Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 7:02 PM

What The: Brigitte’s Diary of Jonesing for Attention

Friend - What The … is UP with Brigitte Gabriel and her Diary of Gen-Z loathing. Her twitter feed reads like someone who would imprison every person between the ages of 11-26 unless they: Swear fealty to the Hamburgler himself, DFT. Demand the return of Tucker Carlson to all platforms *with* a crow…

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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]

May 13, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Oh, Mickey, you’re not fine

 Friend - You know what I’m talking about…  The happiest place on earth. Where dreams come true. The magic is boundless. M-I-C, See you real soon! K-E-Y, Why? Because we like you! M - O - U - S - E I’m talking about Disney and primarily, their parks.  It’s no mystery that I’ve got kids. And you pro…

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  Andy's Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]

May 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Andy’s Desk: “In Search of Humility...?”

 Friend - I am scratching my head.   Right Wing attacks on Disney and Budweiser, Right Wing cancel culture attacking Woke culture by banning books and only allowing curriculum that praises America (totally missing the meaning of critical thinking), and even eating their own by letting Silicon Valle…

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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]

May 6, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Herstory on the March 2.0: Women of Color

  Friend -   Hidden figures. She-roes. Makers of Herstory. Whatever you call them, women of color leaders are fighting their way up; no longer waiting for permission or their ‘turn.’  And in the famous words of Lizzo, “It’s about damn time!” There is no doubt that this generation of leaders is more…

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  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 7:01 PM

May the Fourth

 Friend - It’s no secret that the PowerPAC team is also a group of big-time nerds. And we’re not talking just politically. We’re sports nerds, anime nerds, KPOP nerds, jazz nerds, you name it. So to elevate our nerdiness, we want to take a moment to say, “May the Fourth be with you.” And you’re pr…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Equality Florida Issues Travel Warning ⛔️

Friend - I am writing today to bring your attention to a recent travel warning issued by Equality Florida, which highlights the need for organizations like PowerPAC to help fund the needed work that must be done in a state that is becoming dangerous for the LGBTQ+ community and others.  Will you he…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Equality Florida Issues Travel Warning ⛔️

Friend - I am writing today to bring your attention to a recent travel warning issued by Equality Florida, which highlights the need for organizations like PowerPAC to help fund the needed work that must be done in a state that is becoming dangerous for the LGBTQ+ community and others.  Will you he…

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  Andy's Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]

April 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Andy’s Desk: “Stay Woke”

 Friend - Erykha Badu said it right when asked what she thought of the Right Wing’s use of “Woke”. She said “I think they mean Black…it’s another way to say Thug…”.  I grew up a jazz musician (and classical too). I spent almost a decade learning about Black culture through learning about Black musi…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 7:10 PM

What The ... The Florida of the North 🥔>🔫>🫃🏻

Friend -  It’s really hard not to talk about the circus that is Florida — that theme park of sketchy carnival barkers dressed up like clowns & mascots. No, I’m not talking about Disney World. I’m talking about the Florida Legislature that wants to create a theocracy where the only ones allowed …

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 12:20 PM

🟠TN Volunteers their Children as Tribute ✋

Friend -  👸🏼Well, beg my Dolly Parton but What The Great Smoky Mountains is going on in Tennessee? Is the Florida swamp seeping upwards? As sea levels rise, as we lose land and fresh water, will the Southland Legislatures lose their grasp on all common sense? Here we are facing dilemmas and tragedi…

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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 12:11 PM

Dim Sum for Everyone!

 Friend -  Except if you’re in Florida.  Dim Sum for Everyone! is a children’s book written and illustrated by Grace Lin, a NY Times bestselling author and illustrator.   She won the Newbery Honor for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the Theodor Geisel Honor for Ling and Ting. Her novel When t…

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  Andy's Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]

April 15, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Andy’s Desk: #AgeOfEasyMoney

 Friend -  The SVB collapse is a complex maze of investment strategies gone awry, little to no oversight, federal policies incentivizing bad behavior, and frightened investors who are supposed to be the brightest of the bright but who the FED characterizes as “children.” But at the simplest level i…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

No Abortion For Old Men

Friend -  🤠In ironic fashion, Wyoming, where Liz Cheney, once a beloved carpetbagger, now finds her life in danger if she even thinks about stepping foot into the square state (which she only did in election years anyways) because of her unwillingness to lick the boots of the Orange Messiah … has d…

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  Andy's Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 12:10 PM

Andy’s Desk: Down Is What’s Up!

 Friend -  Continuing our campaign to highlight the need to support “down ballot” races (local and state elections that fly under the radar) that we need to note for the very large investments being made by the Right under our noses. It is pretty clear that the Right (people like Leonard Leo and Pa…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 2:50 PM

What The ... The Florida Lunar-tic Cycle

 Friend -  This month What The will be highlighting April Fools. My gosh people, if Florida, the hanging chad of America, is any indication of the direction the GOP wants to take us in, we are F’d. And by that I mean floored, oops, sorry, I meant Florida’d. Did I mean fools? Regardless, let’s talk …

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 12:50 PM

👀 these 1️⃣0️⃣➕ 1️⃣ political 🪣 list items

 Friend -  Who doesn’t love a good list? Well, here’s the political bucket list you never knew you wanted. Maybe not all 10 + 1 resonate with you, but let us know which are your favs. We do hard work just like the rest of you. Sometimes you have to have a little fun with the day-to-day when it’s no…

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  Andy's Shorts · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Silicon Valley Bank - another example of GREED!

 Welcome to Andy's Shorts -- small tidbits on what PowerPAC is up to and what your support and contributions help build.The fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was not a fault of the FED rate changes. It was the fault of greedy corporate types who use other people’s money to recklessly build their ow…

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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 2:50 PM

What’s on the TV?

 Friend -   My partner and I spent a couple weekends ago binge watching on Netflix with our kids. And yes, before you shame us for keeping the TV on for much of the weekend, remember that some parents just enjoy sharing their interests with their kids and vice versa. Before we had kids, my partner …

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  Andy's Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Andy’s Desk: #OscarsSoWhite

 Friend - For those of you who don’t know me, I am a film buff.   From a young age I fell in love with movies (and tv). Though the Oscars is not a particularly high point for me it is something I find interesting, frustrating, and some much “make believe.” So what do I do when history is in the mak…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 2:50 PM

#3 ... 2 ... 1 ... Trump arrested? What the??

 Friend -  This weeks What The!? is dedicated to the hot topic in town. What the heck is going to happen on Tuesday! It’s not an Election Tuesday, but maybe universal course corrections happen on Tuesdays as well? The million dollar question is: 🥁Will the 44th POTUS lose the oversized Brioni suits …

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

March 18, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Critical Reading Theory

 Friend -   I’m not the first person to say this and I won’t be the last: those who ban books are never on the right side of history.   Currently, 44 states have proposed bans on teaching of ‘divisive concepts,’ and 18 states have passed them (The Guardian). I know that the pendulum will swing back…

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  Andy's Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Andy’s Desk: Who are we really fighting (WhARF continued)?

 Friend - As I wrote in my last memo, I will be updating you on our continuing WhARF (who are we really fighting) storyline. I haven’t settled on a title but I am using this for now.   Next up is another villain – Kimberly Yee – the Treasurer for the state of Arizona. The only AZ statewide office h…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 2:50 PM

What the CPAC was that?

 Friend -  Wow, y’all. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2023 was so unhinged even the doors were crooked. This week’s WHAT THE!? edition is dedicated to the not-so-packed CPAC where those still desperately seeking the approval of TFG took performative to a whole new level as they…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM

What the ... all the news you can hold in your facepalm

 Friend -   Introducing a new series: A weekly round-up of stuff that makes you go What The … This edition is long, but there’s so much to smack your head about. Sometimes politics is so wild you think it can't really be true. Alas, these are zany days. Welcome to the first edition What The …   🙀Ru…

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  Andy's Shorts · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 8:10 PM

A chance to make a difference

 Welcome to Andy's Shorts -- small tidbits on what PowerPAC is up to and what your support and contributions help build.We in California are painfully aware that we live on the “Left Coast”. As a result fewer people pay attention to our races. In baseball we call a similar effect the “East Coast Bi…

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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 8:10 PM

The Next Fight for Education

 Friend -   Across the country Republicans are trying their damndest to change our education system. And for the worse.   From DeSantis’ attack on African American AP studies to Kansas legislators arguing that parents have the right to save their kids from public school’s “sexualized woke agenda”, …

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  Andy's Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Andy’s Desk: Who are we really fighting?

 Friend - Our big theme this year will be to inform and unite us against the real enemies putting their thumb on the scales of democracy. We have already mentioned Barre Seid ($1.6 billion right wing donation) and Leonard Leo (anti-abortion Supreme Court architect). But they are the tip of the ic…

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  Andy's Shorts · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Congrats Judge Janet Protasiewicz!

 Welcome to Andy's Shorts -- small tidbits on what PowerPAC is up to and what your support and contributions help build.Rack up our first victory of the year.   ✨Judge Janet Protasiewicz✨ received more votes than the two Republicans combined on Tuesday’s primary election for the Wisconsin Supreme …

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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 11:16 PM

Protect Trans Kids

 Friend,  Happy Valentine’s Day, fellow good trouble people. While we still want you to enjoy your day eating chocolates and sniffing flowers, we also want to highlight that conservative lawmakers introduced over 238 anti-LGBTQ bills last year. This year, 299 anti-LGBTQ bills have already been in…

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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Virginia, the Mother of Presidents?

 Friend,  Trivia Time: did you know that Virginia provided four of the first five presidents of the United States — and eight in all? That’s why the Commonwealth of Virginia is also coined “The Mother of Presidents.”   Though it’s all speculation, Richmond-born Gov. Glenn Youngkin has his eyes se…

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  Andy's Shorts · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 11:15 AM

With Hope and Optimism!

 Welcome to Andy's Shorts -- small tidbits on what PowerPAC is up to and what your support and contributions help build.Happy year of the Rabbit! With hope and optimism we enter the New Year.   Politics is not all about fear mongering, racist dog whistle ads, and misinformation. We can also celebr…

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  Andy's Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]

January 24, 2023 at 3:15 PM

From Andy’s Desk: Wisconsin an important lesson

 Friend - There are many theories out there about why Mandela Barnes did not win when Governor Evers did win in Wisconsin.   A few facts. Barnes got less than 2% fewer votes than Evers and that was enough to result in a loss. One of the biggest discrepancies (though not the only one but probably …

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  PowerPAC Team · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 10:02 PM

WATCH: Ben Jealous w/ Walter Isaacson from Amanpour & Co!

Never Forget Our People Were Always Free is out NOW! Friend -  Our longtime friend and supporter, Ben Jealous, just launched his latest book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free!  Help Ben’s new book get on the bestseller list by grabbing your copy now.  Told as a series of parables, Ben's liv…

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  Andy Wong, PowerPAC · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 9:01 PM

The Future of Our Country

Friend,Every American of every race, gender, creed, or color must have faith that we can hand over a better, stronger nation to our children. But, more importantly, we must work toward that goal.  That is the message in Ben Jealous’ new book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free.   As a long-t…

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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Hope for Tomorrow

Friend, Yesterday, Maryland sworn in its first Black Governor, Wes Moore. Last year, we saw the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. And last month, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law. Each event was momentous for our nation. Looking back we’ve accomplished a lo…

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  Ben Jealous via PowerPAC · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 9:31 PM

A message from Ben Jealous

On this MLK Day Friend,  Anyone who tells you our nation is beyond hope is wrong. I write to you in this gap between the dawn of a new year and our annual marking of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In this moment of annual reflection on our nation’s direction, I believe it’s urgent that we all realize…

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  RESIGN Santos · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 3:13 AM

Sign our petition: George Santos RESIGN!

If you want to help PowerPAC build power and seek justice around the country, then stick around. Together, let’s make good trouble. Friend,  Disgraced Congressmen George Santos, who was seen flashing the "white power" symbol at his swearing in, says he will resign if 142 (his words) people ask h…

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  PowerPAC · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 12:31 PM

** Spoiler Alert** Ben Jealous’s new book is 🔥

Never Forget Our People Were Always Free is out NOW! Friend -  What happens when you mix a group of multi-racial pop culture aficionados, book lovers (some say hoarders), comic book nerds (by nerd we mean modern cool), & history buffs who happen to take their politics seriously? You get the Pow…

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  PowerPAC · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Never Forget Our People Were Always Free launches TODAY!

Have you gotten your copy? Friend -   As a long-time friend, supporter, and previous board member of PowerPAC, we are excited to share that Ben Jealous’ book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free launches TODAY!!! Help Ben’s new book get on the bestseller list by grabbing your copy now. BUY B…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 12:08 PM

Jealous of my signed Ben Jealous book?

Never Forget Our People Were Always Free launches TODAY! Friend -  I don’t always send you emails that tell you about exciting events. But when I do, it’s because those happenings are legitimately cool. My friend, Ben Jealous, has written a book, and I need you to know about it. Never Forget Our Pe…

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  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Ben Jealous will sign your book

Never Forget Our People Were Always Free launches January 10th Friend, Don’t close this email! The only ask here is HOPE.   If you know Ben Jealous, like we do, you won’t be surprised that he’s been up to good trouble. Ben’s new nonfiction novel and reflection on America: Never Forget Our People We…

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  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]

January 7, 2023 at 4:30 PM

“I haven’t lost hope in America.” – Ben Jealous

Never Forget Our People Were Always Free launches January 10th Friend, Ben Jealous has been a long-time friend, supporter, and previous board member of PowerPAC. We are proud to share with you the launch of his reflection on America, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free on January 10th, 2023.  …

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  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Need a gift? Pre-order Ben Jealous’ new book

Never Forget Our People Were Always Free launches January 10th Friend, As a long-time friend, supporter, and previous board member of PowerPAC, we are excited to share Ben Jealous’ book launch for his reflection on the future of America, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free. Ben’s book, which l…

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  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]

January 5, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Ben Jealous Book Release January 10th, 2023

Pre-order your copy of Never Forget Our People Were Always Free Friend, Ben Jealous has been a board member and friend of PowerPAC for a long time. We are proud to support him as he launches his book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free, on January 10th, 2023. Please consider pre-ordering your…

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  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 9:30 PM

From us to you ✨

PowerPAC is a social justice organization that strategically directs financial and human resources to local and state organizations working to deliver wins in legislative fights, ballot initiatives, and more. For years the money we've raised has, dollar for dollar, been given back to the communit…

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  The PowerPAC Team · [email protected]

December 24, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Good tidings to all!

May the closing of this year and all of the next be filled with new ways to create peace and power in your life and the world around – and may the simplest joys find you more often than ever before.  - The PowerPAC Team PowerPAC is a social justice organization that strategically directs financi…

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  Dc Lozano, PowerPAC · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Do Mess With Texas!

 Friend -  I wanted to jump into your holiday week for just a minute to make sure you saw what happened in Texas last week.  On December 14th, the Washington Post reported that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tried to compile a list of all transgender individuals in the state. This is horrifyin…

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  Andy's Strategy Memos, PowerPAC · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM

What Just Happened - A 2022 Look Back

 Friend - Sorry, it's been a minute. But no rest for the wicked.   After the November General, we were off to the races with Georgia. And the work continues with key races coming up in April in Wisconsin. Then there is the $1.6 billion war chest Leonard Leo got from Barre Seid. Seid is a key cons…

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  Andy's Shorts · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Thank you! Thank YOU! THANK YOU!

 Welcome to Andy's Shorts -- small tidbits on what PowerPAC is up to and what your support and contributions help build.We won in November and now, we won in December. We are proud to have supported People for the American Way's texting program sending 1 million texts to 250K Black male voters in …

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  Edil Mari De Los Reyes, PowerPAC · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 1:26 PM

GA Senate Race front and center

 Friend,  There is less than a week left to help Senator Warnock defeat Herschel Walker AND we need all hands on deck!   Can you help Senator Warnock reach more voters and win Georgia? This runoff election is the key in solidifying Democratic power in the Senate.   ✅Yes! I want to volunteer with …

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