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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Final 2024 Town Hall Tuesday is tonight!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty.  Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays have returned this y…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
August 4, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Arise in the News: June and July 2024

  Arise in the newsJune/July 2024 Alabama Political Reporter: Alabama Arise and Alabama Values launch advocacy program  “Through this collaboration, we are demystifying the legislative process and providing essential advocacy skills to people who want to improve their communities’ well-being and m…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Arise is hiring a policy and advocacy director!

Alabama Arise is hiring a full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to opp…
  Pres at Arise · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Our 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays continue next week!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty.  Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays have returned this y…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
July 29, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Support Medicaid expansion, public transportation funding and more today!

John, if you’re reading this email, you are not a current member of Alabama Arise!   Our work doesn’t happen without members giving and taking action in support of our legislative goals like Medicaid expansion and public transportation funding. Public policy change is a movement, and we need you wi…
  Pres at Arise · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM

TONIGHT: You're invited to our 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty. Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. The…
  Pres at Arise · [email protected]
July 11, 2024 at 8:23 PM

REMINDER: You're invited to our 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty. Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. The…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 7:05 PM

U.S. Labor Secretary calls Arise ‘truly incredible’ during visit to Birmingham

Alabama Arise staff and members participated in a listening session with the U.S. Department of Labor and the City of Birmingham on June 11, 2024. From left: Arise board member Kenneth Tyrone King, Arise’s Cover Alabama storyteller Whit Sides, former Arise board member Helen Rivas, health coverag…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
June 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM

The Arise Report | June 2024

June 2024 | Vol. 27, No. 2The Arise Report - June 2024 This is an electronic version of the June newsletter that will be mailed to Alabama Arise members. Join or renew your Arise membership today to ensure you get the next print edition in your mailbox!  Click here to check out the full online vers…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM

APPLY BY MONDAY: We're hiring a policy and advocacy director!

Alabama Arise is hiring a new full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to…
  LaTrell at Arise · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 3:03 PM

We succeeded in securing Summer EBT! What can you do to fight hunger in Alabama?

Hi John, Thanks to supporters like you, Alabama Arise’s people-powered movement is working – and we need you to help keep up our progress. In the last two years, we’ve seen significant wins in the fight against hunger in Alabama. With your support, we succeeded in securing Summer EBT funding this y…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Arise in the News: May 2024

 Arise in the newsMay 2024Alabama Political Reporter: Cover Alabama calls on Gov. Ivey to close health care gap “We implore you to recognize the urgency and importance surrounding prioritizing the health and well-being of our state’s residents by taking immediate action to close the health care cov…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM

We're hiring a policy and advocacy director! Apply by June 17

Alabama Arise is hiring a new full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to…
  Pres at Arise · [email protected]
June 5, 2024 at 7:38 PM

You're invited: 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty. Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. The…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Alabama Arise and Alabama Values launch Think Big Alabama advocacy training program

Alabama Arise and Alabama Values announce the launch of Think Big Alabama: Empowering Voices for Change, a four-part advocacy training program aimed at empowering underserved and underrepresented communities in Alabama. The program, running from July 13 to Aug. 24, will equip 20 participants with…
  Pres at Arise · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM

REMINDER - You're invited: 2024 Legislative Session wrap-up

The 2024 regular legislative session has wrapped up and there is plenty to discuss in the aftermath. Join us on May 28 to discuss some of the big takeaways such as continued progress on Medicaid expansion and 2025 funding for Summer EBT! We will talk about what else happened and how our voices rai…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM

We're hiring a policy and advocacy director!

Alabama Arise is hiring a new full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to …
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 8:35 PM

80+ groups issue letter urging Gov. Kay Ivey to close Alabama’s health coverage gap

More than 80 organizations sent a joint letter to Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday urging immediate action to close Alabama's health coverage gap. The groups are partners in Cover Alabama, a nonpartisan coalition dedicated to ensuring quality, affordable health coverage for all Alabamians. Alabama Arise is…
  Pres at Arise · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM

You're invited: Arise 2024 legislative session wrap-up

The Alabama Legislature's 2024 regular session has wrapped up, and we have plenty to discuss in the aftermath.  Join us on May 28 to discuss some of the big takeaways, such as continued progress on Medicaid expansion and a breakthrough on 2025 funding for Summer EBT! We will talk about what else h…
  Jacob at Arise · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Final days of session: Help us cross the finish line!

We just began the last full week of the Alabama Legislature’s 2024 regular session, John! As we approach these last few difficult days, Alabama Arise needs your support to show our coalition is strong and growing as we continue working together to stop harmful bills and make progress on legislativ…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Great news: Summer EBT funding just won Senate committee approval!

Your advocacy has made a difference! The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee voted unanimously today to appropriate $10 million for Summer EBT administrative funding from the 2025 Education Trust Fund budget. We still need approval from the full Senate, the House and the govern…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Tell Sen. Orr to secure funding for Summer EBT and keep kids fed!

Every child needs and deserves healthy meals throughout the year. But in recent years, 94% of Alabama’s children who received free or reduced-price school meals during the school year did not have access t…
  McKenzie at Arise · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Help our State House team build a better Alabama today!

  Arise development associate McKenzie Burton highlights how your support can help us reach our goal of a more equitable and inclusive Alabama. To donate today, visit alarise.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! Give to support our work at the State House! Alabama AriseP.O. Box 1188  | Montg…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 10:56 PM

Arise legislative update: April 8, 2024

  Thank you to those of you who joined us or supported our 2024 Legislative Day last week! More 230 of our members and partners came to Montgomery to stand up for expanded health care access, food access and worker protections. Will you donate to support our people-powered movement at the State Hou…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 9:08 PM

230+ Arise supporters urge lawmakers to close state’s Medicaid coverage gap

Alabama should save lives, create jobs and boost workforce participation by closing the state’s Medicaid coverage gap, Alabama Arise members told lawmakers Tuesday.   More than 230 Arise supporters from across Alabama gathered Tuesday at the State House in Montgomery to urge Gov. Kay Ivey and legi…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
April 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM

On Arise's Legislative Day, take action to close Alabama's coverage gap

They’re our family, friends and neighbors. The construction worker with high blood pressure who can’t afford medication. The hairstylist with a family history of breast cancer who wants a screening mam…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM

DEADLINE TODAY: Register for Arise's 2024 Legislative Day!

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all.   Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to meet their lawmakers and make the case for policy changes to improve the lives of everyday Alabamians. The primary focus of this year's Legislativ…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Register by Monday for Arise’s 2024 Legislative Day!

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all.   Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to meet their lawmakers and make the case for policy changes to improve the lives of everyday Alabamians. The primary focus of this year's Legislativ…
  Akiesha at Arise · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM

With your help, we can seize this moment

John,  When we all come together to fight for equitable policies, we can create an Alabama where people of every race, income and background can reach their full potential. The Alabama Legislature’s 2024 regular session started just last month. Now is our time to protect Alabamians against harmful l…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
March 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM

The Arise Report | March 2024

March 2024 | Vol. 27, No. 1The Arise Report - March 2024 This is an electronic version of the March newsletter that will be mailed to Alabama Arise members.  Join or renew your Arise membership today to ensure you get the next print edition in your mailbox!  Click here to check out the full online …
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Are you ready to vote? Alabama Arise resources for today's primary election

Alabama will hold primary elections today, March 5. Have you made a plan to vote? Alabama Arise has information below about how to vote in person. Here’s what you need to know for Election Day: Check your registration and find your polling place here. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Are you ready to vote? Alabama Arise resources for Tuesday's primary election

Alabama will hold primary elections today, March 5. Have you made a plan to vote? Alabama Arise has information below about how to vote in person. Here’s what you need to know for Election Day: Check your registration and find your polling place here. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
March 3, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Are you ready to vote? Alabama Arise resources for Tuesday's primary election

Alabama will hold primary elections this Tuesday, March 5. Have you made a plan to vote? Alabama Arise has information below about how to vote in person. Here’s what you need to know for Election Day: Check your registration and find your polling place here. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Register now for Arise’s 2024 Legislative Day!

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all.   Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to meet their lawmakers and make the case for policy changes to improve the lives of everyday Alabamians. We will announce the focus of Legislative D…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 11:28 PM

Arise legislative update: February 12, 2024

 We hope you enjoy this preview of Alabama Arise’s weekly legislative update! Every week during the Alabama Legislature’s regular session, we send our members an up-to-the-minute summary of what you need to know from the past week at the State House – and what to expect in the week ahead. We are pro…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 4:55 PM

How you can help make Alabama better in 2024

  Watch our latest Legislative Update video above!Alabama Arise members have worked for more than 35 years to build a brighter, more inclusive future for our state. And as the Legislature’s 2024 regular session starts today, we’re proud to renew that commitment.  Together, we can turn our shared vi…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Alabama Arise announces newly formed staff union

The staff, leadership and board of Alabama Arise are thrilled to announce the launch of Alabama Arise Workers United-Communications Workers of America (AAWU-CWA), the newly formed Arise staff union. AAWU-CWA is an affiliate of CWA Local 3908.  “I am honored to be a part of an organization that all…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
February 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Arise in the news: January 2024

A monthly roundup of news stories featuring Arise ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 10:19 PM

Arise 2024: How we’re working to build a better Alabama, Part 2

  Alabama Arise believes in dignity, equity and justice for all. We believe in an Alabama where everyone's voice is heard and everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. And we believe better public policies are the key to buil…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Arise 2024: How we’re working to build a better Alabama, Part 1

  Alabama Arise believes in dignity, equity and justice for all. We believe in an Alabama where everyone's voice is heard and everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. And we believe better public policies are the key to buil…
  Pres at Arise · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 9:30 PM

You're invited: Action briefing - preparing for the 2024 legislative session

This online action briefing will equip us to act strategically ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Arise in the news: December 2023

A monthly roundup of news stories featuring Arise ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Robyn at Arise · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 2:30 PM

It’s not too late to support a better Alabama before the new year!

Arise needs your support before the end of 2023 to ensure a strong, united voice on the issues you care about. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  McKenzie Burton · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Re: Our people power is driving Alabama forward. Join us!

The core of Alabama Arise’s power is people. Members like you have remained unwavering and focused on our collective efforts for citizen advocacy, statewide organizing and policy analysis. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Jacob Smith · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Our people power is driving Alabama forward. Join us!

The core of Alabama Arise’s power is people. Members like you have remained unwavering and focused on our collective efforts for citizen advocacy, statewide organizing and policy analysis. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Arise in the news: November 2023

A monthly roundup of news stories featuring Arise ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Pres at Arise · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Are you ready to build our people power for an equitable Alabama?

It’s clear that our message has been heard, and our people-led movement is working. We know this win is just the beginning. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Have workers benefited from Alabama’s big bet on the auto industry?

  Economic growth should benefit the workers who make it possible. But declining wages and pay gaps in Alabama’s auto manufacturing industry are costing the state hundreds of millions of dollars in labor income each year, a new Alabama Arise…
  Alabama Arise · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 4:30 PM

The Arise Report | November 2023

November 2023 Vol. 26, No. 4          The Arise Report - November 2023 This is an electronic version of the November news…
  Benga Harrison · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 12:00 AM

LAST CHANCE: Don’t miss out on this Giving Tuesday opportunity!

Before Giving Tuesday ends, I wanted to write again to make sure you didn’t miss out on the opportunity to support Alabama Arise and celebrate our 35th anniversary by sending your loved ones our specially designed holiday cards. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…