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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 1:51 PM

Have you voted yet?

Find your polling place: John, The future of our country and our rights are at stake this election, including the right to sovereignty over our own bodies. This crucial midterm election will determine whether we can keep Democratic control of Congress or not, alo…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 8:58 PM

Dems could lose a seat due to AIPAC spending

AIPAC could cost us a seat in the House. JOHN, In the past week, AIPAC’s super PAC has spent over $1 million attacking progressive Summer Lee and siding with her far-right Republican opponent. If AIPAC’s affiliates succeed in defeating Summer Lee, it could tip t…
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  Squad Victory Fund · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 2:30 PM

[RSVP] Our Voices, Our Votes Rally

We’re teaming up with the Working Families Party for a virtual Get Out the Vote Rally — Our Voices, Our Votes — THIS Sunday, November 6 at 7PM ET. John, We’re just 2 days out from Election Day, and we’re teaming up with the Working Families Party for a virtual Get Out the Vote Rally…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Re: We need more progressives like Jamaal Bowman

This crucial midterm election is making clear that we’ve got to keep building progressive power in Congress. So much is at stake in next week’s midterm election. Please chip in now to support Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s re-election campaign and our Rooted in Communi…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Protect our congressional majority in 2022

This crucial midterm election is making clear that we’ve got to keep building progressive power in Congress. John, This crucial midterm election is making clear that we’ve got to keep building progressive power in Congress. Rep. Jamaal Bowman is a progressive c…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 6:27 PM

Let’s talk about the Michigan Supreme Court

From environmental justice to abortion rights to voting rights, so much is on the line in next week’s election. And, we’ve seen repeatedly how the courts impact our rights and the laws we live by. John, From environmental justice to abortion rights to voting rig…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Re: Progressives who support Palestinians are under attack

As progressives for Palestinian rights have built power within the Democratic Party, we’ve seen a concerted effort to defeat us—or to divide us from other progressives. John, Across the country, progressive candidates are under attack for our support of Palestin…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 4:37 PM

anti-Palestinian super PACs

As progressives for Palestinian rights have built power within the Democratic Party, we’ve seen a concerted effort to defeat us—or to divide us from other progressives. John, As progressives for Palestinian rights have built power within the Democratic Party, we…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Join the Squad on Zoom tonight with Summer Lee

Will the Squad and I see you tonight? JOHN, You’re invited to a unique event that will make a huge impact in this race. This is a critical election year which will determine if Democrats can keep, or even strengthen, our Congressional majorities. We need to do a…
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  Team Rashida · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Re: My sister-in-service, Cori Bush

John, Did you see Rashida’s email yesterday about her sister-in-service, Cori Bush? Cori is a critical ally in Congress, fighting for justice and our human rights to housing, healthcare, utility access, and more. As a nurse from St. Louis who has experienced hom…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Cori Bush

John, My sister-in-service, Rep. Cori Bush, has been a critical ally since the first day she stepped foot in Congress. From fighting for utility rights, to Medicare for All, to maintaining and expanding abortion rights, Cori brings her lived experience to Congres…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 4:06 PM

Fight against antisemitism

Right-wing public figures continue to spread antisemitic stereotypes that put Jewish people in danger. Today marks four years since 11 people at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue were murdered by an antisemitic xenophobe. The community, which included several H…
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  Team Rashida · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 6:36 PM

$8.39

The average cost per door-knock, when you include the cost of campaign literature, travel, food, and water is just $8.39. John, Already this year, our campaign has made more than 350,000 voter contacts through phone calls, text messages, and door knocking. The a…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 8:23 PM

Republicans want to further exacerbate racial wealth inequality

We’re fighting for policies that put money directly into people’s pockets, from lowering prescription drug prices for millions of Americans to the expanded Child Tax Credit to assist 36 million families. John, If Republicans take back the U.S. House, Minority Le…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 23, 2022 at 3:42 PM

Re: Housing formerly incarcerated women

New Beginnings Re-entry Services offers transitional housing and comprehensive services to assist women in their transition back into their communities after release from incarceration. John, New Beginnings Re-entry Services is an incredible organization led by …
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 4:24 PM

Housing formerly incarcerated women

New Beginnings Re-entry Services offers transitional housing and comprehensive services to assist women in their transition back into their communities after release from incarceration. John, On a recent trip to Boston with my Squad sisters, Congresswoman Ayanna…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Sign to protect musicians’ rights

The Restoring Artistic Protection (RAP) Act protects artists from the wrongful use of their lyrics and speech against them in criminal and civil proceedings. John, Since 2020, prosecutors have used artists’ lyrics as evidence against the artist in over 500 crimi…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 5:57 PM

Student loan cancellation: New form to apply for relief!

The Biden administration has launched a simple online form to apply for federal student debt relief starting now. John, The Biden administration has launched a simple online form to apply for federal student education debt relief at https://studentaid.gov/debt-re…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 16, 2022 at 4:05 PM

At a time when Republicans across the country are actively working to ban teaching about LGBTQ+ people in the classroom, we need leaders who are willing to stand up and fight back.

Together, we’re working to ensure that our voices are represented in the halls of power. John, At a time when Republicans across the country are actively working to ban teaching about LGBTQ+ people in the classroom, we need leaders who are willing to stand up and…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Sign now: Immigrant youth need permanent protections

A new court ruling has put the DACA program at risk, which could lead to the deportation of hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. John, A new court ruling has put the DACA program at risk, which could lead to th…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 7:46 PM

This public school teacher, education activist, and former local union president is running for office:

Dylan is a veteran of Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign and became an educator to “teach the truth” about systemic injustices in our society. John, We launched our Rooted in Community Leadership PAC to train and support the next generation of progressive …
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 8:06 PM

LaTrice McClendon: “As a parent, I don’t have 10 years to wait for our schools to improve.”

With less than a month until Election Day, I’m proud to announce my new endorsements of candidates rooted in their community. John, With less than a month until Election Day, I’m proud to announce my new endorsements of candidates rooted in their community—beginn…
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  Team Rashida · [email protected]
October 8, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Re: censored and fired for holding Israeli government accountable

We must fight back against bad faith attacks on those who are willing to speak truth to power. John, Did you see our message from yesterday? Katie Halper, a reporter and the now-former co-host of Hill TV’s morning program, was fired for defending Rashida and fo…
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  Team Rashida · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 8:19 PM

The truth is rarely convenient.

We must fight back against bad faith attacks on those who are willing to speak truth to power. John, A reporter was just censored by and barred from reporting on Hill TV for setting the record straight on Israel’s blatant humanitarian abuses of Palestinians.1 K…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 8:34 PM

expand voting rights for students

Secretaries of State can act now to ensure more young people can vote in 2022’s election. John, In the 2018 and 2020 U.S. elections, young people turned out in impressive numbers. In retaliation, some state legislatures have tightened their voting laws in order…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 6:26 PM

5 weeks until Election Day!

With only 5 weeks until Election Day, check to see if you’re registered to vote at your current address. John, Are you registered to vote? Registering to vote is quick, simple, and key to being a part of our government and decision-making processes. With only 5 …
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 1, 2022 at 2:05 PM

We can repeal the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force

This outdated war authority can be used and abused by presidential administrations. John, We’ve got to end our forever wars, and we can start by repealing the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force. This outdated war authority is unnecessary for ong…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 7:55 PM

Rush a donation before tonight’s fundraising deadline to send me back to Congress to fight for you.

I’ve spent my career fighting back against an unjust status quo that puts power and profits ahead of human needs. John, At midnight tonight we’ll close the books on our last end-of-quarter fundraising deadline before November’s election. As a member of the U.S. …
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Power outages and water shutoffs disproportionately affect Black, brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities.

In the richest country in the history of the world, it is outrageous that millions of people struggle with utility insecurity, substandard services, and inhumane shutoffs. John, The devastating Hurricane Ian has struck Florida, leaving more than 2.5 million peop…
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  Team Rashida · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 9:07 PM

Re: Rashida against apartheid

Thank you for all that you do to fight for the human rights of all people, at home and abroad. John, As the only Palestinian-American member of Congress, Rashida is a daily reminder to her colleagues of the ongoing oppression of the Palestinian people. Right no…
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  Team Rashida · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Rashida is under attack. Let’s have her back >>

Thank you for all that you do to fight for the human rights of all people, at home and abroad. John, Rashida is under attack for her bold leadership in defending the human rights of Palestinians. Within hours of Rashida’s recent remarks holding politicians acco…
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  Rashida, AOC, Ayanna, and Ilhan · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 9:07 PM

We haven’t slowed down

As we head into the November election with a strengthened determination and unified vision for change, we need your support. Hey, John — Rashida, AOC, Ayanna, and Ilhan here! We know that, as we get closer to Election Day, you’re bound to get dozens of emails asking for money. So, we…
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  Team Rashida · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 6:08 PM

We did it! No more Dirty Deal

Together, the people made their voices heard and it resulted in a huge victory for environmental justice. John, We won! We removed Joe Manchin’s Dirty Deal from the upcoming must-pass government spending bill. We fought against Senator Manchin’s “permitting ref…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 6:17 PM

Water is a human right! (and so are electricity, broadband, sanitation, and public transit)

Thank you for fighting by my side to ensure access to basic human rights for everyone. John, In the richest country in the world, nobody should have to go without basic life necessities. It is an outrage that millions of Americans struggle to access water, sani…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Update: Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico

Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico on Sunday, and most of the island is still without power or clean water. John, For five days, most of Puerto Rico has been without power or clean water.   Hurricane Fiona hit the island on Sunday, the first major hurricane to hit…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 8:53 PM

How you can stop abortion bans:

Republicans in Congress just introduced a bill that would create a nationwide ban on abortions. John, Republicans in Congress just introduced a bill that would create a nationwide ban on abortions. They’re showing what they’ll do if they win more power in Congr…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 17, 2022 at 3:23 PM

UPDATE: new COVID vaccines

Good news: Everyone ages 12 and up can now get a free updated COVID booster shot. John, Good news: Everyone ages 12 and up can now get a free updated COVID booster shot. The CDC recommends regular COVID boosters because our immunity wanes over time, and vaccines …
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 2:27 PM

RE: Keep the pressure on Democratic leadership to reject Manchin’s Dirty Deal

Having grown up in Detroit by the Marathon Oil Refinery and other corporate polluters, I know what it’s like to be a frontline community treated as a dumping ground. JOHN, Very soon, Congress must pass a spending resolution to keep the government open after the…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 7:26 PM

Keep the pressure on Democratic leadership to reject Manchin’s Dirty Deal

Having grown up in Detroit by the Marathon Oil Refinery and other corporate polluters, I know what it’s like to be a frontline community treated as a dumping ground. JOHN, We can still stop Joe Manchin’s Dirty Deal that sells out frontline communities and our p…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 4:43 PM

Take Action: Stop Manchin’s dirty climate deal

Together, we will never stop fighting for our frontline communities who bear the brunt of the climate crisis. JOHN, Joe Manchin and his fossil fuel cronies not only secured handouts for corporate polluters in the Inflation Reduction Act, but also tried to push a…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 10, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Re: protect abortion rights in Michigan!

We have a chance to change Michigan’s state constitution to protect abortion rights permanently. John, It’s confirmed: Abortion rights are on the ballot in Michigan.   We have a pre-Roe law still on the books, which—if enforced—would criminalize abortions. But t…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 3:42 PM

UPDATE: Michigan abortion rights on the ballot

We have a chance to change Michigan’s state constitution to protect abortion rights permanently. John, We have a chance to change Michigan’s state constitution to protect abortion rights permanently, which would overturn a pre-Roe state law making abortion a felo…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Jackson is still without drinking water

Jackson’s water crisis is environmental racism and a violation of human rights. The entire city of Jackson, Mississippi still can’t access clean water. This is environmental racism and a violation of human rights. Please donate generously to support Cooper…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Let’s dismantle structural racism

With every bill I introduce and every vote I cast, I’m focused on dismantling the structural racism at the root of so many of our institutions. John, With every bill I introduce and every vote I cast, I’m focused on dismantling the structural racism at the root …
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 5, 2022 at 1:26 PM

Workers are rising up

We’re fighting back against greedy, union-busting corporations. John, This Labor Day, we honor the workers across the country rising up to demand fair pay, benefits, and fair scheduling―and those who came before us who made this moment possible. From Amazon to …
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 3, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Re: Centering mothers of color in policymaking:

I’ve had the honor of working alongside Mothering Justice for years in Michigan and at the federal level. John, In case you missed it, we launched a new Mamas’ Caucus in Congress alongside the grassroots group Mothering Justice. Mothering Justice is addressing …
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Mothering Justice:

I’ve had the honor of working alongside Mothering Justice for years in Michigan and at the federal level. John, In collaboration with the grassroots advocacy organization Mothering Justice, we recently launched the Mamas’ Caucus in Congress! We’re centering mot…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 7:03 PM

New power outages

I’ve joined grassroots justice groups to protest DTE Energy’s new rate hike. John, Storms in southeast Michigan have left more than 265,000 customers of the utility DTE Energy without power. Schools are closed due to loss of power, groceries are spoiling, and pe…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 9:28 PM

Last chance to order free COVID tests from USPS

The White House announced that its program providing free COVID tests through USPS is ending this Friday. John, The White House announced that its program providing free COVID tests through USPS is ending this Friday, partly because Congress has not renewed fund…
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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
August 27, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Hearing from courageous residents

This week, we held a congressional field hearing in my district. JOHN, I held a congressional field hearing in my district this week to hear from courageous residents and advocates who are fighting back against environmental racism. We heard from residents like…
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