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  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 8:39 PM

Actions speak louder than words

Yvette has been hard at work fighting for voting rights, immigrants’ rights, and against the pollution that affects our children's health, and so much more.  Yvette is a Congresswoman who’s not afraid to roll her sleeves up and get to work -- and she gives as much attention to bi…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 6:40 PM

Reminder: Deadline To Apply For Emergency Rental Assistance Tomorrow

August 30, 2021 Dear Friend, I hope this reminder finds you in good health and spirits. As you may know, New York State's Emergency Rental Assistance Program is a critical support system for those facing housing insecurity. With tomorrow's August 31st, 2021 deadline to apply rap…
  Clarke For Congress · [email protected]
August 29, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Do you support Black women?

Black women are at the forefront of fighting to pass voter protection! While Congress may have taken a recess without taking action on voting rights, that doesn’t mean our fight is over.  From Stacey Abrams’ speaking tour (which comes to Brooklyn this fall!!) to Arndrea Waters King…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 28, 2021 at 5:53 PM

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION TO STRIKE DOWN THE NATIONAL EVICTION MORATORIUM DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 11:46 PM

A voice for immigrants

Hi friend,  Yvette is a voice for immigrants at a time when it’s most needed. That’s why it’s so important to keep her voice at the table -- can you chip in $15 to her re-election campaign and ensure that we have an advocate for immigrant’s rights representing our district? As her…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 8:31 PM

We need to hear from you, team!

Folks -- we need to fight back against racist voter suppression. Thankfully, the House just passed H.R. 4, or the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act! Join Yvette in urging the Senate to pass H.R. 4! 5,000 SIGNATURES NEEDED Republicans are passing racist vo…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 6:41 PM

The right woman for the job

Team,  Thanks to supporters like you, Yvette has been able to do incredible work in Congress, from cosponsoring the NOPAIN Act to combat the opioid epidemic to advocating for voting rights and more. We know she won’t back down from fighting for working families here in Brooklyn, no…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's August 27, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   August 27, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,   I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as y…
  Alert via Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Information needed

Hi there,  The 2022 election is heating up and we need to make sure we have all the most current information for our neighbors and supporters! Can you take a moment to ensure the following is correct?  SUPPORTER FILE #38724909 Name: NOT ON FILE Email: [email protected] Zip Cod…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 11:48 PM

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE ENACTMENT OF THE BUDGET RESOLUTION

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 3:07 PM

NOW - Tuesday, August 24, 2021, @ 10:30 AM - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke In collaboration with Clergy & Faith Based Organization Presents #HealBrooklynComprehensive Immigration Reform

August 24, 2021 Dear Friend, As you might already know, the conversation on Comprehensive Immigration Reform is a growing interest among our constituents within the 9th Congressional District. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from 10:30- 11:30AM, Congresswoman Clarke and Clergy &…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 10:25 PM

Urgent Update Regarding Tropical Storm Henri

August 20, 2021 Dear Friend, As you might already know, New York City will face the brunt of Tropical Storm Henri in the coming days. I am sure many of you remember Hurricane Sandy, along with the havoc and damage it caused to our city. It is imperative we listen to our public o…
  Congresswoman Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 6:58 PM

The only Black woman

Hi friend, So many of the issues we face today are intersectional with both race and gender justice, from economic inequality to criminal justice reform to healthcare. And as the only Black woman in New York’s Congressional delegation, I know the importance of uplifting Black vo…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's August 20, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   August 20, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,   I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 4:35 PM

🌎🔥🌍🔥🌏🔥

Friends, we are living in a climate emergency. While we wish it was a hyperbole, the phrase “climate emergency” seems almost too minimal to describe the horrific state of our climate. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report on Monday detailing the hu…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke In collaboration with Clergy & Faith Based Organization Presents #HealBrooklyn Comprehensive Immigration Reform “American Dream Promise Act�%9

August 18, 2021 Dear Friend, As you might already know, the conversation on Comprehensive Immigration Reform is a growing interest among our constituents within the 9th Congressional District. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from 10:30- 11:30AM, Congresswoman Clarke and Clergy &…
  Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 6:11 PM

Praying for Haiti

Friends — Tragedy once again has struck the country of Haiti, when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake left more than 1,200 Haitians dead, and thousands displaced.  Haiti was still struggling to recover from the 7.0 earthquake that destroyed much of Port-au-Prince in 2010, and after the pol…
  Congresswoman Clarke · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 5:31 PM

For the Haitian people

As the founding Co-chair of the House Caribbean and House Haiti Caucuses, I recently drafted a letter to President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken, and Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas along with my House Haiti Caucus co-chairs outlining our goals in this caucus.  In this …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 4:26 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's August 13, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   August 13, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,   I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM

ACTION: Sign on

Team — will you stand with me against the Brooklyn Pipeline? The National Grid North Brooklyn Pipeline Project is a pipeline that violates New York’s environmental goals at the expense of the Black and brown residents of Brooklyn. The state’s Department of Public Service is set to …
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 12:15 AM

A bridge between generations

This week, we saw the brave Texas Democrats return to their home state after fleeing the state to stop the Texas GOP from passing modern-day Jim Crow voting restrictions. However brave those Democratic legislators were, we need Congress to take action now more than ever to protect …
  Yvette D. Clarke (personal) · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 7:50 PM

56 years ago...

Last weekend commemorated the 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed into law. Even though our communities are full of folks who remember a time before the voting rights act was passed, we’re still fighting the same fight 56 long years later. As the youngest daughter of President J…
  Yvette (personal) · [email protected]
August 8, 2021 at 8:31 PM

No level of lead is safe.

I introduced the Safe School Drinking Water Act because the safety of our kids is at stake. While this may appear to be a small change, this legislation has the chance to make a huge impact in our children’s lives. But I can’t introduce these bills or rally my colleagues to support…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 7, 2021 at 5:25 PM

No more lead in our drinking water

Team - Yvette is busy fighting for our future! But honestly, what’s new? This time, she’s introducing legislation to remove lead from drinking water. Even at low levels, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, lead can affect a child’s development and cognitive ability.…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 6, 2021 at 10:15 PM

THANK YOU Cori Bush

Thanks to the hard work of my fellow progressives in Congress like Rep. Cori Bush, the Biden Administration announced a new eviction moratorium yesterday that will remain in effect through Oct. 3.  This wouldn’t have happened if Rep. Bush and others hadn’t stepped up, and it shows …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 6, 2021 at 4:11 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's August 6, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   August 6, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,   I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as y…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 6:37 PM

"Tomorrow" The Child Tax Credit "How do I Get it?" The Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke IRS Presents: #HealBrooklyn The Child Tax Credit "How do I Get it ?" August 4, 2021, @ 6 PM

August 3, 2021 Dear Friend, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. It has been said by many that "the children are our future". On July 15, 2021, most American families will begin to receive one of the largest Child Tax Credit in history, provided through …
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 2, 2021 at 8:07 PM

The Child Tax Credit "How do I Get it?" The Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke IRS Presents: #HealBrooklyn The Child Tax Credit "How do I Get it ?" August 4, 2021, @ 6 PM

August 2, 2021 Dear Friend, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. It has been said by many that "the children are our future". On July 15, 2021, most American families will begin to receive one of the largest Child Tax Credit in history, provided through…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
August 2, 2021 at 2:09 PM

The Child Tax Credit "How do I Get it?" The Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke IRS Presents: #HealBrooklyn The Child Tax Credit "How do I Get it ?" Thursday, August 5, 2021, @ 6 PM

August 2, 2021 Dear Friend, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. It has been said by many that "the children are our future". On July 15, 2021, most American families will begin to receive one of the largest Child Tax Credit in history, provided through…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 11:15 PM

real quick..

We’re almost there. Today is the last day of July, which means it’s the last day to get our July numbers where they need to be.  Friends — we’re only a few hours away. Our team is still down $198 from our goal. Will you step up and chip in? Donate anything towards the goal: https://secure.actblue…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke CLARKE CO-LEADS H.R. 4791, THE PROTECTING RENTERS FROM EVICTIONS ACT OF 2021, AND SUPPORTS RECONVENING TO VOTE ON EXTENDING THE NATIONAL EVICTION MORATORIUM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226…
  Yvette Clarke’s iPhone · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 3:45 PM

tonight’s deadline

Today is the last day of July and I still need a few dozen folks to step up and donate to hit my grassroots fundraising goal. Can you chip in? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: $5 $10 …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Black women need a seat at the table

It’s so important that we continue to ensure that Black women have a seat at the table.  Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that disproportionately affect Black and brown women, causing serious pain and discomfort for thousands of women, and team we’re lucky to have a Congre…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's July 30, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   July 30, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,   I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as yo…
  Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 3:41 PM

defending our democracy

We’ve accomplished a lot this month, but reports came out that Republicans ended last quarter far surpassing the donations made to Democrats.  Members of Congress that have stood with insurrectionists, cast doubt on our free and fair elections, and continue to spread hateful rhetor…
  2022 Update via Team Clarke · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Yvette’s average donation

The 2022 election is heating up, and in Brooklyn, that means Yvette is up for re-election again.  We need to keep Yvette’s seat at the table, where she’s been a fierce advocate for women, immigrants, and families across the country through her work fighting big tech monopolies and …
  Finance Update via Clarke for Congress · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Our champion

We’ll be brief, team.  Yvette set a goal to raise $2,000 this month from small-dollar donations, and we’re just about 70% of the way there, but with just four days left, we need our supporters to step up now more than ever.  Chip in whatever you can right now to help Yvette keep…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 6:36 PM

How much can one Congresswoman accomplish?!

Here’s a summary of what Yvette has accomplished in July alone: Introduced the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021 to get much-needed funding for research into treatments and awareness for this disease that affects up to 80% of Black women. In…
  Yvette D. Clarke for Congress · [email protected]
July 25, 2021 at 4:46 PM

Ending childhood poverty

Friends, once again, the race to represent New York’s 9th district is heating up.  I’ve been busy in Washington focusing on passing crucial legislation like the American Rescue Plan, the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act, and so much more to address…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
July 24, 2021 at 10:15 PM

We want to hear from you!

It’s been a while since we checked in folks, and we want to make sure that we continue to work on the things that matter the most to you. Take our one-click survey to let us know what issue matters most to you!  Racial Justice and Voting Rights Climate Jus…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Yvette is being honored

I have an incredible update, friends.  The Fibroid Fighters Foundation will honor Yvette at their upcoming fibroid awareness dinner on July 31st for introducing the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021.  Yvette will be the first recipient of this award to reco…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 4:11 PM

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News from Representative Clarke   July 23, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,   I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as your…
  Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 2:01 PM

an issue close to my heart

Team, July is #FibroidAwarenessMonth, and this is an issue near and dear to my heart. Millions of women suffer from uterine fibroids, including a staggering 80% of Black women by the age of 50. That’s why I’ve introduced the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Educa…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 7:35 PM

We cannot let them fall behind.

In a moment, I’ll tell you about the American Jobs Plan, but first, I want to ask that you chip in $10 to Yvette’s campaign to help keep her in Congress. She needs our help to win in 2022 so she can keep fighting for and PASSING the progressive legislation Brooklyn needs.  We owe i…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Can you help us out?

Team — we hope that you, your friends, and your family are staying safe in this extreme weather.  Conditions like the ones we’ve been seeing this past week and will continue to see are glaring reminders of the threat of climate change. The systems around us are failing us. We need …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 11:35 PM

65 words

I’ll be brief. What Yvette’s doing is working. She has the ear of the Administration, and her colleagues in both the House and Senate have come together to support her groundbreaking legislation. We need to keep Yvette in Congress so the people of Brooklyn know they have a representative they ca…
  Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 1:15 PM

Progressives are fighting and WINNING

The last few weeks have been a rollercoaster of devastating news about the state of our earth’s climate and hopeful progress towards creating a more equitable society.  Honestly, I know it’s hard to keep track when things move so quickly. But I think we can take away two truths fro…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 12:05 AM

The frontlines of digital redlining

The Biden Administration recently released the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, and so much of the language is pulled directly from Yvette’s legislative equity agenda for combating digital redlining.  This is huge because it shows that not only is Y…
  Yvette D. Clarke for Congress · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Ending childhood poverty

We can’t overstate how incredible it is that with progressives like Yvette fighting for Brooklyn and families across the country, we’ve been able to pass groundbreaking legislation in less than 200 days since the start of the Biden Administration.  The Child Tax Credit that just we…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 4:09 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's July 16, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   July 16, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,   I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as your…