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  Real Justice · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 2:22 PM

The power of district attorneys and judges

We need to do more than just win back the White House and the Senate — we also need to elect a wave of people-first leaders to our local District Attorney offices and courthouses. John, You’ve probably heard plenty of times by now that this is going to be the most important election of our li…
  Real Justice · [email protected]
October 29, 2020 at 8:02 PM

5 days

Here’s the latest update on George’s campaign. Thanks to grassroots supporters like you, John, his campaign team has been able to: John, We’re in an all-out sprint to make sure George Gascón replaces Jackie Lacey as the next District Attorney of Los Angeles County. This is THE most important …
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 29, 2020 at 12:12 AM

$2,000,000,000

No other country in the world is paying out $2 billion in police misconduct damages. No other country in the world incarcerates their citizens at the same rate as ours. This is infuriating, John. In the past 5 years alone, the largest 20 police departments have paid out over $2,000,000,000 f…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Amy Coney Barrett

Last night, the Senate officially voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. John, Last night, the Senate officially voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Lots of folks are scared that her presence on the court will threaten the rights, freedoms, and reform p…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
October 26, 2020 at 9:32 PM

This is the MOST important DA race happening this election

I want to talk about why our team is making it a TOP PRIORITY that we defeat Los Angeles County DA Jackie Lacey and elect reform champion George Gascon in 8 days. John, I want to talk about why our team is making it a TOP PRIORITY that we defeat Los Angeles County DA Jackie Lacey and elect r…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 24, 2020 at 8:12 PM

The numbers we’re seeing are simply unprecedented

There are now only 10 days between today and Election Day. To be honest with you — we’re starting to get nervous. John, There are now only 10 days between today and Election Day. To be honest with you — we’re starting to get nervous. Here’s the biggest challenge we face: Police unions, anti-…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
October 24, 2020 at 12:02 AM

The most important District Attorney race in this election

In Los Angeles County, George Gascón is running to replace the current District Attorney, Jackie Lacey and he needs our help. John, I want to talk about the most important District Attorney race happening in this election. In Los Angeles County, George Gascón is running to replace the current…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 9:14 PM

A rare opportunity

If we keep growing this momentum for the next 12 days — we have a real shot at electing a new slate of reform-minded judges in New Orleans. John, Earlier this month, our team announced a historic round of endorsements. We’re endorsing SEVEN reform-minded candidates running to #FliptheBench in…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 11:42 PM

Good news and bad news

If we want to see this necessary change in our communities, we need to step up and show out for the right candidates. John, we have BIG updates to share in the pivotal race to replace Los Angeles county District Attorney Jackie Lacey. The latest polls put justice champion George Gascón in th…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 11:12 PM

Don’t wake up on November 4th with regrets

It’s clear how much is at stake in the Presidential and Senate races. But if we want to transform our justice system from the inside out, we also need to elect local leaders who can implement reform policies in our communities. This is it, John: we have exactly two weeks left until Election …
  Shaun King · [email protected]
October 14, 2020 at 8:57 PM

$7,025

I want to share some numbers that are on my mind right now. Is it okay if I share them with you real quick? John, I want to share some numbers that are on my mind right now. Is it okay if I share them with you real quick? 14: We’re working to elect 14 incredible champions for reform for powe…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 8:42 PM

A critical election is happening in Lake County, IL

Real Justice candidate Eric Rinehart is the only prosecutor candidate in Lake County on the air with TV ads. We have a real chance to win – but to keep these ads up and running, they’re going to need our help. John, a critical prosecutor election is happening in Lake County, IL. Right now Eri…
  Real Justice · [email protected]
October 12, 2020 at 8:21 PM

TUESDAY 10/13: Texting training to get out the vote for Real Justice candidates!

Whether you’re available for a few hours a week or a few hours every day, each texter is an important part of our mission to elect progressive prosecutors across the country who will take action to end mass incarceration and enact criminal justice reform. John, do you want to make a big im…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
October 10, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Los Angeles: A history of injustice and discrimination

George Gascón is running for District Attorney of Los Angeles County, CA, and he is going to need a flood of support to secure a historic win. John, I’m writing to you today because I want to talk about what’s considered the MOST important District Attorney race happening in our country righ…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 7:48 PM

We’re furious — but not surprised.

Last night, during the Vice Presidential debate, Mike Pence proudly said that he has "trust" in "our justice system" in not charging any of the officers directly in the death of Breonna Taylor. John, Last night, during the Vice Presidential debate, Mike Pence proudly said that he has "trust"…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 12:22 AM

I am so excited to announce...

I am so excited to announce today that the Real Justice team is endorsing the brilliant, courageous, focused Tahanie Aboushi to be the next District Attorney of Manhattan! Hey John, I am so excited to announce today that the Real Justice team is endorsing the brilliant, courageous, focused Ta…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 8:32 PM

TOMORROW: Texting training to get out the vote for Real Justice candidates!

Volunteers! Join our training tomorrow to see our new texting program and help turnout voters for our endorsed candidates. This is it, John. There are only 29 days left until Election Day. Transforming our criminal legal system starts at the local level, that's why we’re supporting a slate o…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
October 2, 2020 at 7:51 PM

7 new endorsements

This November, the city of New Orleans has a unique opportunity to FLIP the bench and TRANSFORM its criminal justice system. Today, we’re thrilled to share with you a game-changing round of new endorsed candidates who can do it. Hey John, This November, the city of New Orleans has a unique op…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 12:02 AM

Julie, George, Eric, José, Deilia, Monique, and Kim

I want to tell you about the 7 incredible candidates we’re trying to elect this November – Julie Gunnigle, George Gascón, Eric Reinhart, Jos´ Garza, Delia Garza, Monique Warell and Kim Gardner. John, I want to tell you about the 7 reform champions we’re trying to elect for local Prosecutor  …
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Looking for two people in xxxxxx

John, we can’t emphasize enough how much it would help if just two more people from xxxxxx chip in right now to help us reach our big end-of-quarter fundraising goal tonight. John, we can’t emphasize enough how much it would help if just two more people from xxxxxx chip in right now to help u…
  Real Justice · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 11:51 PM

Read before the debate ends

There’s no doubt that Trump’s racist, fear-mongering rhetoric will be in full form. That’s why tonight we’re asking you to join us in showing our resistance against Trump’s racist agenda — let’s show him how many people support the fight to transform our country’s broken justice systems. Joh…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Less than 48 hours

Please never underestimate the power each of us has to directly make an impact on the fight to fix our broken criminal justice system. John, we’re in the final countdown. There’s less than 48 hours left until our big end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. But right now, we’re still $3,899 shor…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 12:04 AM

[DONATE]: Help us reach our end of quarter fundraising goal

Your donations add up to something incredibly powerful. John, on an email like this one, our average online donation is exactly $12.50.  By itself, that’s not much against the systematic injustice we’re facing. But taken together, it adds up. And more importantly, it powers a lot of vital work…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 5:42 PM

[Emergency Petition] Demand District Attorney Tom Wine to resign

I want to have a frank conversation about who exactly failed Breonna Taylor. Louisville District Attorney Tom Wine chose to not fight for justice for Breonna Taylor. Will you sign our emergency petition demanding that DA Tom Wine immediately resign? tom wine must resign Hey John, Like many …
  Real Justice · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 12:42 AM

FWD: Breonna Taylor

We wanted to make sure you had a chance to read the message Shaun sent yesterday in response to the news that not a single officer will be charged for the murder of Breonna Taylor. John, We wanted to make sure you had a chance to read the message Shaun sent yesterday in response to the news t…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
September 23, 2020 at 11:32 PM

I'm sick and angry, John.

No officers will be charged in the death of Breonna Taylor. Calling this a slap in the face is an understatement. It’s a grave injustice. This is the root of why we say Black Lives Matter. John, Earlier today, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced that no officers will be charged…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

This is how we honor the life and service of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and continue the fight for justice. Hi John, I’m sure you’ve been thinking about Ruth Bader Ginsberg and her vacancy on the Supreme Court. I have, too. RBG was a warrior for justice and equality. Her passing is an immeasurable…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 6:13 PM

9 Real Justice candidates are calling out Trump on the violence and disorder he has created in our communities.

In response to Trump’s escalating, authoritarian tactics — 9 Real Justice endorsed District Attorneys signed onto an open letter calling out Trump on the violence and disorder he has created in our communities. John, We’re witnessing a scale of lawlessness from the White House that we’ve neve…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Birthday wish

John, it’s been a packed week, but I just wanted to write you a quick note on my birthday before the day gets away. John, it’s been a packed week, but I just wanted to write you a quick note on my birthday before the day gets away. On this day 41 years ago, I was born.⁣ Pandemic birthdays are…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 9:12 PM

A record slate of reform champions

We want to elect a record number of reform champions to District Attorney offices across the country. But we’ll only be able to get there with your help John John, we’ll get right to the point. It’s absolutely critical we hit our mid-month fundraising goal to make sure we have the resources w…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 11:29 PM

A critical moment

Justice will only be served when we dismantle the racist legal system that has taken away countless Black lives in our country. John, Today — after six months of protests since the murder of Breonna Taylor — the city of Louisville finally offered a $12 million settlement for Taylor’s family. …
  Chris Lazare, Real Justice · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 7:12 PM

John, did you hear about our latest endorsement?

Julie has a real chance at bringing justice and critical reform to the home county of notorious racist Sheriff Joe Arpaio. John, did you hear about our latest endorsement? We’re so proud to be endorsing reformer Julie Gunnigle for County Attorney in Maricopa County, AZ. Arizona has the fourth…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 9:42 PM

A reform prosecutor in Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s county: Endorsing Julie Gunnigle

We have the chance to elect a reform prosecutor in the home county of notorious racist Sheriff Joe Arpiao. John, We have a chance to turn one of the most notorious counties in America for racist policing and incarceration into a model of justice reform. Maricopa County Arizona is where infam…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
September 5, 2020 at 10:27 PM

Here’s the proof

Donald Trump called him the “worst District Attorney.” A group of police officers formed a PAC just so they can raise money to defeat him in the upcoming election. They are terrified, and determined to defeat him in his re-election. John, Can I ask you for a favor? My friend Larry Krasner, th…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
September 3, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Urgent: Call now to defend reformer Kim Gardner

This is the single most dangerous, racist, sexist legislative attack we have encountered against our work. John, this is an emergency situation, and I don’t say that lightly. Yesterday Missouri Senate Republicans voted to pass their racist, sexist attack to undermine democratically elected St…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 10:41 PM

John, today Trump made a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Trump made this visit today so he can congratulate the Kenosha police department on a job well done. "Today, I'm there for law enforcement and for the National Guard, because they've done a great job in Kenosha.” John, today Trump made a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin. Not to provide comfort or…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
August 31, 2020 at 9:22 PM

How we end the cycle

This is huge. HItting this goal will give our team the funds we need to keep electing progressive-minded prosecutors and fighting against racist, anti-reform groups flooding money in these races across the country. John, we really have a chance to pull this off: I just checked our fundraisin…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
August 30, 2020 at 8:12 PM

September decisions

Next month, we’ll be making final decisions about how many more reform candidates we can support in November. John, In August, we made massive waves to transform local justice systems, with historic wins for Real Justice candidates Monique Worrell in Florida and Kim Gardner in St. Louis. Next…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
August 29, 2020 at 1:42 PM

From the beginning

Together, we can establish a new, transformed system that will bring justice for all, not justice for some. John, This moment has left many of us feeling helpless, overwhelmed, and unsupported.  We see cops helping white nationalists target and kill protestors on the streets. We see the pres…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 6:32 PM

“We have to give law enforcement, our police, back their power.”

Last night, Donald Trump gave a speech for the final night of the Republican National Convention. Trump spewed his usual racist attacks against our movement for justice: John, Last night in his speech at the Republican Convention, Donald Trump spewed his usual racist attacks against our move…
  Real Justice · [email protected]
August 27, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Opportunities for change

We’ve got to close this $6,561 gap by the end of the month. While this might seem like a pretty daunting task, we’ve broken down the math and have come up with a very simple solution. John, our communities are in dire need of concrete change. Just look at what’s happening right now in Kenosh…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
August 19, 2020 at 10:09 PM

YES!!! It’s official:

Monique Worrell just won her race. John, we did it!!! Monique Worrell, a brilliant and brave long-time activist for justice, just won her race to become the State Attorney for Orange and Osceola Counties in Florida!!! THANK YOU to everyone who supported her race. Monique will instantly becom…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
August 19, 2020 at 1:12 AM

Breaking: Monique Worrell wins in Florida

Monique Worrell has won the Democratic Primary for Orange and Osceola County! John, breaking news! Monique Worrell has just won the Democratic primary for State Attorney in Orange and Osceola counties in Florida! Monique is an activist who has fought for justice in Orlando for more than twen…
  Real Justice · [email protected]
August 15, 2020 at 8:41 PM

Why this goal matters

Right now we’re just $1,749 short from reaching our goal and making sure we have the funds we need this month to help pay for staff, our digital tools, and voter outreach to help elect more progressive-minded District Attorneys in our communities. John, We have less than 8 hours left to reac…
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 7:12 PM

$18,000

When progressive-minded leaders like Monique win — it sends a loud and clear message that our movement is gaining momentum and that we will not back down in this fight. John, We don’t have much time left. Real Justice endorsed candidate Monique Worrell has an election in just four days. She’…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Florida

Monique Worrell is a brilliant Black woman, activist, and civil rights attorney running to be the State Attorney of Orlando, Florida. She is literally one of the smartest, most courageous leaders in the country. Hey John, I have a pretty urgent request for you. We say we want to make a diffe…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
August 11, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Kim Gardner is under attack

What I’m about to tell you is by far the single most dangerous, racist, sexist legislative attack against our work. We have an emergency situation, John. I don’t say this lightly. We need all hands on deck!!! Missouri Republicans are trying to pass a new law that would allow the governor to r…
  Kim Gardner · [email protected]
August 10, 2020 at 5:11 PM

I want to thank you

We need leaders fighting for reform all over the country, that’s why RJP is so important. John, I want to thank you. Our victory this week in the reelection race for Circuit Attorney of St. Louis has clearly shown that our community will continue to fight for the institutional reform we dese…
  Shaun King · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 11:12 PM

Good news and bad news

John, last night’s elections were a roller coaster. John, last night’s elections were a roller coaster. They were a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together for justice. And also, that we need to be PREPARED and COMMITTED to work even HARDER to overcome the status quo …
  RealJusticePAC.org · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 4:07 AM

Amazing news from St. Louis

Kim Gardner has won reelection for Circuit Attorney with a mandate victory in St. Louis! Incredible news, John. Kim Gardner has won reelection for Circuit Attorney with a mandate victory in St. Louis! Racists and white supremacists and ultra-conservatives thought they were going to stop Kim. R…