We The Action · [email protected]

June 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM

NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities

[link removed] Hi friend, Have you looked through We The Action’s 2026 Guide to Voter Protection Opportunities for Lawyers ([link removed]) yet? The Democracy Legal Defense Network connects lawyers with critical pro bono opportunities to safeguard our democracy — and the guide allows you to f…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

June 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM

NEW: 2026 Guide to Voter Protection Opportunities for Lawyers

[link removed] Hi friend, Attacks on our democracy have continued to increase in scale and intensity as we approach General Election Day on November 3, 2026. That’s why We The Action launched the Democracy Legal Defense Network ([link removed]) last month. The Democracy Legal Defense Networ…

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  Nandi Henderson · [email protected]

May 29, 2026 at 7:06 PM

[Newsletter] The Last Word w/ When We All Vote

Hi, John! If there’s one thing voters in Georgia and South Carolina made clear this month, it’s this: people have not checked out. In Georgia, nearly 2 million voters cast ballots [[link removed]] in this year’s primary election. In South Carolina, early voting opened with record-breaking [[link …

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  We The Action · [email protected]

May 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Volunteer lawyers restore voting rights

[link removed] Hi friend, Bradley Roth, We The Action’s May 2026 Amicus Mundi Award winner, believes that the legal profession should never lose sight of empathy and human connection. As an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, he teaches a dispute resolution course that h…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

May 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM

Enter for your chance to win a VIP Lollapalooza weekend. 🎶

John, Get ready for the ultimate VIP Lollapalooza weekend. 🎶🔥 When We All Vote is giving you the chance to spend four unforgettable days in Chicago with VIP access to one of the biggest music festivals in the world — plus travel and hotel accommodations for you and a friend. Take the quick survey…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM

NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities

[link removed] Hi friend, Attacks on our democracy continue to escalate as Election Day approaches, and we need lawyers to help safeguard our elections now more than ever. Join We The Action’s own Executive Director Anna Chu, our partners at the American Constitution Society, and more trusted …

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

May 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM

Virginia expands voting rights, Florida moves forward with new congressional maps, and millions of Black voters are left without representation — here’s what’s happening:

Welcome back to The Good, The Bad, The Ugly — your go-to source for the latest in voting rights. In Virginia, a federal court ruling is set to restore voting rights to thousands of Virginians with felony convictions. In Florida, the governor signed a new gerrymandered congressional map into law. And…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

May 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM

NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities to Support Immigrants

[link removed] Hi friend, Attacks on our democracy continue to escalate as Election Day approaches, and we need lawyers to help safeguard our elections now more than ever. Join We The Action’s own Executive Director Anna Chu, our partners at the American Constitution Society, and more trusted …

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

May 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM

This voting law reshaped access to the ballot box. 🗳️

John, For millions of Americans, registering to vote happens during one of life’s most ordinary errands: a trip to the DMV. But what if I told you that wasn’t always the case? Thirty-three years ago today, the National Voter Registration Act [[link removed]], also known as the “Motor Voter” law, …

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

May 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM

 Here’s why ballot measures deserve your attention, too

John, When people think about voting, they usually think about candidates running for office. But the issues you are voting on directly are just as important. These are called ballot measures. And they have the power to shape your everyday life in ways that don’t always make headlines. Take a loo…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

May 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM

NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities

[link removed] Hi friend, From protecting our democracy to ensuring nonprofit compliance, We The Action has multiple pro bono opportunities to share. Check out these available projects and more on our website, then raise your hand to volunteer for one that speaks to you! [link removed] Tim…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

May 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM

Wait, why are so many states redrawing their maps?

John, The fight over congressional maps is escalating across the South, and the outcomes could disenfranchise millions of Black voters for years to come. Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais [[link removed]], gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, several states are…

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  Russella, When We All Vote · [email protected]

May 10, 2026 at 1:59 PM

Hi John, I’m Russella, and I’m so glad I found my way here. ♥️

Hi John, I’m Russella, When We All Vote’s new Managing Director of Partnerships and Organizing. As a mother, organizer, and someone deeply rooted in community, I’m honored to do this work alongside this team — and more importantly, you. One of the sentiments I often share about my own journey …

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  Tatiana Ivy Moise · [email protected]

May 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM

 Our first Pass the Mic to Gen Z stop was a success! 🎤🎉

John, The first stop of our Pass the Mic to Gen Z listening tour was a success! The energy at North Carolina A&T University last week said it all: when we give Gen Z the mic, they use it. 💛💙 Hundreds of students came together to: 🎤 Make their voices heard about what matters most to them. 🧢…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

May 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM

TODAY: Louisiana v. Callais Webinar at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT

[link removed] Hi friend, We want to make sure that you saw our webinar invitation! Join us online TODAY, Thursday, May 7, at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT for a conversation with Professors Spencer Overton and Jonathan Diaz. ([link removed]) Learn about the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. C…

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  Nandi Henderson · [email protected]

May 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Who really has a seat at the table? 

Hi John, One time for the fits at last night’s Met Gala. 👏🏾 From our Queen Bey and Blue Ivy Carter to Venus Williams and our fabulous Co-Chair Janelle Monae, the girls did exactly what needed to be done. The looks? The moments? Flawless! However, I couldn’t help but think about something else.…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

May 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM

NEW: Democracy Legal Defense Network

[link removed] Hi friend, During this midterm election cycle, 30 new voter suppression bills ([link removed]) will be in effect across 16 states. Attacks on our democracy have continued to increase in scale and intensity as we approach General Election Day on November 3, 2026. With just six…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

May 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM

There are at least 23,990 seats on the ballot this May. 🗳️ 

Hey John! This May, voters will weigh in on at least 23,990 seats across the country. Yeah, you read that right — twenty-three thousand, nine hundred and ninety. That’s why we are doing the work every single day, making sure voters are informed, prepared, and ready to show up. Chip in with a $…

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  Nandi Henderson · [email protected]

April 30, 2026 at 6:59 PM

[Newsletter] The Last Word w/ When We All Vote

Hi, John! Building a future right now comes with rising costs, shifting opportunities, and real uncertainty about where you fit. For Gen Z, the economy is front and center, influencing how they plan and prepare for what comes next. I see it in my 19-year-old niece. She’s figuring out in real t…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court orders Louisiana to redraw its congressional map

John, Today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, ordering the state to redraw its districts [[link removed]], gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This Louisiana v. Callais decision makes it easier for states to: 📍 Discriminate against communities of color …

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

April 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM

The 50 Million: Gen Z's Power, Priorities, and Participation

John, Last week, When We All Vote launched Pass the Mic [[link removed]], the largest effort to listen to and amplify the voices of young people across the country. We understand that Gen Z needs more — and deserves more. So we built something different: shaped by real voices and designed to move…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

April 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM

John, welcome to Pass the Mic 🎤

John, Young voters have unmistakable power at the ballot box, and we know what’s possible when that power shows up. More than 40 million young people were eligible to vote in 2024, but over 21 million didn’t make their voices heard. So we have to ask: what’s getting in the way, and what would hel…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

April 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Here’s how you can protect democracy this National Volunteer Week:

[link removed] Hi friend, Election officials play a critical, yet often overlooked role in our democracy. That’s what first drove Marjorie Conner to engage in election protection work in 2001. This National Volunteer Week, we are proud to recognize Marjorie and her decades-long commitment t…

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  Nandi Henderson · [email protected]

April 22, 2026 at 6:06 PM

Cost of living 🤝🏾 The environment

Hi John, Let’s talk about the environment and its impact on our cost of living. I know, not the connection people usually make, but it’s really a thing. Across the country, people are paying more just for their basic needs, like clean water. And the truth is, some of the biggest costs shaping our…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

April 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM

📰 NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities

[link removed] Hi friend, Happy National Volunteer Week! We The Action has built a vibrant community of more than 55,000 lawyers since our founding in 2017. Each volunteer is instrumental to our work, including you! Thank you so much for sharing your time, dedication, and expertise with us and…

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  Team When We All Vote · [email protected]

April 16, 2026 at 6:57 PM

John, let’s get clear about voter ID laws 🪪

Hi John, The conversation around voter ID is getting a lot of attention right now. At the federal level, there is a growing push for stricter voter ID laws, with some claiming it prevents fraud at the polls. But here’s the reality: you’re more likely to be struck by lightning than to commit voter…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

April 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM

📰 NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities

[link removed] Hi friend, We are excited to share three available pro bono projects with you this week! Check them out below and sign up for one that speaks to you: [link removed] Time Commitment: 1–5 Hours The Rory Belle Foundation: Help Draft Memorandum of Understanding or Bylaws for …

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

April 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM

A win for voters in Arizona. North Carolina decision targets students. Mississippi voter suppression bill — here’s what’s happening:

John, Welcome back to The Good, The Bad, The Ugly — your go-to source for the latest in voting rights. In Arizona, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to hear multiple lawsuits seeking to change election rules. In North Carolina, a federal court upheld a law that allows a ballot to be challenged i…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

April 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM

There are at least 20,260 seats on the ballot this April 

John, Let’s get straight to the point. There are at least 20,260 seats on the ballot this April. The people we elect now will make decisions that shape our daily lives for years to come. That’s why we’re doing the work every single day, making sure voters are informed, prepared, and ready to s…

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  Nandi Henderson · [email protected]

April 1, 2026 at 10:07 PM

[Newsletter] The Last Word w/ When We All Vote

Hi, John! There’s a specific moment every year when the temperature hits 60° (for some, 80°!) and something in the collective mood shifts. The heavy coats come off, the sun feels a little brighter than it did the day before, and suddenly people linger outside a little longer than they meant to. S…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

April 1, 2026 at 5:16 PM

📰 NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities

[link removed] Hi friend, The Department of Justice has proposed a rule that would shield its own attorneys from state bar disciplinary authorities — and the public comment window closes on Monday, April 6, 2026. Lawyers are needed now to voice their concern about the proposed rule. A strong, …

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  Team When We All Vote · [email protected]

April 1, 2026 at 1:37 PM

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: New executive order is another attempt to take away voting rights

John, President Trump has signed an executive order to drastically limit who gets to vote by mail in the 2026 midterm elections. The good news? It's likely this executive order can't be enforced and will be blocked in the courts. The bad news? That we’re even in this position, and the confusion t…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

March 31, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Here’s what it takes to defend nonprofits from legal threats

[link removed] Hi friend, At We The Action, we love to recognize volunteers who embody our mission to expand access to justice and deliver free legal services where they are critically needed. This month, we are proud to honor Yolanda Townsend with our Amicus Mundi Award. Her leadership wit…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

March 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM

📰 NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities

[link removed] Hi friend, The Department of Justice has proposed a rule that would shield its own attorneys from state bar disciplinary authorities — and the public comment window closes on Monday, April 6, 2026. Lawyers are needed now to voice their concern about the proposed rule. A strong, …

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  We The Action · [email protected]

March 24, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Urgent Project: Public Comment Needed for Proposed DOJ Rule

[link removed] Dear friend, The Department of Justice has proposed a rule that would shield its own attorneys from state bar disciplinary authorities — and the public comment window closes April 6, 2026. Lawyers are needed now to voice their concern about the proposed rule. A strong, organized…

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  Nandi Henderson · [email protected]

March 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM

John, it’s time for spring cleaning!

John, Spring is the one time of year we all agree: some things just have to go. The sun is out, the weather is breaking, and it’s the moment you decide things can be different. That you don’t have to keep living with what’s broken, outdated, or no longer working. It’s when you stop tolerating …

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

March 19, 2026 at 10:09 PM

Arizona moves to restrict polling locations. Kentucky inches toward restoring voting rights. Trump pushes voter ID without Congress — here's what's happening:

John, Welcome back to The Good, The Bad, The Ugly — your go-to source for the latest in voting rights. 📌 IN TODAY’S EDITION ↓ 😃 Kentucky voting rights restoration 😠 Arizona voting center restrictions 😡 The White House pushes for proof of citizenship and voter ID So, buckle up a…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

March 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM

Voter ID laws: what’s fact vs. fiction

John, Over the past few weeks, conversations about “voter fraud” have been a major talking point. But the data is clear: voter fraud in the United States is extremely rare. In fact, you are more likely to be struck by lightning than you are to commit voter fraud. So if voter fraud is so rare, …

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  Nandi Henderson · [email protected]

March 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM

 And the award goes to … the issues shaping 2026

John, While Hollywood hands out the season's biggest awards at the 98th Oscars this weekend, Primary Election season is in full swing, and Americans across the country are handing out something even bigger: their vote at the ballot box. That’s why this season, I’m rolling out the red carpet fo…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

March 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM

📰 NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities

[link removed] Hi friend, We’re excited to share six pro bono opportunities with you this week! Whether you want to provide direct support to immigrants and Dreamers or help nonprofit organizations behind the scenes, We The Action has volunteer opportunities around the country that align wi…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

March 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM

Today marks 61 years since Bloody Sunday

Friend, On March 7, 1965, hundreds of people peacefully marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, and were met with brutal violence in a moment that would change the course of voting rights in America. The events of Bloody Sunday shocked the country and galvanized support for wh…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

March 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM

21,000 hours worth over $15 million

[link removed] Hi friend, As I look back on 2025, I’m reminded that our community of 55,000 lawyers are proof of the power of the legal profession as a force for good. Last year underscored both the fragility and importance of our legal system. Still, we showed up for each other amidst chal…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

March 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM

TODAY: Virtual Training Session

[link removed] Hi friend, We want to make sure that you know about our virtual training session this afternoon! Attend a Nonprofit Legal Defense Network training with We The Action and Alliance for Justice’s Bolder Advocacy Program TODAY, March 3, at 4 PM ET. ([link removed]) You will learn…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

March 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM

 Primary Elections start tomorrow  👀 Are you ready?

John, ͏  ͏ We are one day from the first primary elections and 246 days away from Election Day. November is closer than you think. Every day between now and November is an opportunity to reach voters, but only if we have the resources to do it. Chip in $10 today. → [[link removed]] LET'S MAKE…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

February 27, 2026 at 8:46 PM

👋 Meet the lawyer helping cancer patients participate in clinical trials

[link removed] Hi friend, When the RUNX1 Research Program posted a project on our website, David Ralston raised his hand. ([link removed]) Every month, We The Action recognizes lawyers who embody our mission to expand access to justice and deliver free legal services where they are critical…

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  Nandi Henderson · [email protected]

February 27, 2026 at 8:05 PM

[Newsletter] The Last Word w/ When We All Vote

Hi, friend! I am still not over Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny! As a Caribbean-American woman with roots in Trinidad and Tobago, seeing a Latin artist take one of the world’s biggest stages and own every second, on his terms, was everything. He showcased Puerto Rican li…

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  Team When We All Vote · [email protected]

February 25, 2026 at 4:03 AM

Tonight, they called the SAVE AMERICA ACT a win for democracy.

John, President Trump just spoke to the American people about the SAVE America Act — and called it a win for democracy. We're here to set the record straight: it's not. The SAVE America Act is headed to the Senate, and voters need to know what's at stake. Your $26 today helps When We All Vote …

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

February 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM

⚠️ CORRECTION: North Carolina Primary Date is March 3

Friend, Welcome back to The Good, The Bad, The Ugly — your go-to source for the latest in voting rights. In Virginia, a federal judge partially struck down the state's felony disenfranchisement rule, potentially restoring voting rights to hundreds of thousands. In North Carolina, more than 70,000…

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  When We All Vote · [email protected]

February 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM

Congressman John Lewis's legacy and the states fighting to protect your vote 🗳️

Friend, This Saturday, we honor Congressman John Lewis on his birthday — a man who dedicated his life to expanding democracy and protecting the right to vote. Take three minutes to check your voter registration status today. → [[link removed]] As we reflect on his legacy, we do so at a critic…

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  We The Action · [email protected]

February 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM

📰 NEW: Pro Bono Opportunities

[link removed] Hi friend, We’re excited to share four new pro bono opportunities with you! Whether you want to provide direct support to Dreamers as they file DACA renewals or help nonprofit organizations behind the scenes to assess risk, ensure compliance, and draft contracts; We The Actio…

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