Shaun King · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 8:38 PM

This is what REAL progress looks like

This month is proof that with a FOCUSED mission and COMMITTED supporters, we can make serious progress to reform our criminal justice system. John, I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished in July by supporting reform-minded prosecutors throughout the country. I want to take the time to list …

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 9:32 PM

The answer to the #1 question I’m asked

I spent the last year writing and editing out that answer across 272 pages of research and reflections. And in just a few days, my brand new book, Make Change: How to Fight Injustice, Dismantle Systemic Oppression, and Own Our Future will be released. Hey John, First off, thank you for fighti…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 5:22 PM

RSVP Today: Black Women Fighting for Reform in the Criminal Legal System

In order to transform our unjust systems from the ground up, we need to support candidates of color and their work to diversify our government, but we can’t do that alone. Hi John, This Wednesday, Team Real Justice will be hosting a panel with a few, distinguished Black women prosecutor candi…

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Why August is so important for our movement:

Trump’s goons are literally kidnapping protestors off the streets in Portland and American police are still being brutal from coast to coast. Racism and injustice are so deeply ingrained in our policing system that simply proclaiming 'Black Lives Matter' is cause for violent police backlash. J…

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

July 23, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Transforming this system will be a team effort

The only way we will be able to see transformative change is by working together. John, In cities across the country, people just like you and me are rising up to fight back against the corrupt institutions and systems that have disenfranchised our communities for far too long.  Together, we…

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 9:22 PM

August 4th

Victoria Burton-Harris is running to be County Prosecutor of Wayne County, Michigan. She’s challenging an incumbent prosecutor who’s responsible for a backlog of over 10,000 unprocessed rape kits and more cases of wrongful convictions in Wayne County than the rest of Michigan combined. John, w…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 12:40 AM

5 important upcoming elections

Supporters like you are the backbone of our movement. John, Supporters like you are the backbone of our movement. Every day you fight alongside us on our mission to dismantle systems of oppression and white supremacy by targeting the structures that uphold them: mass incarceration and militari…

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

July 19, 2020 at 6:11 PM

We’re making progress and we can’t slow down.

Without your support, we may very well lose the momentum we’ve worked so hard to build up. John, we're making progress and we can’t slow down. After the last time we reached out to you about raising funds for our fearless organizers and volunteers, we saw a surge of support. The progress we’v…

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  Shaun King, Real Justice · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 4:03 PM

MO Governor and Trump are targeting Kim Gardner

Kim’s reelection campaign continues to receive racist backlash, so we need to do everything we can to help her fight back. John, Kim Gardner is the prosecutor St. Louis needs. Kim is running for reelection to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office. A city that has continued to see a racial a…

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Ramping up the momentum

Help us reach our mid-month fundraising goal! John,   Last month, we came so close to reaching our end of month fundraising goal, but we fell short at the last minute. To make sure we stay on track, we’ve set a mid-month goal of $15,000 to raise for our fearless organizers and volunteers. We…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 2:51 AM

A landslide victory for José Garza!

This victory is a testament to the work of our volunteers, organizers, and the work you do every day to support our mission of transforming our country’s criminal justice system. John, Margaret Moore just conceded to José Garza for the District Attorney seat in Austin, TX! In an incredible blo…

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  Shaun King, Real Justice · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 3:15 PM

A bit of a situation...

Our mission to tear down a system that continues to lock up and kill us is intrinsically tied to the movement for Black lives. John, Our movement saw a surge of support last month due to the excitement around people organizing and mobilizing for Black lives. It’s clear why; our mission to tear…

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 1:19 AM

This is a team effort

We only have one more day to get out the vote and make the biggest impact for this election, and we can’t do it alone. John,   Right now, our fearless team of organizers and volunteers are working tirelessly, reaching out to voters across Travis County, TX on behalf of prosecutorial candidat…

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 6:31 PM

We can’t afford to lose momentum now

As we continue to fight for the transformation of our criminal justice systems, we have to uplift and support elected officials who have the power to fight by our side while in office. John, 4 days is not a lot of time.  Right now, we have the opportunity to buckle down and ramp up our suppor…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 11:07 PM

Our organizers need your support today

We have the opportunity to elect two more progressive prosecutors in Texas! John, three things: ONE: Our organizers work every day to ensure our volunteers have the tools and resources they need to reach and mobilize voters throughout the country. TWO: We have two elections coming up next week…

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 11:21 PM

Enough is enough

The only way we’ll see real justice is with your sustained and fearless support. John, Earlier this week, we announced to you the unveiling of a new powerful initiative against an ever-present, corrupt criminal justice system: A Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission.  With the partners…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 10:21 PM

Today, we mark a new path forward

Guided by the men and women we elected, we will not fix this justice system. We will tear it down. And we will build a new future. John, Today we’re thrilled to announce a game-changing project created in partnership with the District Attorneys of San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Boston! The …

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 11:22 PM

Powering a civil movement for true justice

We’re almost to the finish line and we can’t slow down now. John, we're 88% of the way to the finish line! Will you donate $5 or any amount you can to help us reach our fundraising goal by midnight tonight? These funds are critical in making sure our team of fearless volunteers and advoca…

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  Chris Lazare, Real Justice · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 5:21 PM

$3,670

Our work of electing progressive prosecutors to transform our criminal justice systems depends on the support of grassroots donors like you. John, Thanks to your support this past weekend, we’re making good progress toward our goal. We’re now 88% of the way there, but that means we still need …

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 9:02 PM

I have to be honest

Our team of fearless advocates and leaders need your support! John, I have to be honest. After reviewing the past few days of fundraising, we’re still behind on our fundraising goal and we need to pick up the pace.  Thankfully, we still have time to get back on track. If we receive 3 more dona…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 12:56 AM

The math is simple

Our goals have never wavered, in fact they are getting bigger and more impactful. John, At the beginning of this month, we set a fundraising goal of $30,000 to help provide essential resources to our staff and volunteers to continue working to transform the prosecutorial processes in our crim…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 10:42 PM

We’re working to dismantle systemic racism in our justice systems

It’s time that we reimage what public safety can and should look like in our country. John, We’re working to elect prosecutors who will fight for our communities and work to dismantle the systemic racism that plagues our justice systems. We have a slate of endorsed candidates who are running t…

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  Real Justice Organizing · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Join our CIU trainings and make a difference in your local DA office!

Join our volunteer team working to research the efficacy of local CIUs! John, In the fight for true criminal justice equality and transformation, District Attorneys hold an immense amount of influence in either reinforcing or reforming structural racism. One of the many ways that DA’s can be…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Tamir Rice

Today would have been Tamir’s 18th birthday. Content warning: This email discusses a murder and police violence. John, today would have been Tamir Rice’s 18th birthday. Instead, Tamir had his young life cut short at the hands of police officer Timothy Loehmann who murdered Tamir within seconds…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 12:41 AM

Monique Worrell is fighting for real justice in Orlando!

Monique is running to bring a holistic perspective on justice to the State Attorney’s office. John, Real Justice is proud to endorse Monique Worrell for State Attorney in Orlando, FL! Monique is an activist who has fought for justice in her community for over twenty years. With experience as a…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Eric Rinehart is tackling corruption in Illinois

Police misconduct in Lake County has already sent innocent people to prison for decades and cost taxpayers more than $54 million. John, Eric Rinehart is running to bring police accountability to Lake County, IL! Police misconduct and wrongful convictions in Lake County has already sent innocen…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

June 21, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Mass Incarceration: Plaguing Marginalized Communities

Mass Incarceration is one of the leading factors in the division of black families. This Father's Day, will contribute $5 to Team Real Justice, in the fight for true criminal justice transformation? John, For many, Father’s Day serves as a beautiful celebration and a chance for families to c…

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  Shaun King, Real Justice · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Bernie’s new endorsements!

John, Senator Bernie Sanders just endorsed Kim Gardner and Victoria Burton-Harris running in St. Louis and Detroit respectively! These endorsements affirm what we already know to be true about these advocates for reform: They are their county’s best opportunities to build fairer justice syste…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Juneteenth: The Real Black Independence Day

We are calling on Congress to make Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Sign the petition to amplify our message and enact concrete change in the foundations of our future. John, today is a historic day. Juneteenth marks the longest standing holiday to honor the end of slavery in the United Stat…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 5:12 PM

DAs are keeping up the pressure on police

Police departments are increasingly feeling the pressure from district attorneys who refuse to uphold the status quo. John, district attorneys are protecting protesters across the country. The New York Times reported that just this week, four New York district attorneys in Manhattan, Queens, B…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Trump just spoke about race relations and policing

John, President Trump just held a roundtable discussion on race relations and policing in Dallas. During which he defended his calls for aggressive and even violent countermeasures by police and local officials against protesters. He sat flanked by police union officials, but failed to invite…

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  Chris Lazare, Real Justice · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 12:12 AM

Building organizing power in your community

Our fellowship program is a central tool to reforming our broken criminal justice systems. John, our fellowship program trains and equips organizers with the tools needed to become active and energetic advocates for justice reform! Every semester, we recruit individuals who are passionate abou…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

June 8, 2020 at 11:52 PM

Dismantling the system

John, This is a moment of reckoning for our country — and for our movement. People all across the country are demanding that we dismantle our system of mass incarceration and end police brutality. We need more prosecutors across this country who won’t be scared to prosecute police officers f…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

June 6, 2020 at 6:15 PM

DAs are refusing to prosecute protesters

John, district attorneys are rightfully refusing to prosecute protestors. San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin took to Twitter on Thursday to call out over 100 police officers swarming in to detain a small group of peaceful protesters. And said he would not prosecute peaceful protest. Real Justice…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

June 6, 2020 at 1:11 AM

Breonna Taylor

Breonna Taylor would have been 27 years old today. Content warning: This email discusses murder and police violence. John, Breonna Taylor would have been 27 years old today. Instead she was murdered on March 13th by a group of rogue cops conducting an illegal drug raid in the wrong house. Breo…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Now is the time for action

Content warning: This email discusses police brutality. John, America is facing a wake-up call to the systemic racism that threatens and kills Black people in this country every day. Protestors have taken to the streets in Minneapolis, Louisville, and around the country to protest and grieve …

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

June 3, 2020 at 2:11 PM

District attorneys have the power to hold police accountable

Content warning: This email discusses police brutality. John, America is facing a wake-up call. Systemic racism is a deadly threat to Black communities. So we’re in the streets demanding justice. And today, we need your help on something important. One of the greatest impediments to justice i…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

May 31, 2020 at 7:50 PM

#JusticeFor

Content Warning: This email discusses murder and police brutality John, this week has been a painful one for the Black community and for our nation as a whole. America is facing a wake-up call to the systemic racism that threatens and kills Black people in this country every day. Protestors h…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

May 30, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Need to reach you before tomorrow at midnight

John, District attorneys are some of the most powerful elected officials in our legal systems. They have the power to make real change in their communities by ending cash bail, declining to charge for marijuana offenses, treating substance abuse as a public health issue, and prosecuting cases…

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  Mike Schmidt · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Real Justice’s support was vital to my campaign’s success

John, Real Justice’s work is essential to reforming our country’s broken justice and legal systems. I ran for District Attorney of Multnomah County - Portland, because I believe in a fairer justice system for all. District Attorneys have the distinct power to decide who is held accountable fo…

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  Chris Lazare, Real Justice · [email protected]

May 28, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Let me tell you about some of our candidates

We’re working around the clock to get these transformative leaders elected so they can fix their local legal systems and protect their communities. John, Real Justice has endorsed a large slate of candidates across the country who are working to transform their local justice systems. We’re wor…

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  Jin Ding · [email protected]

May 27, 2020 at 9:53 PM

We have just 4 days

John, As Real Justice’s Operations Director, it’s my job to watch the fundraising numbers and make sure everything is on track and that operations are running smoothly. We’re currently 67% of the way toward our May fundraising goal, but we have just 4 days left to raise the remaining $5,953 w…

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  Chris Lazare · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Text for Real Justice?

John, do you have a few spare hours a week and want to make a big impact in helping to transform our justice system? Keep reading. Victoria Burton-Harris is running for County Prosecutor in Wayne, Michigan and we need your help to identify and persuade voters in the county. All you need is a …

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  Shaun King, Real Justice · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 12:11 AM

Some great news!

John, I have some fantastic news: my friend Mike Schmidt just won his race for DA in Portland by a landslide! His win is proof of what we can help accomplish. Real Justice is working every day to educate communities about the importance of district attorney races, and to mobilize organizers a…

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 9:31 PM

VICTORY in Portland!!

This win is a huge step toward reforming Multnomah County’s legal system! Mike Schmidt won his race for District Attorney in Portland! John, this win is a huge step toward reforming Multnomah County’s legal system and a step forward for building fairer justice systems for all in this country. …

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 10:51 PM

We’re fighting for accountability in our justice system

John, In a moment we’re going to ask if you can afford to chip in to help us reach our $18,593 fundraising goal; but first we’d like to take a moment to explain why your contributions are so important. Our country continues to see the effects of systemic racism in our legal systems. From ove…

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  Shaun King · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Ahmaud Arbery

Content Warning: This email describes a murder Hi John, This is going to be a long, but important email. I hope that you will read the entire thing. By now, you have probably heard of Ahmaud Arbery. He was a 25 year old Black man who went for a jog on February 23rd in Satilla Shores, Georgia …

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  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 10:41 PM

$18,593

John, Last month we had hoped to raise $18,000 by the end of April in order to stay ahead of our overhead costs. We came so close, but ultimately didn’t make it. This month we’re gearing up to raise $18,593 in order to make up the gap from last month and to ensure our organizing programs hav…

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  Real Justice Organizing · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 9:13 PM

Join the RJP Texting Team!

John, We're working to elect more reform-minded prosecutors to District Attorney’s offices around the country to ensure a better future for our communities and to protect people in our criminal justice systems. But, we need your help: We need volunteers to help us get the word out for our end…

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  Real Justice · [email protected]

May 9, 2020 at 2:01 PM

We’re looking for individuals passionate about ending the mass incarceration crisis

We’re launching a seven-week organizing fellowship with the mission of providing critical key materials and organizing skill sets straight to you. John, on May 21st, we’re launching a seven-week organizing fellowship with the mission of providing critical key materials and organizing skill se…

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