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  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 4:22 PM

TODAY: Third Reconstruction Day of Action

Building power from the bottom up... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,    Today, 30 state campaigns will participate in coordinated and simultaneous press conferences outsid…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Building a Third Reconstruction from the States Up

Simultaneous actions on Monday at over 50 House member offices... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   On Moral Monday, June 7, states will participate in coordinated and sim…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 4:56 PM

National Poor People’s Assembly – June 21, 2021

A chorus of voices demanding a moral revolution... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   On June 21, 2021, poor people, low wage workers, moral and faith leaders and advocates…
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Coordinator, The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 1:01 PM

We Demand a Third Reconstruction in America

John​​, Join us on June 7th John, We need a Third Reconstruction in America NOW! On June 7, we will join over 40 states in holding a local press conference to demand that their US representatives demonstrate their political and moral commitment to ending poverty by signing on …
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Coordinator, The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Stop the War on Brookland Manor!

Join the Speakout tomorrow at Brookland Manor John - The other day, some residents of Brookland Manor gathered to watch a movie. The result was that they were all, including the children, threatened with imprisonment. Read the Washington Post article here. “'My granddaughter …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 6:58 PM

TODAY: Launching a Third Reconstruction

A revival of our commitment to end austerity... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   Join the Poor People's Campaign today at 3:30pm ET/ 12:30pm PT for an online rally to la…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Realizing a Third Reconstruction

Emerging from the pain and organizing power... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   Today we will stand outside the US Capitol with members of the Majority Leader’s Task For…
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Coordinator, the Poor Peoople's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 2:13 PM

1ro de Mayo! Show support for DC's undocumented community!

Join La Huelga in demanding action by the Biden Administration! John - We want to invite you to participate in the May 1 rally in DC organized by La Huelga to demand action by the Biden Administration in support of DC's undocumented community. Below is a message from the orga…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Today/Hoy – Moral Monday on Immigration / Lunes Moral de Inmigración

Immigrant rights are human rights...Los derechos inmigrantes son derechos humanos... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español.   En español abajo. Dear John,   Join the Poor People’s Campaign …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 3:21 PM

Moral Monday – Immigration / Lunes Moral - Inmigración

Respect, Dignity & Rights for all...Respeto, dignidad y derechos para todxs... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español.   En español abajo. Dear John,   Join the Poor People’s Campaign fo…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 6:19 PM

TUNE IN: Live from Mississippi

Join Rev. Barber, poor and low-income organizers and moral leaders live from Jackson... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   Tune in today at 3pm ET/ 12pm PT to join Rev. Dr.…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Moral Monday Live from Mississippi

Mississippi is the birthplace of some of the greatest traditions this nation has to offer... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   Standing on the shoulders of generations of …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 6:51 PM

TUNE IN: Poverty (Un)Measured

Respect us, protect us – count us. Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   So many of the 140 million who experience poverty or are one emergency away from poverty are left out…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 12:46 PM

Moral Monday: Poverty (Un)Measured

The poverty measure doesn’t measure up... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   Poverty is a sin, and the current federal poverty measure is so outdated we can’t even see the …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 7:36 PM

Moral Monday: Making Holy Trouble 4pm ET/ 1pm PT

There are times for a clear moral outcry... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   There are times for a clear moral outcry, a time when religious and moral leaders must sound…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 9:56 PM

Maundy Thursday: Wash Our Nation of Injustice

We call on the nation to cleanse our public policy of sin... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John, This Thursday we commemorate Jesus washing the feet of his disciples at the La…
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Co-Coordinator · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Action - Stand with Brookland Manor residents!

Please sign on to this appeal! John - The DC Poor Peoples’ Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival supports residents of Brookland Manor in their effort to prevent displacement of Black and Brown families at their apartment complex and throughout the city.   We believe th…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 6:34 PM

TUNE IN: Conversation with Rev. Dr. William Barber and Dr. Robin DG Kelley

Join us to discuss the historic union drive in Bessemer... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John, Join us today at 3pm ET/ 12pm PT for a timely and critical conversation between D…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Moral Monday: Building the Labor Movement from the South

Monday is the voting deadline for the Bessemer 6000... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John, Monday is the voting deadline for the Bessemer 6000, the Amazon warehouse workers in …
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Co-Coordinator, The Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 9:10 PM

National Day of Action to Stop Anti-Asian Violence

Join us this Saturday to demand an end to Anti-Asian Violence and Racism! John - Racism is racism, wherever and however it appears. This Saturday, March 27, the DC Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, is partnering with ANSWER (the Act Now to Stop War &…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 6:40 PM

TUNE IN: Rev. Barber Live from Amazon union drive in Bessemer

When we organize the South, we transform the nation... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John, Join us today at 3pm ET/ 12pm PT, live from the Amazon union drive in Bessemer, Alaba…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 4:13 PM

Our Wage, Our Vote, Our Power

Join us to support the historic labor battle against Amazon... Dear John,   Join us on March 22, 2021 at 3pm ET/ 12pm PT live from Bessemer where Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will join with the Alabama Poor People’s Campaign and Amazon workers to demand dig…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 6:54 PM

Our Statement on the American Rescue Plan

The political and economic narrative is shifting... Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival Statement on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021   This month marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic stay-at-home orders from…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 6:55 PM

TUNE IN: The Fight for Democracy and a Moral Agenda

Our voices and votes will not be suppressed... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John, Today, more than 30 states are taking action to deliver our Moral Agenda directly to state le…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
March 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Rise Up Against Voter Suppression & For a Moral Agenda

More than 250 voter suppression bills have already been introduced in 43 states... Dear John,   When our vote is suppressed, elected officials pass policies that hurt us. Join us on Moral Monday for in-person socially distant demand deliveries in the capital…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 3:58 PM

Heal the Earth, Heal our People

We demand the nation respect the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples... Dear John,   Healing the earth means healing our people. That’s why on Monday we’re lifting up struggles from across the nation to protect our land and freedom from the evils of ecological…
  DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Our DC Council and Mayor need to hear from you!!

It looks like you haven't yet signed our petition... John - Just one more time...won't you join with those of our 4,000+ members in DC who have signed our petition to the DC Council and Mayor to remedy their failures to ensure equity and effectiveness in protecting the poor and …
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 8:10 PM

REMINDER: Join us on February 22nd to demand COVID-19 Relief and $15/hr!

John - We're writing to remind you of the action we're holding on Monday, February 22 at 3:00 pm on the National Mall to demand COVID-19 relief and a $15/hr minimum wage for all. If you haven't registered, click here. Or, follow the actions in DC and six other states at http…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 7:34 PM

TUNE IN: Rev. Barber Live in West Virginia

Two senators could stand in the way of a historic victory... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John, For three weeks of Moral Mondays we’ve fought for $15/hour minimum wage, the e…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 3:59 PM

REMINDER - Join us on the National Mall TODAY to demand $15/hr!!

John - Please Join us this afternoon - Monday, February 22nd at 3pmET/12pmPT - as we continue to push for $15 with One Fair Wage across the country. The weather is supposed to clear up...now let's SHOW UP!! There are two ways to participate: You can join us physically on the…
  DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Can you sign the petition to tell DC officials to protect our people from COVID-19?

Have you taken action yet to ensure equity in DC's COVID-19 response? John - The other day we wrote to you to ask you to join us in demanding that our DC elected officials take immediate, specific actions to ensure equity and effective protection of the poor and vulnerable in ou…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
February 20, 2021 at 1:15 PM

Real Relief Means Healthcare & Living Wages

We’ll be streaming live from West Virginia and across the country... Dear John,   There is no place in America where someone making minimum wage can afford housing, healthcare, food and other essentials, and medical debt is the leading cause of personal ban…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Join us on the National Mall on February 22!

John - Join us next Monday, February 22nd at 3pmET/12pmPT as we continue to push for $15 with One Fair Wage across the country. REGISTER HERE. There are two ways to participate: You can join us physically on the National Mall (corner of 4th St SW and Jefferson Drive SW, acr…
  DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Tell DC Officials: Protect DC's Most Vulnerable from COVID-19

Click and send this letter to demand action by our elected officials! John - The DC Poor People's Campaign is asking all our 4,000+ subscribers who are DC residents to write to the DC Council and Mayor demanding immediate actions to ensure equity and protection to our poor and m…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
February 15, 2021 at 7:44 PM

TUNE IN: Raise up for 15

We'll be hearing from our folks in West Virginia... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John, While the in-person action in West Virginia has been postponed due to inclement weather,…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 4:09 PM

Raise up for $15

We’ll be streaming live from West Virginia... Dear John,   58.3 million workers, nearly half the U.S. workforce, make less than $15/hour. Raising the federal minimum wage to $15/hour would put $328 billion back into the hands of families, who will spend mos…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 4:31 PM

TUNE IN: Raise the Wage Moral Monday

We declare Everybody In, Nobody Out! Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John, Join us online at 12pm ET / 9am PT for Raise the Wage Moral Monday, in partnership with One Fair Wage …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
February 6, 2021 at 5:54 PM

Everybody in, nobody out - $15/hour for ALL workers!

Dear John,   We’ve never been closer to achieving a $15/hour federal minimum wage, despite what you may have seen in the media this week. But we need everyone to help push this over the finish line. We are joining forces with One Fair Wage and SEIU on Monda…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 7:49 PM

Tune In: Moral Monday - Fight for $15 & a Union

Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John, Tune in today at 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT to launch Moral Mondays during the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration. *This event w…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 2:23 PM

To Heal the Nation: Respect Us, Protect Us

100-Day Moral Monday Plan of Action Dear John,   Regardless of who's in power, we need to take action in support of the agenda of the poor and low-wealth people across this country. Recent events only embolden our resolve to put an end to policies that leave…
  DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 11:49 PM

JOIN US: The People's Tribunal - Debt in DC

Greetings Family, This is an invitation to our next event, The People's Tribunal: Debt in D.C. featuring organizers from the DC Debt Collective and the DC Poor People's Campaign. At the end of 2019, DC residents were experiencing more household debt per capita than all 50 state…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 5:22 PM

TODAY - National Interfaith Service of Light, Love, and Leadership

Join us today for a Moral Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dear John,   We invite you to join us today for a Moral Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We honor his life, as well as the lives of all of those who have lived and died for …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Building the beloved community

Dear John,   On behalf of the 140 million poor and low-income people in the country, the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival – with 45 state coordinating committees, thousands of religious leaders and hundreds of supporting organizatio…
  [email protected] via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Martin Luther King Day Teach-in Monday Jan 18

Greetings! On Monday, January 18 @ 6pm EST. Please join DC Poor People’s Campaign, Resurrection City DC and Bridge People for a teach-in on systematic racism, White Supremacy culture, the Interlocking injustices and Narratives we are taught in the United States. At the end we wil…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Statement on the events of January 6th

A moral fusion coalition is the only antidote to the poison in our body politic... The Poor People’s Campaign witnessed with heavy hearts the events of January 6th, when a mob emboldened by hate, lies, and racism laid siege to the US Capitol and other state …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
December 25, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Hope is what we create when we act together

We mourn and we fight... Dear John,   There is truly so much to mourn this holiday season – all of the families who cannot be together, all of the seats now left permanently empty, and all of the hardships so many are facing. What hope we have is the hope we…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 5:07 PM

You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take

Dear John,   Tonight is the longest night of the year in the richest country in the world. More than 10 million people are without housing or on the brink of homelessness, while more than 18 million homes stand vacant across the country.   As the days begi…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Today: News Conference on PPC Meeting with Biden Policy Team

Dear John, Last week, the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival released 14 Policy Priorities for the First 100 Days, bold prescriptions to heal the nation. Today, following a meeting with the domestic policy team of the Biden-Harris tra…
  [email protected] via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Support Brookland Manor Tenants This Winter

Support Our Neighbors at Brookland Manor Dear John I hope you and yours are safe and warm during this winter. I am writing on behalf of the Brookland Manor community to let you know about ways to support us and our struggle through the winter. As many of you know, we are enterin…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 8:33 PM

14 Priorities for the First 100 Days

Dear John,   This morning we released  a set of 14 policy and legislative priorities for the first 100 days of the next Congress and the Biden-Harris administration. Our priorities include comprehensive and just COVID-19 relief, health care for all, a feder…