Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Don’t be a scab

This past weekend was Labor Day, and with that, a celebration of workers across the country who fight for better working conditions.  Friend, This past weekend was Labor Day, and with that, a celebration of workers across the country who fight for better working conditions. We also honor those who …

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 9:15 PM

FWD: Do you feel that energy?

We need your support if we are going to take back the House and make sure Kamala and Tim reach the White House.   Friend—have you seen our last two emails?Nydia just got back from the Democratic National Convention and she is even more fired up than before to win this election in November.  We need …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Let’s get to work

Tomorrow is the final day of August, and with it comes our end-of-month deadline. We need to raise as much money as we can over the next two months so we can elect a Democratic majority to Congress and send the Harris-Walz ticket to the White House.  Friend,I’m still trying to catch my breath after …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Do you feel that energy?

I can confidently say that the Democratic Party is ready to send Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the White House!  Friend, Last week’s Democratic National Convention was a celebration of hope for the future. All week, Democrats took to the stage to get us fired up for Election Day, and I can confident…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We work for you

I’m writing today to remind you that your lawmakers and politicians work for you.  Friend,As election season continues, I thought I would take a moment to remind you of something that the GOP often forgets. I’m writing today to remind you that your lawmakers and politicians work for you. Our democra…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 9:30 PM

What a week!

What a week it has been in Chicago supporting the Democrats and rallying around the Harris-Walz ticket!  Friend,What a week it has been in Chicago supporting the Democrats and rallying around the Harris-Walz ticket! All week, I met with my fellow Democrats and listened to members of our party pave t…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 19, 2024 at 6:31 PM

An economy that helps you get ahead

Democrats have a plan to invest in middle-class families and bring costs down -- but we need a Democratic majority in Congress to join Democratic control of the White House and Senate in order to make it happen.  Friend,While Donald Trump continues to push for more tax cuts for corporations and the …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Nothing can stop the Harris-Walz train!

Help us support Harris-Walz  Friend, Ever since Kamala Harris announced her running mate, Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz, it’s been hard to keep up with just how much momentum there is. From thousands of supporters connecting through Zoom to the huge rallies in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada, Mich…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We can win back the House

The path to winning back the House runs through New York.  Friend, The path to winning back the House runs through New York.In less than three months we have a huge opportunity to win big on Election Day by flipping the House blue, holding the Senate, and getting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the Wh…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 8:15 PM

USA! USA! USA!

The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially come to a close and the United States of America won BIG!  Friend, The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially come to a close and the United States of America won BIG! In total, Team USA is coming home with 40 gold medals, 44 silver medals, and 42 bronze medals f…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 6:01 PM

1965

I’m not the first to tell you—it is time for all hands on deck, and we need your support today to restore, protect, and expand voting rights by ensuring Democrats take back the House and hold the White House and the Senate this fall.   I’m not the first to tell you—it is time for all hands on deck,…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Let me tell you about my friend, Tim Walz

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her running mate pick – and let me tell you, it is a good one.   Friend, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her running mate pick – and let me tell you, it is a good one.  He climbed the ranks of the U.S. Military for 24 years, got his education tha…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 5, 2024 at 5:45 PM

In case you forgot:

Just over eight years ago, Donald Trump set into motion his plans that led to June 24, 2022 – the day Roe v. Wade was overturned and nearly one-third of American women lost access to safe and legal abortion.    Friend, Just over eight years ago, Donald Trump set into motion his plans that led to Jun…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Our most important fundraising deadline yet

Alexa here from Nydia’s fundraising team. I’m writing to you today to make a direct ask: Can you chip in $10 to Nydia’s re-election campaign before our end-of-month deadline at midnight tonight?    Friend, Alexa here from Nydia’s fundraising team. I’m writing to you today to make a direct ask: Can y…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 8:45 PM

+5

It takes 217 votes to have a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.   With 2 days left in July – Chip in $5, $10, or $20 to support Nydia’s re-election and help us reach our end-of-month fundraising goal! DONATE It takes 217 votes to have a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. What…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 9:03 PM

What a week

Can you join me and the thousands who have re-committed this week to doing everything in our power to elect Kamala Harris as our president?   With 5 days left in July – Chip in $5, $10, or $20 to support Nydia’s re-election and help us reach our end-of-month fundraising goal! DONATE It cannot be de…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We can win this.

This weekend, President Joe Biden made a selfless and courageous decision to step out of this year’s presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee and next president of the United States.   Friend, This weekend, President Joe Biden made a selfless and courageo…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 11:31 PM

unity shmunity…

This week, as Republicans gathered in Wisconsin to formally nominate Donald Trump   Friend, This week, as Republicans gathered in Wisconsin to formally nominate Donald Trump and JD Vance for President and Vice President, any notion that there would be a tone change in the GOP was quickly lost. A cro…

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  Mary L. Trump · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 6:45 PM

re: the RNC

We need to win the White House, defend the Senate, and flip the House, but Democrats up and down the ballot need our help to do that.    The Republican National Convention is now over, and the GOP wasted zero time reminding us exactly why we must defeat them in November. J.D. Vance was announced as…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM

What’s at stake?

Republicans across this country are using their positions of power to restrict Americans’ rights and create benefits for themselves.   Friend, This November, you will head to the polls to decide who represents your interests in your town, city, state, and country. And the stakes could not be higher…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 5:16 PM

“Don’t Believe John Roberts. The Supreme Court Just Made the President a King.” - Slate

This is a long one, but it’s because so much has happened, and so much is at stake.   This is a long one, friend, but it’s because so much has happened, and so much is at stake. It's crucial that we understand the implications of the Supreme Court’s recent decision declaring presidential immunity. …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM

What I’m thinking about

This has been a historic week.   Friend,This has been a historic week. The Supreme Court released its last decisions for the term and fundamentally changed our government. Most prominently, the court determined that former presidents have blanket immunity from prosecution for “official” acts of the…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

June 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM

FWD: Looking towards November

There are 6 hours left until June’s end-of-month deadline.   Friend,There are 6 hours left until June’s end-of-month deadline.  We hope you’ll contribute to Nydia’s re-election campaign to ensure she and Democrats across the state make sure we take back the House, starting right here in New York. D…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 28, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Looking towards November

Will you join me and help us prepare for November before June’s end-of-month deadline?   Friend, We’re ending a crucial month in New York. With the primary elections over, we are preparing for November’s contests that will determine our country's next phase. In New York, there are 5 House seats that…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 8:16 PM

The fight continues

Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community is not just about who you love; it is about who you are.   Friend,In 2013, I stood with our LGBTQ+ community to celebrate the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act and celebrated a meaningful step in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. In 2015, I again stood with ou…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 10:01 AM

It’s time to vote!

Today is the day!   Friend, Today is the day! Ballots will be cast across the city and state in New York’s Primary Elections! Do you have a plan to vote? To confirm your polling place, its hours, your ballot options, and more, head to NYCVotes.org to get all the information you need to head to the p…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 21, 2024 at 1:15 PM

“Fast food chains launch 'value menu' war after cost complaints.”

We’ve all seen the headlines this week – companies from McDonald’s to Target are trying to win back customers through summer price cuts that appear as $5 value meals and 20 - 80 price reductions on thousands of items.   Friend, We’ve all seen the headlines this week – companies from McDonald’s to T…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 19, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Juneteenth

This Juneteenth, we recognize the pivotal moment of emancipation reaching the last slaves in Texas, and we renew our commitment to the fight for racial justice for Black Americans.   Friend, Three years ago, President Biden stood with “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee as he consecrated Juneteenth…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 17, 2024 at 9:45 PM

New York Primary Election - Next Week!

Do you have a plan to vote?   Friend,Early voting has begun in New York’s June 25th Primary Election. Do you have a plan to vote?NYCVotes.org is your one-stop resource, providing all the information you need to head to the polls prepared and informed. From checking your registration to confirming yo…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Strengthening Our Middle Class

I can't do this alone.   Friend, Our middle class is the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities. But the people whose work drives our nation forward – hardworking teachers, nurses, firefighters, small business owners, and countless others are struggling to make ends meet, living pa…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 9:15 PM

A dark day?

Here’s what I think.   Friend, Last month, as a jury in New York found our former president guilty of 34 financial crimes, many conservative elected leaders, media personalities, and regular Americans called this conviction a dark day in our country’s history.Here’s what I think.  I think January 6…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Joy, Resilience, and the Fight for Equality

Happy Pride Month!   Happy Pride Month, friend! This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community's vibrant history and unwavering resilience. This month, we honor the progress made, reflect on the challenges we continue to face, and recommit to the fight for equality for LGBTQ+ people in the nation and…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

May 31, 2024 at 6:45 PM

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Yesterday, Nydia laid out the milestones we have to reach to ensure that Democrats win our vital elections this fall.  Friend, Yesterday, Nydia laid out the milestones we have to reach to ensure that Democrats win our vital elections this fall. From the upcoming Primary Election in New York to the G…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM

What’s coming

We are just under six months from November 5th, and we can’t waste any time.   Friend,We are just under six months from November 5th, and we can’t waste any time. First, June 25th is our New York Primary Election. Across our state, candidates will be on the ballot for federal, state, and local offic…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 5:46 PM

And just like that

In a year packed with re-elections, more candidates are vying for attention. Your donation can help Democrats across New York–from the City Council to the House–stand out, win their races, and start making a difference for working families.  May is coming to a close, Friend! And you know what that m…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 26, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Flowers for our fallen Veterans

The Civil War soldiers who inspired Memorial Day fought for a cause that members of our military have continued to fight for throughout our country’s history – democracy.  Friend, In 1868, three years after the end of the Civil War, Decoration Day was first observed as a day to decorate the graves o…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM

It’s time to double down.

To fulfill our agenda, we need to double down and ensure we elect Democratic majorities that Republican interference can’t shut down.   Friend, In 2020, when President Biden was elected with a Democratic majority in the House and Senate, we achieved significant milestones. We successfully passed his…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Everyone should pay their fair share.

It's outrageous that billionaires and large corporations often pay less taxes than those struggling to make ends meet.  Friend, The general election is less than six months away, and we need your support now to ensure we elect a Congress that will finally make our nation’s top earners pay their fair…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 17, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Why federal agency independence matters.

Democrats understand the importance of maintaining the independence of federal agencies.  Friend, Our democracy relies on a system of checks and balances to ensure that no single branch of government has too much power. Central to this system is the independence of federal agencies from the influenc…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 15, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Project 2025

Project 2025 is a threat to your rights, your voice, and your future.  Friend, I have dedicated my life and career to serving our community and protecting democracy as a member of the House of Representatives. And I have to say, I have never seen anything like Project 2025, the conservative Heritage…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 13, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Mothers deserve paid leave.

Paid leave isn't just good for mothers—it's good for families, businesses, and our economy as a whole.  Friend, Yesterday, we celebrated the importance of mothers and motherhood in our lives and recognized the challenges many mothers have faced in balancing work and family responsibilities. For too …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 10, 2024 at 12:45 PM

Child care is vital to our working families.

This isn't just a problem for families and providers—it's a problem for our economy and our future.  Friend, Today, as we celebrate Child Care Providers Day, we are reminded of the vital role that child care plays in supporting our families and nurturing our youngest learners. It's a day to recogniz…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 8, 2024 at 8:15 PM

They’re at it again.

We don’t have any more time to waste with Republican dysfunction.   Friend, I can't help but feel concerned about the state of affairs in Congress. Once again, Marjorie Taylor Greene put Congress in a holding pattern while we waited to see if she would challenge the speakership. It’s no wonder membe…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 5:46 PM

It’s gonna be May.

We only have a few hours left to finish April strong – help us reach our goals!  Friend, The end of the month is just hours away, and we are reaching out to ask one last time to contribute to Nydia’s re-election campaign and help in her fight to flip the House blue! DONATE BEFORE MIDNIGHT The Repub…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Donald Trump only cares about himself.

This November, the choice could not be more clear. For a future that supports our working families, we must re-elect President Biden and control the majority in both chambers of Congress.  Friend, Last week, the Building Trades endorsed President Biden for re-election with a powerful ad displaying j…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 8:45 PM

🎈Last Chance - Party Tomorrow!

It’s the final countdown, 24 hours until party time – Representative Jamie Raskin has his ticket, do you?  Friend, It’s the final countdown, 24 hours until party time – Representative Jamie Raskin has his ticket, do you?You don't want to miss out on the party of the year to celebrate the birthday of…

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  Rep. Jamie Raskin · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Will I get to meet you at Nydia’s Birthday Party? I hope so!

For six years, I have had the pleasure of serving in the House of Representatives alongside Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez.   Friend,For six years, I have had the pleasure of serving in the House of Representatives alongside Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez.   As you know, Nydia is a force to be reckone…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM

FWD: Join us on April 25 to celebrate Nydia’s Birthday!

Did you see our invite earlier this week? Next week is the best party of the year, and we want to make sure you don't miss it!   Friend,Did you see our invite earlier this week? Next week is the best party of the year, and we want to make sure you don't miss it!  On Thursday, April 25, join Rep. Jam…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Join us on April 25 to celebrate Nydia’s Birthday!

On Thursday, April 25th, we’re throwing a party to celebrate Nydia’s birthday, and we hope you can join us!   Friend, On Thursday, April 25th, we’re throwing a party to celebrate Nydia’s birthday, and we hope you can join us!  We are so excited to welcome Nydia's friend and esteemed Congressmember J…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 12, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Lowering Costs for Working Families

The Inflation Reduction Act is working hard for you, and now I need your help to continue this path of progress. Your contribution of $20 today is crucial in securing a Democratic majority in both Congress and the White House.   Friend, Two years ago, President Biden—with the support of Congressiona…

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