are covering a lot of ground! I know Joe connect…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 4:05 PM

so much to share!

I’m so eager to fill you in on some of the conversations we are having with our first partner states. My team is really doing a thorough analysis of the on-the-ground landscape and we are getting very close to being ready to share with you our official partner organizations in Alabama, M…

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  Matt Kearney · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 9:01 PM

the viral video from Alabama

I’m sure you saw the video: Last week, a white City Councilman in Alabama (a Groundwork Partner State) used a horrific racial slur against a Black, female colleague during a public meeting. The backlash was fierce and the story quickly made national news. Here at GWP, we immediately pick…

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  Dem Red State Alert (via GWP) · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 5:51 PM

wave of blatant GOP power grabs

ALERT: There’s a wave of blatant GOP power grabs taking place nationwide. The GOP has been playing the long game to gain impenetrable legislative power in swing and red states. Organizations like Groundwork are Democrats' best chance to block and put an end to this undemocratic power grab…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 7:55 PM

latest example and can’t be ignored

Last week, we saw another clear example of how important it is to help build progressive power in red states. In case you missed it, Texas Dems were fighting against the odds to stop voter suppression from becoming the law of the land. And they are still fighting... Democrats have been lo…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 7:35 PM

playing the long game

Last Thursday, we hosted a great virtual discussion with some leading local organizers in our first three partner states: Alabama, Mississippi, and West Virginia. There was a clear, consistent message across the event: if we give organizers in these states the resources they need, we can…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Wondering, can you make it?

Team - I hope I’m going to see you tomorrow afternoon at our exclusive supporter event. You still have some time to sign up. As a reminder, all you need to do to secure your spot and get the access information is donate any amount to Groundwork’s efforts in our partner states. A contributio…

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  Matt Kearney · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Joe asked about you...

Joe and the Groundwork team are hoping you’re planning to join us on Thursday for our exclusive supporter event. We’re eager to dig into some of the details on our first partner states and why we know that we can make an impact there. Once again, attending this event is easy. All you need t…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

July 6, 2021 at 8:50 PM

exclusive event for you on Thurs

This week, Groundwork Project is hosting an exclusive, grassroots event for our strongest supporters. I’d love for you to join us! Our virtual event will take place this Thursday, July 8, at 4pm ET. We recently announced our first Groundwork Partner states: Alabama, Mississippi and West …

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 10:20 PM

important question for you

When my time in Congress came to an end, I reflected on what we’d built over the last near-decade: A powerful community of supporters and volunteers nationwide. A large and hyper-engaged email list here with all of you. Social media accounts that are some of the largest digital platforms in…

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  Matt Kearney · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Joe is asking about you

I wanted to bump this message from Joe. I’m meeting with him in a few hours to give him an update on tonight’s quarterly fundraising deadline. He asked me to bring a list of previous donors so we can go line by line to see where we can improve our totals before tonight. I’m writing to you be…

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 5:30 PM

get this question a lot

I’ve had some close to me ask why I picked Alabama, Mississippi, and West Virginia as our first partner states. Well it’s because they are the areas where the long game, consistent resource allocation, and focus can make a difference. We know this because my team spent the first half of …

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  Joe Kennedy · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 8:15 PM

new news and new look

Last week was an exciting week for Groundwork! We announced our first partner states, Alabama, Mississippi, and West Virginia. Did you also notice that GroundworkProject.com has a new look? Check it out! VISIT WEBSITE Part of Groundwork’s mission is to make organizing easier no matter wh…

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