Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 17, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Utilities and Monopolies have lawmakers in their pockets

Across the country, privately owned utility companies are the only source of power for millions of people. They cannot be allowed to buy legislators with their multi-million dollar contributions. John, The so-called public utilities are really private companies, each one its own…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 16, 2024 at 11:22 PM

Save HBCUs!

Take action to protect Historically Black Colleges and Universities and ensure accessible higher education for all students. John, The very existence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is under attack and Mississippi is ground zero for the growing danger. St…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 15, 2024 at 7:02 PM

A critical moment in the fight for reproductive rights in America

Birth control is under threat. Demand state leaders take action NOW. John The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade has put access to contraceptives at risk in states across the country. Justice Clarence Thomas explicitly called for the Court to reconsider its …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 14, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Ask your Representative: Do you support our right to contraception?

Since the Right to Contraception Act was blocked by Senate Republicans, we turn our attention to the House, where a petition can overrule the Speaker and bring it to a floor vote. John We can’t say they didn’t warn us. In his concurring opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Clarence T…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Tell the Department of Justice to prosecute Big Oil!

Join the fight against Big Oil's greed and demand accountability for their illegal actions that have cost Americans thousands. John, The Federal Trade Commission has uncovered evidence that Pioneer Natural Resources, the largest oil company in Texas, illegally colluded with OPEC …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Help stop special interests from handpicking judges who will rule in their favor

We cannot allow the corporate lobby and right-wing extremists to continue manipulating our judicial system for their own gain. John Corporate lobbyists and right-wing extremists manipulate the judicial system in their favor by carefully selecting courts and judges that align with…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 9, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Flying insurrectionist flags? Impeach Alito now.

With insurrectionist flags flying at two of his homes, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has shown he cannot be impartial in cases involving Donald Trump or the 2020 election. John, According to the Supreme Court’s new Code of Ethics (even if it is voluntary and self-enforced):…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 8, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Pass the ETHICS Act!

Why are members of Congress still allowed to buy and sell individual stocks? John, Congress, with a record-low approval rating of 13%, should give serious consideration as to how they have lost the trust of the American people. Extreme dysfunction and chaotic partisan battles cer…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 7, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Stop glorifying Confederate traitors in our schools

School boards are reversing progress on racial justice by honoring Confederate figures. John School boards across the country are making decisions that honor Confederate leaders, reversing the progress we made in the fight for racial justice. The Shenandoah County school board’s…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 9:18 PM

The most disturbing parts of Project 2025

The most chilling aspect of Project 2025 is its goal to institutionalize Trumpism and establish an authoritarian regime. John The upcoming presidential debate offers a pivotal opportunity to address one of the most alarming political agendas in recent history: Project 2025, a pla…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Doctors vs. Insurers

Join the fight for a healthcare system that puts patients first John, Imagine needing critical medical treatment, only to be told by your insurance company that it’s too expensive. This is the harsh reality for many Americans, as insurance companies increasingly prioritize their …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 4, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Leonard Peltier's life hangs in the balance

The United States government must acknowledge the injustice that has been done to Leonard Peltier. John For nearly five decades, Leonard Peltier has been imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. His case is a clear example of the systemic injustices faced by Indigenous people in…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 4, 2024 at 12:12 AM

We cannot allow the USPS to be gutted for political gain

Stop postmaster General Louis DeJoy from attacking vote by mail. John The United States Postal Service (USPS) is under attack from within as Postmaster General Louis DeJoy pushes a controversial 10-year plan that threatens to undermine the integrity of our elections. DeJoy's pro…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 31, 2024 at 8:37 PM

RE: AIPAC's $100 Million plot to destroy the Squad

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]

May 30, 2024 at 3:57 PM

AIPAC's $100 Million plot to destroy the Squad

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]

May 28, 2024 at 11:41 PM

Tell the Justice Department to overturn Governor Abbott’s dangerous pardon

Governor Abbott's pardon of convicted murderer Daniel Perry demands federal intervention. John In a shocking attack on justice, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a pardon to Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster by a unanimous ju…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 27, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Our democracy is not for sale to the highest bidder

The Billionaire Minimum Income Tax is our chance to make the wealthiest pay their fair share. John, Our democracy is under threat from the outsized political influence of America's billionaire class. In the 2024 election alone, just 50 billionaire families have already spen…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 26, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Climate change is a clear and present danger that demands immediate action

With President Biden considering declaring a climate emergency, we must keep the pressure on! John, The climate crisis has reached a tipping point. The summer of 2023 shattered heat records, unleashing a wave of catastrophic wildfires, storms, and floods that claimed lives w…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 25, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Stop the defense contractor gravy train

Our budget should reflect the values and needs of the American people, not the greed of the military-industrial complex. John For too long, the Pentagon's bloated budget has been treated as untouchable, even as many communities nationwide struggle with underfunded schools, crumbl…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 24, 2024 at 9:57 PM

Why are universities engaged in war profiteering?

Universities betray their students and mission by investing in the war industry. John, Billions of dollars from university endowments are invested in the stocks of weapons manufacturers and defense contractors. These corporations are directly responsible for untold human suf…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t renew Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy

Even as they threaten Social Security and Medicare, Republicans seek to add trillions to the national debt with their tax cuts for the rich. Don’t let them! John, Republicans tell us they are worried about the national debt, even though their tax cuts that benefit mainly bil…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 9:24 PM

Fake abortion clinics are not protecting medical information properly

A watchdog group is asking the Attorneys General in five states to investigate anti-choice “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” for the misuse of private medical information, putting pregnant women at risk at their most vulnerable. John, Crisis Pregnancy Centers are not what they appea…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 21, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Tell Schumer not to invite Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is overseeing an invasion of the civilian population of Gaza that has been found to rise to the level of genocide. He must not be invited to speak before a joint session of the U.S. Congress. John, In March, Senate Majority Leader Chu…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 20, 2024 at 10:55 PM

Tell Biden: background checks at gun shows and online, and ban assault weapons

The Biden administration is proposing a new rule to require background checks for firearm purchases at gun shows and online. It’s about time! And while we’re at it, let’s add an assault weapons ban too. John, Following decades of inaction, at long last we have a proposed rul…

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  Robert Reich via DFA AF · [email protected]

May 19, 2024 at 4:13 PM

It’s a win/win for corporate greed.

Stock buybacks boost the portfolios of CEOs and the top 1%, while harming workers and consumers. The Stock Buyback Accountability Act will help counter this trend. John, please see this important call to action from Robert Reich below and then join the campaign by taking action to…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM

Tell Congress to tax the rich to protect Social Security

It's time to demand that the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share to protect Social Security. John, The Social Security Board of Trustees annual report has once again warned that if we do not take decisive action, the promise of a stable retirement for millions of Americ…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 17, 2024 at 6:39 PM

Wall Street is supporting Trump’s plan to destroy democracy

Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan Chase are bankrolling the destruction of our democracy John The Heritage Foundation, a right-wing extremist group masquerading as a "think tank," has launched an all-out assault on American democracy with its Trump-inspired Project 20…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 16, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Demand President Biden ensure insurance covers over-the-counter birth control

Over-the-counter birth control must be fully covered by all insurance plans John Birth control is a fundamental right, not a privilege but for too long, access to it has been restricted by medically unnecessary prescription requirements and cost barriers. Now, with the groundbrea…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 15, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Student debt relief now!

The Department of Education’s new plan for student debt relief could mean substantial assistance for millions of people with outstanding loans. But first, your comments are needed to show public support. John, The Department of Education has developed a new plan for student d…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 11, 2024 at 7:46 PM

AIPAC is coming for the Squad

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 unwavering in our commitment to supporting progressive leaders who fight for the values we hold dear since ou…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

May 7, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Only we can save us from Donald Trump

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 to entertain the Absolute Presidential Immunity case is a slap in the face of justice, likely delaying Donald Trump…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 6, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Don’t waste resources on arresting and jailing homeless people

Homelessness continues to increase, yet in more localities, a person can end up in jail simply for sleeping outdoors. Congress must act to protect the rights of the unhoused and address the root causes of the crisis. John, Across the country, homelessness continues to increas…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 5, 2024 at 7:04 PM

Book bans are escalating

Don't let far-right extremists rob our students of the opportunity to explore the world through the power of literature. John, In 2023, states like Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah, and South Carolina led an unprecedented wave of book bans targeting literature that dared to cha…

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  Amanda Ford, · [email protected]

May 4, 2024 at 6:50 PM

The richest 1% hold $44 trillion in wealth

Republicans are proposing tax cuts that would overwhelmingly benefit the ultra-wealthy John, The time has come for Congress to fundamentally re-examine its priorities and start putting the interests of working people over the desires of millionaires, billionaires, and large c…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 3, 2024 at 8:47 PM

Volkswagen Workers make HISTORY in Tennessee

The recent successful union vote by workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee represents a historic victory for labor rights. John, For the first time since the 1940s, employees at an automaker in the South have voted to unionize, with the Chattanooga plant be…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 2, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Reaffirm the right to protest now!

President Biden is under pressure to send the National Guard to quash student protests against the war in Gaza. He must reaffirm the right to protest without fear of military crackdown. John, University presidents have begun calling in armed police to arrest hundreds of stude…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

May 1, 2024 at 7:37 PM

The time is now to expand and pass the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act!

Between 1945 and 1964, above-ground nuclear weapons testing exposed countless individuals and communities to radiation poisoning. Compensation for those with radiation-caused illnesses will soon expire if Congress does not act. John, It was passed by the Senate back in March …

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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 9:55 PM

Pfizer and FedEx are funding our democracy’s destruction

Project 2025 is a slow-motion insurrection against representative government and the rule of law. John, Radical right-wing extremists are plotting to overthrow American democracy, and major corporations like FedEx and Pfizer are helping to bankroll their scheme under Project 20…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 10:53 PM

RE: From Arizona to South Dakota and everywhere in between

We watched as Ohio Republicans tried tactic after tactic to stop the reproductive rights voter-initiative there – and lost. Now, we need to teach them the same lesson in South Dakota. John, yesterday we shared with you an urgent request to support the campaign to restore abort…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

April 28, 2024 at 10:42 PM

From Arizona to South Dakota and everywhere in between

We watched as Ohio Republicans tried tactic after tactic to stop the reproductive rights voter-initiative there – and lost. Now, we need to teach them the same lesson in South Dakota. John, There’s been a lot of coverage recently on Arizona’s ultra-extreme law from 1864 banning a…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

April 27, 2024 at 5:23 PM

RE: 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, 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 26, 2024 at 10:09 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 25, 2024 at 11:06 PM

Voting is a citizen’s right in a democracy.

The right to vote is denied to 4.6 million Americans convicted of felonies. Support the Inclusive Democracy Act to enhance their ability to take part in civil society. John, Voting is a citizen’s right in a democracy. Every one of us has the right to be heard. In a democratic …

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Why the Equality Act is critical to protecting LGBTQ+ rights

Help fight the coordinated assault on LGBTQ+ rights John, The onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation sweeping through state legislatures is nothing short of a crisis. 2023 has already seen over 400 bills introduced targeting the rights of queer and transgender individuals, particu…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

April 23, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Tell Facebook: Hatred and misinformation must be checked! Keep CrowdTangle!

CrowdTangle is the transparency tool that exposed the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2016. Now Facebook/Meta is shutting it down. John, Back in 2016, CrowdTangle was the analytical tool that brought the Cambridge Analytica scandal to light. CrowdTangle was able to ide…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 10:56 PM

Google has responsibility for misuse of its technology against civilians in Gaza

The revelation that Google’s facial recognition software has been misused to surveil, capture, and torture innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza prompts the need for Google to take responsibility for the use and misuse of its technology. John, Google’s new facial recognition t…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

April 21, 2024 at 4:52 PM

This isn't just an education crisis – it's a national emergency.

We need a national recommitment to the idea of higher education as a public good – an essential investment in our shared prosperity. John, For generations, access to affordable college has been the bedrock of our society, the key to social mobility and economic prosperity, But …

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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]

April 20, 2024 at 5:10 PM

Pfizer and FedEx are funding ur democracy’s destruction

Project 2025 is a slow-motion insurrection against representative government and the rule of law. John, Radical right-wing extremists are plotting to overthrow American democracy, and major corporations like FedEx and Pfizer are helping to bankroll their scheme under Project 20…

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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Stop the shrinkflation

John, Shrinkflation is a corporate tactic that's picking the pockets of hard working Americans. By quietly shrinking product sizes while keeping prices unchanged, big companies are sneakily imposing hidden price hikes on unsuspecting consumers. The proof is in the numbers -- th…

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  Amanda Ford, Director · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Despite strong bipartisan support, this law will expire this month if the House fails to bring it to a vote.

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides stipends of $30 to $75 a month for low income families to purchase broadband internet. John, The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is due to expire this month if Congress doesn’t step up to the plate and renew funding in time. T…

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