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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
May 13, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Of Books, Bulldogs, and Batons

A Lesson in History Repeating Itself   Friend -  Hope this email finds you with your thinking cap on and your radar tuned to the events unfolding across college campuses. It's your friendly neighborhood progressive mom and amateur historian, here to chat about the recent antics that have me scratch…
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Unraveling the MAGA Mystery

Socioeconomic Woes and the Rise of the Red Caps   Friend -  Hope this email finds you with a sense of curiosity and maybe a side of healthy skepticism as we delve into the wild world of MAGA and all its mysteries. It's Edil Mari De Los Reyes, your friendly neighborhood progressive mom and amateur de…
  Andy's Desk, PowerPAC · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Reminder: Join PowerPAC in Supporting Artists For Democracy 2024!

  Friend - Hope you saw my last email about some exciting news from a partner organization, People for the American Way (PFAW).  We are thrilled to announce their latest endeavor, Artists For Democracy 2024, carrying forward the legacy of the esteemed Norman Lear. PowerPAC is happy to support this …
  Andy's Desk, PowerPAC · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Join PowerPAC in Supporting Artists For Democracy 2024!

  Friend -  I'm writing to share some exciting news from a partner organization, People for the American Way (PFAW). We are thrilled to announce their latest endeavor, Artists For Democracy 2024, carrying forward the legacy of the esteemed Norman Lear. PowerPAC is happy to support this effort and a…
  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 6:32 PM

🪫Welcome to the Find Out portion of FAFO⏱️

Our latest "What The… !?" from Dc Lozano Friend -  🚹 What The !? … The Arizona Supreme Court decided overnight to change their state name. Going forward (uhhh backward), the Grand Canyon State will legally change its name to the masculine form thereby making it known to the world that among the sagu…
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 9:32 PM

The Great Dilemma

Two Old White Men and a Plea for More Diverse Presidential Picks   Friend -  It's your friendly neighborhood progressive mom and eternal optimist (well, most days). Hope you’re navigating the political circus with a healthy dose of sanity and maybe a secret stash of chocolate.   So, here we are, kne…
  Andy's Shorts, PowerPAC · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 6:02 PM

A Grand Hypocrisy!

 Friend -  So I am back and madder than ever. The hypocrisy of conservatives, including Trump, is mind boggling. Conservatives are promoting the isolationist idea that we have to protect our states here at home rather than democracy in the Ukraine. While Trump draws down income from over a dozen co…
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Meet Jennifer Esteen – Your Alameda County Supervisor Superhero! 🌟

Check out Jennifer's superhero origin story, and you'll find a fearless advocate, an experienced public servant, and someone who's not afraid to roll up her sleeves to get the job done.   Friend  -   Get ready to meet a game-changer who's ready to take Alameda County by storm – Jennifer Esteen! 🚀 We…
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Meet Jennifer Esteen – Your Alameda County Supervisor Superhero! 🌟

Check out Jennifer's superhero origin story, and you'll find a fearless advocate, an experienced public servant, and someone who's not afraid to roll up her sleeves to get the job done.   Friend  -   Get ready to meet a game-changer who's ready to take Alameda County by storm – Jennifer Esteen! 🚀 We…
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Meet Jennifer Esteen – Your Alameda County Supervisor Superhero! 🌟

Check out Jennifer's superhero origin story, and you'll find a fearless advocate, an experienced public servant, and someone who's not afraid to roll up her sleeves to get the job done.   Friend  -   Get ready to meet a game-changer who's ready to take Alameda County by storm – Jennifer Esteen! 🚀 We…
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Get Ready to Spark Change with Jackie Elward - PowerPAC's Endorsed Firecracker for CA Senate District 3! 🎉

If you haven't heard of Jackie, you're in for a treat. She's not just a candidate; she's a force of nature.   Friend  -   We hope this email finds you dancing to the beat of progress! 🚀 We're thrilled to share some exciting news that's bound to turn up the heat in California's Senate District 3 - Ja…
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 12:15 AM

Get Ready to Spark Change with Jackie Elward - PowerPAC's Endorsed Firecracker for CA Senate District 3! 🎉

If you haven't heard of Jackie, you're in for a treat. She's not just a candidate; she's a force of nature.   Friend  -   We hope this email finds you dancing to the beat of progress! 🚀 We're thrilled to share some exciting news that's bound to turn up the heat in California's Senate District 3 - Ja…
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Get Ready to Spark Change with Maliha Williamson - Your Education Superhero! 🚀

We're beyond excited to introduce Maliha as our endorsed candidate for the Riverside County Board of Education!   Friend  -   Big news is brewing in Riverside County, and it comes in the form of a dynamo who's ready to light up education – Maliha Williamson! 📚 We're beyond excited to introduce Mali…
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Get Ready to Spark Change with Maliha Williamson - Your Education Superhero! 🚀

We're beyond excited to introduce Maliha as our endorsed candidate for the Riverside County Board of Education!   Friend  -   Big news is brewing in Riverside County, and it comes in the form of a dynamo who's ready to light up education – Maliha Williamson! 📚 We're beyond excited to introduce Mali…
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 12:43 AM

Jirair Ratevosian: Our Endorsed Champion for CA's 30th Congressional District

Jirair Ratevosian stands out as a passionate advocate for the values that PowerPAC holds dear.   Friend  -   We hope this message finds you well. At PowerPAC, we are dedicated to supporting candidates who embody and champion progressive values that resonate with our community. Today, we are excited …
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 12:38 AM

Jirair Ratevosian: Our Endorsed Champion for CA's 30th Congressional District

Jirair Ratevosian stands out as a passionate advocate for the values that PowerPAC holds dear.   Friend  -   We hope this message finds you well. At PowerPAC, we are dedicated to supporting candidates who embody and champion progressive values that resonate with our community. Today, we are excited …
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 1:25 AM

Subject: ⏭️🆙 50 years of Activism with Akili

Friend -   If you’re in California you know that the primary is just days away. At PowerPAC we have endorsed a handful of candidates in races across the state and country where we know we can be helpful. We also have a lot of friends and allies who are running in other races. WATCH AKILI'S INTERV…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 1:17 AM

Subject: ⏭️🆙 50 years of Activism with Akili

Friend -   If you’re in California you know that the primary is just days away. At PowerPAC we have endorsed a handful of candidates in races across the state and country where we know we can be helpful. We also have a lot of friends and allies who are running in other races. WATCH AKILI'S INTERVIE…
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 1:18 AM

🧭 Navigating the Absurd: The Alabama Supreme Court, Embryos, and the Battle for Reproductive Rights

It's your friendly neighborhood progressive mom ...  Friend - It's your friendly neighborhood progressive mom, Edil De Los Reyes, dropping in with a mix of concern and a dash of righteous indignation about the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision.  So, here's the scoop: they're treating embryos as …
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 12:32 AM

Parenting in the Circus of Contradictions: A Comedy of Teachable Moments

 Friend - Greetings from the frontline of parenting, where every day feels like navigating a maze with no exit and a sprinkle of banana peels for good measure. As a progressive mom trying to mold tiny humans into responsible citizens, I find myself caught in the epic struggle of teaching my kids to …
  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 11:01 PM

What The... !? Women, What Are They Good For & other Sar-chasms

Friend -  👨🏼 We know MAGA (formally known as the GOP) is going to say all the hateful, bad, wrong-minded, super false, Q-anon-y things, & when progressives do it, it’s almost more upsetting. Whether asking for equal representation, a Barbie nomination sweep, loving Taylor Swift or wanting bodily…
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Chasing the American Dream: A Comedy of Errors or a Tragic Farce?

  Friend -  I hope this email finds you dodging political flyers and robo-calls with the agility of an Olympic gymnast in election season. As a progressive mom, I find myself musing on the apparent dissonance between the promises of the American Dream and the reality of our working-class escapade. …
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 9:51 PM

Cheers to a New Year and New Voices! 🎉

Friend -  Happy New Year! We hope your 2024 is off to an amazing start filled with joy, laughter, and, of course, a touch of rebellious spirit.  Speaking of which, we're thrilled to kick off the year with a bang! 🚀 Our latest Next Up! episode features none other than the powerhouse herself, Shaniqu…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Cheers to a New Year and New Voices! 🎉

Friend -  Happy New Year! We hope your 2024 is off to an amazing start filled with joy, laughter, and, of course, a touch of rebellious spirit.  Speaking of which, we're thrilled to kick off the year with a bang! 🚀 Our latest Next Up! episode features none other than the powerhouse herself, Shaniqu…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 25, 2023 at 4:01 PM

🌟✨ Happy Holidays and a Hopeful New Year from PowerPAC! ✨🌟

 Dear PowerPAC Community,  As the holiday season wraps us in its warmth, we extend heartfelt wishes to you and yours! 🌈✊ This time of year is a tapestry of celebrations, each thread representing the rich diversity that makes our communities strong. In the spirit of unity, PowerPAC celebrates the ma…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 24, 2023 at 7:33 PM

On the 12th day of Christmas...

  …progressive policies for a brighter, fairer tomorrow. That is what PowerPAC wishes for you. Why? Because with your support we can help shape policies that benefit all members of our community. Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024,PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a …
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 11:46 PM

On the 10th day of Christmas...

  …community, compassion, and progress. That is what PowerPAC wishes for you. Why? Because that is the way forward in building a better future for all. Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024,PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization that strategical…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 10:33 PM

On the 9th day of Christmas...

  … wealth and opportunity.  That is what PowerPAC wishes for you. Why?  Because PowerPAC is dedicated to building a society where everyone has a chance to succeed. Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024,PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization tha…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 2:51 PM

On the 8th day of Christmas...

 PowerPAC wishes for you ...  …economic justice for all.  Why? Because championing workers’ rights and fair wages is the core of our commitment to social justice. Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024,PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization that…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 11:15 PM

On the 7th day of Christmas...

 PowerPAC wishes for you ...  …accessible and equitable healthcare.  Why? Because healthcare for all is a matter of human rights. Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024,PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization that strategically directs financia…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 12:02 AM

On the 6th day of Christmas...

 PowerPAC wishes for you ...  …equal access to quality education for all.  Why? Because education is a pathway to social and economic justice. Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024,PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization that strategically dir…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 9:02 PM

On the 4th day of Christmas...

 PowerPAC wishes for you ...  …LGBTQ+ equality and acceptance. Why?  Because love is love, and love is worth celebrating, friend.Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024, PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization that strategically directs financial a…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 10:02 PM

On the 3rd day of Christmas, PowerPAC wishes for you...

  …inclusivity and a seat at the table. Why?  Because democracy thrives when everyone’s voice is heard, friend. Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024,PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization that strategically directs financial and human resourc…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 5:02 PM

On the 2nd day of Christmas, PowerPAC wishes for you...

  …empowering marginalized voices to drive change.  Why?  Because every voice matters and deserves to be heard, friend. Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024,PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization that strategically directs financial and human r…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 5:02 PM

On the 1st day of Christmas, PowerPAC wishes for you...

  …a future where everyone has an equal shot at success.  Why?  Because opportunity should be a universal right, friend. Join us in the fight. For yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Onwards to 2024,PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization that strategically directs financial and huma…
  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 12, 2023 at 10:30 PM

What The... !? A Gift From Santos AND Kevin is Home Alone, But Not in the House🎅🏽

Friend -   🎁🎁 What The … Early holiday cheer is this? In a Double December Surprise, the House of Representatives (where the party formerly known as Republican holds a slim majority over the Democracy party) coughed out not one but TWO maga, sorry, mega hairballs. The first 6 days of December ushe…
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Unpaid Labor within the Progressive Movement

  Friend -  Unpaid labor is the topic on my mind lately if you can’t tell! One of my last motherhood musings touched on how our public education system exploits unpaid labor. Well, as someone who has been working in the trenches for a while, this is also true about our progressive movement.   Wait,…
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Homeschooling Our Kids

A Response to Current Educational Challenges   Friend - There’s a big shift in our education landscape: the rise of homeschooling.  In part due to the pandemic and our current political climate, homeschooling today looks much different than homeschooling a decade ago.  A recent article in The Washi…
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Homeschooling Our Kids

A Response to Current Educational Challenges   Friend - There’s a big shift in our education landscape: the rise of homeschooling.  In part due to the pandemic and our current political climate, homeschooling today looks much different than homeschooling a decade ago.  A recent article in The Washi…
  Andy Wong, PowerPAC · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 11:01 PM

🍁✨Gratitude and Solidarity: A Thanksgiving Message from PowerPAC✨🍁

  Friend -  As we gather with gratitude and reflection, PowerPAC extends warm wishes to all our community members and supporters. This Thanksgiving, we recognize the complex history of this holiday and the need to honor our diverse stories. In the spirit of true thanksgiving, let's celebrate the re…
  Team PowerPAC · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 11:02 PM

⏭️🆙 Next Up, S2, E2✨ Sky is the Limit!

We’re excited to share Next Up, Season 2, Episode 2 with one of California’s rising stars. Introducing Sky Allen, Executive Director of Inland Empire United. If you don’t know her, we know you’ll enjoy getting to know her and her vision. She is a steady warrior who approaches her work with patien…
  Andy's Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Where do we begin...

 Friend -  There is so much to do and so little time to do it. So where do we begin?  Well, let’s start with our own backyard. We are gearing up for some intense fights in California, our home state. Starting with our “Down is What’s Up!” campaign we will be looking at the controversial school boa…
  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 10:48 PM

What The!? ... How do we actually 'Never Again'?

Friend -   💔How do you write about anything other than this when there is such terror & atrocity happening in Palestine & Israel. How do you do anything other than curl into the darkness until the light forces its way in. What The … is up with the fact that we so rarely get it right while…
  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Your small $$ donation goes a long way

Support important work of grassroots organizations  Friend  -  Our October Fundraising drive came up short. Now we're making some last minute asks in hopes we can raise a few more dollars. Any amount you can chip in will help our important work.  We wanted to make sure you know how far your contribu…
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 2:02 PM

It’s BOOs-day!

 Friend  -  Can you chip in $5 for this Halloween?  Just $5.  I know we’ve said it before. And I know you’re constantly getting bombarded with asks. But know that when you donate to PowerPAC, your donation enhances the work of our community partners. Help power up our work for 2024 by donating toda…
  Andy's Shorts · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Justices decide on Supreme Profits 💸

  Welcome to Andy's Shorts -- small tidbits on what PowerPAC is up to and what your support and contributions help build. Read the latest article: “John Roberts and Samuel Alito own shares of companies that could score billions in tax relief from the outcome of Moore v. United States.” As mentioned…
  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 6:53 PM

Ways to Support What You Believe

 Friend  -  Thank you for being a part of a Twice Yearly fundraising drive!!!   The work we do is critical to democracy and to global well-being. Our work at PowerPAC is driven by the belief that change is possible when we come together. With your support, we can continue to advocate for policies t…
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 10:39 PM

Join Our Mission!

 Friend  -  At PowerPAC.org, we are committed to creating a more equitable and just society for all. We believe that every voice should be heard and every individual should have the opportunity to thrive. But we can't do it alone; we need your support to make a lasting impact.  Our work is powered …
  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 10:18 PM

Our Education System EXPLOITS Unpaid Women’s Labor

  Friend - I typed what I typed and I’m going to type it again. Our education system EXPLOITS unpaid women’s labor.   And the ugly system is only getting worse.  How do I know? Because I give that unpaid labor. Every volunteer shift I take under the guise of “parent involvement helps our kids succe…
  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Why Your Support Matters

 Friend  -  Your donation and support make a world of difference. Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of people you know and care about as well as those you may never meet but who are grateful for your dedication towards a progressive and compassionate future. HELP US WITH OUR FUNDRAISI…