Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Demand the lowest possible price for medications now!

Don't let Big Pharma win, fight to end their stranglehold on drug prices. John, Big Pharma has long wielded its immense power to manipulate the system, placing profits above patients' well-being. Their aggressive campaign against the Inflation Reduction Act, especially the clause…

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September 20, 2023 at 8:56 PM

The Assault on IRS investments is an assault on fairness.

If this attack on the IRS is successful, it will set a dangerous precedent, emboldening those who seek to exploit the system further. John, Tax evasion lurks in the shadows of our financial structures, silently siphoning away billions that should be used to build a better America…

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September 19, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Refuse the Fox fee!

With the truth under siege, and the very foundations of democracy at stake, we must unite to confront the Fox Fee. John, In an age where simply trying to watch truthful news has become the battleground for the soul of democracy, Fox News is a fortress of deception. Time and again…

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September 18, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Check out the Advance the Electorate PAC

We wanted to give you the first opportunity to be a part of a groundbreaking movement with our friends at Advance the Electorate PAC (ATE PAC). As former Democracy for America staff members, Chris and Christine are channeling their experience and passion to focus on electing progr…

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September 17, 2023 at 5:42 PM

RE: Trump can't run, let's ensure it!

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, Donald Trump’s repeated claims of a stolen election, despite the absence of evidence and dismis…

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September 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Trump can't run, let's ensure it!

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, There's a simple fact we need to face: According to our Constitution, Donald Trump shouldn't be…

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September 15, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Stand with auto workers as they demand fair wages and respect!

It's time for Ford, GM, and Stellantis to accelerate wage equity, putting workers' rights in the fast lane. John, Every industry is defined by the people who fuel its engine and in the heart of America's automobile industry, it's the auto workers who work tirelessly to design, as…

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September 14, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Starbucks chocolates linked to child labour and deforestation.

Starbucks sells lots of chocolate, made from West African cocoa. Farmers, children, and forests must benefit, not be harmed! John, Starbucks sells millions of drinks and snacks every day, much of which includes cocoa which has been sourced from West Africa. West African cocoa pr…

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September 13, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Ten medications are not enough! Medicare must negotiate all drug prices!

President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act has brought prescription drug price negotiations to Medicare for the first time ever. Now Medicare must negotiate the prices of all essential medications. John, It’s been twenty years since George W. Bush signed a Medicare prescription d…

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September 12, 2023 at 7:29 PM

Address root causes of homelessness: support the Unhoused Bill of Rights

As the unhoused crisis reaches epidemic proportions in this country, new legislation will increase affordable housing while providing essential supports to the unhoused. John, With skyrocketing housing costs across the country, the unhoused crisis has grown exponentially. More f…

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September 11, 2023 at 4:57 PM

RE: Our fight against voter suppression:

The Republican party, in a blatant display of power politics, is attempting to silence the voices of millions. Their tactics? Voter suppression. John, The legacy of Jim Crow voter suppression is alive and well. While the approach is different, the strategy of limiting voting righ…

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September 10, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Our fight against voter suppression:

Our work to fight voter suppression across the country is more important than ever. John, The Republican party, backed by powerful special interests and deep-pocketed billionaires, is working tirelessly to limit who gets a say in our democracy. They're employing every tactic in t…

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September 9, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Tell President Biden: Appoint two new USPS Governors to fire DeJoy.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy continues to pursue his 10 year plan to privatize the Postal Service, raising prices and cutting services. President Biden must appoint two new Governors to the USPS Board to fire him. John, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has a plan for the United S…

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September 8, 2023 at 6:33 PM

RE: Even the Heritage Foundation says Trump Is disqualified under the 14th Amendment.

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, Donald Trump’s repeated claims of a stolen election, despite the absence of evidence and dismis…

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September 7, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Even the Heritage Foundation says Trump Is disqualified under the 14th Amendment.

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, There's a simple fact we need to face: According to our Constitution, Donald Trump shouldn't be…

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September 6, 2023 at 7:08 PM

URGENT: This vote may happen today! It might be happening right now!

It’s a summer full of progress and potential for the U.S. Labor movement. But Republicans are trying to cripple the NLRB by fighting a member’s reconfirmation. John, URGENT: This vote may happen today! It might be happening right now! It’s been a hot summer for the Labor movemen…

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September 1, 2023 at 10:18 PM

The Shadowy ledger that impacts Pentagon funding.

Political Pawns? How the Pentagon's Unfunded Priorities List shapes defense policies. John, Do you know about the Pentagon's secret spending wish list? It not only puts financial burdens on taxpayers but it also undermines public trust. In 2024 alone they want another $16.4 billi…

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August 31, 2023 at 7:56 PM

Abortion access is a winning issue for Democrats!

Join us in safeguarding reproductive rights and championing abortion access as a winning cause for Democrats nationwide. John, Right-wing extremists declared war on reproductive rights decades ago. They thought they had won the war after the Dobbs ruling by the Supreme Court over…

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August 30, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Senator Tuberville's war on troops and reproductive freedoms must be stopped!

Reproductive rights are the embodiment of personal freedom, dignity, and control over one's body. It's not just about the right to choose but the right to comprehensive healthcare, education, and autonomy. John, When the Pentagon decided to support our troops by granting them acc…

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August 29, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Stand with the people of Lāhainā against exploitation

Predatory developers are circling Lāhainā like sharks. Will you stand with the people of Lāhainā to fight back? John, The wildfires in Maui were unprecedented. With at least 115 lives lost, over 1,000 homes and businesses decimated, and thousands displaced, the impact is staggeri…

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August 28, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Tell President Biden to Veto the hate-filled MAGA NDAA!

The divisive and exclusionary MAGA agenda threatens the very fabric of our society. John, The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is historically just a large Pentagon handout, has now been tarnished with an even darker stain: the divisive MAGA ideology which has tak…

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August 27, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Say no to profit-hungry CEOs and corporate greed!

Corporate consolidation casts a vast shadow, but with the FTC and DOJ's latest antitrust guidelines, there's a glimmer of hope for every small business and consumer. John, In their relentless quest for supremacy, corporate behemoths have threatened the very fabric of America's re…

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August 26, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Justice Thomas' undisclosed gifts from billionaires are a conflict of interest.

Our judiciary must remain incorruptible, impartial, and truly serve the interests of the American people. John, It is the fundamental duty of our judiciary to remain impartial and free from any kind of external influence, be it monetary or otherwise. With a case as consequential …

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August 25, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Fight environmental racism with the Cumulative Impacts Act!

Work to hold corporate polluters accountable and demand justice for those most affected by environmental degradation. John, When we speak of injustice, the focus often shifts to challenges like income inequality, education disparities, or racial discrimination. Yet, lurking in th…

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August 24, 2023 at 6:24 PM

The fight for transparency in Trump's trials

From the chaos of January 6th to the heart of the courtroom, America demands a front-row seat to its own pursuit of justice. John, Our democracy nearly crumbled on January 6th, 2021, under Donald Trump's attempts to overturn Joe Biden's election victory. This critical breach of …

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August 21, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Election Worker Protection Act now!

The job of the poll worker must be protected against threats of violence. John, Once upon a time, poll workers did their jobs in obscurity, knowing their largely voluntary efforts were essential to providing one of the most necessary elements for democracy to thrive: a place to d…

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August 20, 2023 at 7:51 PM

RE: Tell the Senate and DOJ: Investigate Clarence Thomas Now

With the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court shaken by recent revelations, formal investigations by the U.S. Senate and Department of Justice are needed. John, Over the last several decades, corruption at the U.S. Supreme Court has grown and deepened. Now is the time to make a f…

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August 19, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Tell Congress: Increase funding to Low Income Home Energy Assistance today

July 2023 was the hottest month ever on record. Low income families and the elderly are most likely to need energy assistance. Support increases in their funding today! John, Excessive heat can be deadly, and with the reality of climate change ever more obvious across the nation …

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August 18, 2023 at 7:41 PM

No to Endless War! Repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force now!

A bipartisan Senate has voted to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force. Don’t let a minority in the House replace it to justify more Endless War! John, A bipartisan Senate has voted to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force, the law that enabled…

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August 17, 2023 at 4:47 PM

The People’s Response Act: inclusive, holistic, community based public safety.

Show your support for Rep. Cori Bush’s People’s Response Act: an inclusive, holistic, health-centered approach to public safety. John, Let’s re-imagine public safety. Instead of criminalization, jail time, surveillance of neighborhoods, predictive policing, and “stop and frisk” …

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August 16, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Tell the DOJ: Hold the fossil fuel industry accountable!

The fossil fuel companies have known for 50 years they were creating a climate disaster, but they misled the public. They must be held accountable. John, Fifty years ago, the fossil fuel companies knew the science: they knew their products would create unsustainable global warmin…

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August 13, 2023 at 6:37 PM

No child should go hungry. This is one way to make sure they’re fed.

Providing free school lunches is a small investment that can have a big impact on the lives of children and families. It's time to make sure that no child goes hungry at school. John, As we grapple with the long shadow of historical discrimination, it's vital to address current m…

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August 12, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Cops should not be above the law!

In a nation where justice is promised to all, why are those sworn to protect us often shielded from accountability? John, The names of countless victims of police violence -- George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, Sandra Bland, and too many other…

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August 11, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Corporations are bringing back child labor: Here’s what we do.

85 years after child labor was made illegal in the U.S., corporate interests are working hard to bring it back. John, 85 years ago, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 outlawed the most exploitative forms of child labor, including work in coal mines, glass factories, and…

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August 10, 2023 at 8:49 PM

This is the best defense against Trump disinformation.

Now that Trump is facing trial for attempting to prevent the peaceful transition of power, it’s crucial that the American people see the defense and prosecution with their own eyes. John, Now that Donald Trump has been indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith on charges for his att…

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August 9, 2023 at 9:13 PM

We cannot wait for the next tragedy. Tell Congress to ban assault weapons now!

If there's a chance to save even one more life, we owe it to our communities, our loved ones, and ourselves to take proactive steps toward a safer society. John, Each morning, America wakes up to the grim reality of its love affair with firearms. From the deadly school shootings …

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August 8, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Supporting intellectual freedom and resisting banning books

With extremist groups like Moms for Liberty intimidating educators and librarians across the country, we need to join with former President Obama to fight against the banning of books focusing on people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. John, Former President Obama is standing up …

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August 7, 2023 at 7:16 PM

New Florida standards claim African Americans perpetrated historical race riots

Florida Republicans have rewritten the Black History curriculum. The resulting distortions are ugly and dangerous. John, What happens when Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Republicans try to rewrite Black history under their 2022 education law, the incredibly named Stop Wrongs t…

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August 6, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Disqualify Trump

In the wake of the January 6th insurrection, and with Trump facing multiple criminal charges, it is more urgent than ever that we disqualify him from running for president again. John, Our democracy has weathered wars, depressions, and civil unrest, and yet it might face its grea…

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August 5, 2023 at 6:56 PM

Corporation profits booming while consumers struggle

Americans are struggling to pay the bills. But for corporations, inflation is a golden opportunity to hike prices and make record-breaking profits. John, According to a recent analysis by the Guardian, over the last two years, Amazon’s profits have increased 333%. Chevron, 144%…

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August 4, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Fight Back! Don’t let Big Pharma block Medicare drug price negotiations!

Big Pharma is suing to try to prevent drug price negotiations with Medicare under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. Demand they stop the lawsuits and negotiate now! John, You’ve gotta hand it to Big Pharma, including Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, an…

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August 3, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Europe rejects and forbids Threads’ privacy policy: the U.S. should too!

Meta’s rollout of “Threads” to 100 million users in a few days has raised serious concerns about the use and misuse of private personal data. John, In the rush to jump off the sinking ship of Elon Musk’s Twitter (er, that is, “X”), it’s reported that 100 million users picked up M…

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August 1, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Everyone deserves a place to call home. Pass affordable housing!

John, Access to affordable housing underlies every other human health need and outcome: health care, racial justice, safety, children’s well-being, nutrition, recovery from mental illness and addiction, and so importantly, the end of homelessness. Yet despite passage of infrastr…

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July 31, 2023 at 8:28 PM

The OLIGARCH Act is a bold plan to tackle wealth inequality

The future of our democracy depends on our ability to level the playing field and reduce wealth inequality. John, The immense financial holdings of a select few are dictating the direction of our country, choking the breath from our democratic system, and threatening to unravel t…

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July 30, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Tell Congress: Reject the GOP’s “Confidence” in Dark Money Act

The GOP has unveiled their strongest anti-democracy bill yet, a wish list filled with voter suppression tactics, but with open arms welcoming dark money. John, We can almost hear the House GOP chortling as they wrapped nearly 50 stand-alone anti-voter bills into one giant wish li…

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July 29, 2023 at 7:43 PM

AIPAC is trying to buy the Democratic Party -- stop them

With their influence now firmly entrenched in both major political parties, AIPAC's actions threaten to distort the very essence of our democratic process. John, The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has spent decades subtly pushing the needle of American politics …

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July 28, 2023 at 10:12 PM

The invisible terror of radiation doesn't discriminate.

John, Countless Americans are quietly bearing the catastrophic health impacts of radiation exposure from nuclear weapons testing and uranium mining. These are our veterans, Indigenous communities, and everyday individuals known as "downwinders," and their lives have been irrepara…

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July 26, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Fintech companies are preying on the poor

These apps charge astronomical fees that can trap people in a cycle of debt, which can be devastating for their financial health and well-being. John, The world is fast embracing the digital revolution, but not all that glitters is gold. Hidden within the shiny allure of financia…

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July 24, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Pass the Freedom to Vote Act!

Republicans and Democrats are proposing vastly different bills to reform the electoral process. Only the Freedom to Vote Act will protect voting rights while limiting the influence of dark money. John, It’s not Dueling Banjos, it’s Dueling Bills. The House Administration Commit…

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July 23, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Promote involvement and reduce recidivism: Restore prisoners’ right to vote

Nearly 2 million Americans in prison have lost the right to vote, with a disproportionate number of the disenfranchised being people of color. A proposed constitutional amendment in California could restore this right to incarcerated citizens in the state John, Black Americans ar…

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