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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
December 19, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Bernie, Ro, Pramila, and Ilhan.

John, You’ve heard from Bernie, Ro, Pramila, and Ilhan over the last few days. And now I want to share with you why I believe in Justice Democrats and the work they are doing. JD is transforming the Democratic Party from the inside out by recruiting and electing people who actually represen…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 11:50 PM

AOC, Cori, Jamaal and... who’s next?

We’re relying on you to make our candidate recruitment launch a success. John, it's not easy to find people willing to run a primary against the political establishment. What we’ve done: Recruited a bartender, nurse, and middle school principal to take on the corporate wing of the Democratic …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 7:37 PM

"AOC is Right About Pelosi and Schumer"

Corporate Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer have been in leadership for far too long. John, this week AOC said what needs to be said. Of course, corporate Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer have been in leadership for far too long. They’ve been in office for decades, o…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Nancy Pelosi is recruiting, too

We know what kind of candidates Nancy Pelosi and the DCCC are recruiting: People with connections to big donors and corporate interests. John, we just launched candidate recruitment efforts to find the next slate of progressive primary challengers for Congress. But Nancy Pelosi and the DCCC a…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Your nomination for Congress, John

It’s time to usher in a new generation of diverse working-class Democrats who have a bold vision to transform our economy and democracy. John, On Tuesday night, we launched our 2022 candidate recruitment program to find the next slate of progressive primary challengers to take on the corpor…
  Ilhan Omar · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Let’s add to our growing Squad

John, When I launched my campaign to be the first Somali American to serve in Congress in 2018, I saw firsthand the enormous barriers that keep working people from running for office. Thanks to organizations like Justice Democrats, our progressive movement is getting bigger and stronger ea…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 11:44 PM

The people are demanding change.

John, We have to continue to transform the Democratic Party so that it fights to truly represent the people — not corporate PACs or special interests — and stands up for progressive policy. That’s why I am proud to have the endorsement of Justice Democrats. Justice Democrats just launched …
  Pramila Jayapal · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 6:26 PM

Together

I’m so honored to support the next big step towards making the Democratic Party more progressive and more responsive to the needs of the people. John, I'm so excited to see what’s next. Justice Democrats just launched their 2022 candidate recruitment program to find the next set of bold, prog…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 2:43 PM

A huge announcement

Did you see Bernie Sanders’ email last night? John, did you see the email from Bernie Sanders last night? We wanted to bump it up to the top of your inbox this morning so you can read (or re-read!) what he had to say about taking on the political establishment and electing a new generation o…
  Bernie Sanders · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 12:34 AM

A huge announcement

Justice Democrats is launching its drive to find the next progressive candidates for Congress to join me, AOC, Jamaal Bowman, Rashida Tlaib, and other working-class leaders. John, Justice Democrats has done something incredible. In just a few years, they have recruited and helped elect a st…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 13, 2020 at 9:46 PM

We’re one of only a few organizations holding Joe Biden accountable.

Did you see this headline, John? John, President-elect Joe Biden is jumping through every hoop to cater to Republicans. It was just announced that his administration will even be creating an office with the sole responsibility of reaching out to Republicans. Check out this headline: We’re …
  Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]
December 12, 2020 at 8:25 PM

We must end state-sanctioned murder.

Content Warning: This email discusses murder. John, The death penalty is a cruel and unjust practice that has no place in our society. On Thursday, December 10th, Brandon Bernard was executed by the United States Government after being sentenced as a teenager. Brandon’s execution was horri…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 7:41 PM

6 Democrats voted against marijuana decriminalization

We helped defeat one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress. John, last week 6 Democrats in the U.S. House, including Dan Lipinski, split with the rest of the party and voted AGAINST marijuana decriminalization. This position is inexcusable, especially for a Democrat. The War on Drugs…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 11:44 PM

We want you to be the first to hear this news

John, we have huge news. And we want you to be the first to hear it. On Tuesday, December 15th, at 7 pm ET, we’ll be launching our 2022 Candidate Recruitment efforts. Alexandra Rojas will be joined by Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush — two Justice Democrat recruits who ran for Congress and defeat…
  Waleed Shahid (Justice Democrats) · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 9:43 PM

Chuck Schumer

How it started: How it’s going: Chuck Schumer endorsed Eliot Engel for re-election in NY-16, but with your support, we’re sending Jamaal Bowman to the House next month. And Senator Schumer continues to be pushed to endorse increasingly progressive policies! That’s the power of our grassroot…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 11:50 PM

Georgia

What Black Voters Matter Action PAC and other groups are doing to win in Georgia. John, The way to win the Senate races in Georgia and build the progressive movement is to support grassroots groups doing deep, long-term organizing for a more just future. Unsuccessful 2020 Democratic Senate …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 11:10 PM

BREAKING: COVID relief may be coming. We need to speak up to ensure it includes direct cash payments to people and families

Momentum is finally building for a bipartisan COVID relief package, but it does not include a new round of stimulus checks. John, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are surging across the country, along with poverty and homelessness rates. But with aid programs for renters and joble…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Deep organizing in Georgia

Some incredible work is being done in Georgia. John, Jon Ossoff raised at least $32 million for his Senate campaign in Georgia that left him about 90,000 votes behind incumbent Republican David Perdue. Joe Biden won Georgia with the help of grassroots organizations turning out voters of color…
  Alexandra Rojas (via JusticeDemocrats.com) · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 8:36 PM

$14,810,136.25

A failed Senate race with $14 million in the bank? You could elect at least 7 new members of the Squad with this money. Just saying. Shane Goldmacher @ShaneGoldmacher Sara Gideon ended her losing campaign for Senate in Maine with $14,810,136.25 in the bank John, ca…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 8:36 PM

T̶h̶e̶ ̶D̶C̶C̶C̶'̶s̶ ̶B̶l̶a̶c̶k̶l̶i̶s̶t̶

John, This is breaking news: Sean Patrick Maloney was just elected chair of the DCCC (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) for the 2022 election cycle. Sean Maloney campaigned for the DCCC chair with a promise to end the terrible blacklist policy — which has knee-capped progressive…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Call on Joe Biden to cancel student debt

John, About 45 million Americans owe $1.6 trillion in student loans. The student debt crisis on top of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts are disastrous for working families and our economy. Joe Biden will have the ability to cancel billions in student debt on his very first da…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Striving to make America a better place to live for all of us

We know that popular policies like Medicare for All and the Green New Deal will help save lives and save the planet. This Giving Tuesday, support our movement to elect candidates fighting for Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, raising wages, and so much more. Contribute John, At Justice De…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Rahm

Biden is seriously considering appointing Rahm Emanuel to a Cabinet position in his administration. Content Warning: This email discusses police violence. John, not again. Joe Biden is really considering appointing Rahm Emanuel for a Cabinet position. As mayor of Chicago, Rahm tried to cover…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 1:07 AM

Down by 237 contributions

John, Our average contribution for the entire year is just $18. We’re incredibly proud to be funded by small-dollar grassroots contributions and people who are committed to fighting for a Democratic Party that rejects corporatism. Unfortunately, right now, we’re down 237 fewer contributions …
  Alexandra Rojas · [email protected]
November 29, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Why JD even exists in the first place

John, we have some good news and bad news: The bad news: we’re running a bit behind on hitting our $220,000 fundraising goal for the month. But here’s the good news: if four people from District of Columbia chipped in right now, we’d catch up and get back on track in just a few hours. Help …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 28, 2020 at 9:00 PM

John Kasich and Claire McCaskill

John, this month would’ve been a long one no matter what with the election coming to a close. But corporate Democrats and Republicans really made it longer than it had to be. As soon as election results came in, corporate Democrats like Claire McCaskill and Abigail Spanberger joined Republic…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 27, 2020 at 6:25 PM

Wall Street connections, Fossil Fuel donations, Big Pharma ties

John, Last week, we told you about two of Joe Biden’s senior staff hires — a former Big Pharma lobbyist and one of the top recipients of fossil fuel money in Congress. Now, he’s considering MORE dangerous choices for top economic positions. Biden’s top choice to lead the National Economic Co…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 26, 2020 at 4:08 PM

Food banks are overwhelmed

If you can, please help our neighbors eat during this difficult time. John, 26 million Americans don’t have enough to eat. 26 million. That’s according to the latest report from The Washington Post. We’ve all seen the photos. Thousands of cars lined up in Dallas. Folks lining the sidewalks …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 10:58 PM

Biden wants to hire someone who tried cutting Medicare and Social Security

John, Personnel is policy. Every single appointment Joe Biden makes can lead to serious consequences for every single one of us. That’s why we’re alarmed to hear that Biden is considering Bruce Reed for an influential role in his administration. Reed is known for austerity: During the Obama …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 12:02 AM

For the price of a cup of a coffee you can help us catch up on our fundraising

John, We have less than a week left to reach our $220,000 fundraising goal and we need to raise exactly $71,015 in order to reach that goal. Our work doesn’t slow down for a single month. Right now, we’re fighting to hold Joe Biden accountable to the movements that elected him and beginning …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 12:52 AM

A 12% gap

John, we can’t afford to slow down. Not for a single month. We have to keep building our movement to take on the corporate Democratic establishment that is constantly compromising on our values. The bad news is that we’re 12% behind on our fundraising. Our goal is to raise $220,000 this mont…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 22, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Two acts of violence

Content Warning: This email discusses police violence. John, we’re angry. Kyle Rittenhouse, age 17, was just released on a 2 million dollar bail and is being encouraged to run for Congress. Rittenhouse shot and killed two people in Kenosha, WI who were protesting George Floyd’s murder. Despi…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 10:29 PM

An important deadline for Cori Bush

If we don’t help Cori out right now, the corporate Democrats will target her. John, Cori Bush defeated a political dynasty in Missouri that had the backing of every top Democrat in the U.S. House. Establishment Democrats don’t like it when we beat them, and we know they could be coming after …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 10:58 PM

We deserve to be seen and heard

I won’t let leaders of either party silence my residents’ voices any longer. This has happened over and over again, and we say, enough. John, Communities like ours showed up for our nation. Young, Black, brown, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized Americans turned out in record number…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 11:35 PM

We’re outraged

John, we’re outraged. President-elect Joe Biden just announced his first appointments. They include Steve Ricchetti and Rep. Cedric Richmond: Ricchetti is a former big pharma lobbyist and Cedric Richmond is one of the top Democratic recipients of fossil fuel money in Congress. We’re working …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 9:52 PM

The Facebook ads ban

John, Facebook: It’s a problem. It’s become a vehicle for disinformation campaigns and propaganda. It’s scary. And now it denies grassroots advocacy groups like us from reaching a wide audience and raising money from grassroots supporters across the country. Facebook and Google have banned…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 16, 2020 at 9:37 PM

We have to fight back against the political establishment

John, After Election Day, when it became clear that establishment Democrats underperformed in districts across the country, centrists were so quick to point the finger at progressive and blame us for their losses. Establishment Democrats are coming after our movement and leaders like Alexa…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 14, 2020 at 5:48 PM

The DCCC ran bad campaigns

John, we need to transform the Democratic Party ASAP. The Party knows it needs help, but will it actually change? Just look at what Politico reported yesterday. John, we need to transform the Democratic Party ASAP. The Party knows it needs help, but will it actually change? Just look at what …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 11:40 PM

"Do we want to govern, or do we want to be internet celebrities?"

The Establishment’s completely unwarranted bashing of progressives like AOC is continuing. John, Yesterday, Politico reported that Hakeem Jeffries — the fifth-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House — took a clear swipe at our bold, progressive, working-class champions like AOC: “Do we want to …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 4:45 PM

We need a Climate Cabinet

We’re calling on Joe Biden to appoint a Climate Cabinet. Will you join us? John, There is no time to waste — we need Joe Biden to appoint a Climate Cabinet. That means appointing cabinet secretaries to his administration who will center the fight to stop climate change and save our planet. …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 11:03 PM

“So the D.C.C.C. banned every single firm that is the best in the country at digital organizing.” - AOC

Check out this quote about the DCCC blacklist from AOC’s New York Times interview: John, check out this quote about the DCCC blacklist from AOC’s New York Times interview: “If you are the D.C.C.C., and you’re hemorrhaging incumbent candidates to progressive insurgents, you would think that …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 8, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Congratulate the Squad!

John, AOC, Ayanna, Ilhan, and Rashida all won re-election on Tuesday. And Cori Bush, Jamaal Bowman, and Marie Newman also won their elections and will be officially joining the Squad to fight for progress in Congress. Sign our digital card to the Squad and add a personalized message congr…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 7, 2020 at 8:52 PM

President-elect Joe Biden

John, The American people have spoken and we congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his resounding victory. Now is the time for Democrats to come together and act on the biggest crises of our time: climate change, systemic racism, public health, and inequality. The American people didn'…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 6, 2020 at 2:14 AM

Claire McCaskill

John, Claire McCaskill went on MSNBC last night to blame progressives for Democratic leadership’s failure that resulted in Democrats losing House seats. McCaskill said, “Whether you are talking guns or...abortion...or gay marriage and rights for 'transexuals' and other people who we as a p…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 5, 2020 at 8:21 PM

What it means to have Cori Bush headed to Congress

The first-ever recruited Justice Democrat is going to Congress. John, Cori Bush made history this week, becoming the first Black woman elected to represent Missouri in Congress. She’s the first-ever candidate we recruited to run for office as a Justice Democrat — and we’re so proud of Cori’…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 8:44 PM

This is a long email, but it’s critically important. Please read the whole thing.

John, Three more Justice Democrats-backed, working-class candidates are officially headed to Congress in January. Cori Bush (MO-01), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), and Marie Newman (IL-03) all won big last night, and every member of the original Squad also won re-election. We don’t shy away from t…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Have you voted yet?

IWillVote.com Do not worry if you cannot afford to make a contribution — we understand that this is a difficult time. If you’re struggling, you can find a food bank here. We appreciate everything you do to keep our movement strong. Please stay informed and follow the most up-to-date r…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
November 1, 2020 at 12:42 AM

We’re racing against the clock to reach our goal.

John, we know it’s late, so we’ll keep this short. We’re racing against the clock to reach our $270,000 goal, and we might come up just short. We’re counting on you to help us cross the finish line before midnight. If you can afford it, will you chip in $3 right now to help us close the $9…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 6:52 PM

.009%

John, We need you to come through for us today. In order to hit our reduced goal this month of $270,000 we need to have our biggest fundraising day of the month. It’s doable. We know that. If we raise $15,396 by midnight, we’ll meet our goal for the month and keep our movement strong to el…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 10:30 PM

264 more donations

Update, John: We’ve seen a generous influx of grassroots donations today, but we still need 264 more contributions TODAY to help us stay on track. Donate what you can right now and help us reach our reduced $270,000 October fundraising goal. Our average donation today is $16.43. A donation o…