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  Judith LeBlanc via DFA AF · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Sign now to support Tribal sovereignty and environmental justice in Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

Our Alaska Native relatives are going to Washington, D.C. next week to meet with crucial decision-makers. John, Our Alaska Native relatives are going to Washington, D.C. next week to meet with decision-makers who hold the future of Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in their hands.…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
April 16, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Repeal the Comstock Act now!

The Comstock Act is a 150-year-old federal law that bans the distribution of “obscene materials” throughout the United States -- defined so broadly as to include any medical equipment or medication related to birth control or abortion. It must be repealed John, Today, nearly a qu…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Protect Ancestral Homelands and Sacred Places. Tell the Interior Department to Establish Tribal Co-Stewardship of Bears Ears National Monument Now

The five Tribes of the Bears Ears Commission have been working directly with the US government to develop a draft resource management plan for Bears Ears National Monument. Now public comments are needed in support of the unprecedented collaborative, sust John, The Bears Ears Nat…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
April 14, 2024 at 7:02 PM

AIPAC's ties to Trump's billionaire donor

They're going after any Democrat who dares to speak up for a ceasefire or the humanity and rights of innocent Palestinians John, For too long, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has held an iron grip on members of Congress from both parties, silencing any critic…
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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]
April 13, 2024 at 6:16 PM

More than 100 years later, it’s time to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment

More than 100 years ago, the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced to both houses of Congress. It has met all the requirements to be ratified; now all that is needed is for Congress to lift its arbitrary deadline. John, In 1923, the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced to bot…
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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 9:44 PM

Eliminate gerrymandering: Support the Fair Representation Act

Due to gerrymandering and winner-take-all representation in congressional districts, the diverse viewpoints of ethnic and political minorities are not proportionally represented. The Fair Representation Act would fix this problem. John, In too many congressional districts today…
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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 6:21 PM

The Biden administration must respect Indigenous heritage

This is a fight for the respect of Indigenous heritage and the health of our planet. John, Bears Ears National Monument, a sacred land rich in cultural history and natural beauty, has been a pawn in a disgraceful political game, with protections first granted by President Obama i…
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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 6:53 PM

It's time for News Networks to prioritize truth over ratings

The integrity of our democracy is under assault from the very platforms meant to inform and empower us. John, News networks are supposed to stand up for journalistic integrity, but now they find themselves at a crossroads: continue down a path of sensationalism and misinformation…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Republicans = MAGA

We must be relentless in our defense of democracy from Trump’s Republican Party. John, When it comes to pest control, cockroaches are the stuff of nightmares. They can survive extreme conditions, multiply rapidly, and spread disease wherever they go. Even when you think you've el…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
April 7, 2024 at 10:43 PM

Pass Elizabeth Warren’s Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act!

The top 0.1% of Americans owns 14% percent of the wealth -- the highest point on record, and it’s all untaxed. Elizabeth Warren’s Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act would fix this, with a wealth tax on just the top 0.05%. John, With $20 trillion in wealth, the top 0.1% (1 in 1000) of Amer…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
April 6, 2024 at 3:47 PM

RE: The Squad needs your help to survive AIPAC's onslaught

Democracy for America has been with the Squad from the start. Now, as they face an unprecedented attack, we must stand by their side. John, Democracy for America has been a staunch ally of the Squad from the very beginning. We were the first national PAC to endorse Alexandria Oc…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 6:41 PM

The Squad vs. AIPAC

Democracy for America has been with the Squad from the start. Now, as they face an unprecedented attack, we must stand by their side. John, Throughout our history, Democracy for America (DFA) has been unwavering in our commitment to supporting progressive leaders who fight for th…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Tell Harvard to remove Kushner's interview

Jared Kushner's vile anti-Palestinian remarks must be removed. John, Harvard University recently hosted Jared Kushner at an event for the Harvard Kennedy School's Middle East Initiative where he made a series of irresponsible, dehumanizing, and inflammatory remarks about the Isra…
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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Stop this blatant right-wing power grab

We must unite in rejecting this dangerous right-wing coup attempt before it's too late John, Our democracy is under threat from an insidious initiative known as Project 2025 which aims to follow a playbook laid out by the Heritage Foundation by systematically taking over and dism…
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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]
April 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Caving to this untrustworthy, lawless ex-president is simply not an option

Granting Trump access to national security briefings would be a direct threat to the safety and security of the United States. John, When it comes to national security, there is no room for ambiguity or half-measures. That’s why now that Donald Trump is the Republican nominee an…
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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]
April 1, 2024 at 4:29 PM

DeJoy is driving USPS into the ground

Postal banking would be a game-changer for the USPS and the unbanked. John, Under the misguided leadership of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, mail delivery has slowed to a crawl, rates have skyrocketed, post offices are shuttering their doors, and hard-working postal employees ha…
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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Don't let politicians steal your vote

The Right to Vote Act will secure the most basic promise of democracy, not just for us but for future generations of Americans. John, In a democracy, everyone should have an equal say in choosing our leaders and shaping our shared destiny. Yet across the United States, the right …
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Rein in excessive executive pay

In 2017, Trump and the GOP handed the rich and corporations trillions of dollars in tax breaks, which they used, not to improve working conditions, wages, or product quality, but to fatten the wallets of their own top executives. Here are some steps we ca John, Since the Trump/GO…
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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Trump must be stopped and now only we can save us.

With the Supreme Court's decision threatening our democracy, we must organize right now to stop Trump's attempt to evade justice. John, By now you must know that the Supreme Court's decision to punt enforcement of the 14th amendment’s insurrectionist ban from federal office to Co…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Stop school vouchers

Across the country, Republicans are implementing voucher systems that take funds away from public schools and give them to private schools that are selective, expensive, and lack public accountability. John, Republicans across the country are busily dismantling the public school…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 11:08 PM

NBC makes a dangerous decision - tell them to reverse it.

NBC has made a big mistake and the consequences are terrible for democracy. John, This is a headline no one wants to see: Ronna McDaniel is an election denier. The former Republican National Committee chair has repeatedly promoted the Big Lie of voter fraud in the 2020 electio…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 24, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Taxpayers cannot pad the profits of Big Oil while our planet faces a climate crisis

It's time for corporations and the wealthy to start paying what they owe in taxes. John, For too long, loopholes and lax enforcement have allowed the super-rich to avoid contributing their fair share, while working families struggle to get by. President Biden's proposed budget fo…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
March 23, 2024 at 6:02 PM

President Biden must bring relief to the Gaza Strip!

We must make it clear that Gaza's pain is not distant or abstract to us. John, The numbers are staggering: since the war began, the amount of food aid entering Gaza has plunged by 90%. Thousands of desperate people, many of them young children, are spending hours in the scorching…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 8:08 PM

Protect Social Security from cuts by making billionaires pay their fair share

Billionaires are avoiding taxes while threatening retirement for millions. John, For nearly a century, Social Security has provided millions of retired Americans with income to make ends meet after decades in the workforce. But this crucial safety net faces an existential threat …
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Pass Elizabeth Warren’s Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act

The top 0.1% of Americans owns 14% percent of the wealth -- the highest point on record, and it’s all untaxed. Elizabeth Warren’s Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act would fix this, with a wealth tax on just the top 0.05%. John, With $20 trillion in wealth, the top 0.1% (1 in 1000) of Amer…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 8:50 PM

It's time to stop torture in Biden's ICE detention centers

The Biden administration cannot continue giving ICE a blank check to trample all over human rights. John, Immigrant detainees in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody are being psychologically tortured through rampant use of solitary confinement. Imagine being t…
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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 11:12 PM

This pro-war, anti-Palestinian lobby group and their Super PAC are threatening to spend $100 million against Democrats

AIPAC frames itself as a bipartisan group, but their Super PAC, the United Democracy Project, only spends against Democrats in Democratic primaries John, If we’re going to protect our democracy and Palestinian human rights, we need to reject AIPAC’s influence in the Democratic …
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Stand up for fundamental freedoms nationwide!

Overturning Roe v. Wade was not enough for the GOP. Now the Republicans have their sights on a nationwide abortion ban. John, Most Americans object to a nationwide ban on abortion. But this is exactly what Donald Trump and his Republican party are seeking, and with unequivocal …
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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]
March 17, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Time is running out to stop Trump's assault on justice

With the Supreme Court's decision threatening our democracy, we must organize right now to stop Trump's attempt to evade justice. John, Thanks to the Supreme Court's decision to punt enforcement of the 14th amendment’s insurrectionist ban from federal office to Congress, Trump wi…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 16, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Demand the ultra-rich finally pay their taxes

Wealth inequality is a threat to democracy that can no longer be ignored John, As the world's leading economies prepare to gather for the upcoming G20 summit, there is a crucial opportunity to address the growing wealth inequality that plagues both developed and developing nati…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 6:24 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the DEFIANCE Act now

It's time to take a stand against AI-generated pornographic deepfakes that threaten our safety, dignity, and especially the welfare of our children. John, The rise of AI-generated pornographic deepfakes has unveiled a dark side to digital innovation. These creations, which fal…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Help end Republicans’ shutdown shenanigan

Government shutdowns disrupt lives, halt essential services, and jeopardize our nation's stability. It's time to demand a permanent solution from Congress. John, House Republicans have resorted to utilizing government shutdowns as a harmful tactic, resulting in needless hardshi…
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  Robert Reich for DFA AF · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Stop corporations from making unfair profits through price gouging

Some corporations use unfair pricing strategies to take advantage of short-term cost increases, making them permanent to boost already excessive profits. To prevent these practices, Senator Elizabeth Warren is seeking co-sponsors on her bill. John, momentum to take on corporate pr…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 10, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Tell the CFPB: Cap overdraft fees at $3!

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking public comment on their new proposal to limit overdraft fees by banks with assets over $10 billion. John, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) needs your input now, as they seek public comment on their proposed rule t…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 9, 2024 at 3:01 PM

It’s time to develop infrastructure, vehicles, and planning to reduce carbon emissions

The Department of Transportation has announced new rules for the tracking and reduction of carbon emissions on state and local highways. John, The Department of Transportation has set powerful new rules requiring states to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on the highway…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Elizabeth Warren’s voting rights bill

Democracy thrives when every voice is heard. That's why we're rallying support for the Youth Voting Rights Act, reintroduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren in 2023, to ensure our young voters—especially those of color—have unfettered access to the ballot box John, The Youth Voting …
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 7:25 PM

Let's fix our broken Supreme Court!

Our democracy depends on a fair and balanced judiciary, and we won't settle for anything less. John, It's time for Congress to stop tiptoeing around the glaring issue at hand: our Supreme Court is broken. The introduction of the Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement M…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 9:54 PM

Trump's secret Chinese bank account!

Join the fight for truth as we push Congress to trace the money trail in Trump's White House. John, The financial antics of former President Donald Trump and his family during their time in the White House are looking more and more like a cash grab. The evidence is piling up, sho…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 9:28 PM

Tell your governor: Set ambitious goals for tracking and reducing carbon emissions

The Department of Transportation has announced new rules for the tracking and reduction of carbon emissions on state and local highways. John, The Department of Transportation has set powerful new rules requiring states to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on the highway…
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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 10:36 PM

Time Is running out to stop Trump's assault on justice!

With the Supreme Court's decision threatening our democracy, we must organize right now to stop Trump's attempt to evade justice. John, The Supreme Court's decision today, to punt enforcement of the 14th amendment’s insurrectionist ban from federal office, to Congress means Trump…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 6:24 PM

Tell Congress: No personal profits from waging war

Congress members benefit personally from buying stocks in the weapons companies they decide to fund. A new bill would prohibit this shameful conflict of interest. John, There are so many ways corrupt politicians and weapons contractors can scratch each other’s backs to benefit f…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Ensure the Presidential Candidate with the Most Votes Actually Wins

Twice in the last 25 years the winner of the Presidency did not win the popular vote. If enough states sign on, the National Popular Vote Compact would fix this. John, Twice in the last 25 years -- in 2000 and 2016 -- the winner of the Electoral College, and hence the Presidency…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 10:03 PM

$85 billion in health and climate benefits

This is a significant step in regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants. John, The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) proposal to set the first-ever carbon regulations for existing power plants is a monumental step forward -- but it's at risk. Their Climate P…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Honor the Cheyenne and Arapaho: pass the Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Act

Congress needs to hear our support for changing the name of the Mount Evans Wilderness to the Mount Blue Sky Wilderness, in honor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho people John, In November, 1864, more than 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho people, mostly women, children, and elders, were murder…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 11:48 PM

No escalation of war in the Middle East

Republican senators are urging the Biden administration to expand the Middle East war by bombing Tehran. Congress must stand firm to prevent further escalation of the war. John, With tensions simmering in the Middle East, MAGA Republican senators are urging actions that would fur…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
February 25, 2024 at 7:17 PM

We need to fire Louis Dejoy

Join us in calling on President Biden to nominate two new USPS Board of Governors members who will champion postal service expansion and ensure Louis DeJoy's removal. John, Under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s leadership, we've seen unacceptable slower mail deliveries, soaring …
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Urge the SEC to shine a light on stock buybacks

Wall Street's greed has spiraled out of control with the practice of stock buybacks with $6.3 trillion vanishing in the 2010s alone. John, Stock buybacks allow the rich to get richer by increasing the value of their shares and concentrating ownership, often at the expense of rein…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 8:12 PM

The case for Supreme Court term limits is stronger than ever

A more dynamic, accountable, and representative Supreme Court is possible John, Lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court have created an elite class of justices, immune to the consequences of their actions and decisions. The lack of Supreme Court term limits fosters an environ…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 8:52 PM

Don't let Trump’s lies prevail

Congress must propose Rep. Matt Gaetz’s resolution declaring that former President Trump “did not engage in insurrection.” John, The sky is red, up is down, and the truth is what the powerful declare it to be. This is the reality we’re being thrown into by MAGA extremists in Cong…
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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 12:15 AM

Protect workers from Elon Musk, Amazon, and Trader Joe's! Defend the National Labor Relations Board Now!

Elon Musk, Amazon, and Trader Joe’s are arguing the National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court must uphold the constitutionality of the NLRB to protect workers’ rights to organize without fear of retaliation. John, What do Trader Joe’s, Amazon, and Elon…
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