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  Jason Call · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 5:49 PM

This is about the survival of the human species

. Folks – For years we’ve been told that +1.5°C warming was the climate’s “point of no return” that had to be avoided at all costs.   It was the basis of the Paris Climate Accords; a matter of survival for low-lying nations in the Global South; and a matte…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 10:50 PM

Larsen wants you to carry your debt to your grave

. Rick Larsen   🤝   Republicans   Blocking student debt forgiveness Folks, I’ve said it over and over again. Every time you catch a handful of Democrats sneaking off to help Republicans pass a terrible bill – Rick Larsen is one of them.   He did …
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Made a new friend out canvassing yesterday 🐶

. Folks – We kicked off our canvassing this weekend and had great conversations with voters who are looking for something different on the ballot this year.   We made some fantastic connections, including a new friend named Pepper (and her owner, a support…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 11:28 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Demand Justice for Gaza

Investigate genocide funding NOW. Folks,   Last week Congress passed a $1.2 trillion dollar spending bill meant to fund the routine, essential functions of government.   I called it the ‘Starve the Children’ bill and I wasn’t exaggerating. Hidden in the bi…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 11:32 PM

ACTION: Ask your Senators to be original co-sponsors of the State-Based Universal Health Care Act!

. Folks,   This week we learned that the State-Based Universal Health Care Act (H.R. 6270 or "SBUHCA") will be introduced into the U.S. Senate.   This is a huge opportunity. This bill was originally introduced into the House in 2015 by now-former Washingto…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 11:21 PM

Julian Assange and the fight for our collective freedom

. Friends,   Julian Assange, the world’s most prominent political prisoner, is still fighting for his life. And it’s our collective freedom that hangs on his fate.   This morning, the high court in the U.K., where Assange has been incarcerated for 12 years…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 9:11 PM

‘Starve the Children’ bill just passed the House

. Folks – Hours ago, the House finally passed the spending bill necessary to avert a government shutdown. But there’s a catch.   One of the poison pills they buried in the text is a ban on funding for UNRWA – the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for …
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 10:52 PM

The case against AIPAC – and the candidates they fund.

Jewish Americans oppose AIPAC and so should you. Folks – The head of the American Postal Worker Union, Mark Dimondstein.   Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's.   Wallace Shawn, beloved character actor known for his roles in The Princess Bride and T…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 16, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Taking on the “Wall Street Freeloaders”

. Folks – Recently, UAW president Shawn Fain testified before Bernie Sanders’ committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (the HELP Committee). Fain called out the people he described as “Wall Street Freeloaders” and the “masters of passive income.”…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Tragic news re: Boeing

NOTE: This message contains mention of self harm. If this is a difficult subject for you, please skip this email. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the national hotline at 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for imme…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 9:04 PM

The wheels are coming off at Boeing

It’s not just the 737 Max. Folks – In January, a door plug blew off of a Boeing plane moments into the flight.   Last week, a WHEEL fell off a Boeing plane during take-off.   After two catastrophic, deadly crashes, YEARS of whistleblowers raising the alarm…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 9:07 PM

That’s my President

Folks – Last night’s State of the Union address from Biden gave us a glimpse of what we can expect if Biden is elected to another term – and we all know what we can expect if Trump is allowed to take power once again.   But we are not consigned to either …
  Jason Call · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 1:06 AM

It’s not just Michigan. The “uncommitted” movement is growing.

Folks – I wasn’t going to do this.   I got my ballot for the upcoming Democratic and Republican primaries in Washington State, and I planned to put it straight into the trash. The Green Party will choose our candidate later, so there isn’t anyone on this …
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Aaron Bushnell is a patriot.

"My name is Aaron Bushnell, I am an active-duty member of the United States Air Force and I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest but compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the h…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 9:44 PM

Say their name: Nex Benedict

Content Warning: This message includes mentions of anti-LGBTQ violence against young people, as well as suicide. These topics are important, but I understand if it’s not something you can engage with right now. If you prefer to skip this message, please h…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Rick Larsen keeps voting for Republican bills

Rick Larsen   🤝   Republicans   Setting the planet on fire. Folks,   I’ve said it over and over again. Every time you catch a handful of Democrats sneaking off to help Republicans pass a terrible bill – Rick Larsen is one of them.   He did it in…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 18, 2024 at 12:00 AM

A reminder of why we’re in this fight

Folks,   I’m in Seattle right now, where I’ve spent the day marching in solidarity with thousands of people who turned out for the Rise Up for Rafah rally.   I’m going to level with you. It’s been a tough few weeks.   The genocide in Gaza, bearing witness…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 1:44 AM

Spare me your tears, Senator.

Folks,   A few days ago, while 123 million people watched a football game, during which the government of Israel aired a $7 million dollar propaganda video – Israel started bombing Rafah.   Rafah was supposed to be the last safe refuge in Gaza. But like e…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Don’t be fooled by “record climate spending” claims. It’s not enough.

“Democrats passed record climate spendin–”   It’s not enough, folks.   Every time you hear Democrats brag about the “most climate spending ever” this election, remember that it’s not even close to enough (and tell them that).   For years we’ve been told t…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 11, 2024 at 1:39 AM

The truth about Boeing and Rick Larsen

Folks,   I heard from a lot of you who were shocked by this email I sent out a few days ago laying out the history of Boeing and Rick Larsen’s terrible record.   “I had no idea Larsen was this bad,” more than one of you said to me.   Larsen’s record is in…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 2:14 AM

Screaming the quiet part out loud: East Palestine

Spokesperson for the toxic train derailment admitted they put profits over safety. This is going to be a long email, but it’s important that we talk about the lessons of East Palestine. If you don’t have time to read it all right now, skip to the end for a…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 12:21 AM

“This airplane is designed by clowns”

Corporations, Congress, and corruption. A deadly trinity. That’s an actual quote from a message sent by a Boeing employee to one of their co-workers in 2017, not joking.   They were talking about the 737 Max, joking about the obvious desi…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 12:48 AM

Quick update on the state of our race

(we have a new challenger, and that’s great news) Folks,   Another Democrat just entered the race to challenge the incumbent Rick Larsen. That’s GREAT news for our campaign to win over WA-02. Here’s why:   As a Democratic candidate, the new contender onl…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Not on our watch: Fund the UNRWA now

Folks,   I’m writing today to ask you to join me in making an urgent contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which has just had their federal relief funds frozen by the governments of the…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 10:30 PM

It’s time to cut the Pentagon budget

Tell the White House, no more blank checks for endless war. Folks,   While Congress is still dithering around, waiting for Republicans to get their act together long enough to fund the budget for the current year, the Biden White House is already finalizin…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 1:41 AM

Fwd - A game-changer for our campaign

Hey folks, I’m forwarding this message from Dr. Stein. We’re closing in on an important milestone that will significantly move the needle on what this campaign can achieve. Jill has all the details below. Please read, share, and donate what you can.   Tha…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 2:02 AM

THIS is what Biden is bragging about?

Folks – The new Gross Domestic Product report is out, and if you’re watching cable news tonight you’re probably hearing about how GREAT the economy is doing.   Biden himself is bragging on the numbers. Take a look: Let’s cut to …
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 12:48 AM

Huge campaign announcement

We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to elect Greens. Here’s what you can do to help. Folks,   As you know, I’m running for Congress in Washington’s 2nd district against a corrupt corporate Democrat and ex-lobbyist funded by fossil fuels and the war ma…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 11:39 PM

It’s time to cut the Pentagon budget.

Tell the White House, no more blank checks for endless war. Folks,   While Congress is still dithering around, waiting for Republicans to get their act together long enough to fund the budget for the current year, the Biden White House is already finalizin…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 12:30 AM

If you want justice, you have to be about justice.

We need representatives who show up. Folks – I’m on my way back home after an eventful week in our nation’s capital.   First, was the incredible, electrifying, 400K-strong March on Washington for Gaza last Saturday. But this marc…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 14, 2024 at 9:44 PM

NEW: Dept of Commerce moves to lower drug prices

We have a huge, unprecedented opportunity to rein in prescription drug prices – but Big Pharma is lobbying hard to stop it.   The Department of Commerce has issued new guidelines invoking the federal government’s authority to use “march-in rights” to cap …
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 9:43 PM

On my way to D.C. - will you be there?

Folks – I was packing last night and it hit me...it’s been almost exactly 21 years since another major anti-war march I participated in. It was 2003. The Bush administration was speedrunning us into a second war. Millions of u…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 12:37 AM

Israel’s War on Journalists

Alarming evidence the Gaza genocide is targeting members of the press. Friends – We are now three months into Israel’s genocide against Gaza. The death toll is estimated to be over 30,000 – double what it was only one month ago.   Netanyahu’s bloodlust has…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 5:29 PM

New year, same old plots to dismantle Social Security

As the House heads back to work this week, deranged Republicans are gearing up to hold our federal government hostage in exchange for massive cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.   Will any Democrats cave and help them? I’m joining with grassr…
  Marc Mixon · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Join Jason live TOMORROW via Zoom

Our friends at Longmont GP are hosting a Green Party candidate forum, and Jason and I will be there. Hi folks!   It’s Marc, Jason’s campaign manager.   I'm reaching out because I want to invite you to join me for a candidate forum TOMORROW featuring Jason…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 12:17 AM

FW - The latest in climate news

New data from December shows alarming trends. folks – Last week I shared a round-up of the latest in climate news.   Now we’re on to a new year, and we have more alarming details.   On the heels of the news that December 2023 was the hottest December on re…
  Jill Stein · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Why I’m running

Hey folks – Jason here. I’m doing something a little different today. I want to give Dr. Jill Stein an opportunity to introduce herself to you. Jill has become a good friend and is a passionate advocate for our campaign here in WA-02. She’s also the only …
  Jason Call · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Tell Congress: NO cuts to Social Security

We need to expand Social Security. Republicans are plotting to gut it. House Republicans are quietly drafting legislation that would let a small batch of lawmakers completely destroy Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid using closed-door committee meet…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Some GOOD news for once!

This is history in the making. Hey folks, I’ve got some good news. This week officially pushed us over the top for our best fundraising month of the campaign.   That’s critical for a campaign like ours. I first got involved in organizing to get money out o…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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 …
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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.…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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…
  Jason Call · [email protected]
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. …