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  Bishop William J. Barber, II and Rev. Dr. Liz · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 5:01 PM

WE ARE DAYS AWAY: Nationally Coordinated Simultaneous State House Assemblies

We have the power to elect officials who will deliver on our demands. Let’s use it. Dear John, We’re days away from our Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ State House Assemblies! There are more than 135 million people in this country who are poor or low-wage. While they …
  Washington DC Poor People's Campaign Coordinating Committee via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 3:16 PM

*NEW* Rev. Dr. Barber II Teach-in - John Wesley AMEZ - 2/28 7PM

Hear from Bishop Barber about our bold demands for change from coast to coast *Just Announced* Bishop Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will be conducting a teach-in at John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church on Wednesday, February 28 at 7PM ET. We learned some exciting news last night - Bis…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Make Signs and Banners for the Mass Assembly

Calling all creative folks! Dear John, ? Come have some fun with your DC Poor People's Campaign friends! . ? This Saturday, February 24th at 1:00 pm, we'll be making signs and banners for the March 2nd rally at the Peoples Congregational UCC…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 7:12 PM

Press Conference and Council Visits on Tuesday - Join Us!

Jon us at the Wilson Building on Tuesday at Noon. Dear John, ? Reminder about an important event coming up very soon. ? Press conference and Council visits. Join us on Tuesday February 20th from 10:45 am to 12:45pm at the Wilson Building. …
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Meeting for DC PPC Partners on Thursday at 12:30

Get the latest on the March 2nd Assembly Dear John, ? Partners Meeting.This Thursday February 15th at 12:30 pm by Zoom.. This virtual meeting is open to all churches, organizations, and individuals who can partner with us to make the March 2…
  Bishop William J. Barber, II and Rev. Dr. Liz · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 11:33 PM

Starting Soon: Join Us Tonight at 8:30pm ET for a Virtual Rally

It’s Time to Raise Our Voices & Register Our Votes As Demands! Dear John, Join us in two hours at 8:30PM ET for a virtual national rally launching our 40-week season of action. Hear from the Campaign Co-Chairs, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, alo…
  Bishop William J. Barber, II and Rev. Dr. Liz · [email protected]
February 11, 2024 at 4:02 PM

It’s Time to Raise Our Voices & Register Our Votes As Demands!

Too many of us have been suffering for far too long, and we won’t be silent anymore! Dear John, This past Monday, the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival launched 40 Weeks of Massive Voter Mobilization Across the U.S. with a press conference at the Nation…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 3:01 PM

THIS SUNDAY DC PPC Canvass (U St & Columbia Heights) Join us!

Canvass this Sunday! Help get the word out about March 2nd. Dear John,   This Sunday, February 11th from 1 pm to 4 pm, Join your local Poor People's Campaign friends as we hit the streets to get the word out about the upcoming March 2nd Mas…
  Poor People's Campaign National Field Team · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 1:04 PM

TUNE IN: National Launch of 40 Weeks of Action!

Join Us Online for a Nat'l Press Conference w/ the Campaign Co-Chairs Dear John ? This morning at 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT, the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival will hold a national press conference in Washington D.C, launching 40 Week…
  National Field Team, Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
February 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Join Us This Monday in Washington D.C.

RSVP for Monday's National Press Conference Launching 40 Weeks of Action Dear John ? On Monday February 5th, the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival will launch 40 Weeks of Action mobilizing towards the November 2024 General Election wi…
  DC Poor People's Campaign Tri-Chairs · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 8:23 PM

One month to go: Mass Poor People's & Low Wage Workers' Assembly in DC, Mar 2

Join us on March 2 to bring our demands to lawmakers in DC & across the country RSVP Nowfor the DC Rally Dear John   See you at the Wilson Building on March 2nd! RSVP now for more details and updates.   Mass Poor People'…
  Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 11:40 PM

SAVE THE DATE: March 2nd Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers' Statehouse Assembly

Nationally-coordinated simultaneous assemblies in 31+ state capitols Sent via Action Network, a free online toolset anyone can use to organize. Click here to sign up and get started building an email list and creating online actions today. Acti…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 7:47 PM

TWO DAYS TO DC PPC in-person meeting on Jan 27th - Join Us!

DC Poor People's Campaign Meeting this Saturday. Join us! Dear John,   JOIN US THIS SATURDAY, January 27th, at 10:30 am for our monthly meeting. We'll meet in person at First Trinity Lutheran Church in DC to Get Ready for the DC Mass Poor an…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM

THIS SATURDAY DC PPC in-person meeting on Jan 27th - Join Us!

DC Poor People's Campaign Meeting this Saturday. Join us! Dear John,   MONTHLY MEETING THIS WEEK - Join us on Saturday, January 27th at 10:30 am at our monthly meeting. We'll meet in person at First Trinity Lutheran Church in DC for a Teach-…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM

DC PPC in-person meeting on Jan 27th - Join Us!

DC Poor People's Campaign Upcoming Events. Join us! Dear John,   Join us on Saturday, January 27th at 10:30 am at our monthly meeting. We'll meet in person for a Teach-in to Get Ready for the DC Mass Poor and Low Income People’s Assembly. Si…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 6:54 PM

MLK Day March on Monday, DC PPC meeting on Jan 27th - Join Us

DC Poor People's Campaign January Events. Join us! Dear John,   Join us in January to kick off a season of direct action. On Monday, January 15 at 9:30 am - Walk with DC PPC at the annual MLK day march in Anacostia Sign up here. On Satur…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Interfaith Prayer Vigil on Jan 5th, DC PPC meeting on Jan 13th - Join Us

DC Poor People's Campaign January Events. Join us! Dear John,   I hope you had some downtime to close out 2023. We've got lots to do this year. Join us in January to kick off a season of direct action. This Friday, January 5, from 4 to 5 pm…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Faith in Democracy Interfaith Prayer Vigil on Jan 5th - Join Us

Join the Faith in Democracy Interfaith Prayer VIgil on Friday Jan 5th at 4 pm Dear John,   On January 5, 2024, at 4-5 pm ET the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) and Faith in Peace Concerts will co-host the 3rd annual Faith in Democracy interfaith prayer vigil…
  DC Poor People's Campaign Tri-Chairs · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Hold the Date: Mass Poor People's & Low Wage Workers' Assembly in DC, Mar 2

Join us on March 2 to bring our demands to lawmakers in DC & across the country RSVP Nowfor the DC Rally See you at the Wilson Building in March!   Mass Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers' Statehouse Assemblies and On T…
  DC Poor People's Campaign Tri-Chairs · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Tomorow! DC Poor People's Campaign Meeting on December 14

Still time to sign up: DC PPC December Virtual Open House RSVP Now Join us TOMORROW - Thursday December 14th at 7:00 pm (on Zoom) to learn more about the DC Poor People's Campaign and how you can get involved. ? Sign up Here…
  DC Poor People's Campaign Tri-Chairs · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM

DC Poor People's Campaign Meeting on December 14

Sign up now: DC PPC December Virtual Open House RSVP Now Join us on Thursday December 14th at 7:00 pm (on Zoom) to learn more about the DC Poor People's Campaign and how you can get involved. ? Sign up Here. ? You'll get the…
  DC Poor People's Campaign Tri-Chairs · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 6:20 PM

DC Poor People's Campaign Meeting on December 14

Sign up now: DC PPC December Virtual Open House RSVP Now Join us on Thursday December 14th at 7:00 pm (on Zoom) to learn more about the DC Poor People's Campaign and how you can get involved. ? Sign up Here. ? You'll get the…
  DC Poor People's CampaignTri-chairs · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 6:38 PM

DC PPC Planning & Training on December 2 - Join us

DC Poor People's Campaign Meeting on Saturday Dear John   Join us on Saturday Dec 2nd for an amazing opportunity to help grow the DC Poor People's Campaign!   On Saturday Dec 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm. Clinton Wright, long-time community organizer and member of…
  Liz, Zillah, Rev Chris DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM

DC PPC November 16 Virtual Open House is Tomorrow

Sign up now: DC PPC November 16 Open House Join Us Tomorrow!   Thursday, Nov 16th at 7:00 pm   DC Poor People's Campaign Virtual Open House RSVP Now Join us Tomorrow November 16th at 7:00 pm to lear…
  Liz, Zillah, Rev Chris DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 4:06 PM

DC Poor People’s Campaign November 16 Virtual Open House

Coming up soon: DC PPC November 16 Open House Join Us!   Thursday, Nov 16th at 7:00 pm   DC Poor People's Campaign Virtual Open House RSVP Now Join us next Thursday November 16th at 7:00 pm to learn…
  Liz, Zillah & Rev Chris, DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 11:16 PM

DC Poor People’s Campaign November 16 Virtual Open House

Join Us! DC PPC November 16 Open House Join Us!   Thursday, Nov 16th at 7:00 pm   DC Poor People's Campaign Virtual Open House RSVP Now Join us on Thursday November 16th at 7:00 pm to learn more abo…
  Liz, Zillah & Rev Chris, DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Still on! Tomorrow's DC PPC Fall Meet-up

Fall Meet-up this Saturday, Oct 14 You may have heard that our region is expecting rain showers tomorrow, Saturday, October 14 - we are proceeding as scheduled! Bruce Monroe Park has a shelter, and if you can bring an umbrella or raincoat, we should be able to enjoy fellowship wi…
  Liz, Zillah & Rev Chris, DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 1:11 PM

This Weekend! DC PPC Fall Meet-up

Fall Meet-up this Saturday, Oct 14 A reminder that the DC Poor People's Campaign: a National Call for Moral Revival Fall Meet-up is this weekend - please register! It will be held this Saturday, October 14 from 1-3pm at Bruce Monroe Park, 3012 Georgia Ave, NW DC . We will be pro…
  Liz, Zillah & Rev Chris, DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Reminder: Today's DC PPC Meet-up Postponed - New Date Oct 14

Saturday's Meet-up Postponed to Oct 14 Given the significant rain & wind that is expected today, we thought it was best to postpone our meet-up until a time when everyone can gather outside more comfortably. A reminder that we have postponed today's DC Poor People's Campaign…
  Liz, Zillah & Rev Chris, DC Poor People's Campaign via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 9:52 PM

Saturday's DC PPC Meet-up Postponed!

Saturday's Meet-up Postponed to Oct 14 Unfortunately the forecast is calling for significant rain & wind this weekend. We think it is best to postpone our meet-up until a time when everyone can gather outside more comfortably. We have postponed the DC Poor People's Campaign …
  Liz, Zillah & Rev Chris, DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 12:56 AM

This Saturday! DC Poor People's Campaign Meet-up #itsfallya'll

DC PPC Fall Meet-Up this Saturday #itsfallya'll THIS Saturday! September 23 - 1 to 3pm DC Poor People's Campaign Fall Meet-up: #itsfally'all Want to take action against systemic injustices together with a diverse g…
  Liz, Zillah & Rev Chris, DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 12:17 AM

Did you hear? DC Poor People's Campaign Meet-up #itsfallya'll!

DC PPC Fall Meet-Up Saturday Sept 23 #itsfallya'll Register Now! Saturday, September 23 - 1 to 3pm DC Poor People's Campaign Fall Meet-up: #itsfally'all Have you heard about our upcoming meet-up? #itsfallya'll Join…
  Liz, Zillah & Rev Chris, DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 11:26 PM

DC Poor People's Campaign Fall 2023 Meet-up #itsfallya'll!

DC PPC Fall Meet-Up Saturday Sept 23 #itsfallya'll Register Now! Saturday, September 23 - 1 to 3pm DC Poor People's Campaign Fall Meet-up: #itsfally'all Join the DC Poor People's Campaign rain or shine for?free foo…
  Bishop William J. Barber II, DMin., and the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Our fight to end poverty is just getting started

It’s time to call out extremist legislators for failing our most vulnerable. John   Over the past several months, we’ve witnessed the ongoing erosion of our rights as extremists across this country continue to advance policies that directly …
  Bishop William J. Barber II, DMin., Rev. Dr. · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Five Highlights From Last Week’s Moral Poverty Action Congress

Poverty is our nation’s 4th leading cause of death. Join us in confronting it. John,   Last week, the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, held our Moral Poverty Action Congress (MPAC), where hundreds of directly impact…
  PPC Moral Action Congress · [email protected]
June 20, 2023 at 5:43 PM

HAPPENING TODAY! A National Speak Out: Poverty, America’s Death Sentence Will Not Have The Last Word!

Dear John, America has a death problem, and it precedes the pandemic. Before COVID-19, poverty was the 4th leading cause of death, yet our nation’s leaders don’t want to address it. We cannot be silent until we have policy solutions that address the needs of poor and low…
  The Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 10:32 PM

We can’t build the Third Reconstruction without you

We won’t be silent anymore! Dear John,   We are just a few days away from the Moral Poverty Action Congress, where we will convene coordinating committee members, impacted leaders, and partner organizations from over 30 states for three days of learning, po…
  Liz, Zillah & Michael, DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 4:37 PM

The Poor People's Campaign Is Coming to DC - Volunteers Needed

Help Make the Moral Poverty Action Congress a Success   Dear John    Poor People's Campaign leaders from around the country are coming to DC for an action, planning, training, and inspiration very soon. Those of us who live i…
  Liz and Zillah, DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Help grow the DC Poor People's Campaign

Help Make the Moral Poverty Action Congress a Success Dear John    Poor People's Campaign leaders from around the country will come together for planning, training, and inspiration in DC In June. We have a great opportunity to help the DC Po…
  DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Demonstration to Call for Resignation of Justice Clarence Thomas

Rally at the Supreme Court on Thursday We're writing to let you know about a demonstration calling for the resignation of Justice Clarence Thomas coming up this Thursday, April 13, at noon. See details in the letter below. ? Greetings, We, a Coalition of Citizen Groups who…
  Bishop William J. Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 9:40 PM

TOMORROW: Join our 3/25 Moral Political Organizing Leadership Institute & Summit

Join Bishop William J. Barber, II & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis for our PPC Training! Dear John, On March 25th, 2023, from 10-4 pm EST, we are holding an MPOLIS (Moral Political Organizing Leadership Institute and Summit) National Virtual Training for all of your state's Coordi…
  Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 2:20 PM

It's Not Too Late to Join Us for the MPOLIS

John​, ​​will you join us on March 25th, 2023? John, On March 25th, 2023, from 10-4 pm EST, we are holding an MPOLIS (Moral Political Organizing Leadership Institute and Summit) National Virtual Training for all Coordinating Committee members and interested parties in your state…
  Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM

You're Invited to an MPOLIS!

John​, ​​will you join us on March 25th, 2023? John, On March 25th, 2023, from 10-4 pm EST, we are holding an MPOLIS (Moral Political Organizing Leadership Institute and Summit) National Virtual Training for all Coordinating Committee members and interested parties in your state…
  WV Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 1:32 PM

[RSVP] Mass Rally on the WV Capitol on March 10

Demand answers for over 100 deaths in West Virginia jails {First name/friend}, Senator Manchin and Governor Justice are ignoring injustices unfolding on their watch. We are rallying for answers. Poverty should be neither a prison nor a death sentence, yet in the last year, …
  Liz and Zillah, DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 9:57 PM

Rally Sunday with Bethesda African Cemetery Campaign this Sunday

DC Poor People's Campaign Actions in March Dear John    Join the DC Poor People’s Campaign at important actions this month. See details below.  Join us!   Liz, DC Poor People's Campaign   Rally at Moses Cemetery   …
  Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 10:05 PM

CORRECTION: 13 dead in WV Jails, we need answers

Senator Joe Manchin and Governor Jim Justice must answer John, Earlier today, our staff made a factual error in an email regarding our work with the West Virginia Poor People’s Campaign and the ongoing struggle at the Southern Regional Jail in West Virginia. We are issuing …
  Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 1:39 PM

13 dead in WV Jails, we need answers

Senator Joe Manchin and Governor Jim Justice must answer John, Neither poverty nor prison should be a death sentence. “People are dying over misdemeanors. A lot of these laws are made against the poor people in West Virginia.” – Pam Garrison, Tri-Chair of West Virginia Poor P…
  Bishop William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
January 16, 2023 at 9:23 PM

MLK Day Message To The White House And Congressional Leaders

Dear John,   To mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival Monday sent a video message to the White House and members of Congress demanding the president and Congressional leadership on both sides …
  Bishop William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis · [email protected]
January 14, 2023 at 9:28 PM

More than a day, we are and have been building a moral fusion movement

Dear John,   This Martin Luther King Day, we must continue a campaign for social, political and economic rights, not simply to commemorate a man. This nation needs a different kind of Martin Luther King Day. More than a day, we are and have been, building …
  Liz and Zillah, DC Poor People's Campaign · [email protected]
January 10, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Join us at MLK Day events on Thursday and Monday

DC Poor People's Campaign Actions in January Dear John    Two important events are coming up.  Please join us: This Thursday January 12, Join the DC Poor People's Campaign at an InterFaith Peace Vigil at the MLK Memorial. Sign up here. Next…