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  Team Clarke · [email protected]
October 6, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Trump’s selfishness

Team – did you see what Trump tweeted today?  Trump doesn't care about the 200,000+ American lives lost to COVID-19. He doesn't care about the small businesses that shut down and will never return. He doesn't care about the workers who have lost their jobs and are struggling …
  Yvette (iPhone) · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 11:05 PM

fwd: Our final quarter

Friend, I’m personally following up on Ross’s email because he’s right -- this is the last major deadline of our campaign before the election. And I’m going to need your support if we’re going to reach our goal of raising $9,000 before tonight at midnight. This election is likely one of the …
  Ross W · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 11:06 PM

Our final quarter

Team, This is it. We’re officially in crunch time. Our very last end of quarter fundraising deadline of this election is TOMORROW! Team, this is our last chance to raise the funds we need to ensure that Yvette is able to continue her fearless work fighting for all of us in Congress. That’s w…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 9:39 PM

Congresswoman Clarke Addresses Absentee Ballot Errors in Brooklyn

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke U.S. Representative for the 9th District of New York  222 Lenox Rd. Suites 1 & 2; Brooklyn, NY 11226 (718) 287-1142                Congresswoman Clarke Addresses                 Absentee Ballot Errors in Brooklyn BROOKLYN, NY- Congresswoman Yvett…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Remembering 9/11, Gun Violence Prevention, Increasing Census Turnout, and More from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke September 16, 2020   To the Good People of New York’s Ninth Congressional District, This past week, we commemorated the 19th Anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks.  May we never forget the lives of those we lost and the sacrifices o…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 2:34 PM

West Indian American Day, Census Outreach and more from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke September 10, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s Ninth Congressional District, While we may not have been able to celebrate this year’s West Indian American Day Parade by lining the sides of Eastern Parkway enjoying the sights and sou…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
September 3, 2020 at 9:39 PM

Justice for Jacob Blake, Election Security, Low Census Participation and more from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke September 03, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s Ninth Congressional District, This past week has put on display both the best and worst of America. On Monday, Jacob Blake, a Black man, was shot seven times by a police officer in Ken…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
August 31, 2020 at 11:36 PM

what my mom said

Team — I wanted to make sure you saw this email from my mom, Dr. Clarke, because she said something very important. We might have won our primary on June 23rd, but that doesn’t mean we are guaranteed victory in November’s general election contest. My Republican opponent is a Trump loyalist, …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 31, 2020 at 12:01 AM

re: this matters, and here’s why

Hey — we wanted to make sure you saw this message from Ross. We’re getting close to hitting our fundraising target, but we’re still $2,429 short. Chip in now to close the gap before Monday at midnight→  DONATE — Team Clarke Begin forwarded message: Hey there,  I just…
  Ross Williams · [email protected]
August 29, 2020 at 4:35 PM

I just got off the phone with Yvette, here's what I said:

Hey there,  I just got off the phone with Yvette and I’m going to tell you what I told her: We don’t have the resources we need to make it to Election Day.  As part of my job, I set monthly targets for the campaign to make sure Yvette has the money to run a successful campaign all the …
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 10:33 PM

THIS is why we need Yvette in Congress:

Friend – If there is one thing I know about my daughter, it is her dedication to our community. From the New York City Council to Congress, she never loses sight of what matters to us here in Brooklyn. One of the core backbones of our beloved Brooklyn community? Postal workers! The Uni…
  Action Alert (via VoteYvette.com) · [email protected]
August 25, 2020 at 11:31 PM

Demand Mitch McConnell Act NOW

Team — Yvette joined a group of bipartisan lawmakers this weekend to pass critical legislation to prevent Trump-donor-turned-Postmaster-General Louis DeJoy from stabatouoging USPS before the election There’s only one problem — Senator Mitch McConnell is once again doing Trump’s dirty wo…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
August 23, 2020 at 4:55 PM

Important update on my work to save the USPS

Team – I wanted to thank you all personally for what you have done to speak up and support the United States Postal Service. As you may know, I have been hard at work saving the USPS from Trump’s reckless, partisan destruction. Earlier in the week, I stood with my Brooklyn community an…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 21, 2020 at 9:40 PM

The crisis at USPS is ongoing [action needed]

Folks – Yvette is sounding the alarm about the ongoing crisis at the United States Postal Service. After folks like you stood up and demanded action to save the USPS and protect our democracy, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy claimed that planned service changes, like overtime reductions …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 16, 2020 at 10:25 PM

re: I need your help to save the Post Office

Team — We wanted to make sure you saw this urgent call to action. We need your help right now if we want to stop Donald Trump from stealing the election. Will you sign Yvette’s petition right now demanding Congress act now to save the Post Office from Trump’s corruption? SIGN NOW >…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 3:27 PM

I need your help to save the Post Office

Team — Donald Trump is trying to steal the election by gutting the Postal Service. President Trump installed a top campaign donor to run USPS who has done everything in his power to sabotage this vital American institution. Make no mistake: The President of the United States has weaponized t…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 11:00 PM

What Yvette told Joy Reid

Team — Last night, Yvette joined Joy Reid on The ReidOut to talk about the importance of Joe Biden adding Kamala Harris to the ticket. Here’s what she said: “[Kamala] already has proven that she is a leader and that she will take the fight to whoever goes up against the American people…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 7:53 PM

Kamala Harris will make an excellent Vice President

Team — This is a historic moment for our party and our country. Yesterday, Kamala Harris was announced as Joe Biden’s running mate, making her the first Black woman to be nominated as Vice President on a major party ticket. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kamala on several issues…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 10, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Jamaica's 58th Independence Day, Uterine Fibroids Companion Bill Introduced in the Senate, and more from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke August 10, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s Ninth Congressional District, Thank you all for continuing to do your part to stop the spread of the coronavirus. This week, new coronavirus cases in our city remained low, while hospita…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
August 9, 2020 at 11:00 PM

[it’s official] Thank you!!

Stay up to date with Yvette on social media! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram This message was sent to: [email protected] | unsubscribe Paid for by Clarke for Congress Clarke for CongressPO Box 250200Brooklyn NY 11225 United States If you no longer wish to receive emails, please unsu…
  Yvette (iPhone) · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 11:16 PM

got a sec?

Hey team — Just got off the phone with Ross and he tells me we are only $250 away from our goal for this month. I know I’ve asked for your help a lot this year, and know that I wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t important. Election Day will be here faster than you think, and if we want to be in the be…
  Ross Williams · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 10:51 AM

Yvette needs your help! Fwd: what is at stake

July Grassroots Fundraising Raised: Goal: Difference: $4,519 $10,000 -$5,481 DONATE TO YVETTE → Team — Wanted to make sure you saw Yvette’s email from last night. There is a lot at stake this November, and as of right now we are $5,481 away …
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 10:47 PM

what is at stake

Team — In a second, I will ask for you to chip in towards our end of month deadline. But first, let me explain why I need your help. DONATE → Make no mistake — November 3rd will be one of the most important days in our nation’s history. It’s our only chance to save our…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
July 27, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Send your condolences to Rep. John Lewis’s family

Friend — This week we celebrate the life of Representative John Lewis. It started over the weekend when friends, family, and the public paid tribute to the late Civil Rights leader in his hometown of Troy, Alabama.  On Sunday, he made his last journey over the Edmund Pettus Bridge, en …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 27, 2020 at 6:39 PM

John Lewis Lies in State, Repeal of the NOBAN Act, 45's Attempt to Rig the Census and more from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke July 27, 2020 To the Good People of the Ninth Congressional District, My office remains open for casework requests, with restrictions in place to keep visitors and staff safe. These include: Visitors must make appointments prior to arr…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
July 26, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Featured on the Signal Boost show!

Team — I was honored to join Zerlina Maxwell and Jess McIntosh on the Signal Boost Show! LISTEN → I discussed the painful loss of John Lewis and how we carry on his legacy, which includes getting the Voting Rights Advancement Act passed in the House of Representatives.…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
July 25, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Yvette in the news

Team — Did you catch this? Yvette joined the Tammi Mac Late Show with Representative-Elect Jamaal Bowman and other Black activists. As one of our top supporters, we wanted to share this exciting conversation with you: WATCH → During this engaging panel, Yvette discuss…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 4:45 PM

The life of John Lewis

Friend, This weekend, we lost John Lewis, a giant of the Civil Rights Movement and Congress’ moral compass. Congressman Lewis was unwavering in his pursuit of equality. He was an original Freedom Rider, an organizer with the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, one of the younge…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Passing of Rep. John Lewis, NYC Cooling Assistance, Upcoming NDAA Vote and More from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke July 21, 2020  To the Good People of New York's Ninth Congressional District: The dog days of summer are upon us, and with that in mind, it's important to take precautions to keep yourself cool. An average year sees 130 New York City res…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
July 13, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Black Lives Matter

Team, Seven years ago, three extraordinary womxn created the political movement Black Lives Matter. Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi, and the movement they started plays a vital role in organizing communities against the state-sanctioned violence and oppression experienced b…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 13, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Energy and Commerce Committee Racial Disparities Working Group, 45's New Policy on Immigrant Students and more from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke July 13, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s Ninth Congressional District, This week, we moved on to a new phase of our reopening. Under Phase 3 of New York’s reopening guidelines, city nail salons, tattoo parlors, spas and related pe…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 9:17 PM

The President cannot be above the law

Folks, Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump is not immune from subpoenas about his personal finances, but also blocked the House from accessing those finances for the foreseeable future. While these rulings may seem contradictory, here’s why yesterday was a win: The Sup…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 10:21 PM

fwd: Tell Mitch McConnell to pass policing reform

Team, Did you get the chance to read Yvette’s email?  Right now, we’re in the fight to get meaningful policing reform through Congress. The House of Representatives stepped up and passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and now it's time for the Senate to do the same. But, right no…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 1:35 AM

Tell Mitch McConnell to pass policing reform

Team — For far too long, America has seen the scourge of institutional racism embedded within our system of policing and criminal justice.  That is why I was proud to stand with my colleagues in the House and pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The House of Representatives st…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 6, 2020 at 11:54 PM

New Constituent Office Hours, PPP Expansion, Moving Forward Act and More from Rep. Clarke

News from Representative Clarke July 6, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, Thank you for all you are all doing to help stop the spread of the coronavirus and to ensure the good health of our community. I'm happy to announce that my Brook…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Latest Updates from NY-09

July 1, 2020 Subject: Congresswoman Clarke Fights for the Passing the Justice in Policing Act and for the Moratorium of Facial Recognition Technology To the Good People of Central and South Brooklyn: As we continue to flatten this curve as a community, I can’t thank you enough for the…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 11:18 PM

re: this matters, and here’s why

Bumping this — did you see our email from earlier? The absentee ballot count is about to start, and we’re counting on you to help ensure our team of elections experts is in place to make sure every ballot is counted fairly. If you haven’t had a chance yet, can you pitch in right now? Team, …
  Urgent: Please Read (via voteyvette.com) · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 2:43 PM

this matters, and here’s why

Team, Here’s the short version of this email: Ballots are still coming in across the 9th District and we need to make sure every single vote is counted. Can you chip in $10 or $20 right now to support our Absentee Ballot Fund? CHIP IN NOW → Here’s the long version: Ele…
  Yvette (iPhone) · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 5:14 PM

From the bottom of my heart....

Friend, I wanted to let you know how humbled I am to have you as a member of Team Clarke. Though there are still votes being counted from Tuesday’s primary election, I am in awe of the number of neighbors, friends and constituents who showed up to the polls on Election Day – in the midst of t…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Exciting Election Update!

Team — The people of the 9th District of New York made their voices heard by turning out and voting. This was a once-in-a-generation election, and as of right now, election observers at the New York Times and Politico have us leading the field with over 60% of the vote. But this is far…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 1:22 PM

Polls are open!

Team – It’s finally here. Today is Election Day in New York. If you did not vote absentee or early, you can find your polling place here → FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE If you have an absentee ballot but have not returned it, you can drop it in any mailbox today. Ballots pos…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 11:51 PM

Tomorrow

Team, Tomorrow is Election Day. Have you voted? Do you have a plan to get to the polls? YES, I AM A VOTER! Thank you for everything you’ve done to get us this far — because of you we are in as strong a position as any to win on June 23rd, but we aren’t taking anything …
  Endorsement Alert (via voteyvette.com) · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 9:48 PM

Jumaane Williams Stands with Yvette

Team, Election Day is TOMORROW and we’re busier than ever working to ensure that every Brooklynite knows how and when to vote for Yvette tomorrow. But we’re taking a break to send you this email because we just received some HUGE news: Yvette has been endorsed by NYC Public Advocate, Ju…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Juneteenth

Friends, The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1st, 1863 — but it wasn’t until June 19th, 1865 that the very last group of African Americans in Texas learned they were free. Today, we commemorate Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States and remind ou…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Statement: DACA

Friends — Today the Supreme Court upheld DACA. I cannot overstate the importance of this decision.  Providing DACA recipients with the legal protections that all Americans should rightfully enjoy has allowed them to come out of shadows, engage more freely in the economy, and improve the…
  NY Votes (via Yvette Clarke for Congress) · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 10:35 PM

SIX days away from June 23

Friends — so much has changed about the way we live our daily lives over the past few months. But here is one thing that hasn’t: The importance of exercising your right to vote. We have been hearing that some folks are having issues receiving their absentee ballots.  ✔️ If you have re…
  Rapid Response (via Team Clarke) · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 11:35 PM

we wanted to make sure you saw this news

Team — We’re 1 week away from Election Day and we need your help! We’re trying to get the word out about all the endorsements Yvette has coming in. Not only was Yvette endorsed by the New York Daily News, she secured the endorsement of Transport Workers Union Local 100, Retail, Wholesale &…
  VoteYvette.com · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 7:02 PM

LAST CHANCE: request your absentee ballot

Team — If you plan on voting absentee in this election, today is your last chance to request your absentee ballot. You can request a ballot here → REQUEST BALLOT → As a reminder: Absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and must reach the Board of E…
  Clarke HQ · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 9:59 PM

What's your plan to vote?

Team, Early voting has officially started and we want to know how YOU plan to #VoteYvette2020. TELL US YOUR PLAN → We know that this election has had a lot of ups and downs, but you have been with us every step of the way. And now that the finish line is within reach, we’re co…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 8:51 PM

Latest Updates from NY-09

June 15, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District: Happy Monday! As we continue to flatten this curve as a community, I can’t thank you enough for the sacrifices and tough decisions you’ve had to make to ensure our community is kept safe. I am very proud of the…