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September 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Happy Labor Day, Noteworthy Updates, and Looking Toward November

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Happy Labor Day, Noteworthy Updates, and Looking Toward NovemberDear Friend, This upcoming Monday, September 7th, is Labor Day! This holiday serves as an opportunity to honor those who build our homes, keep our streets safe, and do so much more to enhance the lives of our families across the Commonw…

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July 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Make a Plan to VOTE on August 4th!

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Make a Plan to VOTE on August 4th! Dear Friend, Early voting is underway for the 2026 Primary Elections! You can find information about how to vote early, including hours and locations, here. Primary election day is August 4th. On that day, all regular polling places will be open from 6:00am until 7…

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July 2, 2026 at 7:25 PM

We Did It – A New Budget & Other Updates

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We Did It – A New Budget & Other UpdatesDear Friend, Thank you for your ongoing support and interest in Virginia happenings. This newsletter will provide a July 4th reflection, an update on the recently enacted budget, important dates related to the 2026 mid-term elections, and other odds and en…

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June 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Laws that Take Effect July 1 and Later

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Laws that Take Effect July 1 and LaterDear Friend, On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, most of the laws that passed the 2026 General Assembly Session will go into effect. I am proud that Governor Spanberger signed into law all my bills that landed on her desk. You can read more about the highlights of some …

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June 7, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Mark Your Calendar for a Fun Time on June 14th

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Mark Your Calendar for a Fun Time on June 14thDear Friend, I hope you can join me for a fundraiser on June 14th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm in Arlington. I'm looking forward to giving you an update on Richmond happenings and listening to your concerns. RSVP Here Sincerely,Barbara FavolaRepresenting Distri…

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May 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Join the Party on Sunday, June 14

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Join the Party on Sunday, June 14Dear Friend, I look forward to connecting with you on Sunday, June 14th. Details of the event are noted below. Thank you for your ongoing support and friendship. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of Virginians and fighting against Trump’s harmful poli…

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May 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM

The Governor Makes her Mark, Redistricting Ends & A Birthday Bash on June 14

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The Governor Makes her Mark, Redistricting Ends & A Birthday Bash on June 14Dear Friend, Governor Spanberger must act on legislation sent back to her by the General Assembly, without her recommended changes, by 11:59pm on May 23rd.  Many of us, myself included, are anxiously awaiting her actions…

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May 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM

Our Privacy and Dignity Attacked Once Again

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Our Privacy and Dignity Attacked Once AgainDear Friend, Below is my statement on a recently issued decision by the Fifth Circuit Court in Louisiana. It is important to keep in mind that nearly 60 percent of abortions in the United States are completed with the FDA-approved mifepristone. Mifepristone…

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April 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM

Back from Richmond – Veto Session Recap

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Back from Richmond – Veto Session RecapDear Friend, Last week my colleagues and I gathered on April 22nd in Richmond for the 2026 Reconvened Session, commonly referred to as the Veto Session. Before we gaveled in, the Democratic caucus celebrated the victory voters gave us in rebuking President Trum…

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April 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM

Make a Plan to VOTE YES by April 21st—Let’s Do This!

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Make a Plan to VOTE YES by April 21st—Let’s Do This!Dear Friend, Election Day for the one-time redistricting of our congressional districts is this Tuesday, April 21st! The urgency of this moment cannot be overstated. Free and fair elections are under continued threat as Donald Trump and his allies …

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April 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Town Hall Monday April 13th and Vote YES by April 21st

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Town Hall Monday April 13th and Vote YES by April 21st Dear Friend, The Arlington Delegation is hosting a town hall to provide updates on the General Assembly Session and listen to your feedback on Monday, April 13th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Hickory Room at Lubber Run Community Center (300 N Park …

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March 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Upcoming Town Hall & April 21 Election

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Upcoming Town Hall & April 21 ElectionDear Friend, The 2026 Legislative Session has officially ended, but our work is far from over. The Arlington Delegation will be hosting a town hall to provide updates on the General Assembly Session on Monday, April 13th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Hickory Ro…

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March 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM

We Adjourned and Democratic Values Prevailed

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We Adjourned and Democratic Values PrevailedDear Friend, I am delighted to say that the 2026 legislative session has come to a close. We have passed measures that will increase the supply of affordable housing, bolster free clinics, make prescription drugs more affordable, and ensure that prenatal a…

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March 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM

One More Week of Session

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One More Week of SessionDear Friend, The next-to-last week of session is always marked by exhaustion, short tempers, and surprising alliances while lawmakers rush to craft compromises that are needed to pass legislation important to their home districts. At this point, philosophical differences on l…

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March 1, 2026 at 8:59 PM

Week 7 – Budget Updates & More Floor Action

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Week 7 – Budget Updates & More Floor ActionDear Friend, This past week, the Senate and House passed their respective budgets. It is worth noting, however, that the Senate budget raised approximately $1.6 billion more in revenue than the House budget by eliminating the sales tax exemption that da…

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February 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Democrats Push Forward on Affordability Issues

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Democrats Push Forward on Affordability IssuesDear Friend, This past week, 21 of my bills passed the Senate and are being heard in the House of Delegates. I am proud to say that my bills and budget amendments to improve access to generic drugs, primary care mobile health units, prenatal care service…

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February 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Week 5 --Floor Debates, Political Posturing & More

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Week 5 --Floor Debates, Political Posturing & MoreDear Friend, This past week, Senators were busy deciding the fate of hundreds of bills. This is a time when lobbyists, advocates, and others attempt to influence the thinking of lawmakers. It is also an opportunity for lawmakers to turn bills the…

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February 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM

Week 4--Redistricting and More

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Week 4--Redistricting and MoreDear Friend, The General Assembly is moving at full speed as we approach crossover, when Senate bills must advance to the House of Delegates and vice versa, to ensure there is adequate time for all bills to be heard in both chambers. In addition to making the wheels of …

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February 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM

Gun Safety Measures and Other Important Topics

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Gun Safety Measures and Other Important TopicsDear Friend, The third week of the 2026 legislative session was fast-paced and deeply consequential. I sit on key committees in the Senate, and each committee holds hearings on as many as 100 bills or more. Moreover, the kind of progress we want to accom…

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January 25, 2026 at 10:10 PM

Week 2 - Legislation Begins to Move Through the Committee Process

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Week 2 - Legislation Begins to Move Through the Committee ProcessDear Friend, I hope you are staying warm and safe during this winter snow & ice event. The email blast I sent yesterday has links to some helpful information. In case you missed the email, click here. If you can, check-in on vulner…

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January 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Resources for the Upcoming Winter Storm – Urgent

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Resources for the Upcoming Winter Storm – UrgentDear John, Virginia is expecting massive amounts of snowfall and a wintry mix beginning Saturday evening and continuing through the early hours of Monday morning. As you prepare for this winter storm, the information below might be helpful.Roadways: Vi…

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January 18, 2026 at 9:10 PM

The First Week of Session Brings Big Wins

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The First Week of Session Brings Big WinsDear John, The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in the 2026 Legislative Session on Wednesday, January 14th! I arrived in Richmond ready to work and excited about the possibilities of a Democratic governor and Democratic majorities in both the House of Delega…

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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Wishing You and Your Family Happy Holidays

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Wishing You and Your Family Happy HolidaysDear John,The Favola-Weik family wishes you a joyous holiday season, and we send you our best wishes for a New Year filled with love, renewal, and hope.Sincerely, Barbara FavolaRepresenting District 40 Paid for and authorized by Favola for State Senate Commi…

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December 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM

My Legislative Priorities for the 2026 Session & Opportunity for Comment

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My Legislative Priorities for the 2026 Session & Opportunity for CommentDear John, I am busy developing my legislative agenda for the 2026 session. My focus continues to be on protecting the safety net for our vulnerable children and families, increasing funding for public K-12 education, and in…

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November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

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Dear John,Thanksgiving is a time when we gather with family and friends to reflect on our blessings.  The Favola-Weik family wishes you a safe and joyful Thanksgiving! The Arlington Food Assistance Center is working to ensure that every family in Arlington can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. If you’re in…

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November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Redistricting, Government Shutdown and Voting

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Redistricting, Government Shutdown and VotingDear John, As you are probably aware, this past week, my colleagues and I convened in Richmond for a Special General Assembly Session. We met to initiate a possible redistricting process for congressional seats to counter Trump’s demand that Republican st…

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October 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Town Hall – Nov 6 & Resources for Federal Employees

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Town Hall – Nov 6 & Resources for Federal EmployeesDear John, The federal government shutdown is creating tremendous uncertainty for families and communities across the Commonwealth. Thousands of federal employees, contractors, and small businesses are facing missed paychecks and financial insta…

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September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Make Your Voice Heard - Plan to Vote

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Make Your Voice Heard - Plan to VoteDear John,Early voting for state and local elections begins Friday, September 19th. I strongly encourage you to make your voice heard and plan to vote on or before Election Day on November 4th. Locations and hours for early voting have recently expanded. For 45 da…

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July 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Stand Up for Academic Freedom — Take Action

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Stand Up for Academic Freedom — Take ActionDear John, Democratic leadership in the State Senate filed a petition with the courts to block Governor Youngkin’s recent philosophically extreme nominees from being seated on the Board of Trustees for UVA, VMI and GMU. These nominees were rejected by the S…

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July 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM

A Pathway Forward

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A Pathway ForwardDear John,This has been a stressful summer for me on many levels, but I am determined to stay focused on my senate work and continue to serve you in the best ways possible.     It is too early to understand the full impacts of the program cuts in Trump’s so called “One Big, Beautifu…

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June 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Many New Laws Take Effect on July 1

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Many New Laws Take Effect on July 1Dear John, This Tuesday (July 1), most of the laws that passed the 2025 General Assembly Session will go into effect. Although Governor Youngkin vetoed many good bills, we were able to build consensus in some areas and enact several new laws that will improve your …

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June 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Wish Barbara a Happy Birthday!

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Wish Barbara a Happy Birthday!Dear John,June 21st is a big day… it’s our favorite state Senator’s birthday! We want to brighten her day with a card from all of her supporters. Click here to sign her birthday card. Barbara works hard every day for all of us: fighting for women’s rights, protecting o…

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May 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Make a Plan to VOTE!

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Make a Plan to VOTE! Dear John, Early voting in the Democratic primary for state and local elections is underway. I strongly encourage you to make your voice heard and vote on or before Primary Election Day on June 17th. Locations and hours for early voting have recently expanded. You can find infor…

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May 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senator Favola Urges ICE to Reconsider Release of Georgetown Scholar & Arlington Resident Badar Kahn Suri

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senator Favola Urges ICE to Reconsider Release of Georgetown Scholar & Arlington Resident Badar Kahn Suri FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, May 6, 2025 Contact: Lilly Hettrick, (804) 399-0942, [email protected] FAVOLA URGES ICE TO RECONSIDER RELEASE OF GEORG…

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April 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Stark Differences Come to Light in Veto Session

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Stark Differences Come to Light in Veto Session Dear John, This past Wednesday (April 2nd) was the General Assembly’s reconvene session (also known as the veto session). During this session, we take votes on the governor’s vetoes and amendments for legislation passed this year. The governor vetoed a…

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February 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Last Week of Session – Timely Information

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Last Week of Session – Timely Information Dear John, Thank you for your ongoing support. Although I enjoyed many successes in my efforts to help Virginians and their families thrive, I remain concerned that the impacts of federal cutbacks will be more significant than expected. The Democratic leader…

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February 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Sending Meaningful Bills to the Governor

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Sending Meaningful Bills to the Governor Dear John, Thank you for your ongoing support, visits, and emails. The last few days of session are aways hectic and tense, so touches from home are greatly appreciated.Virtual Town Hall-February 27: I will be hosting a virtual town hall on February 27th at 7…

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February 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Crossover Week Ends: Democrats Continue the Fight

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Crossover Week Ends: Democrats Continue the Fight Dear John, By midnight on February 4th, each chamber had to act on any bills still left on their respective dockets to ensure that legislation passed in one body could be heard in the other chamber. I am delighted to say that each chamber met this co…

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February 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Third Week: Democrats Pass Meaningful Legislation

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Third Week: Democrats Pass Meaningful Legislation Dear John, This past week was eventful and impactful in so many ways. In an unusual practice for my session newsletters, I would like to take a few moments to comment on issues that are bigger than the backdrop of the Virginia General Assembly. The M…

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January 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Second Full Week Brings Notable Successes

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Second Full Week Brings Notable Successes Dear John, The second week of the General Assembly session brought a mix of new challenges and important opportunities. The most noteworthy opportunities were the votes the Democratic majorities took to enshrine in our state constitution rights and freedoms …

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January 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Working Overtime During the First Week of Session

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Working Overtime During the First Week of Session Dear John, The General Assembly’s opening week arrived with a roar. We gaveled into session on Wednesday, January 8 to adopt a few organizing resolutions and then went into recess until Monday, January 13. Fortunately, by then, the water crisis in R…

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January 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Upcoming Session: Hot Issues and Virtual Town Hall on Friday Jan 3rd

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Upcoming Session: Hot Issues and Virtual Town Hall on Friday Jan 3rd Dear John, A new year has arrived. This milestone always brings me hope and optimism. Fortunately, these traits will be helpful as I work with other Democratic colleagues to push back on Governor Youngkin’s “Trump-like” agenda and …

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December 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Wishing You Happy Holidays

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Wishing You Happy Holidays Dear John, The Favola-Weik family wishes you a joyous holiday and a new year that is filled with peace and love. We send a special “thank you” and holiday wishes to those serving our country overseas. Sincerely, Barbara FavolaRepresenting District 40 Paid for and authorize…

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December 16, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Help Protect Virginia’s Blue Brick Wall--URGENT

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Help Protect Virginia’s Blue Brick Wall--URGENT Dear John, Much has happened since the November 5th election. Like you, I have found it hard to digest the daily news on Trump’s appointees and the Trump agenda. But I find solace in the fact that together we can make a difference in shaping the trajec…

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November 26, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Let’s Be Grateful

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Let’s Be Grateful Dear John, Thanksgiving is a time when we gather with family and friends to reflect on our blessings.  The Favola-Weik family wishes you a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!The Arlington Food Assistance Center is working to ensure that every family in Arlington can enjoy a Thanksgiving …

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November 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM

A Pathway Forward

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A Pathway Forward Dear John, Like you, I am disappointed over the presidential election and the fact that Republicans will be in control of the Senate and House of Representatives. But as Vice President Harris said: “Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” I believe that this adage is tr…

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November 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Make a Plan to VOTE

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Make a Plan to VOTE Dear John, We need you! Our cumulative voices can send a strong message about the future we want for our children and the value we place on democracy. Together, we can reject hate, divisiveness, and xenophobia.  Early in-person voting ends this Saturday, November 2 at 5:00pm. Fou…

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October 23, 2024 at 1:04 PM

Join Me on October 29 to Support Repro Rights & V.P. Harris

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Join Me on October 29 to Support Repro Rights & V.P. Harris Dear John, As the election approaches, you are cordially invited to a reception that I am “co-hosting” with reproductive advocates for Harris/Walz next Tuesday, October 29, from 6:00-8:00pm. The special guest will be Amy Hagstrom-Miller…

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October 1, 2024 at 1:01 PM

It’s Time to Do Something

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It’s Time to Do Something Dear John, The election is less than 40 days away. It is your most important opportunity to voice an opinion about candidates and issues that will impact your day-to-day life.Choices: Presidential Candidates - The very first thing you must do to make your voice heard is VOT…

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August 30, 2024 at 1:01 PM

It’s Up to Us

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It’s Up to Us Dear John, This past week, Democrats nominated Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President. We united behind a ticket that embodies the values of freedom, equality, and opportunity. This ticket has ignited excitement and hope, but we still have a long way to go before N…

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