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Lauren Underwood

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 4:16 PM

re: The Equal Rights Amendment

  John, last month, we sent a message asking for your support to help us amplify the call for the White House to officially recognize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as our 28th Amendment to protect women and other marginalized genders from discrimination. This incredible team de…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM

John, let’s get this done

  John, With the race for IL-14 underway, and three Republican opponents vying for Lauren’s seat, it’s critical that our campaign stays in a position to win. Here’s an update on our progress: FIRST, our team demonstrated our grassroots power throughout the first three months of 20…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Making sure your voice is heard

  John, It’s been a minute since I reached out, so I made sure to set aside some time this morning to share an important update with you. Last week, using the needs of our communities to help guide my decisions, I announced 15 local priorities for IL-14 that I chose to be consider…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 23, 2023 at 8:59 PM

John, let’s get this done

  John, With the race for IL-14 underway, and three Republican opponents vying for Lauren’s seat, it’s critical that our campaign stays in a position to win. Here’s an update on our progress: FIRST, our team demonstrated our grassroots power throughout the first three months of 20…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 9:30 PM

URGENT: Help put pressure on SCOTUS

  John,  The Supreme Court’s stay on the Texas ruling that repealed access to the widely used abortion medication, mifepristone, ends this Friday at midnight. The fate of this pill lies in the hands of a far-right, conservative supermajority that is poised to make a decision befor…
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  Emma Benson · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 9:30 PM

This concerns me a bit

  Hi John, it’s Emma, Lauren’s Finance Director. Before each FEC quarter, I review our fundraising numbers and calculate how much we need to raise to ensure we have enough in our budget to deliver meaningful results for our district. In my latest review, I saw something that conce…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 6:02 PM

A look into our ActBlue

  John, Here's the current situation: We’re only a few weeks into April, and three far-right opponents have already jumped into the race looking to flip Lauren’s seat in 2024.  From denying climate change to publicly echoing far-right rhetoric about Democrats’ so-called “radical w…
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  Team Underwood: Black Maternal Health Week · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 7:31 PM

We can save moms’ lives

Congress must pass Lauren’s Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act this year.   This week, from April 11 to 17, is recognized as Black Maternal Health Week. As many know, Lauren and our team have been at the forefront of addressing the maternal health crisis in Congress. It’s more crit…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Digging our heels in

  John, as we start the second quarter of the 2024 election cycle, we want to ask: What issues are most important to you and your family as we gear up for another competitive election? There’s so much at stake this year — three Republican opponents are already vying to flip Lauren…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 10:06 PM

The GOP’s plan to control women everywhere

  John, one of our worst fears on the security of our reproductive rights has come true. On Friday, a federal judge in Texas repealed access to mifepristone, a medication that doctors prescribe for abortions and treating miscarriages that has been used safely for decades. If it go…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Our right to health care

  We’ve got some bad news, John: In yet another attack on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a federal judge in Texas ruled that employers nationwide are no longer required to cover some vital, preventative health services under the law. This spells disaster for more than 150 million …
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 7:33 PM

John, thank you for your hard work and support

  Hi John, I hope you’re enjoying the first few days of April.  I want to take a moment to acknowledge your hard work and generous support so far this year. In the first three months of 2023, you’ve demonstrated our team’s strength in numbers. Thank you, John.  Because of dedicate…
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  Last Call via Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 1, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Ludicrous

  John, We are not surprised to see the GOP and Lauren’s far-right opponents already looking to smear her record in an attempt to discount our progress and steal this seat. The most recent Republican to throw their hat in the ring has made statements that echo extreme GOP rhetoric…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 7:33 PM

A sobering and incredibly important point:

  John: For the first time in our nation’s history, a previous sitting president is facing criminal charges and plans are underway coordinating his surrender to authorities in Manhattan next week. The weight of this moment cannot be overstated. For years, since President Biden’s p…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Eileen, Dora and Max

  First: We set an ambitious 1,000-contribution goal to help us this first quarter of the cycle in a strong position. Then: Folks on this team stepped up with grassroots contributions including Eileen, Dora and Max who each pitched in to help us reach our goal by Friday. Now: We’r…
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  Pavitra Abraham via Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Allow me e-introduce myself

  Hi John, I wanted to take a moment to e-introduce myself. I’m Pavitra, Lauren’s senior advisor working behind the scenes to help advance our agenda and get our district’s priorities across the finish line. I’m proud to be a part of this team, alongside a dedicated, hard-working …
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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 3:42 PM

Coming to a town near you!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood March 27, 2023 Dear Neighbor, I’ve been traveling all over the 14th District this month, and every day I’ve been reminded why I love to call our northern Illinois community home.  I’m meeting with elected officials and loca…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 26, 2023 at 4:01 PM

This isn't my favorite thing

  Hi John, It’s not my favorite thing to email you on a Sunday and to tell you the truth, I wouldn’t be reaching out today if it wasn’t important. Another thing that’s not my favorite is asking for campaign donations. But your support powers our work to help, protect and improve o…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Our first big test of the year

  John, Underwood HQ here popping into your inbox today to remind you that we’re just one week away from our first Federal Election Commission fundraising deadline of this election cycle.  This is our first big test of the year and how we respond will set the tone for our future g…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Exciting news on health care:

13.6 million Americans signed up for an ACA health plan for 2023   John — On the 13th anniversary of the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), we are excited to share that a record-breaking 16.3 million Americans signed up for an ACA Marketplace health plan for 2023. Lauren’s Health …
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM

I will never stop working to protect the freedom of all women to make their own health care decisions

  John,  As we celebrate Women's History Month, I am reminded of the generations of women who have fought for our right to make our own health care decisions. Sadly, today, our rights are under attack like never before. And in particular, it seems like we see access to abortion be…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Trust us, this is important

  John, this email is a bit lengthy, but trust us, it’s important. Have you heard of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)? It’s the 28th Amendment in the U.S. Constitution, introduced in 1923 to protect women and other marginalized genders from discrimination (we’ve included an image …
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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 4:11 PM

What’s the catch?

  John — The Lauren Underwood campaign store is open for business! We’ve got official Lauren Underwood for Congress merch just for you: Super soft t-shirts and tank tops — including Pride colors. June will be here before you know it! Beanies featuring our signature Illinois sta…
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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 4:08 PM

I want to hear from you!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood March 15, 2023 Dear Neighbor, It’s been a busy week here in the 14th District! I’m continuing my listening tour—meeting with elected officials and leaders all over our northern Illinois community to learn about their priorit…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 10:47 PM

On your mind right now

  John, When the people of Illinois first elected me to Congress in 2018, I pledged to be the most accessible, accountable and transparent member of Congress for the 14th District. Fulfilling that promise means more than just keeping my constituents informed about what’s happening…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 11, 2023 at 7:02 PM

One moment, one dollar

  John,  A few days ago, we shared our ambitious 1,000 contribution goal for the month. Here’s why: With the GOP’s hold on the House majority, reproductive rights, accessible health care, our right to vote, and so much more are on the line.  Just two months into this term, we’re a…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 12:06 AM

One thousand

  John — This month, we’ve set an ambitious goal of 1,000 grassroots contributions. Our goal is ambitious, but we know that we can accomplish anything when we work together. Pitch in any amount to help us reach our March fundraising goal >>> PITCH IN We have a lot t…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 11:08 PM

March 7, 1965

  John — I’m proud that both of my grandmothers, one from Alabama, the other from Pittsburgh, marched in the civil rights era. Over the weekend, I solemnly continued their march for justice in Selma, Ala., to mark the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday by crossing the Edmund Pettus…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 12:31 AM

In case you missed it:

  John — in case you missed it: Lauren sat down with The Washington Post to discuss some of the lesser-known aspects of balancing who she is with what she does as a Democrat in Congress. Check out the article here. Lauren has proven every year since she was first elected in 2018 …
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 9:33 PM

A yes or no question

  John — For many, higher education is a pathway toward upward mobility, but obtaining a college degree without student loans has become unaffordable for many Americans. That’s why Lauren is proud to support President Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan, which is overwhelmi…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 8:35 PM

My own folding chair

  John, Every day, especially during February’s Black History Month and March’s Women’s History Month, I’m reminded of the spirit, career and legacy of the late Shirley Chisholm, who taught me an invaluable lesson: If you’re not invited to the table, you bring your own folding cha…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Why we’re asking:

  Hi John, there’s a good chance your inbox is filling up with end-of-month donation requests so we’ll get right to it. While we don’t expect you to respond to every request with a donation, we hope you’ll consider chipping in toward our February fundraising goal today. Here three…
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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]
February 26, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Two dollars?

  Hi team, First: We reached out on Thursday to ask for your support toward our end-of-month fundraising goal. Then: Supporters like you began donating $5, $10 and $25 to help us reach our target. Now: There are just two days until our end-of-February deadline, and we’re tracking …
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
February 25, 2023 at 5:02 PM

An important request

  Hey John, We’re reaching out today with an important request:  Will you contribute $5, $10 or any amount that works for you toward our upcoming end-of-month goal on Tuesday? We’ll explain in a moment why it’s important >>> If you've saved your payment information with A…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 10:15 PM

re: the teacher shortage

  John, A recent survey by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools found that school districts are struggling to find qualified teachers leading to teacher and staff shortages across the state. Educators play a vital role in the development of our children …
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 9:31 PM

We must do more to address gun violence

Content warning: This email discusses gun violence.   Content warning: This email discusses gun violence. John, it is utter horror every time our nation endures another act of gun violence.  Hearing about the victims — people who were just trying to go to school, work, go grocery s…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 6:33 PM

BREAKING: Another Republican has filed to run against Lauren

  John — Republican Jack Lombardi, who tried and failed to flip Lauren's seat last year, just filed to run against her for a second time in 2024. A couple of weeks ago, when the first Republican jumped into the race this cycle, we stressed that we needed all hands on deck because …
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 11:02 PM

We didn’t want to send this

  Hi John, We didn’t want to send this email today. In fact, we weren’t planning to press send if we reached our mid-quarter goal last night. While we didn’t quite get there, we got pretty close. And if we raise just $3,893 today, it’ll put our fundraising right back on track. So,…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 10:35 PM

We didn’t want to send this

  Hi John, We didn’t want to send this email today. In fact, we weren’t planning to press send if we reached our mid-quarter goal last night. While we didn’t quite get there, we got pretty close. And if we raise just $X,XXX today, it’ll put our fundraising right back on track. So,…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Coming up a little short

  Hi John — I just left a meeting with my team to check on progress toward our mid-quarter goal, and it looks like we’re coming up a little short of our fundraising target. Our campaign relies on this grassroots team to help us build the resources to spread our message, connect wi…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 7:28 PM

President Biden’s message to all of us:

  “Let’s finish the job.” That was President Biden’s message to all of us in his State of the Union Address last week. He laid out our accomplishments with an unequivocal call to complete what we started for the American people. Our response? Democrats are focused and unified in o…
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  Cindy via Team Underwood · [email protected]
February 11, 2023 at 4:01 PM

I just got back from the SOTU!

  John, My name is Cindy Mundell, a proud supporter of Lauren and her work in Congress. I was honored to be her guest at President Biden’s State of the Union Address Tuesday night and I’m reaching out to share my experience at the Capitol with you. It was thrilling to be among the…
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  Ilhan Omar · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 12:07 AM

After 4 proud years of service, I was just removed from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Nobody — not Kevin McCarthy, not the Republican Party, not the billionaires who fund them — will ever stop me in my fight for a more equitable, just, and peaceful world.   Kevin McCarthy kept his word, John. After 4 proud years of service, I was just removed from the House Foreign …
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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 8:53 PM

Democrats deliver.

News from Representative Lauren Underwood February 8, 2023 Dear Neighbor, Lower costs. Better-paying jobs. Healthier communities.    Last night’s State of the Union Address showed the American people that Democrats are focused on making life better for working peopl…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 4:41 PM

I’m reintroducing the Job Protection Act

  John, This past Sunday marked the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a federal law that makes sure workers can take care of a sick family member or themselves without losing their job.  I was proud to join former President Bill Clinton, President Joe Bi…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 5:01 PM

We must reverse this trend

  John, ever since she first took the oath of office, Lauren has used her platform and power as a legislator to raise awareness for one of our nation’s most dire issues: the Black maternal health crisis. Today, Black women living in the United States are three to four times more l…
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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 4:28 PM

My first bill of the 118th Congress:

News from Representative Lauren Underwood February 3, 2023 Dear Neighbor, In our community, taking care of one another is central to who we are. Whether it’s taking on the unpredictability of life, raising our kids, or making sure that our loves ones can age with di…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Reflecting

  John, back when I first decided to run for Congress, I knew it was going to be an uphill battle. I knew that by championing what I believe in and being an unapologetic devotee to my community, I would become an easy target for extremist, far-right groups. I also knew that as a B…
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  Emma Benson · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Big news

  Long time no chat, John! While I’d love to be writing this email to catch up with you, I actually have some pretty big news to share. A Republican candidate has already filed to run against Lauren in 2024. To be honest, we don’t know much about our new opponent’s policies, but t…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
January 29, 2023 at 4:01 PM

I won’t let Republicans take away our bodily autonomy

  John, One week ago we should have been celebrating 50 years of reproductive freedom. Instead, last Sunday marked the first anniversary of Roe v. Wade since the far-right Supreme Court majority overturned precedent and gutted our constitutional right to abortion access and bodily…
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