Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Protesting outside the White House to save democracy

Let me explain: RepresentUs is turning up the heat this week, John. Let me explain: This Wednesday, RepresentUs co-founder Josh Silver is joining Yolanda King – Martin Luther King Jr.’s granddaughter and youth activist – and other democracy leaders to demonstrate in front of the W…

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  James Jameson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 4:42 PM

Announcing Gerry’s Partisan Pizza

Gerrymandering allows politicians to pick their voters and Gerry’s gets to decide who gets delicious free pizza. John – Which of these two words gets your attention? 1. Gerrymandering 2. Pizza If you’re like most of America, you hate rigged elections, but pizza is what pulled y…

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  Erin Lehman, RepresentUs West Virginia Organizer · [email protected]

October 24, 2021 at 4:04 PM

How we're planning to get Manchin's attention

Halfway there: here’s the inside scoop on our progress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act Hello John, My name is Erin. I’m a proud West Virginian organizer and I've been working all year with RepresentUs to push Senator Manchin to pass the Freedom to Vote Act. When the Senate block…

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  James Jameson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

October 23, 2021 at 12:32 PM

This Monday: How we pass the ‘Freedom to Vote Act’

Here’s the latest, John. Earlier this week: Obstructionist senators filibustered the Freedom to Vote Act, stopping the Senate from even debating this once-in-a-generation bill to save our democracy. This is outrageous, but the fight’s not over yet.  Join us on Monday, October 25t…

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  Damon Effingham, RepresentUs · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 8:06 PM

BREAKING: the Freedom to Vote Act just got filibustered, here’s how we pass it

[details inside] help fund our campaign demanding Senator Joe Manchin fix the filibuster to pass the Freedom to Vote Act: BREAKING: SENATE OBSTRUCTIONISTS FILIBUSTER THE FREEDOM TO VOTE ACT John: we’re asking for your donation to fund our massive West Virginia pressure campaign d…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 7:04 PM

OPEN LETTER: Will you join and tell the Senate to allow debate

Our Senate insiders tell us that Senator Manchin has been working to build bipartisan support… but he needs our help >> Just Announced: Senator Schumer intends to bring the Freedom to Vote Act to the Senate floor on Monday – but obstructionists are threatening to stop the Se…

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  Damon Effingham, RepresentUs · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Re: John Lewis and his legacy

Call the Senate to pass the ‘John Lewis Voting Rights Act’ >> John – happening today:   The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 2pm ET for an important hearing on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.  The bill would reinstate vital voter protections from the V…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 11:06 PM

Countdown to pass the Freedom to Vote Act

John: Everything RepresentUs members like you have been doing to pass this bill      

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  Damon Effingham, RepresentUs · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 1:42 PM

How this will play out

Hi John,  I wanted to update you on the latest in D.C. and let you know what to expect in the coming weeks. Last Tuesday, Senator Manchin helped introduce the Freedom to Vote Act to save our democracy.  In my many years working on Capitol Hill, I have never seen a more comprehens…

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  James Jameson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

September 19, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Can you join on Tuesday to make calls for the Freedom to Vote Act?

a Senate floor vote is rapidly approaching -- this phonebank is crucial John – we’re so excited: Senator Manchin just released the groundbreaking Freedom to Vote Act this week. It would make Election Day a federal holiday, ban gerrymandering, and put an end to dark money. But wi…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 2:12 PM

It’s time to get off the mat, John

John, Today we’re launching an inspiring new video starring Lady Liberty as a boxer (yep! seriously), to spread the word about the Freedom to Vote Act before the Senate votes on it next week.  Will you watch and share this timely video to build awareness and support for this fast…

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  Damon Effingham, RepresentUs · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 1:42 PM

This Monday, John

John, Wanted to make sure you caught my update from Washington. This Monday, RepresentUs is holding a massive digital day of action to mobilize thousands of Americans and send a clear message to the Senate: Do whatever it takes to save our democracy. Here’s how you can get involv…

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  Damon Effingham, RepresentUs · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 8:52 PM

The state of play in Washington

John, Next week, senators will return to D.C. to consider proposals that would fix our democracy. Senators only have a few weeks to get democracy reform over the finish line before dozens of states across America will lock in gerrymandered voting districts for the next ten years.…

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  Joe Kabourek, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 8:42 PM

They want to keep us in the dark. We won't let them.

John, Gerrymandering has been a threat to our democracy for nearly a century. But this year, politicians drawing maps behind closed doors have access to more data about you and your neighborhood than ever before. And they now have the computing technology to draw maps so their pa…

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  Joe Kabourek, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 9:11 PM

Shameless.

John,Corrupt politicians are so cocky about gerrymandering that while they’re rigging maps in secret, they’re bragging about it to anyone who will listen. Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle just boasted in a speech to donors: “I guarantee you we can draw four Republican congress…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 10:02 PM

District of Columbia could be the next Wisconsin

John, In closely watched Wisconsin, politicians are refusing to hold a single community hearing to gather input from the public before they lock in new voting maps for the next ten years. What’s happening in Wisconsin is coming to your hometown next. Politicians in District of Co…

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  Jen Johnson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Here’s why recess actually might help us

John, The U.S. Senate adjourned for a month-long recess and senators returned to their home states without outlawing gerrymandering or fixing our broken political system. Our job for the next 4 weeks is to make sure senators know that their constituents demand they pass the For t…

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  James Jameson, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 3:12 PM

These Americans Aren’t Tired Yet (and neither are we!)

Hi John,Last week, volunteers banded together in nearly 30 cities across America as part of our Democracy Can't Wait Week of Action to amp up the pressure on Congress to pass the For the People Act. From crafting parties to barbeques, petition drives to DIY mobile billboards, vol…

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  Damon Effingham, RepresentUs · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 10:52 PM

Filibustered again

John,  I wanted to reach out to let you know about some new developments in Washington on the fight to fix our broken democracy. Today, Senate leaders announced that they would be bringing three bills to the floor for a vote as soon as tomorrow — and The For the People Act is one…

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  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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