Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Don’t leave Washington until you outlaw gerrymandering

John,  We are on the verge of passing a breakthrough law to outlaw partisan gerrymandering before state politicians start rigging their maps on August 16th. But senators are preparing to leave for a congressional recess instead of staying in D.C. to get it done in time.  We need …

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  James Jameson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 9:22 PM

INSIDE: The Democracy Can’t Wait: Week of Action kicks off

John, Starting today, RepresentUs members in 25 cities are hosting demonstrations and events for our Democracy Can’t Wait: Week of Action to demand Congress outlaw gerrymandering. But as we prepare for our final weekend of events, we need your help to send supplies and train volu…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 2:12 PM

The countdown to stop gerrymandering

If Congress doesn't make gerrymandering illegal before August 16th, dozens of states will begin rigging voting districts for the next decade.      

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 11:42 PM

Huge news from Manchin’s office

John,  Breaking: U.S. Senators are preparing to release a historic compromise democracy reform bill that would pass the most important components of the For the People Act.1  Senator Joe Manchin is part of the effort — finally helping craft a bill that would fix our broken politi…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 2:52 PM

Before August 16th

Have you heard about the Texas Heroes, John?  Texas politicians have spent months trying to jam a radical anti-voter bill through the state legislature, and the only thing stopping them is a group of heroic lawmakers who fled the state so the legislature couldn’t hold a vote on this unA…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Inside: How the filibuster is blocking the ‘For the People Act’

John, We’re just 1 month away from a mass gerrymandering nightmare — the day when state politicians across America will start rigging voting maps and hijack our elections for another 10 years.  Congress needs to pass the For the People Act before August 16th to stop this outrageo…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 12:02 AM

What President Biden missed, John

John,  Earlier today, President Biden gave a speech about the urgent need to pass the For the People Act. But he didn’t do anything at all to pressure Congress to pass the Act: No deadline. No action.  Biden needs to hear from Americans right now telling him his empty words weren…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 4:59 PM

They need a deadline

John, Tomorrow, President Biden will give a speech about voting rights in Philadelphia – and he hasn't yet confirmed whether he will urge Congress to pass the For the People Act. With the eyes of the nation on him, this is a crucial moment to push the Act forward. Send Biden an u…

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  Meara Geraty, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 10, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Quiz: How much do you know about the filibuster?

John,  Right now, the filibuster is blocking the Senate from even debating the For the People Act — but one in three Americans don't even know what the filibuster is all about.  But for all the talk the filibuster gets, do you know what it is and how the Senate uses it?  We creat…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

July 4, 2021 at 12:32 PM

How are you celebrating democracy today, John?

For 245 years, we the people have defended democracy. We’re not stopping now.      

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  Meara Geraty, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 10:42 PM

On democracy’s birthday, John

John, Every July 4th, Americans come together to celebrate our democracy. But with over 400 anti-voter bills moving across the country, we can't ignore the impending threat to our republic. This Independence Day, talk with your friends or family about the state of democracy and h…

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  Damon Effingham, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 8:32 PM

ICYMI: Recording from last night's call

John, Last night, hundreds of RepresentUs members joined me to talk about what happened this week with the For the People Act, and where we go from here. As we talked about the path ahead, one thing became abundantly clear to me: With members like you at the front of this fight, …

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  Damon Effingham, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 10:42 PM

BREAKING: ‘For the People Act’ filibustered

John,  The U.S. Senate just filibustered the For the People Act — putting a hold on the bill that would save our democracy and that over two-thirds of Americans support.  The obstructionist senators filibustering this desperately-needed bill are cowards. They're hiding behind the…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Before Senator Manchin casts his vote

John:  The U.S. Senate will take a key vote on the For the People Act TODAY.   But with just HOURS to go, our sources in Washington are still not sure whether Joe Manchin will help save our democracy, or stall it.  The Senator’s team will be taking calls right up until the vote, …

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 20, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Senate to vote this week on the ‘For the People Act’

John, we don’t have much time. The For the People Act is going to the Senate floor for a vote this week, and we need to build an avalanche of public pressure on Congress to pass it. Here are two ways you can help get thousands of people calling the Senate: The For the People Ac…

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  Joshua Graham Lynn, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Going viral: Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom have a message for Manchin

John, the movement has stepped up big time. Since we launched our shocking new ad with Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom just 24 hours ago, it’s already reached tens of millions of people and been covered in People Magazine, Buzzfeed News, and The Hill. Plus, everyone from Cher to Ker…

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  Joshua Graham Lynn, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 1:16 PM

WATCH: New Video from Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

Incoming message from 2055 John, Thanks to public pressure, Senator Manchin just walked back his threat to kill the For the People Act and said he's now considering voting for it. But we’re not out of the woods yet. We need to get the entire country talking about this bill to pres…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 12, 2021 at 1:32 PM

DOUBLE your impact

John,  We only have HOURS left to raise the money we need to cover the state of West Virginia with billboards demanding Senator Manchin pass the For the People Act. Will you rush us $25 right now to help us reach our new goal of $35,000 and send Senator Manchin a message he can’t possibl…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Billboards for Senator Manchin

Imagine you're Senator Manchin, John: You're threatening to use your deciding vote in the Senate to throw away our best shot at saving democracy. You think the 71% of voters in your state who support the For the People Act might not notice.  But then on your next trip home to West Virgin…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Senator Manchin threatens to vote No

John — This weekend, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia threatened to vote No on the For the People Act – not because he disagrees with it, but over frivolous concerns about the process.  Senator Manchin should not hold the fate of our democracy hostage because of process. We h…

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  Damon Effingham, RepresentUs · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Your most common questions about the 'For the People Act,' answered

John, With vaccinations rolling out, children hugging their grandparents, and July 4th parties on the horizon, America feels worlds away from where it was just a few months ago. But our political crisis isn’t going anywhere, unless we act. The For the People Act is our best oppor…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 12:32 PM

RE: So what’s your story?

John, Last week, we asked you to share your story about how corruption impacts you and why fixing democracy can't wait. We also invited local members to drop banners in their cities, sending a loud, public message to their lawmakers. The response has been overwhelming. If you hav…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Democracy can’t wait, John

John, This week, Democrats, Independents, and Republicans came together to strengthen the For the People Act – but these same Senators still haven’t moved the bill forward to a vote. And if they don’t act, the most important anti-corruption law in a generation could get ignored. …

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 6:33 PM

We’re on high alert

John,  Tomorrow, Senate leaders from both sides of the aisle will meet in the Rules Committee to debate the For the People Act — and Senators could try to tear out components from this bill and protect the corrupt status quo.  But lawmakers won’t weaken this bill if thousands of …

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 2:41 PM

This is what progress looks like

     

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Needed: Input on "For the People Act"

John, A week from tomorrow, the Senate Rules Committee will hold a “markup” for the For the People Act, where politicians could weaken the bill, or keep critical parts intact. Getting the Act to markup is a vital step towards passing it — but we can’t let politicians use this as …

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 11:42 PM

Let’s make this time different

Great news, John! President Biden just used the biggest speech of his career to demand that Congress fix our broken political system and pass the For the People Act.  This is a big step forward, John — but presidents of both parties have voiced their support for democracy reform …

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 7:22 PM

We only have a few hours, John

John,  President Biden’s speech to a joint session of Congress is just hours away and we still don’t have confirmation that he’ll urge Congress to prioritize the For the People Act.  This is the president’s chance to signal to lawmakers, lobbyists, and the American people that th…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 5:12 PM

No ... Seriously, John: The President wants to hear from you

John,  On Wednesday night, President Biden will step up to the House podium for his speech before a joint session of Congress. This is the president’s first chance to unequivocally lay out his priorities for the next two years — and that needs to include fixing our broken politic…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 5:43 PM

WATCH: Ed Helms' hilarious new PSA

John, Today, we’re launching a hilarious new “Save the Gerrymanderers” PSA with actor Ed Helms — check it out here, and then share it with anyone you know who could use a laugh. (And if you think you don’t need a laugh break, please respond and tell us your secrets to surviving t…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Rigged maps and fixed elections

John,  We only have 6 months to stop politicians from rigging our elections for the next decade. Our Gerrymandering Threat Index lays out the risks in every state, and it's already been covered by Axios, Newsmax and The Guardian — raising the alarm that 188 million people are in …

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 9:22 PM

ALERT: District of Columbia is at risk

District of Columbia is at a high or extreme risk for gerrymandering and we need your help to stop it. Text 413-225-5100 right now to join our Democracy Defense Force and get up-to-the-minute updates on what you can do to help fight rigged voting maps. John: Our Gerrymandering Th…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 4:11 PM

Report released: 35 states at 'extreme or high risk' for gerrymandering this year

John — RepresentUs just released a report that shows 35 states are at an extreme or high risk of gerrymandering this year, threatening rigged elections for the next decade. Our Gerrymandering Threat Index, compiled from independent research in coordination with RepresentUs policy…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 8:12 PM

Georgia is just the beginning.

John, Georgia is just the beginning. Last week, Georgia passed an outrageous anti-voter law — and your state could be next. In 43 states, politicians are pushing more than 250 laws that would damage democracy and entrench their own power. We can stop this widespread assault on ou…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 8:22 PM

This is our greatest chance

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 5:52 PM

Bogus.

John,  In just March alone, big money groups have committed at least $10,000,000 to a misinformation smear campaign aimed at the For the People Act.  From genuinely dangerous lies to bogus claims of trading cocaine for votes (?!?!?!), we’re seeing what happens when a corrupt syst…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 6:03 PM

We’re scaring the hell out of the political establishment

John, The For the People Act would give everyday Americans real political power — and frankly, it’s scaring the hell out of status-quo politicians. They’re throwing flagrant disinformation and bogus lies at the Act in a desperate attempt to mislead the public about this crucial n…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

March 10, 2021 at 10:03 PM

Liberals and conservatives ... agree?!?!?

John, The House just passed the For the People Act, a once-in-a-generation bill to unrig our broken political system – but as it moves on to the Senate, a false myth is spreading that conservatives don't support the bill. We need to debunk this lie before it takes hold – so we cr…

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  James Jameson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 3:13 PM

URGENT: Sign by Saturday

John, The For the People Act could be taken up by the House as soon as Monday — meaning we have just days to get as many messages in support of the Act as possible to our representatives. To show the massive support for this bill, we’ll be hand-delivering your signatures to Speak…

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  Anh-Linh Kearney, RepresentUs · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 11:23 PM

Signature-by-signature

John, I’m Anh-Linh Kearney, Research Analyst here at RepresentUs, and I’m here with the latest updates on the For the People Act and what you can do to help right now.  The situation is constantly evolving, but one thing is certain: Your work has not gone unnoticed. RepresentUs m…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 4:32 PM

For the People Act: What it is, why it matters, & how to make an impact

The "For the People Act" is the most impactful anti-corruption reform in our lifetimes – and it's already in Congress. Here's what it is and how you can help pass it.      

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  James Jameson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Our most effective tactic

John, Yesterday, Ed Helms and RepresentUs Research Analyst Anh-Linh Kearney laid out how the student debt crisis is caused by America's corruption crisis, and why passing the For the People Act would help. The most impactful thing you can do to pass the For the People Act is to p…

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  Joshua Graham Lynn, RepresentUs · [email protected]

February 4, 2021 at 4:24 PM

Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, Mark Ruffalo, Kerry Washington, NowThis, and more

John — a quick update and one request. Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, Mark Ruffalo, Kerry Washington, NowThis, and more are all talking about it: The For the People Act in Congress right now is our best chance in a generation to fix the root cause of the student debt crisis and al…

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  Ed Helms, RepresentUs · [email protected]

February 2, 2021 at 2:18 PM

Introducing Unbreaking America: Drowning in Student Debt

John, Today, as a RepresentUs Board Member and all around anti-corruption, pro-ramen American, I’m proud to announce the launch of our new short film, Unbreaking America: Drowning in Student Debt. 44 million Americans are carrying over $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. Many ca…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 9:32 PM

This Wednesday: For the People Act Strategy Call

John, You can help pass the most comprehensive anti-corruption legislation our country has seen in generations: Join our For the People Act Strategy Call THIS WEDNESDAY, January 27th at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT to learn how to get involved in our campaign to pass lasting federal anti-co…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

January 23, 2021 at 1:01 PM

How we pass HR1

John,  We just got a once-in-a-generation opportunity for lasting democracy reform at the federal level ⁠— and we need your help to make sure it passes. The Senate recently announced that the For the People Act will be the first bill it will bring up in the new legislative sessio…

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  Josh Silver, RepresentUs · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 6:21 PM

FWD: Senate to prioritize biggest democracy reform bill in generations

John, President Biden and Vice President Harris were just sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States – and they're starting their term with a democracy in crisis. Until we solve America's corruption crisis, every other law our Congress passes will be laden with…

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  Josh Silver, RepresentUs · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 11:05 PM

BREAKING: Senate to prioritize biggest democracy reform bill in generations

John, this is our moment: The U.S. Senate just announced that its first piece of legislation will be its version of HR1, the For The People Act.1 This is huge news and would be the most comprehensive anti-corruption reform passed since Watergate. We’re launching a national campai…

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  Meara Geraty, RepresentUs · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 5:21 PM

147 lawmakers betrayed the people on Jan. 6. Demand they’re held accountable: Call on House and Senate leadership to hold a censure vote condemning their actions.

John, President Trump was just impeached by the House for inciting an insurrection — but the 147 members of Congress who helped spread his baseless lies about a stolen election still haven't been held accountable. We must show these members that they can’t get away with betraying…

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  James Jameson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Shame on them

John, While most of the nation was reeling in the aftermath of the violent insurrection this past Wednesday that left five Americans dead, eight Senators returned to the floor and continued to push the same baseless and dangerous claims that incited the riot by objecting to the r…

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