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December 29, 2023 at 12:33 AM

The latest in climate news

(it’s not good) Folks – It’s been a big month for climate news.   I’m going to get the bad news out of the way (and there’s a lot of it). Then we’ll talk about what we can do about it – because I’m not done fighting for our future and it’s important that y…

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December 18, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Tell Congress: Hands OFF Social Security

Americans want SS expanded. The GOP is planning to gut it. I’m taking a pause on talking about international policy for a moment to talk about something alarming happening right here at home.   House Republicans are quietly drafting legislation that would …

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December 15, 2023 at 11:57 PM

My ex-wife was saved by an abortion

We don’t tell stories like this often, folks, but I think we should.   I can remember it like it was yesterday. We were sitting on the couch watching TV when she suddenly screamed out in pain, crying “Something’s wrong!” Panicked, we rushed to the hospita…

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December 11, 2023 at 8:26 PM

House Republicans are about to get their wish

There’s a GOP plot to gut Social Security. Here’s how we stop it. I’m taking a pause on talking about international policy for a moment to talk about something alarming happening right here at home.   House Republicans are quietly drafting legislation that…

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December 8, 2023 at 1:47 AM

Why does AIPAC love Rick Larsen so much?

And why is our Democratic congressman taking money from insurrection-backers? Folks – I stumbled onto this report from Ryan Grim’s new book a couple days ago, and it got me thinking, just who IS taking money from AIPAC? So I dug…

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December 3, 2023 at 10:13 PM

The path to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza

New data shows the horrifying scope of the Gaza genocide. Friends – With the latest data release by the Gaza Health Ministry, and new insight from journalists and aid workers who were able to put eyes on Gaza for the first time during last week’s brief “hu…

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November 21, 2023 at 9:47 PM

On the picket line with Providence nurses

Nurses are burning out while the hospital rakes in record profits. And patients pay the ultimate price. Folks – I spent this last weekend on the picket line with the nurses of Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, who held a 3-day strike over chro…

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November 11, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Gaza

We are living through a second Nakba. Folks – I haven’t communicated with you all much this month, and I took a long time to sit with what exactly I feel compelled to say in this moment.   We are now one month into Israel’s unrelenting bombardment of Gaza.…

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September 30, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Watching the House today *facepalm*

Folks,  I’ve been trying to get this email drafted to send to you all for hours, but every time I turn back to my laptop another crazy thing has happened.   First House Republicans said they DIDN’T have the votes to pass ANY kind of bill to avoid a shutdo…

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September 29, 2023 at 9:47 PM

This is our best chance

We are going to rewrite the political playbook when we win this seat. Folks,  The WA-02 race is the Green Party’s BEST chance to win a seat in Congress. I’ll explain. I tried for years to get my congressman to listen to the working people of WA-02. I tried…

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September 27, 2023 at 11:37 PM

How is this even legal?

This is bribery and self-dealing and you can’t convince me otherwise. Folks,    Rick Larsen has once again been named as a conferee of the National Defense Authorization Act – the members of Congress tasked with padding out the Pentagon budget every year. …

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September 23, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Last Chance: Tell Republicans to keep their hands OFF Social Security

We will not sacrifice our retirement. Sign the petition today. The GOP is coming for our Social Security. Presidential candidates Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Nikki Haley have all publicly said they want to make today’s 30 and 40-year-olds r…

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September 20, 2023 at 12:01 AM

“Everything working people have ever won, we’ve won together.”

Let’s talk about the UAW Stand Up Strike. Folks – I couldn’t have said it any better than this:  When analysts told CNN’s Jake Tapper that the UAW’s demands were going to “wreck the economy,” UAW president Shawn Fain fired back: …

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September 15, 2023 at 11:25 PM

Don’t forget: Rally this Sunday

The Rally to End Fossil Fuels is happening all over the country this Sunday. Hey folks!   Just a reminder that this Sunday we’ll be at the Rally to End Fossil Fuels in Seattle alongside climate protesters with 350 Org, Extinction Rebellion Seattle, and a B…

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September 14, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Remember this guy from 6 years ago?

Avocado Toast Guy has thoughts about your wages. Folks – Here’s a blast we should’ve left in the past.  Unfortunately, “Avocado Toast Guy” Tim Gurner, a not-quite-billionaire Australian real estate baron, reared his head once aga…

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September 11, 2023 at 12:20 AM

See you soon?

We’re out and about, and could be headed your way soon. Pics inside! Hey folks, I’m here to give you a quick update on our campaign!   The team and I had a FANTASTIC time at the Lynnwood Block Fair this weekend. With lots of foot traffic by our table we ha…

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September 7, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Tell Republicans: Hands OFF Social Security

We will not sacrifice our retirement. Period. The GOP is coming for our Social Security. Presidential candidates Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Nikki Haley have all publicly said they want to make today’s 30 and 40-year-olds retire later than …

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September 4, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Solidarity is a verb

Let’s see those union receipts. Folks – You’re going to get a lot of emails from politicians today chirping about their deep respect for labor.   Well let’s pour a cup of coffee and look over some receipts: My opponent, the 22-ye…

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August 31, 2023 at 9:26 PM

This is no time for half measures

Folks,   We are standing at a crossroads right now – as a nation, and a species.   Our country is being slammed by superstorms on both coasts; most of the states are struggling under an unprecedented triple-digit heat wave; wildfires are still raging all …

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August 26, 2023 at 9:00 PM

PROOF: They’re trying to cut OUR Social Security

We will not sacrifice our retirement. Period. Presidential candidates Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Nikki Haley have all publicly said they want to make today’s 30 and 40-year-olds retire later than their parents. And Donald Trump proposed cu…

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August 25, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Wealthy Donor: “I don’t mind if you die.”

Caught on tape, the ugliest truth came out. Folks,   This week, Massachusetts governor Maura Healey (a Democrat) attended a posh wine party fundraiser in Nantucket – where the average home goes for $5,000,000.   Their party was disrupted by activists from…

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August 19, 2023 at 12:20 AM

Insider trading 101: First, get elected to Congress

How is this legal? Lawmakers trade BILLIONS in stocks with insider knowledge. Folks,   Members of Congress are either some of the luckiest players on the stock market, or they know something the rest of us don’t.   Ever since a 2016 report by economist Ser…

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August 10, 2023 at 12:04 AM

Happening now: Hurricane-fueled wildfires

Folks,   A terrifying emergency is unfolding on the Hawaiian islands as we speak. Winds from a nearby hurricane have whipped up wildfires on Maui that rapidly overwhelmed the island’s infrastructure. News reports indicate that …

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July 27, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Biden’s climate crisis statement today delivered just what I expected. Nothing.

Folks,   We started July with the dubious distinction of the “hottest week on record” for global average temperatures.   We’ve now had 27 straight days of the hottest days on record, and scientists are now reporting that July will be the hottest month in …

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July 20, 2023 at 8:57 PM

Strike news

Only one more day until the weekend, everyone! I woke up early today to enjoy a cup of coffee (with my favorite mug!) and catch up on all the latest union news. And boy is there A LOT of union news.   Last week, members of SAG-…

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July 12, 2023 at 11:20 PM

We’re breaking records – but not good ones

Folks,   It’s been another record-breaking week for climate news.   The UN just declared the first week of July 2023 as the hottest week of global temperatures – seven straight days of the highest temperatures ever recorded – since they began keeping reco…

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July 5, 2023 at 5:51 PM

It’s official: I’m running for Congress with the Green Party

Hi everyone, you’re receiving this message because you subscribed to my email list and/or donated to my previous campaign for Congress. I’m writing today to tell you why I’m running again. I’d love to stay in touch, but if you would rather not receive upd…

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April 7, 2023 at 10:07 PM

Progressives’ new secret weapon

This new tech will transform campaigns and give grassroots campaigns a fighting chance. Hi folks,   It’s been awhile since I reached out to you all, and I hope you’re doing well. I’ve been keeping busy helping Marianne Williamson launch her presidential c…

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August 6, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Where we go from here

Folks,   In July 2019, my team and I embarked on a journey that has spanned two Congressional election cycles. Our goal was to give the Democratic and Progressive voters of Washington’s 2nd District a real choice between the status quo policies that serve…

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August 4, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Still counting ballots

Folks – I’m sure a lot of you are wondering about the status of our election, so I’m checking in with a quick update.   As of right now, only 58% of the vote has been counted. In Washington, where we vote entirely by mail, it’s common for the initial resu…

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August 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Leaving it all on the field

Folks – About this time two years ago, my all-volunteer team and I watched the election results come in knowing we’d worked hard, but our campaign was still a long shot.   That year – at the height of a global pandemic, and with only $50,000 raised – we c…

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August 1, 2022 at 4:50 PM

This is our moment

Folks – There’s only one day left until our primary, and the message these last few weeks has come through crystal clear.   Voters from every part of Washington’s 2nd district agree that after 22 years under the same representative it’s time for new blood…

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July 31, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Only 48 hours to win this

This is it, folks. We’re down to the last 48 hours to bring this home, and everything is trending in the right direction.   Yesterday my team and I attended a festival with the Whatcom County Democrats. Despite this area being considered the more conserva…

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July 30, 2022 at 6:42 PM

Getting down to the wire

Our primary is on Tuesday, and we’re steamrolling towards victory. Folks –  I’ll make this quick because I’ve got to get back on the phones with my team.   While we’re phonebanking today to reach out to voters who haven’t submitted their ballots yet, I nee…

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July 29, 2022 at 9:41 PM

LAST WEEKEND BEFORE PRIMARY: Make calls for Jason Call!

This virtual event is open to EVERYONE inside or outside the district. Friends -- Primary Day is on Tuesday and this is the final weekend before ballots are due and the first results drop. We are making a BIG PUSH to reach voters in Northwest Washington to m…

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July 28, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Front page news!

A local newspaper ran this incredible front-page feature on the race to represent WA-02. Folks – This week’s print edition of Cascadia Daily News just dropped with a big surprise. Our race for WA-02 is featured on the front page!   …

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July 28, 2022 at 12:01 AM

The ballots are rolling in!

  Folks – The momentum behind our campaign continues to build, and the votes keep rolling in!  In addition to all the messages like this pouring in, we’re also seeing even MORE grassroots donations coming from people living in t…

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July 26, 2022 at 11:01 PM

I'm getting a lot of messages like this

Folks –  With just one week to go until ballots are due, my team has been hitting the phones hard to reach people before they turn in their votes and make sure they know about our campaign.   And it’s working! The last person I spoke to on our GOTV phoneb…

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July 24, 2022 at 9:18 PM

Huge favor

Folks –  I’m checking in today with a very quick update on our fundraising and to ask for a favor.   Here’s the deal:   We are on track for our BEST fundraising month of the entire campaign, which is AMAZING. We’ve raised more money than every other chall…

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July 23, 2022 at 7:20 PM

How to buy a Congressman

Step 1: Be a corporation. Step 2: Have a lot of money. Folks – In his 22 years in office, my opponent has taken more than $5.7 MILLION in corporate PAC money.   In this cycle alone, 60% of Rick’s funding comes from PACs, with nearly half a million dollars …

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July 22, 2022 at 6:44 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Ballot watch party with Jason!

Come celebrate with us on Primary Election Day and watch as the first ballots return. Friends -- The time is upon us: Primary Election Day is almost here! You are invited to come celebrate with Jason, his team, and supporters either online or in-person.   Th…

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July 21, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Unbelievable: A real life Don’t Look Up moment

Folks – We’re facing record heat waves around the world with deadly consequences. Yet some corporate media news outlets are trying to downplay the seriousness of the situation – and the fact the climate crisis is clearly to blame.   Watch this unbelievabl…

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July 20, 2022 at 4:34 PM

Busy weekend

Folks – It’s only been five days since ballots dropped, and the energy behind this campaign is SURGING.   I’m getting messages of support from all across the district. We have more volunteers signing up all the time. We’ve knocked on more than 12,000 door…

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July 19, 2022 at 5:19 PM

Voters agree on court reform. Will Congress act?

Democratic overwhelmingly support strong reforms to the federal judiciary.   Folks – I’ve written a lot about SCOTUS in the last few months, and with good reason.   The United States Supreme Court has become a rogue agency, and every single option needs to…

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July 17, 2022 at 8:57 PM

The numbers don’t lie, and we’ve got Rick’s receipts.

$375 average donation is not “grassroots.” Folks – My opponent, a former lobbyist, spends a lot of time on social media touting his “grassroots” supporters. But the numbers don’t lie, and we’ve got receipts.   After poring over the Q2 FEC filings, here’s w…

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July 16, 2022 at 7:24 PM

More good news

Friends – Thanks to everyone who pitched in, we closed a HUGE gap and almost caught up on our mid-month fundraising goal. In fact, we’re only $409 short today!   Today is my birthday, and hitting this goal would be a GREAT birthday present. If we keep goi…

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July 16, 2022 at 7:22 PM

More good news

Alarming climate news has become a daily occurrence. Here’s what we do about it. Friends – Thanks to everyone who pitched in, we closed a HUGE gap and almost caught up on our mid-month fundraising goal. In fact, we’re only $409 short today!   Today is my …

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July 16, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Ballots land TODAY

People are already casting their votes! Folks, Ballots are officially hitting mailboxes, and voting is now underway. In fact, some people got their ballots EARLY. One of my supporters sent me this photo yesterday when they got their ballot ahead of schedul…

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July 14, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Probably the only time I’m going to say this: Rick is right.

My opponent just made a startling admission. Folks, Ballots drop TOMORROW and things are really popping on the campaign now.   People will be voting between now and August 2nd, so we have to really ramp things up these next few weeks.   I set an ambitious …

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July 14, 2022 at 1:30 AM

Biden’s secret plan to put an anti-abortion judge on the bench

It’s even worse than we thought.   Folks – I am fuming.   Yesterday I wrote to you about the White House’s absurd claim that abortion rights activists and progressive members of Congress are “out of step” with the party’s mainstream.   I thought their tone…

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