DFA AF Team · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Tell Khan and Kanter: Keep fighting corporate greed!

The Biden administration's antitrust efforts are working. Let's keep the momentum going. John, A federal judge just ruled that Google has been operating an illegal monopoly. This landmark decision marks a major victory for the Biden-Harris administration's ambitious antitrust age…

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August 14, 2024 at 6:39 PM

Tell the Senate: Stop war profiteering. Pass the ETHICS Act NOW

Congress shouldn't profit from war. The ETHICS Act can stop it. John, War profiteering in Congress has gone on long enough. It's time to end it. Right now, some lawmakers are voting on wars while owning stock in weapons companies. This is a massive conflict of interest that puts …

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August 13, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Biden's SCOTUS plan 18-year terms, Ethics Code

A Supreme Court unchecked is a danger to democracy itself John, Recent scandals have exposed how the highest court in our land is operating without a binding code of ethics, and certain justices are exploiting their lifetime appointments in ways that undermine the Court's integri…

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August 12, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Egypt's potential bribe to Trump demands a full investigation NOW

The allegations are shocking—Egypt may have funneled $10 million to Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign. We must demand answers from Congress immediately. John, When allegations emerge that a foreign government may have funneled millions to a U.S. presidential candidate, it dem…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

August 11, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Support Biden's No One Is Above the Law Amendment

The Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity threatens our democracy. We must act now. John, The foundations of our democracy were shaken on July 1st when the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, granted presidents "absolute immunity" for their official acts while in office. …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

August 10, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Restore trust in Congress Demand accountability:

The bipartisan ETHICS Act could end Congressional stock trading. We need your voice to make it happen. John, For too long, members of Congress have been allowed to play both sides, reaping profits from industries they regulate, and even benefiting from the very wars they authoriz…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

August 9, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Maintaining eye contact with a robot: How AI is used in hiring interviews

As employers enter the brave new world of using AI in their hiring processes, legislation is needed to prevent the perpetuation and intensification of existing biases in the training data. John, As Artificial Intelligence (AI) enters all aspects of employee hiring, increasingly c…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Vote in the Corporate Hall of Shame

This is your chance to hold corporations accountable for abuses of power and crimes against human rights and the environment. Vote in the Corporate Hall of Shame! John, This year once again, we are asking you to vote for your nominee to the Corporate Hall of Shame! Yes, this is Y…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM

Tell the Senate: Keep MAGA bigotry out of the National Defense Authorization Act

The National Defense Authorization Act is a must-pass bill with a strong bipartisan history. This year, the Senate must reject a host of divisive amendments passed by MAGA extremists in the House. John, The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) sent this year’s must-pass National…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 9:54 PM

Stand against bigotry in politics

The GOP's racist comments about Vice President Kamala Harris must be denounced. John, We cannot stay silent in the face of blatant racism from political leaders. Today is a big deal for the Harris campaign, as Kamala has announced Tim Walz as her running mate. Very exciting news.…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

August 5, 2024 at 7:51 PM

Project 2025 would rewrite the rules of American democracy

Project 2025, a dangerous plan crafted by Trump allies, threatens to undermine voting rights, judicial independence, and the foundations of our democracy. John Project 2025 is a calculated effort to concentrate unprecedented power in the executive branch giving Trump all the tool…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

August 4, 2024 at 5:17 PM

Big landlords are profiting from your taxes

How Congress can stop subsidizing the companies that are making housing unaffordable for millions of Americans. John The housing crisis in America has reached a breaking point. Rents are skyrocketing, pushing families to the brink of homelessness, while corporate landlords are ra…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

August 3, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Wall Street will not regulate itself

For over a decade, the Fed has left our financial system vulnerable to the same reckless behavior that cost millions their homes, jobs, and life savings in 2008 John For 14 long years, a law designed to protect our money from reckless Wall Street behavior has been collecting dust…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

August 2, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Don’t let Republicans take away birth control!

They may pretend not to know what it is, but the GOP is already attempting to implement Project 2025, including the plan to cut all Title X birth control and family planning healthcare funding. John For the Republican-led House Appropriations Committee, Project 2025 is already he…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Reject Joe Manchin’s Fossil Fuel Giveaway

We have just had 12 straight months in a row of the Earth’s hottest months on record. If passed, Joe Manchin’s new bill will make it worse. John, For 12 straight months, from July 2023 through June 2024, the Earth experienced its hottest monthly average global temperatures on rec…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 10:08 PM

We need $20/hour to keep up with rising costs - act now

$7.25 is a poverty wage. Tell your state to raise the minimum to $20 by 2030. John The federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 since 2009, while the cost of living has surged relentlessly upward. Today, a full-time minimum wage worker earns just $15,080 annually -- far belo…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 28, 2024 at 6:07 PM

The normalization of violence by those in positions of power must stop

The rise in political violence is an existential threat to our democratic way of life. John, Our democracy is under siege. The January 6th insurrection. The hammer attack on Paul Pelosi. The attempted assassination of former President Trump. These aren't isolated incidents, they'…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 27, 2024 at 4:42 PM

RE: Kamala's crushing it, but the real fight is just beginning

Kamala knows Trump's type, and she's ready to take him on. But she needs our sustained support to do it. John, The excitement around Kamala Harris's campaign is palpable. From viral TikToks to packed rallies, she's capturing the nation's attention and imagination. But we're in …

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Kamala's crushing it, but the real fight is just beginning

Kamala knows Trump's type, and she's ready to take him on. But she needs our sustained support to do it. John, Kamala Harris is on fire, and Trump is feeling the heat. From packed rallies to viral TikToks, Kamala is capturing the nation's attention and imagination. Her words a…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Keep the nuclear codes away from “smart” machines!

As Artificial Intelligence takes up more human-like tasks, the President must assume global leadership to implement a worldwide ban on AI weapons systems, in order to prevent battlefield errors on an unprecedented scale. John, It’s like a bad sci-fi movie, but far worse, as it be…

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July 24, 2024 at 10:04 PM

BREAKING: Kamala's VP choice - your voice matters now!

Share your thoughts on who should join Kamala Harris on the 2024 ticket John, Now that President Biden has dropped out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become our Democratic nominee for President in a few short weeks. The momentum is undeniable -- Harris ha…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Defend public education

A new Republican spending bill calls for $11 billion in cuts to K-12 public education. We must fight against this assault on the American dream for future generations. John, The Republicans want billions of dollars in tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, but what do they wa…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 21, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Pledge to expose Project 2025, the blueprint for Trumpian autocracy

Trump claims to "know nothing" about Project 2025. Here's why that's a dangerous lie – and how we fight back. John, Word is getting out about Trump’s Project 2025. It’s the blueprint for Trump’s autocracy in a second term -- and the MAGA Republican party fears Americans finding o…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Democracy dies in disinformation! Tell CNN to report on Project 2025

Trump is trying to distance himself from Project 2025, the radical blueprint for his second term written by more than 20 of his current and former staff. Meanwhile CNN is letting Trump get away with the falsehood that he “knows nothing” about it. John Thanks to a variety of news …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Protect the Great Lakes. Stop Line 5!

The comments period has been extended on Big Oil’s attempts to reroute the ‘Line 5’ pipeline between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Contact President Biden and the Army Corps now to stop Line 5! John, The “Line 5” Pipeline, located under the Straits of Mackinac between Lake M…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 18, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Gaza has seen death and devastation on an unprecedented scale because of Netanyahu

In one week, Benjamin Netanyahu could be standing in the halls of Congress, his brutal policies legitimized by our government. We can't let this happen. John In just one week, the halls of Congress could become a stage for a war criminal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Tell Congress: End the use of bump stocks for good

This shocking incident involving a former president has created a rare chance for bipartisan action. John, Last Saturday, we came dangerously close to witnessing the assassination of a former president. An AR-15, the weapon of choice for mass shooters, was used in an attempt on D…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Ban bullet vending machines now!

We can't let the gun lobby turn our grocery stores into gun stores. John, The gun lobby has crossed a dangerous new line. A Texas company is now installing ammunition vending machines in grocery stores across Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas. Let that sink in. You can now buy bullet…

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July 15, 2024 at 9:32 PM

65% of Americans agree: It's time to end the Electoral College

Tell Congress: Propose and pass a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College now. John, While coverage of the Republican convention in the aftermath of the terrible shooting on Saturday is dominating our media, we cannot allow the act of one terrorist keep us from …

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July 13, 2024 at 9:19 PM

ICYMI: The Supreme Court's immunity ruling is a threat we can't ignore

Trump's path to unchecked power is clearer than ever. We must act now. John, ICYMI: There's no time to wait. We need to mobilize NOW! Please check out our message from Thursday below and then rush a donation to fund the campaign to win immediately. DEFEAT TRUMP …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 12, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Ban deceptive police interrogations of minors

In almost every state, police are legally allowed to lie to minors during interrogations, leading to many false confessions. Only by making such conduct illegal can we protect innocent children from police deception. John, The standard of police procedurals and the interrogation …

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 6:49 PM

The Supreme Court's immunity ruling is a threat we can't ignore

Trump's path to unchecked power is clearer than ever. We must act now. John, we can't wait for the Democratic Party to settle on its nominee before we start fighting back. Whether it's Biden or someone else at the top of the ticket, we need to mobilize now to defeat Trump and prot…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Stop Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax from using medical debt in credit scores Now!

Big Pharma and Wall Street are fighting to keep profiting from your medical debt. Here's how we stop them. John, Medical debt is a burden no one chooses yet, Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax continue to exploit this debt to devastate Americans' financial lives. The Consumer…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 9:12 PM

Help us deliver the final blow to DeJoy’s disastrous tenure

Tell your Members of Congress to publicly demand the USPS Board of Governors fire Louis DeJoy. John Our postal service is under attack, and the culprit is none other than Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. Since his appointment by Trump in 2020, DeJoy has wreaked havoc on the USP…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 9:55 PM

Congress must enact limitations on Presidential Immunity immediately

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s irresponsible decision granting “absolute” immunity to presidents for “official” acts, Congress must enact legislation to set essential limits on presidential immunity. John, We never thought we would see this in our lifetimes, but in an unprece…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 6, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Mandatory military service forces conscription in a free society

If elected, Trump’s likely pick for Secretary of Defense is now calling for reinstatement of the mandatory military draft. John The draft -- also known as mandatory military service -- was ended in the United States after the Vietnam War, but American men have been required to r…

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July 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Palestinian Refugees

A letter to President Biden being circulated in Congress urges him to grant Palestinian refugees P-2 priority to save lives and reunite families torn apart by the invasion of Gaza. John Rep. Greg Casar, Sen. Dick Durbin, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal are currently circulating a lette…

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

July 4, 2024 at 4:37 PM

“Historic Black towns and settlements represent freedom.”

We won’t stop fighting until we achieve a truly just and multi-racial democracy that works for all of us. John, This July 4th, let’s recommit to building a country and a world where all people are free. We’re part of a long tradition of people rising up to make sure this country…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 10:59 PM

Stop Judicial Overreach! The Supreme Court needs Term Limits!

The Supreme Court is riddled with right-wing extremism, causing a crisis of legitimacy. The TERM Act would create 18-year term limits for justices, with 2 appointees per President, resulting in a more balanced and accountable Supreme Court. John, One year after denying millions o…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 30, 2024 at 8:51 PM

Every moment we wait gives Trump an advantage

America could elect a convicted felon in 2024 if we don't mobilize now John, No matter what happens with President Biden, Trump is not going to drop out or change his stripes. We've never underestimated Trump, and we're not about to start now. The stark reality is that America …

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June 29, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Tell Congress to support the Retirement Security Rule from the Department of Labor

Don't let predatory financial advisors win. Fight to protect seniors' retirement savings. John Predatory financial advisors have exploited loopholes to prioritize their profits over seniors' financial security for far too long. Their aggressive lobbying against stronger fiduciary…

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June 28, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The gutting of the Voting Rights Act in 2013 opened the floodgates to more than 100 voter suppression laws over the last ten years. We need to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to guarantee voting rights for all Americans. John The right to vote is basic to our de…

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June 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM

RE: Defeat Trump Online Everywhere Now!

Every moment between now and Election Day is an opportunity for lies to spread – or for truth to prevail. John, Trump and Biden will square off on the debate stage this Thursday, But make no mistake – the real battle won't be happening on stage. It'll be unfolding on millions of …

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June 25, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Let’s make sure Target hears us loud and clear, no more pandering to bigots

Target is caving to right-wing extremists and reducing its Pride Collection. John Target's long standing Pride Collection, a decade-old initiative showcasing LGBTQ+ inclusive products, faces a significant rollback in 2024. Following the right-wing backlash in 2023, Target has an…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Defeat Trump Online Everywhere Now!

Every moment between now and Election Day is an opportunity for lies to spread – or for truth to prevail. John, On Thursday, Trump and Biden will face off on the debate stage, and we're bracing for a flood of lies that will drown out the truth. We've seen this playbook before, an…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 23, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Our winning playbook against Trump

America could elect a convicted felon in 2024 if we don't mobilize now John, At Democracy for America, we've cracked the code to beating Trump and his allies: relentless, year-round organizing. While others hit the snooze button in off-year elections, we build, engage, and mobili…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 22, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Our winning playbook against Trump

America could elect a convicted felon in 2024 if we don't mobilize now John, We've never underestimated Trump, and we're not about to start now. The stark reality is that America could elect a convicted felon in 2024 if we don't mobilize immediately. At Democracy for America, we…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Tell Congress to Just Say No to Netanyahu’s speech

Members of Congress can protest Netanyahu’s genocidal war against the civilian population of Gaza by refusing to attend his joint address. John, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s increasingly bloody one-sided war against the civilian population of Gaza continues uncheck…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Tell Google: Do the right thing and drop “AI Overview” from search

Google’s experimental “AI Overview” feature provides search users with information that may be inaccurate, satirical, or simply made up. It should be dropped from the platform. John, There’s something funny going on at the top of that Google Search page. It’s called “AI Overview…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 19, 2024 at 8:20 PM

State governors: Don’t criminalize abortion pills!

The state of Louisiana has rescheduled and criminalized the possession of abortion pills. We need to pressure state governors to veto any such bills that come before them. John The state of Louisiana, where abortion is already criminalized even in cases of rape and incest, has …

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