The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 6:40 PM

The Most Important Bill No One Is Talking About

Help pass ranked choice voting nationwide Hi John, What if voting was about choosing someone you were truly excited about, instead of picking the lesser of two evils? That's the promise of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), and today, we're one massive step closer to making it a reality…

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  Sue Fothergill, RepresentUs · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 2:01 PM

3 Things You Can Do for Democracy Today

Hi John, It's National Constitution Day today, when we celebrate the signing of the Constitution more than 200 years ago. Our democratic republic was founded on the ideal of creating a more perfect union, and at RepresentUs, we're dedicated to fulfilling that promise. We want a…

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

September 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM

A New Documentary About Ranked Choice Voting in Alaska

What if changing how we vote changes everything? Hi John, The promise of America is that everyone gets a say in our government. But thanks to our two-party system and gerrymandered districts, that's not really true.  In the 2024 primaries, 84% of Congresspeople elected to the …

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 5:01 PM

How Project 2025 Wants to Reshape Our Government

And what we're going to do about it Hi John, Project 2025 has been a big part of the national conversation, and it's making big promises to fix our broken political system. But when you look at what the 900-page document actually says, it's a terrifying vision of a government tha…

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

September 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM

One Simple Question for the Presidential Candidates

Let's make them answer it at the debate Hi John, The first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is just around the corner and, to date, neither have made clear commitments about fixing the legal forms of corruption in our government.  You know, like how: …

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  Megan Caska, RepresentUs · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 6:20 PM

WTF Is Happening in Utah and Ohio

An update on legislative shenanigans Hi John, Politicians know the power we, the people have, and they're terrified we'll use it. That's why they're trying so hard to steal our voices and our power at the ballot box. This fight is on full display right now in Utah and Ohio. Her…

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM

The Latest Updates in the Presidential Race

Hi John, The latest news in the soap opera saga of the 2024 presidential race is that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has suspended his campaign and is endorsing Donald Trump for president. We don't know how that will affect Trump's chances of election, but we do know it highlights one of…

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  Megan Caska, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 6:03 PM

What's On the Ballot in November That No One Is Talking About

3 actions you can take today to help fix our broken political system. Hi John, Kamala Harris. Donald Trump. These are the names dominating headlines today, and it’s likely all you’re going to hear about until November…and probably beyond.  But, this election, we’re voting on a …

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Even They Admit It...

Committee seats approved based on how much money you raise. Special interests running the show. A system so broken politicians admit that even they can't fix it — only we can.  We aren't exaggerating; those are literally things retiring members of Congress said as they sat down fo…

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

August 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM

While You Were Distracted...

Hi John, The news has been coming at us fast and furious these last few weeks. Even though so much has changed in the political landscape, one thing hasn't — corruption still has a stranglehold over our political system.  Here are 4 corrupt practices that are legal and routinely…

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  Megan Caska, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Breaking Down the Current News Cycle

Hi John, As we've all heard by now, President Biden has stepped down as the Democratic nominee for president. This is unprecedented in modern politics, and it leaves a lot of open questions. What happens to the delegates who had pledged to support Biden? What happens to the funds…

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM

What System of Government Do We Really Have?

NationBuilder Hi John, There's been a lot of talk recently about whether the United States is a democracy or a republic.  And the answer is…yes.  No, you didn't read that wrong. It's just that the answer is in fact, that the United States is both a democracy and a republic.  Confuse…

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  Ben Levinsohn, RepresentUs · [email protected]

May 24, 2024 at 2:37 PM

Hey DC 📢 Want to help hold politicians accountable and end voter suppression?

Hey DC 📢! Want to help hold politicians accountable and end voter suppression?   Initiative 83 would implement Ranked Choice Voting, open the closed primary system and help give a voice to 71,000 independent voters in DC, but we need your help getting it on the ballot! We’re par…

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

May 10, 2024 at 7:12 PM

Fight the Ticketmaster Monopoly

  John, It’s no secret that tickets to your favorite artist have gotten significantly more expensive, thanks to hidden fees that are inescapable. Ticketmaster (and its parent company Live Nation) has spent millions of dollars lobbying for preferential treatment, creating what m…

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  Amanda Pustz, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 26, 2024 at 3:44 PM

This one’s for the volunteers!

This is how our movement has won over 180+ victories in every part of America and how we’re taking on our corrupt political system one win at a time. John — People power this movement. City by city, state by state, RepresentUs is winning campaigns that fight corruption and build a…

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  Miles Taylor · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM

TELL CONGRESS: Protect our elections from deceptive AI before it's too late

AI is going to change the world in a lot of good ways, but we can’t let bad actors use emerging technology to upend democracy. John -- I served in two presidential administrations, including as chief of staff with the Department of Homeland Security. So you can trust me when I say…

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Fwd: Happening NOW: Double your impact and stop Gerrymandering

John— I want to make sure you saw Lauren’s email. We’ve got a short window to seize this opportunity to fund our anti-gerrymandering work like never before. Donate now and your gift will go twice as far in our fight to end gerrymandering. We have until the end of the week to raise an additional $45,…

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

March 25, 2024 at 8:55 PM

This type of corruption can’t fly.

John,  Congress should be more concerned with our airplanes falling out of the sky than their portfolios falling in value — but, unfortunately, the latter is the reality we’re living in. That’s why RepresentUs supporters are coming together again this week to share best practices and continue our na…

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  Bo Harmon, RepresentUs · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 10:38 PM

BIG win in Utah.

I see this as a sign that our movement is winning. John — We won a huge victory in Utah.  Thanks to quick and nimble work from the RepresentUs community and our partners on the ground, we are proud to report that we stopped an attack on democracy in its tracks!  Here’s what happ…

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  David O’Brien, RepresentUs · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Tell your councilmember: protect Democracy, vote NO on the Initiative Amendment Act

Hey John, Right now, the D.C. Council is considering a bill that could effectively write the ballot initiative process out of existence. Let’s be clear: this effort to eliminate citizens’ power is a direct attack on our local democracy. Tell your councilmember to vote NO on the I…

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  Ben Levinsohn, RepresentUs · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Congress is getting rich.

86% of Americans support a ban on individual stock trading by members of Congress. John — Members of Congress – both Democrats and Republicans – are making a killing in the stock market. How much trading makes you a “killing,” you ask? Try a BILLION DOLLARS in trades. You read tha…

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  Nate Plautz, RepresentUs · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Election Results: You Lose

More like a “NOT–SO-SUPER Tuesday” Honestly, John, why did we even have a presidential primary this year? Neither Presidential candidate had to campaign to convince voters this election season because the primary process was reconfigured1 to eliminate the threat of serious competi…

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 4:48 PM

This is no time for broken hearts

We wear our hearts on our sleeves. You can wear it wherever. John—  It’s Valentine's Day so we’ll tell you how we really feel. With a poem.  Roses are red, democracy's neat,Violets are blue, politicians cheat.But fear not, my friend, it's not all a fuss,With your help we’ll make …

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  Ben Levinsohn, RepresentUs · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 6:40 PM

The Optimist’s Guide to Fixing America

Join us for an important strategy call and learn how you can join the movement to strengthen American democracy. John — Democracy is on the ballot this year, and we’re not talking about the presidential election. RepresentUs is there to lead the pro-voter charge. RSVP to the Feb. …

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  Nate Plautz, RepresentUs · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 7:29 PM

FWD: Tomorrow

Democracy needs defending right now. John — Did you catch my email from last week? As we think about the events of January 6th and prepare for a rollercoaster of an election year, it’s clear that our country is in a make-or-break moment. It’s feeling like our system is on the edge…

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  Ben Levinsohn, RepresentUs · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Winning

What do we do? Win. How do we do it? Together. John –  Did you see Lauren’s message about our 5:1 match opportunity? We’ve come a long way as a movement, and we have a lot to do in 2024 to build a better democracy. Can we count on your support by midnight tonight? All gifts made b…

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 5:57 PM

These are impressive numbers

Want to do a deeper dive? Read our 2023 Impact Report. -Casey SheaContent Director You can unsubscribe from this mailing list at any time.

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  Sue Fothergill, RepresentUs · [email protected]

December 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Here’s how we win

In a time when many Americans rightfully feel like our leaders don’t represent them, we’ve taken action all over the country to deliver better democracy. John — Our movement has done incredible work this year building a better democracy that works for everyone. In a time when man…

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  Megan Caska, RepresentUs · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Santos is gone... now what?

Congress refuses to take action on systemic corruption.   John, Did you know that members of Congress can use their position to influence the stock market, and then make trades based on that influence? A 2022 New York Times report found that 97 members of Congress reported making…

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  Sue Fothergill, RepresentUs · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 6:56 PM

This goes beyond Maine.

This year, foreign companies spent over 50 million dollars in Maine's elections. Next year they'll be able to spend 0. John- This year, foreign companies spent over 50 million dollars in Maine's elections. Next year they'll be able to spend 0. The impact of Question 2 passing is …

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  Amanda Pustz, RepresentUs · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Gerrymandering has met its match (And we mean that literally)

We all agree Gerrymandering is a problem. It’s time to fix it. John —  Gerrymandering is a huge problem. 90% of all voters regardless of their political leanings are dead set against it, which is why RepresentUs and our movement is going to end it once and for all—with your help. …

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  Sue Fothergill, RepresentUs · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 3:51 PM

BREAKING: Maine bans foreign election spending

The Pine Tree State just voted to ban foreign campaign contributions John — Voters in Maine just kicked foreign money out of their elections, and we’re celebrating! Yesterday's election was a huge win for democracy. We're also celebrating major wins in Minnesota, where Minnetonka…

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  Honest Gil Fulbright · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 8:13 PM

The most honest political ad this cycle

This would be a lot funnier if it wasn't so true John — You see Congress in chaos. I see opportunity. I’m Gil Fulbright, America’s only Honest Politician™ and I’m launching my campaign to make sure Washington never changes. We may have a new Speaker, but I’ll make it my mission to…

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  Joshua Graham Lynn · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Well, that was incredible.

I want to take a moment to thank you for helping us make American Democracy Summit possible.  John — I want to take a moment to thank you for helping us make American Democracy Summit possible.  It's hard to put into words what it felt like to be in a room with a thousand people …

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Since you can’t come to LA, we’re bringing LA to you.

    Signup to watch ADS panels for free John — You can be in the room where it happens, after all! American Democracy Summit is just around the corner, and we want you in the room for this truly incredible moment for our movement. ADS is bringing together the brightest minds from acro…

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 8:31 PM

FWD: 🎉 FLASH SALE DETAILS 🎉

John –    This is it, folks – we’re in the final countdown to American Democracy Summit and our FLASH SALE ends at midnight tonight!      In just two weeks we’ll be kicking off ADS with a convergence of the best and brightest stars in our movement – some of them literal 🌟 stars 🌟.     Democracy …

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 4:30 PM

🎉 FLASH SALE DETAILS 🎉

    ADS is having a flash sale?! John — IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN.  Okay, that started out as a joke, but it actually is. We’re getting super pumped for American Democracy Summit and maybe that song is playing constantly in our heads…  So, we’re celebrating with a POST-LABOR DAY FLASH …

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 7:22 PM

We. Are. Pumped. 🙌

You're bringing power to the polls This community is stepping up in a big way. More than 600 of you have signed up to become a poll worker with Power to the Polls for the upcoming election, and while we're absolutely THRILLED by how many patriotic volunteers are showing up behalf …

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  The RepresentUs Team · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Don't get angry. Get to work 💪

Poll workers are the backbone of American democracy. John — Poll workers are the backbone of American democracy. If it weren't for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who stand up and volunteer every election cycle, our elections couldn't run smoothly. But in the wake of two …

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 4:20 PM

FWD: You won’t want to miss this

John — Are you a fan of Andrew Yang's groundbreaking ideas and vision for the future of politics? Then you won't want to miss the exclusive book signing session where you can meet the man himself and get an autographed copy of his new book. We only have ten tickets left -- don't miss your chance to…

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  Megan Caska, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 4:30 PM

THIS is what Patriotism looks like:

    Democracy was on the knife’s edge. We’re still standing because of the work they did. John — Almost three years ago, our democracy was tested in ways it had never been before. And the difference between a working democracy and a stolen election was a few Americans doing their jobs …

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 14, 2023 at 7:55 PM

You won’t want to miss this

    Want yet another reason why you absolutely can’t miss ADS? We’re hosting a super exciting book-signing event with former Presidential candidate and pro-democracy superstar Andrew Yang! John — The best and brightest from our movement are gathering in L.A. next month for American Dem…

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 6:40 PM

📟 Paging all Danielle Allen fans! 📟 (AKA, everyone.)

    We’re gathering in L.A. to get the freshest ideas about how we can fix our broken political system. John — We’re meeting up in L.A. at American Democracy Summit with the brightest minds in democracy to get the freshest ideas about how we can fix our broken political system.  That’s…

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  Ben Levinsohn, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 8, 2023 at 5:58 PM

GET HYPED: Ben Harper is performing ADS!

    Use this code to get 25% off your ticket Big news, John —  We’re thrilled to announce that Ben Harper is performing at American Democracy Summit! Picture this: The sun is shining brightly on a warm morning in Los Angeles. You’re savoring a delicious cup of coffee from the Democrac…

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 9:39 PM

Did you say Nobel Peace Prize?

    If you’re on the fence about coming to ADS, here’s another reason: John— I’m really hoping you can join us in Los Angeles Sept 27-29 to Demand Better Democracy at American Democracy Summit. If you’re on the fence, let me give you another reason: Desmond Meade. His voice is a powerf…

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  Sue Fothergill, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 2:29 PM

We’re back to fight again

Our right to vote must be protected. Hi John, Protecting the right to vote is critical to the future of our Democracy. Yet, this year, more than 150 bills designed to create roadblocks for American voters were introduced in state legislatures across the country. Now, in response t…

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 6:59 PM

24 hours left for American Democracy Summit discounted tickets

    One day left for discounted tickets and this awesome tote bag John — It's your last day to grab early bird tickets for the American Democracy Summit. Through tomorrow, you’ll get 25% off and an awesome free tote bag. Don’t miss out! Buy your tickets at 25% off before midnight TOMOR…

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Deadline extended to July 7!

    Two more days to get Early Bird tickets for ADS John — Miss your chance to get discounted Early Bird tickets to American Democracy Summit? We’ve got you covered: We’re extending the deadline for Early Bird tickets for 48 hours. Buy your tickets at 25% off before midnight on July 7…

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  Casey Shea, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Details inside: fixing democracy

    We know you’re fired up about protecting democracy. Don’t miss your chance to turn that energy into action alongside progressives and conservatives from every part of the country. >> John — We all know that our political system isn’t serving the voters. But let me ask you: Do…

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  David O’Brien, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 5:12 PM

🚨 BREAKING: Supreme Court rejects fringe theory 🚨

Today, we breathe a sigh of relief. Tomorrow, we get right back to work. John, I’m relieved. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court did the right thing and took a stand against corrupt, partisan state politicians trying to gain unchecked power over federal elections. In its decision, the C…

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