Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 10:30 PM

The Stop Child Labor Act.

The exploitation of children in the workplace is a grim reality that we must confront head-on. John, As recent federal raids at a poultry plant in Ohio starkly revealed, our nation is grappling with a resurgence of child labor violations that are the direct result of corporate gr…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Unreliable service, high costs, and a grid that is woefully unprepared for the renewable future we urgently need.

We stand on the precipice of an energy revolution, one that reclaims power from the clutches of corporate greed and returns it to the people. John, Across America, the tale is the same: private utility companies hamstring our communities with high rates, lack of innovation, and r…

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  DFA National Organizing Team · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Demand an end to the bloodshed!

Congress must call for an end to the violence that benefits none and harms all. John, In the wake of the devastating October 7 attacks by Hamas and the subsequent ground invasion of Gaza by Israel, violence has escalated, fear has intensified, and a cycle of hatred threatens to e…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Tell Congress: Invest in child care.

Expiration of the American Rescue Plan jeopardizes child care for up to 3.2 million children. Tell Congress to make the needed investments in early childhood education today. John, Funding for child care and early childhood education is at a crisis point, with the expiration on S…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 12, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Substantial reforms needed to restore the Supreme Court’s fundamental integrity.

The Supreme Court decides on cases that will reshape America for generations, yet it lacks even a basic Code of Ethics. John, The need for substantial reforms at the Supreme Court has become glaringly obvious. Whether it’s Supreme Court justices clandestinely bought and sold ove…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 5:29 PM

It’s psychological torture: Pass the End Solitary Confinement Act!

Over 122,000 people are locked in solitary confinement in American prisons. The End Solitary Confinement Act will do away with this form of psychological torture. John, For generations, with reprehensible exceptions, the United States has rejected the torture of prisoners. One of…

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  DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 7:34 PM

House Censures Rashida Tlaib.

Rashida’s voice and lived experience are more critical now than ever. John, As the only Palestinian American member of Congress, Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s voice and lived experience are more critical now than ever. But in response to her leadership in calling for a ceasefire and an e…

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  DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 2:29 AM

The only Palestinian American in Congress was just censured for speaking up for Palestinian lives.

Rashida’s voice and lived experience are more critical now than ever. John, As the only Palestinian American member of Congress, Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s voice and lived experience are more critical now than ever. But in response to her leadership in calling for a ceasefire and an e…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Internet service providers must treat all internet communications equally!

Trump’s FCC eviscerated Obama’s standards for net neutrality. Urge the FCC and Congress to restore net neutrality today! John, Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs), such as Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T, must treat all content that streams through th…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 10:43 PM

The ETHICS Act will ban stock trading by Congress members.

The ETHICS Act could end congressional stock trading. John, In a democracy, elected officials are supposed to serve the interests of the people, embodying the principles of public service. Yet, corruption in Washington corrodes the cause of public service as members of Congress e…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Remove LibsOfTikTok from tech platforms

TikTok has shown that it's possible to take a stand against hate and keep the online community safe. Now Meta, Google, and X must follow suit. John, We live in a time where acceptance and understanding should be at the forefront, but sadly, there are groups like LibsOfTikTok that…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2023 at 3:48 PM

RE: Staring down the barrel of right-wing extremism.

We must take on Trump and Moms for Liberty to halt the tide of divisive politics threatening our democracy. John, Democracy in America is under assault. The sinister tide of extremism, led by figures like Donald Trump and groups such as Moms for Liberty, is not a distant threat …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Staring down the barrel of right-wing extremism.

We must take on Trump and Moms for Liberty to halt the tide of divisive politics threatening our democracy. John, The threats facing American democracy are neither abstract nor distant. They are real, they are here, and they are embodied by the corrosive politics of Donald Trump …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Tell Michigan: Pass National Popular Vote!

Twice in the last six elections, the Electoral College handed the Presidency to the loser of the popular vote. It’s time for Michigan to sign onto the National Popular Vote Compact! John, It’s long past time for us to fix the Electoral College. Since 2000, two of the last six pr…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 4:10 PM

RE: Change doesn’t just happen overnight, it takes years of hard work.

With right-wing extremism on the rise we must challenge the spread of misinformation, and continue the fight for a progressive, democratic America. John, We can defeat Moms for Liberty, Proud Boys, 3%ers, Donald Trump, and the right-wing media machine with people power. Winning …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 8:13 PM

Change doesn’t just happen overnight, it takes years of hard work.

With right-wing extremism on the rise we must challenge the spread of misinformation, and continue the fight for a progressive, democratic America. John, I’m not going to sugarcoat it, we are facing a tough battle. Over the last year, we’ve seen how Moms for Liberty, Proud Boys,…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 29, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Why impeach Biden? That’s what the GOP inquiry wants to know.

The Republicans have failed to lay out any basis for an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. Why let this stop them? John, Impeach now, ask questions later! This seems to be the logic behind the Republicans’ decision to launch an impeachment inquiry against President Bid…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Your Senators must pass the RECOUP Act!

Join the charge in urging our Senate to pass the RECOUP Act, ensuring bank executives pay the price for their greed! John, The aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis revealed the profound greed of big bank executives. Post-2008, regulatory frameworks have been strengthened, yet t…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Trader Joe’s: Worker-friendly -- until you organize, that is.

Trader Joe’s has been retaliating against union organizers and refusing to negotiate in good faith. Will you pledge to join a customer strike if one is called? John, Trader Joe’s is the worker-friendly, “good vibes” grocery, right? Isn’t that where you might find the staff dancin…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 8:47 PM

The new House Speaker wants to cut Social Security & Medicare!

This Republican tax plan will make working families pay tax cuts for the rich by slashing their essential services. John, Yesterday, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected Speaker of the House. He wasted no time in showcasing his priorities, with his very first action to call…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Increase - don't cut - IRS Funding now!

MAGA Republicans are still working overtime to defund the IRS John, Justice and equality are the bedrock of our democracy and that’s what makes the exploitation of our system by wealthy tax cheats a slap on the face of every hardworking American. Once a symbol of collective respo…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Demand all U.S. House members reject and vote against any insurrectionist for Speaker of the House.

In the 2020 election, 147 House Republicans voted to throw out tens of thousands of legitimate votes. None of these members is fit to be Speaker of the House. John, The shockwaves that shook the halls of Congress and threatened the democratic transfer of power on January 6, 2021 …

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  Rashida Tlaib via Democracy for America AF · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 7:41 PM

RE: I cannot believe I have to beg our country to value every human life, no matter their faith or ethnicity.

We need legislation that saves as many lives as possible, no matter one’s faith or ethnicity. John, we wanted to make sure you saw this urgent and heartfelt call to action by Representative Rashida Tlaib. Please read her message and then become a grassroots co-sponsor of the…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 22, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Facebook, Google, and Amazon rule the online marketplace.

Just a few Big Tech companies dominate online commerce. It’s time for the DOJ to break up Big Tech to make room for small businesses. John, It may not surprise you, and yet it is shocking nonetheless: over 70% of all traffic on the internet goes through sites owned or operated by…

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  Rashida Tlaib via Democracy for America AF · [email protected]

October 21, 2023 at 6:20 PM

I cannot believe I have to beg our country to value every human life, no matter their faith or ethnicity.

We need legislation that saves as many lives as possible, no matter one’s faith or ethnicity. John, Over this past week, tens of thousands of people have rallied in cities across the U.S. for a ceasefire. Hundreds of Jewish Americans have been arrested while protesting to end the…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Wall Street vs USPS

As Wall Street eyes a potential goldmine, the USPS faces a future that might leave millions underserved. John, The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been an institution of trust, resilience, and service to hundreds of millions of Americans for more than two centuries. Found…

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  DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 9:58 PM

Urge your representative to co-sponsor the cease fire resolution in the Middle East.

Your urgent action can help echo the cries for peace, providing a glimmer of hope to innocent lives caught in the crossfire of the ongoing Middle East conflict. John, The ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has escalated into a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with innocent…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Sen. Robert Menendez has lost the trust of the public and must resign now.

Sen. Robert Menendez has been indicted for receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes and using his position to enrich and protect three businessmen and the state of Egypt. He must go. John, The allegations, based on an FBI investigation and detailed by the U.S. Attorne…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 15, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Shine a light on corporations’ hidden agendas

Corporate lobbyists meet secretly with lawmakers to push a far right agenda. Tell corporations to stop funding the American Legislative Exchange Council. John, When corporations want to have a secret hand in writing state and federal legislation, they turn to ALEC, the American L…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 14, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Tell Biden: Stop building Trump’s wall!

President Biden continues to build Trump’s wall in south Texas, against his own campaign promises, and waiving multiple environmental and cultural protection laws. John, Why is President Biden continuing to build Trump’s wall in south Texas, in spite of having to waive 26 laws p…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Tell Congress: Reject any legislation that would break the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The Big Banks are trying to wreck the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by changing its funding. Tell Congress to keep consumer protections strong! John, In 2010, the Dodd-Frank Act created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to prevent a financial crisis like the …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Tell your Senators: Pass crucial protections for Native children and families!

It's time to fund protections for Native children and families. John, The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA) by an overwhelming bipartisan majority of 378 to 32. Now it’s up to the Senate to pass this overdue and much-need…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Partial pardons aren't enough! Tell Biden to seal the deal

Unfinished Business: Biden's Marijuana promises remain unfulfilled. John, Last Friday was the one-year mark since President Biden's partial pardons for certain marijuana offenses. While this was a step forward, many individuals are still shackled by outdated marijuana laws, despi…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Rescheduling is not enough: Remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act

President Biden promised to decriminalize marijuana, but his administration recommends only that it be reclassified as a Schedule III drug. It’s time to hold President Biden to his promise. John, Running for President, Joe Biden promised to decriminalize marijuana. Now his Depar…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 8, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Our battle to protect Medicaid coverage for millions

America's healthcare purge is a crisis that threatens millions John, Medicaid is designed to provide health coverage to low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Now, America's healthcare system, long criticized for its glaring ga…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 8:52 PM

Protect Alaska’s Precious Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta!

Alaska’s heartland is being pillaged, and its guardians silenced. Will you rise against it? John, Disturbing revelations have emerged about the Trump-era's reckless fast-tracking of the Donlin Gold Mine permits, sidelining environmental safeguards and the voices of the indigenous…

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  DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Our fight for reproductive choice!

The U.S. is about to join 100 other countries with OTC birth control, but there's a BIG catch. John, Birth control is a fundamental aspect of reproductive healthcare and with the introduction of the progestin-only birth control pill, Opill, next year, the U.S. will join over 100 …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 8:19 PM

Tell the Senate: Reject Elliot Abrams’ nomination and represent our highest values.

President Biden has inexplicably named Elliot Abrams to join the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. After decades of war crimes, this nomination must be rejected. John, President Biden has inexplicably named Elliot Abrams to join the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 8:44 PM

An entire K-12 curriculum of “alternative facts”.

Florida and Oklahoma are bringing PragerU’s extreme right wing propaganda into their K-12 curriculum. Students need unbiased, accurate materials that stimulate critical thinking. John, PragerU is not a university and does not grant any degrees, but they will tell you with delight…

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  DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 4:07 PM

If we don’t speak up now, Social Security will be cut behind closed doors

These Republicans want a future where the elderly have to make the impossible choice between medicine and food. John, The budget fight is not over and Republican extremists are planning to slash nearly two trillion dollars from Medicaid, and even more troublesome, they’re schemin…

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October 1, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Defense contractors' pockets are growing deeper, but at what cost?

We must redirect our nation's wealth toward real, pressing needs. John, With the budget fight now extended into November, there's still time to demand Congress get their priorities straight before spending is locked in. With that in mind, it's undeniable that defense profiteers h…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 11:03 PM

RE: Even the Heritage Foundation says Trump Is disqualified to run for President

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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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Even the Heritage Foundation says Trump Is disqualified to run for President

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 29, 2023 at 8:37 PM

ICYMI: DFA Alums launch new Progressive PAC - Advance the Electorate PAC

Two weeks ago, we sent you the message below to give you an early opportunity to be a part of a groundbreaking movement with our friends at Advance the Electorate PAC (ATE PAC). We wanted to be sure you did not miss it. As former Democracy for America staff members, Chris and Chri…

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  Ro Khanna via DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 6:40 PM

A comprehensive 5-step political reform platform.

John, Washington is broken. We need to prioritize a bold anti-corruption vision that we can deliver on when we win. Add Your Name That’s why I’ve proposed a 5-step, comprehensive political reform platform to strengthen our democracy. Ban campaign contribution…

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  DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 9:06 PM

No cuts to critical programs to pay for tax cuts for the rich.

Tired of the rich getting richer while hardworking families pay the price? Let's draw the line. John, In a country where many of us proudly proclaim our allegiance to equality, justice, and opportunity for all, it is baffling -- and frankly, infuriating -- that we are yet again w…

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September 26, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Protect Social Security.

Don't sacrifice the working class to save the rich: Tell Republicans NO to Raising the Retirement Age. John, It's time to brace ourselves for another egregious assault on our nation's most vulnerable. As you read this, the Republican Party, from Ron DeSantis to Nikki Haley and Do…

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September 24, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Democracy or oligarchy?

We find ourselves plunged into an era where billion-dollar corporations and their shameless lobbyists seem to run the show. John, Glaring disparities in wealth and power have reached a fever pitch, with giant corporations and their army of lobbyists working continuously behind th…

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September 23, 2023 at 7:13 PM

The Supreme Court is a citadel of corruption

The Supreme Court has lost its way, veering into the murky waters of corruption and impropriety. But it's not too late to right the ship. John, A baffling reality stares us in the face: Every federal judge is bound by an ethical code except for the Supreme Court justices. This is…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Tell Congress: Stand up to extremists and avert a government shutdown!

The American people didn't elect Congress for gridlock and theatrics. John, Congress holds the distinct honor and duty of representing the will and voices of its people. So, when a faction, driven by extreme views, attempts to bring the government to a screeching halt, it's a bla…

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