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  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
August 4, 2021 at 4:47 PM

POLITICO: Cori Bush wins on eviction crisis

New "Squad" member stepped to the forefront POLITICO REPORTS: Cori Bush steers progressives to win on eviction crisisA new member of the liberal "Squad" stepped to the forefront this week, leading a Capitol steps sit-in that forced the White House to act. Cori won a huge primary l…
  Chris Larson, Wisconsin State Senator · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 7:12 PM

Suspending my campaign - endorsing Mandela Barnes

I wanted PCCC members to be among the first to know... Today I suspended my campaign for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. I'm endorsing our Lt. Governor, Mandela Barnes. Mandela is the remaining candidate who Wisconsinites can most trust to fight hard in the Senate for bold progressiv…
  Chris Larson, Wisconsin State Senator · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 2:35 PM

Suspending my campaign - endorsing Mandela Barnes

I wanted PCCC members to be among the first to know... Today I suspended my campaign for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. I'm endorsing our Lt. Governor, Mandela Barnes. Mandela is the remaining candidate who Wisconsinites can most trust to fight hard in the Senate for bold progressiv…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
August 2, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Squad member Cori Bush leads fight to stop evictions

Millions could be homeless A mass eviction crisis is looming and COVID is spiking. Every day the Dem-controlled Congress stays on recess and fails to address this is a public health travesty. Squad member Rep. Cori Bush (MO-01) is leading the fight to restart the eviction moratorium. CNN: House …
  Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Why I’m reaching out:

As Secretary of State in Michigan, it is my responsibility to protect the right to vote. I am reaching out because I'm extremely troubled by what I've seen in the past few weeks -- and I'm sure you are, too. Republicans are attempting to roll back the very policies that led to Michigan's histor…
  Lucas Kunce via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Let me explain something about this race

The leading Republicans are criminals Next year, we’ll have to work hard to keep Mitch McConnell and Republican obstructionists from taking the majority in the Senate. So when CNN said my Senate race is one of the most likely chances for Democrats to flip a seat, I knew we were in for a critical…
  Raphael Warnock via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 11:50 AM

I'm personally asking for your help, John

I'm the most vulnerable incumbent Senate Democrat John: I'm the most vulnerable incumbent Senate Democrat up for reelection next year, and I need your help. While I've spent my first six months in office providing pandemic relief to struggling families, fighting for voting rights and delivering …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Huge show of force with Texas Dems

Over 100 state legislators are rushing to DC Two weeks ago, Democratic state legislators in Texas blocked Republicans from passing a racist voter suppression law by leaving Texas and going to DC to press senators to save our democracy. Their heroic action made huge national news and changed the …
  Raphael Warnock via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 10:38 PM

I'm personally asking for your help, John

I'm the most vulnerable incumbent Senate Democrat John: I'm the most vulnerable incumbent Senate Democrat up for reelection next year, and I need your help. While I've spent my first six months in office providing pandemic relief to struggling families, fighting for voting rights and delivering …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 11:40 PM

Set the record straight on student debt.

After Pelosi's comment, set the record straight. Help set the record straight. President Biden can eliminate student debt with the stroke of his pen. RT this post. Then, sign the petition urging President Biden to use his legal authority to cancel student debt. In what Forbes cal…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 6:49 PM

Veterans and Joe Manchin

Together, we're helping veterans pressure Joe Manchin. We're working with the veterans at Common Defense to pressure Joe Manchin and the Senate with more headlines like this. Chip in to amplify disabled veterans' voices calling on the Senate to protect voting rights with the For The Peop…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 7:33 PM

HUGE! Elizabeth Warren endorses Booker for U.S. Senate in KY

BIG NEWS! Elizabeth Warren just endorsed Charles Booker in the 2022 U.S. Senate race to defeat Rand Paul in Kentucky! Can you donate to Charles Booker's campaign today? In an email this morning, Elizabeth Warren told supporters "I am overjoyed to announce my endorsement of Charles Booker for U.…
  Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 25, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Why I’m reaching out:

As Secretary of State in Michigan, it is my responsibility to protect the right to vote. I am reaching out because I'm extremely troubled by what I've seen in the past few weeks -- and I'm sure you are, too. Republicans are attempting to roll back the very policies that led to Michigan's histor…
  Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 25, 2021 at 1:38 AM

Why I’m reaching out:

As Secretary of State in Michigan, it is my responsibility to protect the right to vote. I am reaching out because I'm extremely troubled by what I've seen in the past few weeks -- and I'm sure you are, too. Republicans are attempting to roll back the very policies that led to Michigan's histor…
  Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 24, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Why I’m reaching out:

As Secretary of State in Michigan, it is my responsibility to protect the right to vote. I am reaching out because I'm extremely troubled by what I've seen in the past few weeks -- and I'm sure you are, too. Republicans are attempting to roll back the very policies that led to Michigan's histor…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 8:39 PM

FWD: Elizabeth Warren's email about Jeff Bezos

Help make Jeff Bezos pay a wealth tax Yesterday, Elizabeth Warren emailed you about billionaire Jeff Bezos, his rocket joyride, and her proposed two-cent wealth tax that would make Bezos and other billionaires pay their fair share of taxes. Right now, key meetings are happening between advocates…
  Elizabeth Warren (via PCCC) · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 11:12 PM

Fwd: Jeff Bezos

After Jeff Bezos’ space flight this week, he took a moment to thank "Amazon employees and every Amazon customer because you guys paid for all of [it]." Who did he forget to thank? All the hardworking Americans who actually paid taxes to keep this country running while he and Amazon paid nothing…
  Elizabeth Warren (via PCCC) · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 3:23 PM

Jeff Bezos

This week, Jeff Bezos -- the wealthiest person in the world -- launched into space. Meanwhile, in America today, over half of the country lives paycheck to paycheck. Nearly 43 million people are saddled with student loan debt, preventing many from buying a home or starting a family. And for tho…
  Elizabeth Warren (via PCCC) · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 1:06 AM

Jeff Bezos

Yesterday, Jeff Bezos -- the wealthiest person in the world -- launched into space. Meanwhile, in America today, over half of the country lives paycheck to paycheck. Nearly 43 million people are saddled with student loan debt, preventing many from buying a home or starting a family. And for tho…
  PCCC Elections · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 10:09 PM

UPDATE: Republican Sen. Ron Johnson got terrible news today

BIG national news! GAME CHANGER! BAD NEWS FOR WISCONSIN SEN. RON JOHNSON Bold progressive Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes just announced for U.S. Senate! Help his campaign start strong -- donate here. Mandela Barnes kicks off his 2022 U.S. Senate campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Mandela Barn…
  Adam Green and Stephanie Taylor, PCCC co-founders · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 10:42 PM

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson got terrible news today

Mandela Barnes just joined the WI race to defeat Ron Johnson BAD NEWS FOR WISCONSIN SEN. RON JOHNSON Bold progressive Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes just announced for U.S. Senate! Help his campaign start strong -- donate here. Mandela Barnes at 2018 PCCC candidate training. When vide…
  Adam Green and Stephanie Taylor, PCCC co-founders · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 3:21 PM

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson got terrible news today

Mandela Barnes just joined the WI race to defeat Ron Johnson BAD NEWS FOR WISCONSIN SEN. RON JOHNSON Bold progressive Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes just announced for U.S. Senate! Help his campaign start strong -- donate here. Mandela Barnes at 2018 PCCC candidate training. When vide…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 18, 2021 at 6:53 PM

VETERAN: "This assault on voting Rights is unAmerican. It is against what I fought for."

Thousands of veterans and tens of thousands of civilians A disabled veteran in California named Tim shared this as he signed veterans' letter telling senators to pass the For The People Act: "I am a 100% disabled Vietnam Vet. I have used mail-in votes for years. It is very hard for me to walk. P…
  DASS via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 17, 2021 at 4:09 PM

“They tried to overturn the 2020 election. Now they want to run the next one.”

In states across the country, far-right Trump Republicans are coming out of the woodwork and running for Secretary of State to spread the Big Lie and try to take over their states’ elections. (Help stop them here.) Politico has been sounding the alarm because Secretaries of State are the top el…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 17, 2021 at 11:05 AM

TODAY: Nationwide Candlelight Vigil for Democracy. Find one near you

** CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TODAY **SATURDAY, JULY 17 Today is the one year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis. This evening, side-by-side with many allies, we will hold GOOD TROUBLE: JOHN LEWIS CANDLELIGHT VIGILS nationwide demanding Congress protect our freedom to vote, pass the F…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 6:33 PM

TOMORROW NEAR YOU: Candlelight Vigil for Democracy. RSVP HERE!

** CANDLELIGHT VIGIL THIS SATURDAY ** TOMORROW, Saturday, July 17 is the one year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis. Saturday evening, side-by-side with many allies, we will hold GOOD TROUBLE: JOHN LEWIS CANDLELIGHT VIGILS nationwide demanding Congress protect our freedom to…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 12:45 AM

SATURDAY NEAR YOU: Candlelight Vigil for Democracy. RSVP HERE!

** CANDLELIGHT VIGIL THIS SATURDAY ** Saturday, July 17 is the one year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis. Saturday evening, side-by-side with many allies, we will hold GOOD TROUBLE: JOHN LEWIS CANDLELIGHT VIGILS nationwide demanding Congress protect our freedom to vote, pas…
  DASS via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 9:14 PM

“They tried to overturn the 2020 election. Now they want to run the next one.”

In states across the country, far-right Trump Republicans are coming out of the woodwork and running for Secretary of State to spread the Big Lie and try to take over their states’ elections. (Help stop them here.) Politico has been sounding the alarm because Secretaries of State are the top el…
  Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State of Arizona · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 1:35 AM

Democracy is on the line

Hi -- this is Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Secretary of State. I don’t want to mince my words. What we do today will have a dramatic effect on our voting rights and the future of our democracy. In 2022, there are major Secretary of State races in Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and Michigan. The GOP will s…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 11:40 PM

Tell Manchin: Vets fought to defend democracy -- not the filibuster

UPDATE: Tens of thousands have co-signed veterans’ letter to senators This NPR headline today about the fight to protect voting rights should make every Democrat queasy: "Democrats' strategy may simply hinge on winning future elections" WHAT?!! Every Democrat in Congress should be ALL IN to prot…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Veterans to Senate: Pass the For The People Act!

Increase pressure on Manchin. SIGN ON. BREAKING: Moments ago, President Biden said in a speech about the ongoing attacks on voting rights, "We must pass the For the People Act. It’s a national imperative." But he didn't say anything about the filibuster -- the number one obstacle to passing the …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 9:49 PM

BREAKING: TX Dems risk arrest to save democracy.

Build pressure on Manchin. SIGN ON. BREAKING: The Houston Chronicle reports that "Texas Democrats are fleeing to D.C. today to thwart Republican voting restriction bills." For the 2nd time this year, heroic Dems in the Texas House are risking arrest by walking out of the Texas State Capitol to b…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 11, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Tell Manchin: Vets fought to defend democracy -- not the filibuster

SIGN ON: Veterans' voting rights letter to senators Today, we are teaming up with veterans group Common Defense to make clear to senators that to protect America’s democracy and voting rights for all, the Senate must pass the For The People Act and reform the filibuster. Veterans are trusted mes…
  Chris Larson via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 10, 2021 at 4:51 PM

Sen. Ron Johnson calls climate change BS behind closed doors

Weaponized science denial must be defeated. I’m running for US Senate in Wisconsin to defeat Republican Senator Ron Johnson. Here’s one reason why: After Ron Johnson claimed for years that he wasn’t a climate change denier, a video surfaced this week of him showing his true colors -- calling cli…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 11:56 PM

SIGN THE PETITION: No Climate, No Deal

First came the heatwave. Then the fire. Lytton, Canada before, during, and after a fire destroyed 90% of the town last week. Sign the petition: No Climate, No Deal. Sign the petition: No Climate, No Deal! Fire swept through a town in Canada last week that just a day earlier set…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM

The ocean shouldn't be on fire!

Pipeline Blaze Sets Gulf Of Mexico On Fire. Sign the petition: No Climate, No Deal! Huffington Post reports, "Horrifying Massive Oil Pipeline Blaze Sets Gulf Of Mexico On Fire." USA Today confirms: "Humans caught the ocean on fire." It's as if Mother Nature herself is shouting in…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
July 4, 2021 at 12:28 AM

The ocean shouldn't be on fire!

PETITION: No Climate, No Deal! Sign the petition: No Climate, No Deal! Huffington Post reports, "Horrifying Massive Oil Pipeline Blaze Sets Gulf Of Mexico On Fire." USA Today confirms: "Humans caught the ocean on fire." It's as if Mother Nature herself is shouting in disbelief th…
  Morgan Harper via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 4:46 PM

PLEDGE: I will NEVER vote for J.D. Vance

Last night, a white nationalist funded by a billionaire family who also funded Steve Bannon, Breitbart News, and the Jan 6th insurrection, announced his campaign for U.S. Senate in Ohio. His name is J.D. Vance. John, we cannot afford another fringe right-wing senator in Washington. Especially n…
  Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State of Arizona · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Democracy is on the line

Hi -- this is Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Secretary of State. I don’t want to mince my words. What we do today will have a dramatic effect on our voting rights and the future of our democracy. In 2022, there are major Secretary of State races in Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and Michigan. The GOP will s…
  Charles Booker · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 12:27 PM

I’m officially running for U.S. Senate

Today, I’m excited and proud to announce that I am officially running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky — this time against Rand Paul. I love Kentucky. We have so much strength, resolve, and potential. When the pandemic hit, we showed up for our neighbors with groceries. When our sister’s door got kick…
  Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State of Arizona · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 1:13 AM

Democracy is on the line

Hi -- this is Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Secretary of State. I don’t want to mince my words. The actions you take in the next few hours will have a dramatic effect on our voting rights and the future of our democracy. The GOP will stop at nothing to tear down democratic norms for their own politica…
  Team Larson via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 10:50 PM

Ron Johnson is dangerous

In a press conference this week, Republican Senator Ron Johnson continued to peddle conspiracy theories regarding the COVID vaccine. These theories have been widely debunked. Medical experts and the press agree: Ron Johnson is fundamentally dangerous. When it comes to your health, you should …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 12:40 PM

No more AOCs????

Love AOC, Cori Bush, and Jamal Bowman? Well, establishment and corporate Dems in Congress just teamed up to launch a new PAC to defeat progressive insurgent challengers like AOC, Bowman, and Bush in primaries. According to NBC, the concern is that some on the "far left" are "drawing hard lines …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 9:52 PM

No more AOCs????

Love AOC, Cori Bush, and Jamal Bowman? Well, establishment and corporate Dems in Congress just teamed up to launch a new PAC to defeat progressive insurgent challengers like AOC, Bowman, and Bush in primaries. According to NBC, the concern is that some on the "far left" are "drawing hard lines …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 11:34 PM

George Floyd's murderer sentenced to 22 years in prison.

Keith Ellison got the murderer convicted and sentenced to jail. What would have happened without Keith Ellison? Donate here to Keith Ellison's re-election campaign for Minnesota Attorney General. Moments ago, police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 years for murdering Ge…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 2:02 AM

Filibuster reform. It's not just Manchin and Sinema...

Getting all 50 Senate Democrats to vote to begin debate on protecting democracy was a major victory. Now, we face an intense summer of activism urging Democrats to reform the filibuster and get the job done. And no. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are not the only Dems we have to engage. The PBS…
  Tiffany Muller, End Citizens United · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 2:46 AM

McConnell filibuster played into our hands. What’s next for protecting democracy.

This is Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United // Let America Vote -- which has worked closely with the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and other key allies to protect democracy. As you know, yesterday was a big day for the For the People Act. All 50 Senate Democrats voted to be…
  Tiffany Muller, End Citizens United · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 7:32 PM

McConnell filibuster played into our hands. What’s next for protecting democracy.

This is Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United // Let America Vote -- which has worked closely with the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and other key allies to protect democracy. As you know, yesterday was a big day for the For the People Act. All 50 Senate Democrats voted to be…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 11:10 PM

Minutes ago, 50 Dems defended democracy -- Republicans insurrected

All 50 Senate Dems stood united in a commitment to protect our democracy Minutes ago, all 50 Democratic senators stood united in a commitment to protect our democracy -- and moments ago Republicans chose obstruction instead. They blocked the Senate from even debating democracy with a filibuster …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 6:52 PM

UPDATE! Manchin to vote to begin debate on protecting democracy

UPDATE: Moments ago, Sen. Joe Manchin announced that he will vote to begin debate on protecting democracy when the Senate votes later this evening. That sets up all 50 Democrats to stand united in a commitment to protect our democracy -- inaction is not an option. But Republicans are expected t…