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February 27, 2023 at 11:17 PM

SIGN ON: Demand Congress protect Native voting rights.

We’re fighting back by building Native political power with a renewed call for sovereignty and Indigenous rights, including voting rights. John, Today we honor the 50 anniversary of what became a 71-day occupation and violent battle at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, over Native…

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  Chris Smalls, President Amazon Labor Union via DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 26, 2023 at 3:01 PM

RE: We won. Now they're stalling

How Republican Cuts to the IRS Put Low-Income Families at Risk. John, please see this important message from Chris Smalls, President of the Amazon Labor Union, asking for our support in the fight to get Amazon to finally recognize the union and sit down and bargain for fair wa…

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  Robert Reich via DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 25, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Stop Wall Street from preying on working people

The Big Banks make $12 billion a year from credit card late fees alone. We can stop this massive transfer of wealth from working families to Wall Street by supporting the CFPB’s new proposed $8 cap. Dear John, “Americans can’t agree on anything,” some people like to say. What abo…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Pass the REAL House Act Now!

The U.S. population has quadrupled in size since Congress was capped in 1912. Representation in Congress: not so much. John, In 1912, Congress capped the number of Representatives in the House at 435. Since then, the US population has doubled, then doubled again. As the number o…

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  Chris Smalls, President Amazon Labor Union via DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 10:34 PM

We won. Now they're stalling

How Republican Cuts to the IRS Put Low-Income Families at Risk. John, I’m Chris Smalls, President of the Amazon Labor Union. Last year, our union made history at the JFK8 fulfillment center on Staten Island, when we became the first American Amazon Warehouse to win a union elect…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 19, 2023 at 7:44 PM

RE: Wells Fargo has demonstrated a consistent disregard for ethical practices and customer well-being.

Breaking up Wells Fargo would benefit both customers and the public at large by reducing the likelihood of future scandals and increasing competition in the banking industry. The time for action is now. John, Wells Fargo has become synonymous with financial scandals. From the cre…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 18, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Speak Out Against Discriminatory EITC Audits: Support Low-Income Families.

How Republican Cuts to the IRS Put Low-Income Families at Risk. John, The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the government's most significant program in the fight against poverty, providing $60 billion annually to low-income families. Despite this crucial initiative, Congression…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Wells Fargo has demonstrated a consistent disregard for ethical practices and customer well-being.

Breaking up Wells Fargo would benefit both customers and the public at large by reducing the likelihood of future scandals and increasing competition in the banking industry. The time for action is now. John, Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the world and it has been un…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 11:49 PM

Our nation must remove unexploded ordnance in Hawaii.

Native Hawaiians deserve safe access to their ancestral lands. Support bomb clearance efforts today. John, Hawaii has a long history with the U.S. military on the islands using them for bases and training, including live-round on the ground and in the air practice. As a result, t…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Join the movement to tell the FTC to ban non-compete clauses now.

It's time to stand up against the corporate greed that restricts workers' abilities to seek better opportunities. John, For far too long, noncompete clauses have been used to keep workers in a cycle of exploitation and oppression. Non-compete clauses are overly broad and vague a…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 12, 2023 at 3:23 PM

RE: Tell Congress: Statehood for D.C. now!

Over 700,000 American citizens who live in Washington DC, have no vote in Congress despite bearing the full responsibilities of citizenhood. It’s time for DC to become a state! John, For too long, the residents of Washington, D.C. have been denied the most basic of democratic rig…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 11, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Pass the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act now.

Members of Congress use knowledge that is unknown to the average investor to profit off of trading individual stocks. We cannot allow this blatant corruption to stand. John, For years, DFA members have pushed for legislation that will keep members of Congress from using their pri…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Demand a clean debt ceiling increase!

Speaker McCarthy's agreement with the MAGA Republican caucus is a way to use the debt limit as leverage to cut Social Security and Medicare. John, The Washington Post recently shed light on Speaker McCarthy's agreement with the most extremist members of the MAGA Republican caucus…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 8:39 PM

This is how we provide real student debt relief.

Join the movement today and make a difference for those struggling with student debt. John, Student debt has continued to become a growing problem, with the average debt per borrower increasing year after year. Many people are unable to pay off their loans and are forced to live…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 11:24 PM

This is how elections get rigged.

Gerrymandering is a practice that has been used for years to manipulate the outcome of elections and Congress must take action to stop it. John, In recent years, partisan gerrymandering has become increasingly widespread and is a major threat to our democracy. It undermines the c…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 5, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Another way to help with student debt

By allowing student loan debt to be discharged through bankruptcy, we will empower borrowers to take back control of their lives and provide them with the support they need to succeed. John, Student loan debt has continued to be a growing crisis in the United States, hurting mil…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 4, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Elon Musk is at it again

Censorship of a BBC documentary by Twitter at the request of a government is a direct attack on free speech John, A shocking new revelation was recently made public about Twitter blocking access to a BBC documentary at the request of government officials in India because the film…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Stop grocery store goliaths from buying the competition.

Kroger and Albertsons’ proposed $25 billion mega-merger would drive out competition, increase prices, create food deserts, and put union jobs at risk. Demand the Federal Trade Commission stop it! John, please see this important message from Robert Reich and Inequality Media Ci…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 2, 2023 at 11:40 PM

Sign the Petition to Congress: Overturn Citizens United Now!

In the 13 years since Citizens United gave corporations unlimited access to influence elections, billions of dollars have drowned out the free speech of individuals. It’s time for a Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United! John, It has been 13 years since the US Supr…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 1, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Tell Congress: Statehood for D.C. now!

Over 700,000 American citizens who live in Washington DC, have no vote in Congress despite bearing the full responsibilities of citizenhood. It’s time for DC to become a state! John, It's a fundamental issue of civil rights. There is no form of voter suppression worse than having…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 11:04 PM

The Truth About Exxon’s Climate Change Deception.

Hold Exxon accountable for covering up climate change and demand action for a sustainable future. John, There’s no doubt that climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today, and it is crucial that we take action to address it as soon as possible. Unfor…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 29, 2023 at 10:24 PM

We just might have the votes

If one more Republican House member flips against Speaker McCarthy, MAGA Republicans will lose this fight and Ilhan Omar will keep her seat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. John, In a petty and wildly partisan move, MAGA Republicans, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, are pla…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 28, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Hold weapons contractors accountable for climate change

How you can help to ensure that the defense department is doing its part to combat climate change and protect the environment. John, It shouldn’t be a secret that the U.S. military and its network of weapons contractors are far and away the single largest user of fossil fuels on …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Tell the U.S. Department of Justice: Demand that all state abortion bans that violate federal law be challenged.

The DOJ must step up to defend medication abortion from Republican extremists. John, The issue of protecting reproductive rights has yet another battle to fight as states from Florida to Texas work to restrict access to abortion medication. The Biden administration is taking ste…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 25, 2023 at 10:32 PM

How we end the epidemic of mass shootings

The recent mass shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park have once again highlighted the urgent need for stricter gun control measures. John, As we all sit in sadness, yet again, at the tragic news of more mass shootings -- this time in California’s Half Moon Bay and Monterey…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 7:14 PM

RE: Advocate for peace and diplomacy

We cannot forget President Eisenhower warning about the dangers of the military industrial complex. John, It’s been more than 60 years since President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned us against the "Military Industrial Complex" and yet we still haven’t taken his advice seriously. Th…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Advocate for peace and diplomacy

We cannot forget President Eisenhower warning about the dangers of the military industrial complex. John, As we mark the anniversary of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's historic "military industrial complex" speech, it is a timely reminder to reflect on his wise words. “Our toi…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 10:31 PM

It’s time for independent coverage of the U.S. House floor

John, As Americans across the nation witnessed the GOP’s brutal infighting during the recent election for speaker of the House of Representatives, one crucial press freedom issue became clear: We must grant C-SPAN full-time control of the cameras in the House. Right now, leaders…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 15, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Stand Up for Progress: Show Your Support for Democratic Wins

Show your support in recognizing the major accomplishments of the Democratic party during the last legislative session. John, In the past two years, our Democratic leaders have worked tirelessly to make a real difference in the lives of millions of Americans. On so many of the i…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 14, 2023 at 10:06 PM

Take action to keep Republicans from crippling the IRS

Republicans are attacking the IRS because they know that it plays a crucial role in making sure that the wealthy pays their fair share. John, Right out of the gate, the first priority for House Republicans was to push forward with a dangerous plan to cripple the IRS's ability to …

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  Amanda Johnson, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 10:47 PM

The Troubling History of George Santos

Congressman George Santos has a history of fraud and deception. Sign the petition now to call for his expulsion from Congress. John - The recent revelation that George Santos, a newly elected Republican representative, has a history of deceit and manipulation that shows he is un…

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