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  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 8:41 PM

Monitor Update: House Takes Action toward Meaningful Accountability in Policing

Plus Ms. Tina Knowles-Lawson joins our voting campaign, important Supreme Court decisions, and more. June 29, 2020 June 29, 2020 Top Story: House Takes Action toward Meaningful Accountability in Policing Last week, both chambers of Congress took action…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Get in formation

Tina Knowles-Lawson, Mothers of the Movement, and Black women celebrities urge the Senate to pass the HEROES Act Add Your Name Add Your Name Dear Advocate, This week marks seven years since the Supreme Court eviscerated one of our nation's most i…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 5:44 PM

National Week of Action

Let's do this for your state Tune In Tune In And Still I Vote Dear Advocate, Thursday marks the 7th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Shelby County v. Holder that gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and upended decades of progress. Si…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
June 20, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Will our lives still matter?

Up next: A conversation with Iyanla Vanzant. Tune In Tune In We're discussing life after the protests Tune in now Advocate, If and when the protests end, will our lives still matter?Tune in to the season finale of Pod for the Cause — The Le…
  Vanita Gupta · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 8:44 PM

What real accountability looks like

Call your members of Congress right now Take Action Take Action Dear Advocate, On Tuesday, I testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the need for transformative policies that promote police accountability and reimagine public safety. As I…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 10:09 PM

Your Community's Future Starts Tomorrow

It's action time for 2020 Census. Be Counted Be Counted An easy way to build our collective power Take the 2020 Census Advocate, as the fight for justice and equality surges through our nation, don't forget about this easy way to build our coll…
  Vanita Gupta, The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Testifying today against police brutality

Tune in this morning at 10 am EDT Advocate, This morning, I am testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on the need for transformative policing policies that promote accountability, reimagine public safety, and respect the dignity of all people. You can tune in and watch at 10 …
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 8:46 PM

Keep it up, they're listening

Call your members of Congress right now Take Action Take Action Dear Advocate, In recent weeks, the crisis of police killing Black people has, again, escalated to a boiling point. These stolen lives are part of a long cycle of violence with impunity…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 3:28 PM

Monitor Update: How to Create Systemic Change in the Wake of George Floyd's Murder

Plus new policing principles, our call for a National Day of Mourning, and more. June 2, 2020 June 2, 2020 Top Story: How to Create Systemic Change in the Wake of George Floyd's Murder The searing pain on display in Minneapolis and across the country de…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 10:06 PM

We know it, you know it, Pres. Obama knows it.

Policing that's fair, safe and effective. Obama read it. Did you? Advocate, We need fair, safe, and effective policing, and we need it right now. We know it, you know it, and President Obama knows it. In his now-viral Medium post, he cited The Leadership Conference's New Era of Public…
  Vanita Gupta, The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 2:25 PM

George Floyd

We MUST fight for a new normal — together. Fight for: Racial Justice Fight for:Racial Justice We MUST fight for a new normal — together Advocate, Five days ago — nearly six years after Eric Garner cried out 'I can't breathe' — another unarmed Black man uttere…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Watch: Accessibility and Voter Suppression

And Still I Vote. Join Us Tune In Tune In And Still I Vote. Join Us Dear Advocate, No one should ever have to choose between protecting their health and their right to vote. The April 7 primaries in Wisconsin saw confusion, chaos, and uncertai…
  Vanita Gupta, The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Join me for a virtual town hall at 3 pm

Discussing the disparate impact of COVID-19 on immigrants and people of color. Tune In Tune In Join members of Congress to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on immigrants Advocate,Today at 3 pm EST, I will talk with civil rights leaders and chairs…
  Ashley Allison · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 9:43 PM

Mobilize with Mothers of the Movement

AND STILL I VOTE LIVE! with Mothers of the Movement AND STILL I VOTE LIVE! with Mothers of the Movement Advocate, Amhaud Arbery. Sean Reed. Breonna Taylor. The mourning and outrage for lives lost by state sanctioned violence and the continued dehumanization of Black pe…
  Ashley Allison · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Join the fight in your state to end voter suppression

Join us for conversations with Sen. Kamala Harris and leaders this week. Events Schedule Events Schedule Join us for conversations with Sen. Kamala Harris and leaders this week. Advocate, We are turning up all week long! Why? For our commun…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 11:05 PM

It's National Action Day Tomorrow. Join Us.

It's National Action Day Tomorrow. Join Us. Tune In Tune In It's National Action Day Tomorrow. Join Us Dear Advocate, No one should have to choose between protecting their health and their right to vote. The April 7 primaries in Wisconsin saw confu…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 6:41 PM

Watch: We shouldn't have to live in fear of voter suppression

We can do this together Tune In Tune In We can do this together Advocate, No one should have to choose between protecting their health and their right to vote. And yet, the April 7 primaries in Wisconsin saw confusion, chaos, and uncertainty fo…
  Vanita, The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Join us TODAY on the Couch with First Lady Michelle Obama

Let's remove the barriers to voting together Tune In Tune In Friends, This evening I will have the honor of participating in When We All Vote's Couch Party 2.0 with the one and only, First Lady Michelle Obama. Join us for a night of great fun, mu…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 9:32 PM

What kind of future can we build together?

Lawmakers must speak out against hate. Fighting: Against Hate Fighting:Against Hate Advocate, Our nation is hurting right now. We are all hurting right now. And instead of unifying us, some leaders are using these uncertain times to feed hate. To inflame racism.…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 5:51 PM

It's Census Day. What action can you take at home today?

Today is Census Day — be counted. Be Counted It's Census Day! Be Counted It's Census Day! Make your voice heard — even if you're indoors! Take the #CensusChallenge Advocate, today is Census Day! While you're probably indoors, the good …
  Vanita, The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 10:03 PM

$400M to protect voting rights is just the beginning

The Senate COVID-19 bill now includes $400M in election assistance. Donate Now Donate Now Friend, Thanks to supporters like you, the Senate passed a COVID-19 relief package last night that includes $400 million for safe and inclusive 2020 electi…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 10:04 PM

It's time to be counted

Check your mailbox! The 2020 Census Self-Response starts today. Be Counted The 2020 Census Self-Response is Live Be Counted The 2020 Census Self-Response is Live It's time to be counted Advocate, It's time. Starting today, you can be c…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 2:04 PM

What if your name was on the purge list?

Protect the vote in 2020. Give monthly. Give Monthly Give Monthly It's 2020, and our right to vote isn't safe Give Monthly Advocate — Between 2016 and 2018, 17 million people were purged from voter rolls. Did these voters know their voice had …
  Gabby Sherb, The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 7:52 PM

This is a historic fight. You in?

Protect voting rights in 2020. Give monthly. Give Monthly Give Monthly Declare that voters will not be silenced Give Monthly Advocate, who is the last to know about new laws that limit access to the ballot box? Voters. The politicians who are t…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Fwd: The census counts. So do you.

Now is the moment to be counted. Don't wait. Add your name. Advocate, will you be counted? All communities—including yours—deserve fair political representation, jobs, healthcare, and countless other resources... that could disappear if you're not counted in the 2020 Census. It's time…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 9:43 PM

The census counts. So do you.

Pledge to be counted and to educate your community about why the 2020 Census is so important. Add Your Name Fight to: Be Counted Add Your Name Fight to:Be Counted The 2020 Census is coming—will you be counted? Advocate, THIS is your mo…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 3:39 PM

This is Outrageous

Tell Congress to pass the No Ban Act! Pass the No Ban Act Fighting: Hate Pass the No Ban Act Fighting: Hate Six more countries. Trump expanded his racist Muslim ban to include six more countries, Advocate. Not because of a security threa…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 7:40 PM

We knew Trump's team would do this. Advocate, give us a minute (or less)

How do you want to be involved? Take our survey! Take Our Survey Protecting: Voting Rights Take Our Survey Protecting:Voting Rights Advocate, I don't want to be dramatic, but 2020 is going to be a big year for our country. We're officially i…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
January 7, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Thank you Advocate

We're so grateful you're part of our community. Advocate, friends like you were so generous during our $50,000 matching gift campaign, and we want to thank you for that. You are an integral part of our movement to build a democracy as good as our ideals. And y…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
January 1, 2020 at 12:03 AM

Final action needed before midnight

Make your gift before our triple match ends at midnight. This opportunity won't last much longer, Advocate — our triple match ends in just a few hours. Please don't miss this FINAL chance to triple your support for civil and human rights in 2019! Don't let the clock strike midnigh…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 12:16 PM

Urgent: this ends today

We're short of our $50K goal. Triple your gift now. Triple Your Gift Triple Your Gift We're short of our goal Advocate Make your donation triple before midnight! Advocate, 2020 is going to be a tough year for our democracy — and we won't …
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 3:06 PM

Please confirm for our records Advocate

Urgent: Less than 48 hours left to triple your gift. Triple Your Gift Triple Your Gift Your name is missing, Advocate Advocate, with only 48 hours left to hit our goal, I just checked our donation records and noticed you haven't joined yet.You…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 3:13 PM

Only 4 days left

Our triple-matching gift is gone in just a few days. Our triple-matching gift is gone in just a few days. Triple Your Gift Triple Your Gift How can you boost our fight for democracy? By making your donation triple by 12/31! Advocate, 2019 …
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 3:05 PM

You're fighting the good fight Advocate

We're grateful to have you with us. We're grateful to have you with us. Advocate, thank you. Because of your partnership, we not only believe we can build a democracy where every voice matters — we have the tools to make it happen. You understand that we are mor…
  Vanita, The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 7:07 PM

Friend, did you see my email?

Make your donation double in value for our democracy. Make your donation double in value for our democracy. Friend, did you see my email below? This is a critical moment for the health of our democracy. Your matching gift of just $10 today allows us to take action to end voter discrimi…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 3:06 PM

Let's show them we're in this together, Advocate

Remember, your gift only doubles until 12/31. Remember, your gift only doubles until 12/31. Double Your Gift Double Your Gift Advocate, you joined our movement with a purpose. Ready to double our efforts? Voters will NOT be silenced Families…
  Vanita Gupta · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 4:49 PM

Still not normal, Friend

Show your support with double the impact. Show your support with double the impact. Double Your Gift Will you make your impact double, Friend? Double Your Gift Will you make your impact double, Friend? Dear Friend, Normally I wouldn't reach out to…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 12:36 AM

Friend, we're running out of time

Today only: make your gift double to defend our democracy Today only: make your gift double to defend our democracy Friend, you have just a few hours left to step up your activism for #GivingTuesday! Please don't wait — our democracy, our communities, our lives are on the line. Chip in…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 12:11 PM

24 hours to make it double Friend

We're doing something different this #GivingTuesday--don't miss this! We're doing something different this #GivingTuesday--don't miss this! The clock is ticking — ready to build an inclusive democracy with double the momentum, Friend? Double Your Gift …
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 7:39 PM

White supremacy in the White House? Nope.

Tell President Trump and Congress: white supremacists don't belong in the White House--Stephen Miller must be fired.   Add Your Name Fighting: White Supremacy Add Your Name Fighting:White Supremacy White supremacy in the White House? Nope. Ste…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
November 24, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Monitor Weekly: #LoveGrowsHere Flower Mural Honors Victims of Hate

The Weekly MonitorThis is the Monitor Weekly: We joined family members of hate crimes victims in Washington, DC to show solidarity with and demand action for victims and survivors of hate crimes throughout the country.     Sunday, November 24 TOP STORY Flower Mural, Community C…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 6:39 PM

Hey Congress: Quit dragging your heels on hate

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  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 8:03 PM

Love is Stronger Than Hate

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  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
November 2, 2019 at 8:40 PM

Monitor Weekly: House Continues its Work to Restore the VRA

The Weekly MonitorThis is the Monitor Weekly: The House is continuing its efforts to restore the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with a recent committee vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act.     Saturday, November 2 TOP STORY House Moves Forward on VRAA. Last week, the House Jud…
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
October 26, 2019 at 2:04 PM

Democracy? Facebook doesn't compute.

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  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Monitor Weekly: Supreme Court Hears LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Cases

The Weekly MonitorThis is the Monitor Weekly: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a trio of cases examining whether employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity are covered under      Saturday, October 12 TOP STORY Supreme Court Hears LGB…
  Lena Zwarensteyn · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Hey Mitch, you work for us!

lcchr TemplateMitch McConnell has an agenda -- and it isn't working for the American people. Mitch and the Senate Republicans have transformed the courts at breakneck speed.     ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ …
  Courts Alert · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 2:39 PM

What can the courts do for you? Open to find out

lcchr TemplateThe stakes are high: We rely on our courts to defend our health care, fight for racial justice, secure equality, protect immigrants, ensure access to the ballot box, and more.     ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Anjali Thakur-Mittal · [email protected]
September 30, 2019 at 7:05 PM

Hate should have no home in America.

lcchr TemplateBut the sheer number and scale of recent tragedies shows us the devastating pervasiveness of hate, from El Paso to Pittsburgh to Charlottesville to Charleston and more.     ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  The Leadership Conference · [email protected]
September 28, 2019 at 2:05 PM

Monitor Weekly: Leadership Conference Supports House Impeachment Inquiry

The Weekly MonitorThis is the Monitor Weekly: Leadership Conference Supports House Impeachment Inquiry. Because nothing short of our democracy and rule of law are at stake, we formally announced our support on Wednesda      Saturday, September 28 TOP STORY Leadership Conference…