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  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 3:18 PM

BlackRock, Cigna, Goldman Sachs, Google, Raytheon, Walmart...

Here are just SOME of the corporate donations Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s campaign has taken since 2018: John, In every race we run, we’re up against big corporate money. We’re supporting Rana Abdelhamid’s challenge to Carolyn Maloney in NY’s 12th Congressional District. Rana’s campaign is funde…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Our government gives billions to fossil fuel companies. We can end it

It’s time to eliminate billions of dollars of fossil fuel subsidies. John, It’s time to eliminate $15 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. At a time when all the experts are telling us we need to be developing renewable energy, that we need to be addressing the…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
May 1, 2021 at 5:48 PM

The only way we pass historic voting rights legislation is by ending the filibuster

John, free, fair, and accessible elections in 2022 are on the line. John, When asked recently about passing H.R. 1/S. 1, the historic voting rights legislation in Congress (also known as the For The People Act), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said this: “I would say the deadline for S…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 11:06 PM

With just a fraction of what the Democratic establishment has

John, Our average donation this year is just $16.79. Our movement for a more progressive Democratic Party is fueled by small grassroots donations. It’s really incredible what we can do with enough people chipping in. A few months before her very first primary in 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cor…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Pelosi donated more than $3 million to the DCCC for primaries

The Democratic establishment sometimes seems like one big bucket of Wall Street and corporate PAC money, all going towards protecting the broken status quo. John, Nancy Pelosi’s campaign and PAC donated more than $3 million dollars to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) t…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 7:43 PM

DCCC continues massive fundraising haul

The DCCC recruits corporate Democrats and protects establishment incumbents while taking money from Wall Street and corporate PACs. John, the DCCC raised $34.5 million in the first three months of 2021. Yes, $34.5 million in just three months. The DCCC recruits corporate Democrats and protect…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 7:40 PM

DCCC continues massive fundraising haul

The DCCC recruits corporate Democrats and protects establishment incumbents while taking money from Wall Street and corporate PACs. John, the DCCC raised $34.5 million in the first three months of 2021. Yes, $34.5 million in just three months. The DCCC recruits corporate Democrats and protect…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Biden giving in to Big Pharma

Why isn’t President Biden advocating for fixes to our health care system? John, the health care system is broken in America. Tens of thousands of people die every year because we don’t have Medicare for All. Many more forego care and medication they need because they can’t afford it. So why i…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 8:42 PM

We need Pres. Biden to do more on health care

John, We released a scorecard of President Joe Biden’s first 100 days — the good, the so-so, and the bad. And he’s been bad on healthcare, John. The pandemic laid bare the dark reality that our health care system is broken. We need Medicare for All in this country, that is clear. But Pres.…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 5:06 PM

Nina Turner needs you, John. We’re 99 days out from her primary, and billionaires are pouring in money to stop her. Can you donate to her campaign?

There’s not much time left for us to make a difference, and every dollar right now will help propel Senator Nina Turner to victory. John, We’re just 99 days away from one of the most important progressive primary elections: Senator Nina Turner vs. the establishment. Senator Turner needs you…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
April 25, 2021 at 5:36 PM

The CEO-to-worker pay ratio is 320-to-1. This bill will change that.

In the past 40 years, average workers’ pay rose by just 13%. Become a grassroots co-signer of the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act to raise workers’ wages and ensure wealthy corporations are paying their fair share. Add Your Name John, Did you know that the U.S. has added 50 new billionair…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 6:10 PM

What Pelosi said about the Green New Deal

John, In 2019, when Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Green New Deal in Congress, Nancy Pelosi condescendingly referred to the historic piece of legislation as “the green dream or whatever they call it.” The Democratic establishment doesn’t understand how urgent the climate crisis is…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Sinema, Manchin, Hassan tied to lobbyist opposing a $15 minimum wage

John, last month, EIGHT Senate Democrats voted against raising the minimum wage to $15. Now, we’re learning about the ties some of them have to a big lobbyist against a living wage: Ryan Grim @ryangrim The top lobbyist for the National Restaurant Association recently made bi…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 9:11 PM

We all need a Green New Deal, John.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and I introduced our bill — a Green New Deal for Cities, Towns, Counties, States, Tribes, and Territories — to bring the fight against our climate crisis to the local level. We all need a Green New Deal, John. That’s why this week Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez a…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 8:11 PM

We were so focused on fundraising for our new candidates that we fell behind on our own fundraising!

John, after launching two new progressive primary challengers this month and helping each of their campaigns raise over $100,000, we’re behind on our own fundraising this month. We’re 27% behind on our fundraising pace from last month. If we got just a few hundred contributions of $16.92 (ou…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 11:48 PM

Detroit Police Chief calls for Rashida’s resignation

We’re speaking up and asking for your help in solidarity with Justice Democrat Rashida Tlaib. John, Detroit’s police chief went on TV to call for Rashida Tlaib’s resignation over her comments criticizing mass incarceration and over-policing in our communities. This just shows how reactionar…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 17, 2021 at 3:13 PM

The Democratic establishment in New York is very nervous

John, the Democratic establishment in New York is very nervous. As soon as the newest Justice Democrat, Rana Abdelhamid, announced she was running for Congress in New York, the New York Democratic Party started scrambling. The New York Democratic Party Chair issued an unhinged statement abou…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Check this out: Pelosi mocks AOC

Pelosi and the Democratic establishment don’t want Justice Democrats and The Squad to have more power. Well, we will keep trying to upend the status quo by electing even more Justice Democrats to Congress. John, While the Democratic establishment and politicians like Nancy Pelosi mock progr…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Pelosi mocks AOC

The Democratic establishment is afraid of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, The Squad, and Justice Democrats. John, Nancy Pelosi is mad about The Squad again... This is what Pelosi and some leaders in the Democratic establishment think of our movement. This election, let's show them how strong we …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Cuomo ally’s unhinged screed against Rana

The New York Democratic Party is already coming after Rana and Justice Democrats. John, the New York Democratic Party Chair issued an unhinged statement earlier today showing just how afraid the establishment is of Rana Abdelhamid’s campaign for Congress. Jay Jacobs, a prominent ally of Andre…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 5:13 PM

No corporate PAC money vs. millions

John, Earlier today, we introduced you to Rana Abdelhamid, our newest endorsed primary challenger in New York fighting for housing for all, an end to mass incarceration, Green New Deal jobs, and Medicare for All. Now, let’s talk about her opponent… 28-year incumbent, corporate-backed Carol…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 11:42 AM

Announcing Rana Abdelhamid for Congress

And she needs support from our grassroots supporters on Day One! John, Rana Abdelhamid is running for Congress in New York’s 12th Congressional District, and she’s a Justice Democrat. Rana is a New Yorker and a child of working-class Egyptian immigrants. Growing up, her family was caught be…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 9:37 PM

Biden increasing Trump’s Defense budget

We need to DECREASE the Defense budget, not increase it. John, President Biden is asking Congress to increase the Defense budget. More than what Trump asked for last year. Public Citizen @Public_Citizen BREAKING: Biden proposes a $753,000,000,000 Pentagon budget, a significan…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 11, 2021 at 9:14 PM

We recruited Odessa, just like we recruited Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, and Jamaal Bowman.

We’re working on finding more candidates to run in 2022. John, we're looking for more Justice Democrats! Odessa Kelly, our newest Justice Democrat, raised $100,000 to fuel the start of her campaign against corporate, conservative Democrat Jim Cooper in Nashville. She’s an incredible community…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Your input for 2022 primaries [survey]

We still need your thoughts on our work to transform the Democratic Party in 2022! John, we're finalizing some of our plans for the 2022 primaries, and we’d like your input on our strategy. Can you take just 2 minutes to take our 2022 survey? On Monday, we had a huge campaign launch for Odess…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 5:06 PM

We need Democratic Senators to publicly support ending the filibuster

It’s the only way Congress can pass historic voting rights, racial justice, and climate change legislation. It’s time for every Democratic Senator to publicly and loudly support ending the filibuster. It’s the only way Congress can pass historic voting rights, racial justice, and climate …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Ted Cruz vs. Justice Democrats

Ted Cruz, Fox News, and the GOP are already trying to smear the newest Justice Democrat, Odessa Kelly. Ted Cruz and Fox News are already trying to smear the newest Justice Democrat. Help us defend Odessa Kelly from right-wing smears with a donation right now. Contribute John, Ted Cruz is al…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 6:11 PM

The newest Justice Democrat

Odessa Kelly, our newest Justice Democrat running for Congress, is ready to run a strong, progressive, bold campaign in Nashville. John, Odessa Kelly, our newest Justice Democrat running for Congress, is ready to run a strong, progressive, bold campaign in Nashville. After launching her cam…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 10:42 PM

Why this moment matters so much for Odessa

Corporate Democrat Jim Cooper has been playing this game for a while now. John, Traditionally, politics has been the rich man’s game. Why? Because to successfully launch a campaign, you need to have access to a Rolodex of wealthy friends ready to pitch in thousands of dollars in the first f…
  Alexandra Rojas, Justice Democrats · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 6:01 PM

ICYMI: Our new Justice Democrat!

John, did you see the news? After months of candidate recruitment, we’ve announced our newest Justice Democrat: Odessa Kelly for Congress in TN-05. This is our very first endorsement for the 2022 primaries, and we’re so excited to get started on Odessa’s campaign. Odessa is an activist and p…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 12:14 PM

BIG: Our first recruited Justice Democrat of 2022

Odessa Kelly is an activist in Nashville ready to take on a corporate Democrat. John, We have our FIRST primary challenger for 2022: Odessa Kelly! She’s running for Congress to unseat a corporate Democrat in Nashville. Can you donate directly to Odessa’s campaign to help her raise $50,000 r…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 4, 2021 at 5:27 PM

[Sign on] Broadband Justice

Can you join Rep. Bowman and us by signing on as a citizen co-sponsor to the Broadband Justice Act? John, Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s Broadband Justice Act would expand Internet access to 8 million households. Access to the Internet is an essential part of our lives in the 21st century. The COVID-…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
April 3, 2021 at 4:49 PM

2022 primaries [survey]

We care about what you have to say, and we trust your opinions. Can you help us think through our strategy? John, We’re so close to announcing our first 2022 Justice Democrat to challenge the political establishment. But we have a lot of candidate recruitment ahead of us. And a lot of decis…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 9:55 PM

1 in 3 folks from 19125 for strong progressives

We’re relying on your grassroots support to recruit and elect strong progressives. John, → We’ve emailed you sharing our official $30,000 end-of-quarter fundraising goal (and even included some exclusive data from ActBlue). → Now, we need to raise exactly $4,809 in the next few hours before m…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 4:53 PM

We can reach our fundraising goal with your help

We have less than 12 hours left, John. We have less than 12 hours to reach our $30,000 goal, John. Will you chip in $3 — or any amount that you can afford — to help us recruit & elect more leaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, and Jamaal Bowman? Contribute $3 Thank you fo…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 10:26 PM

Corporate Democrats don’t want you to see this

John, We need to raise $30,000 before tomorrow at 11:59 PM to keep growing a movement to take on the corporate wing of the Democratic Party and its corporate PAC donors. Corporate Democrats know that the more resources we have to run progressive primary challengers, the more they have to w…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 12:52 PM

re: Wow, 8 Senate Democrats just voted against $15 minimum wage

John, Just before the passage of the latest COVID relief bill, 8 Senate Democrats voted against raising the minimum wage to $15. Corporate Democrats in Congress prove to us every single day why we need to elect better Democrats — not just more Democrats. That’s what Justice Democrats does …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Need $7,912 before midnight

Here’s a look at our fundraising numbers today: John, Our fundraising is a little behind where we need to be this month. We need to raise $12,000 before the day is out to get back on pace. Here’s where we’re at so far today (we’re only showing our ActBlue numbers to supporters like you!): …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Corporate PAC money flowing into the Democratic Party

We need to show strong grassroots support so that the establishment sees a progressive movement ready to transform the Democratic Party. John, March 31 marks the end of the quarter. We’re getting ready for an important stretch of the 2022 congressional primary season — recruiting candidates…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 27, 2021 at 4:36 PM

Us vs. Wall Street, Big Pharma, Big Oil

We’ve said this from the beginning at Justice Democrats: We must put people over profits. That’s what the Democratic Party should be about. John, if we raised just 1.8% of what the DCCC did last month, we’d be in a strong position to start launching some progressive working-class primary can…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 3:13 PM

Fox News attacks Cori Bush

Fox is now targeting Cori Bush. Help us fight back. John, Fox News has set its sights on our team. Cori Bush is the latest go-to target for right-wing media hosts like Tucker Carlson, who have millions and millions of viewers. Tucker is accusing Cori of trying to “divide the country along rac…
  Pramila Jayapal · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 4:28 PM

[Add your name] Medicare for All now!

John, this is a pivotal moment for health care across our country. At this time last year, every single state had a confirmed COVID-19 case for the very first time. And in the 365 days since, the ongoing pandemic has laid bare the urgent case for Medicare for All. We’ve lost 544,000 American…
  Ava Benezra, Justice Democrats · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 4:36 PM

This is how we recruit candidates

Our team is in the middle of candidate recruitment for 2022 right now, so we can find inspiring working-class candidates to run for Congress on Medicare for All and a Green New Deal. John, We’re recruiting our next class of working-class progressive primary candidates to challenge corporate…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 8:50 PM

DCCC’s massive fundraising haul

The DCCC recruits corporate Democrats and protects establishment incumbents while taking money from Wall Street and corporate PACs. John, the DCCC raised $11.5 million in February. Yes, $11.5 million in one month. The DCCC recruits corporate Democrats and protects establishment incumbents wh…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 6:51 PM

UPDATE: More momentum for ending the filibuster

More Senators are coming on board to end the filibuster, but we have to keep fighting. John, have you been paying attention to the mounting support for ending the filibuster? We told you last week that President Biden supports filibuster reform, and Mitch McConnell is getting nervous. On Frid…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 20, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Pelosi, Clyburn, Hoyer don't support Medicare for All.

The list of co-sponsors is encouraging, but we have a lot of work to do. John, we got a list of House Democrats co-sponsoring Medicare for All. There are some really encouraging things in this list (more than half the Democratic caucus supports it!) but also some troubling things. The top 3 D…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Before & After

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 recommendations fr…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Support victims and families in Atlanta

Today, we show solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Georgia and across the country. John, We stand in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Georgia and across the country. Like many of you, we are outraged and heartbroken…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Biden, Sanders, Warren, Markey agree

A lot has happened in just the last 2 days in our fight to end the filibuster. There’s a lot of momentum. John, A lot has happened in just the last 2 days in our fight to end the filibuster. There’s a lot of momentum. Yesterday morning: A very nervous Mitch McConnell took the floor of the S…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Mitch McConnell is worried

Mitch McConnell was on the Senate floor just a bit earlier, very worried about the possibility of Democrats ending the filibuster. Mitch McConnell is very worried about the possible end to the filibuster. He won’t be able to stop Democrats from expanding voting rights, making D.C. a state…