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  DC Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 6:28 PM

Heads Up! Big rally in DC Monday, November 15: Build Back Better from the Bottom Up!

Join us on Monday. Our last chance to save BBB. And we need marshals. November 10, 2021 John - Join us in Washington, DC on Monday, November 15 for a Moral Monday: Build Back Better from the Bottom Up! While members of Congress are home this week and when they come back to …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Build Back Better from the Bottom Up

All roads lead to D.C. on Monday... Dear John,   Members of Congress are home this week and we need to make them hear our demands for economic investment in the people and for protecting our democracy from nationwide attacks on voting rights.   We’re meetin…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Emergency Rally to Save Our Democracy - TOMORROW - DC

Join us tomorrow!! John - Will you join us in DC on Wednesday, October 27 at 10:30 AM ET for an emergency Rally to Save Our Democracy? This is an emergency call to Washington DC for all of us who are opposed to Congress cutting life-saving, planet-saving, democracy-savin…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 12:48 PM

*Emergency Rally to Save Our Democracy*

All roads lead to D.C. on Wednesday... Dear John,   Will you join us in DC on Wednesday, October 27 at 10:30 AM ET for an emergency Rally to Save Our Democracy?   This is an emergency call to Washington DC for all of us who are opposed to Congress cutting li…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Poor People's Campaign on the move...

Building power to enact the transformation we need... Dear John,   In the coming days and weeks, decisions in Washington could fundamentally shift the trajectory of our nation. From Oak Flat to West Virginia to Washington DC, the Poor People's Campaign is on…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Waking the sleeping giant

Dear John,   Today we are releasing a groundbreaking study about the power of poor and low-income voters in the 2020 elections! This report shows the poor and low-income voters are the key to shifting the political terrain in this nation, and is the basis f…
  Washington DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 3:00 AM

Poor People's Campaign Moral Action Congress

Poor People's Campaign Congress starts Friday - Join Us! Dear John, Have you heard about The National Poor People's Moral Action Congress? It’s not too late to register! Over a period of four days (October 15, 16, 18, and 23), the Congress will feature: a press conference (F…
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Coordinator, The Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 2:32 AM

Waking the Sleeping Giant for a 3rd Reconstruction

John, join us LIVE on Friday and Monday! John, Tomorrow, the Poor People's Campaign will be releasing a new report: "Waking the Sleeping Giant: Poor and Low-Income Voters in the 2020 Elections". We’ll be holding a virtual press conference for the report at 11 AM ET, streamed he…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 3:58 PM

The lie of scarcity amidst abundance

Indigenous People's Day, book launch & more! Dear John,   As those with power and wealth continue to debate whether our nation has the resources to meet the needs of all of its people – with talk about debt ceilings and budget and infrastructure bills – …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
October 1, 2021 at 6:13 PM

We Cry Justice! – Book Launch and Pre-order

A deep dive into the true liberation of the gospel... Dear John, We are proud to announce that We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People's Campaign, edited by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis with a Foreword by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, a revoluti…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
September 26, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Tell Pelosi to "Hold the Line"

We need to fund the infrastructure of our daily lives. John, The US House of Representatives is set to consider two infrastructure bills this week. Our national co-chairs, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, have sent…
  Maryland Poor People's Campaign (MD PPC) · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 1:56 PM

TODAY - Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC) Rally

MD PPC meetings are open to everyone - We are a political non-partisan movement.   John,   Please continue to listen to science, COVID-19 is real.   For those who will be in-person we must practice COVID-19 safety …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 2:22 PM

TODAY: Moral Motorcade on Manchin

Today is an important day... Dear John,   Today is an important day. West Virginians, 'from the hood to the holler', will safely* engage in a powerful public protest during the Mass Moral Motorcade on Manchin.   The motorcade begins at 11a…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 1:51 PM

Next Thursday: Moral Motorcade on Manchin

These same mountains that one hundred years ago... Dear John,   Led by the West Virginia Poor People’s Campaign, the National Poor People’s Campaign along with partners and moral leaders from around the state, West Virginians ‘from the hoo…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
August 2, 2021 at 1:57 PM

TODAY: Massive Nonviolent Moral Direct Action in D.C.

Faith leaders and low-wage workers will take to the streets Dear John,   This week marks the anniversary of the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. In honor of that history, we are coming to D.C. today with all the momentum of this power…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 2:57 PM

All roads lead to D.C. – 8/2 Moral Monday

ur vote must be protected and we need living wages NOW... Dear friend,   This Moral Monday culminates our Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action to Save Our Democracy, and we are bringing the voices and power of the people to Washington D…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 9:17 PM

Tonight: Launch of the Texas March for Democracy

In the spirit of the Selma-to-Montgomery March of 1965... Dear John,   Join us tonight for a Mass Meeting streaming live from Georgetown, Texas to launch the historic 27-mile Georgetown-to-Austin March for Democracy.   Texas has become an …
  Zillah Wesley and Liz McNichol, DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 12:13 AM

August 2 - Mass National Moral Monday Action in Washington DC!

Join us on Monday August 2 in a rally to save our democracy! John - On August 2, the week of the anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, thousands will gather in DC for a Mass National Moral Monday Action in Washington DC to Save Our Democracy. This rally a…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 11:04 PM

TONIGHT: Coming together to save our democracy

Whether you took to the streets or not... Dear John,   Join us tonight at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT for a video recap of today's inspiring day of action to save our democracy. Joined by more than 40 partner organizations, the Poor People's Campaign to…
  DMV Mobilization Team, Poor Peoples Campaign · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 10:56 PM

8.2.21- Rise Up and Join Us in Washington DC!

Join us 08/02 in Washington DC to Close Out Our Season of Action Dear Community, We are fast approaching the close of PPC's Season of Non Violent Moral Direct Action to Save Democracy. Last week, 75+ PPC women leaders rallied in Washington DC and engaged in non violent direct …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 2:57 PM

The Fight for Democracy Begins in the States

Join this national chorus to save our democracy... Dear John,   On Monday, July 26, the Poor People’s Campaign will join partners around the nation to take the fight for democracy to the home offices of US Senators as we continue our Season…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 2:01 PM

TODAY: Women's Moral Monday March on Washington

Join us TODAY at 11am ET/ 8am PT... Dear John,   Join us at 11 a.m. ET today as women from across the country converge on Washington to protest our elected officials’ continued efforts to suppress our votes and use procedural tactics like th…
  Zillah Wesley · [email protected]
July 18, 2021 at 10:33 PM

REMINDER - TOMORROW 11 AM - outside of Supreme Court - Women's Moral March on Washington

This is our Season or Moral Direct Action. Volunteers still needed! John - DATE: ? Monday, July 19 (TOMORROW) TIME: ? 11:00 AM WHERE: Outside the U.S. Supreme Court (1st Street, NE) I'm writing to make sure you saw my email about the Women's Moral March on Washington, tomor…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 10:09 PM

Moral Monday Women's March

Women are coming together to take action! Dear John, On the anniversary of the Women’s Convention at Seneca Falls, we will hold a Women’s Moral Monday March on Washington at 11 a.m. Monday, July 19 starting outside the US Supreme Court as p…
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Cooredinator, The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 5:07 PM

Volunteer Sign-up: Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action

Important!! We need your help - now!! John - We are looking for awesome people to volunteer for the Poor People's Campaign's Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action, from July 12- August 2, 2021-- to end the filibuster, pass all provisions of the For the People Act, Fully re…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
July 10, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Launching a Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action

We must end the filibuster... Dear John,   The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, joined by dozens of partners, our 40+ state coordinating committees, and thousands of faith leaders, has announced a Season of Nonviole…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
July 3, 2021 at 3:17 PM

Democracy vs. Autocracy

Join us in the nonviolent moral battle for a Third Reconstruction. Dear John, Democracy vs autocracy is the battle of our time. The longer Manchin, Sinema & McConnell’s obstructionists refuse to break the non-constitutional filibuster, t…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 6:51 PM

Sign On for a Bold Reconciliation Package

We call on Congress to seize an historic opportunity... Dear John, The Poor People’s Campaign is joining with the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, Institute for Policy Studies, and Economic Policy Institute in a statement calling for Congress to seize an historic oppor…
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Coordinator, The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 5:56 PM

REMINDER: TAMIR RICE RALLY TOMORROW

Join us at Noon tomorrow. And could you be a marshal? John - I'm sending you this message as a reminder of our June 25 "One Wish: Justice" rally honoring Tamir Rice on what would have been his 19th birthday. We also need marshals to help out at the rally. PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 2:02 PM

TODAY: Moral March on Manchin and McConnell

We are tired of their nonsense! Dear John, Joe Manchin and Mitch McConnell are threatening our democracy through their immoral use of a filibuster to deny us voting rights and living wages. We are tired of their nonsense! And we have heard t…
  Zillah Wesley · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 6:04 PM

URGENT! TOMORROW! MARSHALS NEEDED

Can you help out tomorrow as a marshal for the Moral March on Manchin and McConnell? John - Tomorrow there will be a Moral March on Manchin and McConnell at the U.S. Supreme Court at 1:00 pm. WE URGENTLY NEED MARSHALS for the event. Marshals will gather for training at 11:30 …
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 7:30 PM

TUNE IN TODAY: National Poor People's Assembly

Join us at 5:30pm ET / 2:30pm PT Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   Today is the day to raise our voices in a chorus for justice to transform this nation.   Tune in for the…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 20, 2021 at 7:01 PM

TOMORROW: National Poor People's Assembly

Forging the solutions we need... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   We are just one day away from the historic National Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers' Assembly, taking…
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Coordinator, The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 11:43 AM

Save the Date June 25th “One Wish: Justice” Rally

Hi John, Please Save the Date June 25th for One Wish: Justice: A Rally for Justice for Tamir on His Birthday On the day of the sentencing of Derrick Chauvin, we will rally in Washington D.C. and Cleveland to demand Justice for Tamir Rice, who’s case deserves to be re-opened by…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 3:20 PM

365 Days of Fighting Forward

For living wages, unemployment insurance, health care... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   This Monday’s National Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly will bring t…
  DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 6:41 PM

On June 23rd we March on Manchin and McConnell

​John​, will we see you on the 23rd? John, What is happening in state legislatures across the country in terms of passing voting restrictions is threatening our democracy. What extremists are doing in state legislatures is hurting us all. There has been a clarion call coming out…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 11:04 PM

MONDAY: Historic National Poor People’s Assembly

A historic gathering of poor people, low-wage workers, moral leaders... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   The National Poor People’s and Low Wage Workers’ Assembly is just…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 6:11 PM

TODAY: March on Manchin

Send a letter to Manchin... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   Join us online at 5pm ET/ 2pm PT to hear directly from the West Virginia Poor People's Campaign Moral Monday …
  Zillah Wesley, DMV Coordinator, The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
June 12, 2021 at 1:01 PM

National Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers Assembly - June 21st at 5:30pm

​John​, ​can you join us on June 21st at 5:30pm? John, On June 21, 2021, at 5:30pm the DC Poor People's Campaign will gather online with poor people, low-wage workers, moral and faith leaders, and advocates from across the country for the National Poor People’s and Low-Wage W…
  Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 2:40 PM

Moral Monday March on Manchin

His position hurts Americans of all races, genders and religions... Haz clic aqui para recibir nuestras comunicaciones en español. Dear John,   Join the West Virginia Poor People's Campaign as we host a Moral Mond…
  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…