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July 14, 2021 at 2:46 PM

I'm fighting for you

We have come up with a bold solution to our crumbling infrastructure — one that centers the needs of working families and recognizes the imminent threat of climate change. But the GOP is blocking our investment in community.        Dear friend,    I’m in Congress to fig…

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July 12, 2021 at 11:25 PM

We must fund public housing

Every American deserves the right to safe, affordable, and livable housing, and with the proper funding, we can make it possible.        Dear friend,    Every New Yorker — and every American — deserves guaranteed housing, without mold, lead, or a leaky roof.    NYCHA is …

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July 9, 2021 at 9:22 PM

The inequalities we've seen this week

I'm fighting to address this kind of systemic inequality and ensure that every community gets the resources they need to improve their infrastructure to be resilient to future storms.       Friend,  Here in New York, we faced our second week of extreme heat in a row thi…

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July 4, 2021 at 3:12 PM

A better future

      Friend -- Happy 4th of July! As we all know, this day is about more than fireworks and flags, family and friends, food and fun. This day is about celebrating America, a nation that has made big promises -- promises that we are still striving to make good on. Amer…

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July 4, 2021 at 3:12 PM

A better future

      Friend -- Happy 4th of July! As we all know, this day is about more than fireworks and flags, family and friends, food and fun. This day is about celebrating America, a nation that has made big promises -- promises that we are still striving to make good on. Amer…

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June 30, 2021 at 9:03 PM

We still need your help!

      Friend,    There are only 7 hours left until tonight’s major end of quarter filing deadline, and we are still not on track to meet our fundraising goal.    From fighting for your healthcare to supporting young progressive candidates, Nydia is fighting for what …

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June 29, 2021 at 6:14 PM

FWD: A huge week for our movement

      Dear friend,    Did you see my team’s email yesterday?    It’s true -- this New York City primary was a big deal! I’m so proud to support so many progressive leaders. And, wins like these are possible because of you.    With your help, we’ll continue to build ou…

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June 28, 2021 at 7:45 PM

A huge week for our movement

      Dear friend,    Last week, New Yorkers went to the polls, and we saw some huge wins for our movement!    While it is essential that we wait for every vote to be counted and reallocated, the early results show some big victories in local, boroughwide, and citywid…

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June 25, 2021 at 8:42 PM

Housing is a human right

      Dear friend,  Every New Yorker -- and American -- deserves affordable and accessible housing, with clean and safe living conditions. Our country is facing a housing crisis, and we need to do more to solve it.  That’s why I’m dedicated to working with community org…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 3:45 PM

FWD: Care is essential

      Dear friend,    Did you see Nydia’s email yesterday? Today is our mid-month fundraising deadline, and we’re still $679 short.    This is a big deal because if we don’t make this goal, we’ll have to spend the second half of the month catching up.     We’re counti…

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June 14, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Care is essential

      Dear friend --    Taking care of ourselves and our loved ones is important to all of us, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at our laws. That’s why the American Families Plan is so important -- it builds our care infrastructure so that our laws match our priorit…

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June 12, 2021 at 5:15 PM

Cannabis businesses deserve protection too

      Friend --    We can’t let the fight for marijuana justice leave cannabis businesses behind. In addition to supporting future protections, I'm working towards restorative justice for business owners who have been harmed by criminalization. Minority-owned busines…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Marijuana justice

      Dear friend,    The criminalization of marijuana is a direct attack on our communities of color. Through the deadly combination of over-policing and criminalization, BIPOC communities are more likely to be convicted of low-level marijuana offenses and receive l…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Workers are still essential

      Dear friend,  Unions are an essential protection for workers across the country, but big corporations are trying to prevent their workers from organizing. Amazon's union busting in Bessemer is just the latest in a long line of similar attacks -- which makes it e…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Pride isn’t just a party

      Dear friend,    This Pride, I am excited to celebrate our LGBTQ+ family and recommit myself to the fight for justice.    From Stonewall to Obergerfell, we have seen significant strides towards justice and full inclusion, but the fight is far from over. I am so g…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 31, 2021 at 2:06 AM

FWD: A true progressive

      Friend,    Did you see the message my team sent earlier? They’re right -- I wouldn't be able to fight for our community in Congress if it weren’t for people like you.   I am so humbled by your support. I know you took a chance on me, and I don’t take that lightly…

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May 30, 2021 at 10:15 PM

A true progressive

      Dear friend,   When Nydia first ran for Congress, people said she couldn’t do it. She was running against an entrenched incumbent with a massive war chest to spend on the campaign. But she was running for the people, and they knew it.    Her grassroots, field-base…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 11:45 PM

Bringing your voice to Congress

      Dear friend --    It is essential that our economic recovery supports small businesses and working families -- not massive corporations. In my role as Chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee and a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 1:47 PM

Fighting for women of color

Last week, we passed the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act, which requires employers to give pregnant employees reasonable accommodations. We must also pass the American Families Plan, which will continue to build our care infrastructure and offer paid leave and child credits.     …

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 4:21 PM

ICYMI: Real change for our movement

This is the kind of real change a movement like ours can make when we have a progressive champion like Nydia advocating for us.       Dear friend, We wanted to make sure you didn’t miss Nydia’s update about what she’s been working on recently.  Just last week, she reintr…

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May 17, 2021 at 11:45 PM

About last week

I’m not going to back down on the issues that matter.       Dear friend, I wanted to personally give you an update about what I’ve been working on. Last week, the House Committee on Financial Services passed my legislation on CEO pay disclosure, which increases transpar…

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May 15, 2021 at 10:12 PM

Making Maya's vision a reality

I need a partner in City Hall who will make sure that we ALL recover, who will put working New Yorkers first, and who won't rest while inequity exists.       Friend -- I'm hoping to talk to you today about my friend, Maya Wiley. Right now, my constituents in Brooklyn, Qu…

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May 13, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Reproductive rights are still under attack

State legislatures have passed more anti-abortion restrictions this week than any in the last decade.       Friend, The attack on reproductive care did not end when the Trump administration left office. In fact, state legislatures have passed more anti-abortion restricti…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 11:19 PM

I’m accountable to you -- not corporations

This campaign is funded by the people I’m elected to serve: people like you. Can I count on you to contribute today?       Friend, It takes a lot of money to run for Congress. In my first campaign, I was up against an incumbent who was sitting on $2 million. Most of that…

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May 7, 2021 at 12:03 AM

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

As we observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this year, it is especially important to celebrate the achievements, history, and culture of our AAPI communities, friends, and neighbors, while also recognizing the violence they are facing.        Friend, As we observ…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Join me in fighting for our democracy

Our democracy is in crisis. You know it, I know it, and House Democrats know it.       Our democracy is in crisis, friend. You know it, I know it, and House Democrats know it. That’s why we passed the For the People Act this March. The problem is, Republicans know it too…

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April 30, 2021 at 5:18 PM

FWD: Are you with me?

Now more than ever, we need leaders who prioritize the well-being of our communities over the special interests of big donors and wealthy corporations. That's Nydia.       Friend, Now more than ever, we need leaders who prioritize the well-being of our communities over t…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 8:28 PM

Are you with me?

I’m fighting back because our families deserve an equal recovery and a better future. Are you with me?       Friend, Months into the Biden Administration, Republicans across the country continue to spread Donald Trump's lies, promote his divisive agenda, and find new way…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 12:43 PM

Let's show Nydia some love

We all need a reason to celebrate these days!       Friend, We all need a reason to celebrate these days — and tonight Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Lin-Manuel Miranda are hosting a birthday party to celebrate Nydia’s birthday (and there’s still time to RSVP)!…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 10:05 PM

RSVP NOW for Nydia's birthday event!

Public housing was created to serve as a safe and affordable lifeline for families in New York and nationwide.       Friend, Nydia's birthday celebration is this month! We couldn't be more grateful to have such an incredible leader in Congress fighting tirelessly for us…

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April 19, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Let's fully fund public housing

Public housing was created to serve as a safe and affordable lifeline for families in New York and nationwide.       Friend, Public housing was created to serve as a safe and affordable lifeline for families in New York and nationwide. But years of disinvestment has lef…

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April 14, 2021 at 9:35 PM

Sign now to support the Broadband Justice Act

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how essential internet access is to the economy, our education, our health, and the cause of justice. And it's clear now more than ever: Broadband should be a public utility.       Friend, The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just ho…

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April 9, 2021 at 9:35 PM

New York deserves more

It's been a hard year for New York. From essential workers to students to parents -- and everyone else in between -- we've all struggled and sacrificed.        Friend, It's been a hard year for New York. From essential workers to students to parents -- and everyone else …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 6:51 PM

8 million households in need of broadband

Millions of Americans across the country don't have access to the internet. In a pandemic when everything from school to work to doctor's appointments are held online, that means millions of Americans are falling behind their neighbors because they're unable to access the education, job opportunit…

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April 5, 2021 at 9:50 PM

Stronger than ever

As we all look ahead to warm weather, economic recovery, and increased vaccination rates, our leaders in Washington are fighting every day to ensure that we get through this stronger than before.       Friend, As we all look ahead to warm weather, economic recovery, and …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 3:21 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Broadband Justice Now

Everyone has a right to affordable, high-speed internet. This pandemic has made that abundantly clear.       Friend, Everyone has a right to affordable, high-speed internet. This pandemic has made that abundantly clear. That's why I'm proud to support the Broadband Justi…

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March 31, 2021 at 3:20 PM

FWD: An important deadline

Everything we raise by midnight tonight will be made public, and since Nydia doesn't take money from dark money groups and corporate PACs, a strong first-quarter fundraising filing is critical to showing the strength of our people-powered movement.       Friend, We'll g…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 6:35 PM

An important deadline

The GOP may still be the Party of Trump, but Democrats in Congress are fighting every single day to defend our democracy and push for progress.        Friend, We're just three months into 2021, and already, the Republican party is pushing back against our progressive mov…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 28, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Happy Birthday Nydia!

It's Nydia's birthday!       Friend, It's Nydia's birthday! To celebrate, we're asking you to chip in to add your name to a card wishing her a Happy Birthday. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: DONATE…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

March 27, 2021 at 6:20 PM

Celebrating Nydia

Nydia's birthday is tomorrow!       Friend, Nydia's birthday is tomorrow!  From increased aid for small businesses to expanded unemployment benefits to self determination for Puerto Rico, Nydia has spent the past year fighting tirelessly for working Americans. Now is our…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 8:50 PM

The importance of NYC elections

Three months from now, New Yorkers from across the City will head to the ballot box to have their say in one of the most critical election seasons we've ever seen.       Friend, Three months from now, New Yorkers from across the City will head to the ballot box to have t…

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March 22, 2021 at 9:06 PM

The fight for equal rights

To support the Equality Act is to stand for human rights. It's as simple as that, and a majority of Americans agree.       Friend, Last week, Congressional hearings made it clear: to support the Equality Act is to stand for human rights. It's as simple as that, and a maj…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 7:35 PM

LGBTQ rights are human rights

It’s always been wrong to discriminate against LGBTQ people. I know that, and you know that. But the GOP doesn't agree.        Friend, It’s always been wrong to discriminate against LGBTQ people. I know that, and you know that. But the GOP doesn't agree. Just a few weeks…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

March 14, 2021 at 3:20 PM

The American Rescue Plan is a BFD

Just a few days ago, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law.       Friend, Just a few days ago, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. The plan includes $1,400 relief checks, direct housing assistance, nutrition assistance for million…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 8:05 PM

The Party of Trump

The GOP is still the party of Trump.        Friend, The GOP is still the party of Trump.  Week after week, they push for policies that are harmful to working Americans. They're unwilling to negotiate. They encourage hateful rhetoric. Even after Donald Trump incited a dea…

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February 26, 2021 at 10:20 PM

The progress we need

From fighting to dispel misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine to ensuring the smallest of small businesses get the relief they need to calling for the EPA to restore critical environmental protections, Nydia has been busy this month.       Friend, From fighting to d…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 3:50 PM

The time for climate action is now

Climate change is the defining challenge of our lifetime. If we continue and do nothing to stop it, the impacts of climate change will be nothing short of a disaster.       Friend, Climate change is the defining challenge of our lifetime. If we continue and do nothing to…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 5:42 PM

Investing is not a game.

Too often, I have seen short selling schemes end up harming ordinary people and workers who never expected that kind of abuse. And when large investors like hedge funds don't disclose what they do, that risk is much higher.       Friend, Investing is not a game. It carries…

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February 20, 2021 at 3:52 PM

One month's progress

Friend,​ It's been exactly one month since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were inaugurated as President and Vice President of the United States. One month since dignity and compassion were restored to the White House, and one month since our nation began to recover from the hate, co…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 10:25 PM

We have a lot of work left to do

Friend,​ February is a time to celebrate and honor the Black history that has been made in the face of systemic oppression. We honor leaders like John Lewis, Elijah Cummings, Shirley Chisholm, Marsha P. Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., and so many more who fought for freedom and…

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