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January 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM

Immigrants need protection, help stop Trump’s cruel raids

Trump is targeting immigrant families with fear and cruelty. Call on the Catholic Church to declare sanctuaries now. John The Trump administration is already escalating its war on immigrant families. With mass raids targeting homes, workplaces, and communities, families will be …

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January 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Six banks just abandoned climate promises, we must fight back!

Big banks just backed out of global climate goals. It’s time to demand they stop funding fossil fuels and start investing in a sustainable future. John We can’t be distracted or distraught on days like today. Instead we must keep fighting for what we believe one day at a time.…

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January 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Urge your governor to protect workers’ rights now

In the Trump years, the fight for workers’ rights will need to shift to the state level. John With the anti-union Trump administration taking control of the White House, the fight to protect workers’ rights must move to the state level immediately. New “First Buddy” Elon Mus…

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January 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Congress must deliver aid for LA fire victims

The devastation from the L.A. fires is overwhelming. Congress must not play partisan politics that delay or deny federal disaster funding. John The Los Angeles wildfires have wreaked havoc, claiming lives, destroying homes, schools, churches, and entire neighborhoods, and disp…

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  Amazon Union President Ryan Brown · [email protected]

January 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM

Union-busting is disgusting.

John, I’m the president of Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity & Empowerment, an independent union of Amazon workers, and I have big news: Workers at the Amazon packing facility outside Raleigh, NC are holding a union election in less than a month. Even though I helpe…

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  Amanda Ford, Democracy for America AF · [email protected]

January 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Tell Congress: Save NPR and PBS from funding cuts now!

Elon Musk wants to destroy public broadcasting. Tell Congress to resist his demands to cut funding for NPR and PBS. John “Legacy media must die,” Elon Musk posted on his own media site, X -- the nation’s biggest and most influential social media source for political news. Now …

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

January 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Hegseth Confirmation Alert:

Pete Hegseth’s record speaks volumes: unfit, unqualified, and embroiled in controversy. Let’s stop this dangerous nomination. John, The Department of Defense must uphold values that transcend partisanship: accountability, equity, and integrity. Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defen…

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January 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Say no to Lee Zeldin to protect democracy and the EPA

Donald Trump’s EPA nominee, Lee Zeldin, has a dangerous record of prioritizing corporate interests over public health, science, and climate action. The Senate must reject him now to protect our democracy and the planet. John Donald Trump has once again put the interests of pollut…

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January 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM

AOC and Cori Bush tell Biden: Free Leonard Peltier!

There’s new urgency in the pleas for clemency for Leonard Peltier, who at 80 years old is the nation’s oldest living Indigenous political prisoner. John The push to free Leonard Peltier, the oldest living Indigenous political prisoner in American history, has taken on new urgenc…

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January 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Say NO to Dr. Oz and corporate healthcare!

Dr. Oz’s nomination to lead Medicare and Medicaid is a dangerous move toward corporate control of our healthcare system. Take action to block this threat today. John If Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Dr. Mehmet Oz, is confirmed w…

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January 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM

Who funded Trump’s extravagant inauguration?

Trump is hiding critical information about his inauguration fund donors. House Oversight must investigate and provide a full report! John The American people deserve answers. Yet Donald Trump continues to conceal critical information about the dark money behind his extravagant in…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM

The Democratic Party we deserve

Join us in supporting Ben Wikler, the proven leader who will transform the Democratic Party into a true champion for working people and democracy. John Imagine a Democratic Party that puts working families first, fights for democracy, and directly challenges the GOP's harmful age…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

January 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Trump’s climate rollback threatens our future

USPS’s electric vehicle program is at risk. Trump’s climate rollbacks could lock in decades of pollution, kill jobs, and jeopardize worker safety. Act now to protect our planet and workers’ futures. John Donald Trump’s war on climate progress continues and this time, he’s targeti…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

January 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM

Say No to Wall Street’s Greedy Overreach

Wall Street’s lobbyists are working overtime to overturn a rule saving families billions. Let’s fight back because democracy shouldn’t be for sale. John Wall Street is back to its old tricks, but this time, it’s targeting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). After yea…

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  Ryan Brown via DFA AF Team · [email protected]

January 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Amazon is scared

John, My name is Ryan Brown, I’m the President of Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity & Empowerment (CAUSE), based out of the Raleigh-Durham warehouse (RDU1). We just filed petitions with the National Labor Relations Board requesting an election to become the first uni…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

January 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Don’t let billionaires rig democracy

Trump’s IRS nominee wants to protect billionaire tax cheats and weaken democracy. John Donald Trump has nominated Billy Long to lead the IRS, a man who has openly worked to dismantle it. This is a deliberate attempt to tip the scales even further in favor of the wealthiest Americ…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Tell Congress: reject this cruel tradeoff now

The GOP wants to slash Medicaid to fund more tax cuts for the rich. John Republicans are at it again, trying to pay for tax cuts for the rich by slashing health care for millions of Americans. Extending Trump’s 2017 tax law would cost a staggering $4.6 trillion, according to the…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Boycott the bipartisan cover for a dangerous commission

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are leading a new Trump-backed commission targeting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. John Trump’s latest scheme to gut essential benefits like Social Security and Medicare is hiding behind the guise of "efficiency." The "Department of Governm…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Hands off our USPS. Help Stop the MAGA Power Grab

The USPS represents the best of America -- service to all, regardless of profit. Join us in this fight to protect it. John Donald Trump and his billionaire MAGA cronies like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are working hand-in-hand to dismantle the USPS and turn it into another prof…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Billionaires don’t belong in charge of our public schools

Linda McMahon’s confirmation as Secretary of Education would devastate public schools, prioritizing privatization over public good. John Public education is the bedrock of American democracy. It’s where children from all walks of life learn to think critically, engage with divers…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 24, 2024 at 3:09 PM

PBS is one of democracy’s lifelines

PBS is America’s most trusted news and educational network. Now, Trump, Speaker Johnson, and their allies want to silence it. John Independent media is under attack. The GOP’s latest budget proposal seeks to strip PBS of its federal funding, threatening to silence the only networ…

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December 23, 2024 at 4:24 PM

A decreased risk of climate disasters: hurricanes, wildfires, and floods

Coal-burning power plants create climate disasters, but Trump vows to increase the use of coal. Tell Biden to issue an executive order to shut down all U.S. coal plants by 2035! John When it comes to the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, Britain is leaving us behi…

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  Amazon Labor Union and Democracy for America AF · [email protected]

December 22, 2024 at 5:34 PM

I want you to hear this directly from me:

John, Amazon's friends in high places have already started the smear campaign against striking Amazon workers in an attempt to change the narrative. Here's the headline from the Wall Street Journal's Editorial Board this morning: Amazon workers are pulling off something big in…

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  Amazon Labor Union and Democracy for America AF · [email protected]

December 21, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Strike alert!

John, Hi, my name is Connor Spence, and I am the president of Amazon Labor Union IBT Local 1. Right now, my union is on strike. We won our union election more than 2 ½ years ago, and Amazon has refused to come to the table and bargain with us. We gave them a deadline to meet us,…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

December 20, 2024 at 7:25 PM

Stop Trump’s mass deportation plan before it begins

Trump plans to weaponize a 224-year-old xenophobic law to deport immigrants. John, The Trump administration has announced a terrifying plan to exploit the outdated, racist Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to detain and deport immigrants en masse. This 18th-century law, last abused dur…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Tulsi Gabbard cannot be Director of National Intelligence

Some Republicans in Congress think Trump’s pick for National Director of Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, may be a Russian asset. The Senate MUST reject her nomination. John, Whose interests does Tulsi Gabbard really represent? Russian state media has openly referred to Trump’s nomi…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 11:19 PM

President Biden must stand for accountability

A pardon for Donald Trump would shatter trust in democracy and embolden future lawlessness. Tell President Biden to reject any calls for Trump’s pardon. John The unthinkable is gaining traction: prominent voices, including influential politicians like Senator Joe Manchin and Repr…

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  Amazon Labor Union via DFA AF · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Stand with Amazon workers this holiday season

John, My name is Connor Spence, and I am the President of Amazon Labor Union IBT Local 1. 2 ½ years ago, my co-workers and I organized the first union to win an election at an Amazon warehouse in the United States. Since then, Amazon has fought us tooth and nail, refusing to bar…

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December 15, 2024 at 5:52 PM

The future of life-saving vaccines is at stake

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services is a dangerous threat to public health and the progress we’ve made in lifesaving vaccine programs. The Senate must reject him now. John, A world where measles surges, polio returns, and life saving vac…

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December 14, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Biden must use clemency as a force for justice, not privilege

The pardon power isn’t just a tool for mercy, it’s a lever for justice. Urge President Biden to use it boldly and equitably. John, The power of the presidential pardon is profound. It can restore lives, repair broken families, and begin to heal the racial injustices embedded in o…

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December 14, 2024 at 12:34 AM

Stop Amazon’s discriminatory delivery practices

Let’s push every Attorney General to investigate Amazon’s discriminatory delivery policies. John Amazon Prime members in certain neighborhoods have experienced discriminatory and deceptive practices based solely on their ZIP codes. The Washington, D.C. Attorney General investiga…

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December 12, 2024 at 11:42 PM

Amazon, stop ignoring workers’ voice

Workers fought to form a union at Amazon's Staten Island facility and won. Now Amazon refuses to meet with them. It’s time for us to stand together and demand action. John In 2022, Amazon workers at JFK8 in Staten Island made history, forming the first-ever union at an Amazon fac…

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December 11, 2024 at 10:19 PM

Reject extreme Trump loyalist Kash Patel for FBI Director

Kash Patel is bound only by his loyalty to Trump. His nomination to be FBI Director is a danger to the American people. Dear John We took a stand and stopped Matt Gaetz from becoming Attorney General because we knew how dangerous he was to national security. Now, Donald Trump is …

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December 9, 2024 at 11:10 PM

Trump’s CDC plan vs. bird flu – we must prepare

The clock is ticking. Without urgent action on bird flu, a new Trump administration and a possible RFK Jr.-led Health Department could turn this crisis into a catastrophe. John, Right now, H5N1 bird flu strains are spreading across the globe, devastating poultry and wildlife. The…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 8, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Tell President Biden: No more delays for the ERA!

More than 50 years since it was passed, the ERA has been ratified by 3/4 states. Biden must tell the Archivist to publish it as the 28th Amendment! John, All President Biden has to do to make the Equal Rights Amendment part of the Constitution is tell the Archivist to publish it.…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 7, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Walmart, the NFL, and the Washington Post must stop supporting disinformation!

X has become a breeding ground for hate and lies under Elon Musk’s leadership. John, When Elon Musk took over X, he didn’t just buy a social media platform, he bought a megaphone for hate and disinformation that he’s unleashed without a care about the consequences. From amplifyi…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 6, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Stop Trump’s assault on the free press

The Senate must act swiftly to safeguard journalists and investigative reporting before Trump resumes his assault on the free press. Dear John If the Senate doesn’t act now to pass the PRESS Act before Trump takes office again we will face a world where journalists are silenced…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 11:12 PM

Demand Congress pass Right to Sit legislation now

The fight for workplace fairness starts with something as simple and essential as the right to sit while working. John, Millions of workers across the country are being denied a basic dignity in their workplace, the right to sit while performing their jobs. In retail, hospitality…

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  Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Block Hegseth, protect national security

Pete Hegseth’s record speaks volumes: unfit, unqualified, and embroiled in controversy. Let’s stop this dangerous nomination. John, The Department of Defense must uphold values that transcend partisanship: accountability, equity, and integrity. Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defens…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 10:27 PM

Climate action needs strong consumer protection!

Demand that federal agencies prioritize consumer protection and fair access to affordable green loans as part of the fight against climate change. Dear John For too many Americans, signing up for a green loan to install solar panels or upgrade your home’s energy efficiency, com…

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November 30, 2024 at 6:27 PM

Stop corporate greed: Confirm Lauren McFerran now!

Corporate greed is running rampant, threatening workers' rights and union protections. It’s up to the Senate to confirm Lauren McFerran and stop anti-worker forces in their tracks. John, Big corporations are on the attack, doing everything they can to dismantle workers’ rights. C…

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November 29, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Dr Oz wants Medicare Advantage to take advantage of All Americans

Trump’s incoming administration has Social Security and Medicare in its sights Dear John, Incoming President Trump has vowed not to touch Social Security and Medicare, as he instructs Ramaswamy and Musk to cut 2 trillion dollars from the budget. Trump cannot be believed even for…

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November 27, 2024 at 11:21 PM

Save nonprofits from political retaliation

The Senate must stop H.R. 9495, a bill designed to crush nonprofits holding the powerful accountable. Dear John, The House just passed a bill that could cripple nonprofits standing up for justice, transparency, and equality. Under the misleading name Stop Terror-Financing and Tax…

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November 26, 2024 at 11:33 PM

Corporations understand the economic impact of climate change

Trump has named Lee Zeldin to head the EPA, whose priorities put short term “energy dominance” above long-term economic and environmental sustainability. Dear John, Is it really any surprise that Donald Trump has chosen former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Pr…

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November 26, 2024 at 1:16 AM

Trump’s plot to bypass democracy

The Senate has a constitutional duty to vet and confirm presidential nominees. Don’t let Trump trample on this cornerstone of our democracy. Dear John Our democracy hangs by a thread as Donald Trump eyes an alarming route to bypass the Senate and force unvetted nominees into ke…

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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]

November 23, 2024 at 6:51 PM

Build a legacy, not just a campaign

Young voters are the backbone of the Democratic Party—but their organizing budget? It’s non-existent. Let’s change that. Dear John For over a decade, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has spent exactly $0 on youth organizing. Zero dollars to support the most dynamic, progre…

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November 22, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Confirm Biden’s judges to save voting rights and healthcare

The clock is ticking to secure a judiciary that values fairness and equality. Senate Democrats must confirm Biden’s judges now to safeguard our rights and prevent extremist control. Dear John, Over a dozen of President Biden’s judicial nominees await confirmation in the Senate. T…

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November 20, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Don’t let billionaires win their fight against the IRS

With a government funding deadline, Republicans are targeting the IRS to shield their wealthy donors. Dear John, With the government funding deadline just weeks away, Republicans are pushing to slash over $20 billion from the IRS -- crippling its ability to go after wealthy tax c…

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November 18, 2024 at 11:08 PM

Revoke Musk’s security clearance to slow down Trump’s plans

President Biden should revoke Elon Musk’s security clearance now, before Trump takes office. Dear John There are a few things President Biden can do to improve national security prior to Trump’s takeover of the whole apparatus in January. One of these things is to review -- and …

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November 16, 2024 at 6:54 PM

Fight back for our democracy

Extremists are emboldened to dismantle the progress we’ve made on reproductive rights, voting access John, We’re devastated, and I know you feel the same. The recent election results have brought Donald Trump back into the presidency, signaling a resurgence of extremism at the hi…

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