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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Congress refuses to view Palestinians as equal human beings, fueling anti-Palestinian racism:

This week, Congress passed resolutions that dehumanize Palestinians, contributing to violence and erasure. John, Israel’s military has resumed its bombing of Gaza as the temporary truce expired. Instead of demanding a permanent ceasefire, this week Congress pass…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 6:18 PM

Hunger strike, demanding a permanent ceasefire

This week, Delaware State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton, said of why she’s working to bring attention to the pain and suffering of Palestinians in Gaza: John, The majority of Americans―nearly 70%―support a ceasefire. However, the U.S. House voted to send bi…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 10:06 PM

$20 million to run against me, the only Palestinian American in Congress.

John, Multiple people running for U.S. Senate and other Congressional seats in Michigan have said they’ve been offered between $10 and $20 million to run against me. As the only Palestinian American in Congress, I will not be bullied. This attempt to intimidate…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 7:16 PM

This Giving Tuesday, support a nonprofit that is truly rooted in community

Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance keeps people in their homes. John, This Giving Tuesday, I hope you’ll join me in supporting a community-based nonprofit focused on providing residents with the opportunity to revitalize their neighborhoods.   Cody Rouge Commu…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Re: Sign if you agree: Instead of funding war and militarized policing, we need to invest in human needs.

From Detroit to Gaza, I will keep defending our rights and our shared humanity. John, U.S. police recently assaulted anti-war advocates and people protesting against the militarized police training facility known as Cop City. Public officials have called these …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 26, 2023 at 4:27 PM

We can’t keep spending U.S. tax dollars on war crimes abroad and increasingly militarized police forces that abuse human rights at home.

From Detroit to Gaza, I will keep defending our rights and our shared humanity. John, In recent weeks, U.S. police have assaulted Americans at nonviolent protests for a ceasefire, including at a multi-faith vigil for a ceasefire in Washington, DC. Without warn…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 25, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Re: I don't want to be alone. Help me support local candidates and organizations.

Movement for ceasefire starts locally. John, I created the Rooted in Community Leadership PAC to support families of all backgrounds, especially people who’ve been left out and marginalized. We build a better future by investing in grassroots organizations and pr…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 24, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Let's grow our movement for ceasefire

Movement for ceasefire starts locally. John, Our government continues to find billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund war, while claiming there's not enough to meet Americans’ basic needs, including clean drinking water. Amidst a rise in antisemitic, Islamopho…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 6:21 PM

We need a permanent ceasefire that saves lives, brings all the hostages and those arbitrarily detained home, and puts an end to this horrific violence.

We are building a world that values all life—no matter people’s faith or ethnicity. John, Our movement for a ceasefire is gaining momentum. At least 43 members of Congress have now called for a ceasefire, and we welcome the news of a first step: a temporary paus…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 19, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Re: President Biden: Demand Israel ban white phosphorus

A new poll from Reuters shows that nearly 70% of Americans and 80% of Democrats want an immediate ceasefire to protect civilian lives in Israel and occupied Palestine. John, When militaries use the incendiary weapon known as white phosphorus near civilian popula…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 18, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Using white phosphorus on Palestinians is a war crime

A new poll from Reuters shows that nearly 70% of Americans and 80% of Democrats want an immediate ceasefire to protect civilian lives in Israel and occupied Palestine. John, Numerous media outlets including the Washington Post, and humanitarian groups such as …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 10:11 PM

Re: BREAKING: Anti-Palestinian PAC will spend $100 MILLION to defeat me and the Squad

We cannot let AIPAC undermine the will of the people: John, The vast majority of Americans are crying out for a ceasefire and marching to say: “Not in our names and not with our tax dollars!” But they’re not being heard by most of their representatives in Congre…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 7:10 PM

AIPAC spending $100 million to unseat me and the Squad:

We cannot let AIPAC undermine the will of the people: John, Anti-Palestinian lobbying group AIPAC is planning to spend more than $100 MILLION in an attempt to unseat me and other Squad members in 2024. Their front group already spent $100,000 on Islamophobic a…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Our movement for a ceasefire is growing.

Every day without a ceasefire, more innocent Palestinians die. John, Our movement for a ceasefire is growing. This week alone: Dozens of rabbis joined me in DC to support our Ceasefire Now Resolution. Hundreds of Jewish peace advocates were arrested during …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 12, 2023 at 3:45 PM

RE: We must act now.

Alongside me in Congress are brave Democrats calling for a ceasefire. JOHN, When a majority in Congress voted to censure me last week, they tried to silence the majority of Americans who are demanding a ceasefire. In a democracy, Congressmembers are supposed to …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 11, 2023 at 5:31 PM

We must act now.

Alongside me in Congress are brave Democrats calling for a ceasefire. JOHN, This week, I met with veterans calling for a ceasefire. They spoke about what they saw serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. With tears and outrage, they’re coming together to say “Enough!” an…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 8:48 PM

Re: [add your name] Tell Congress: Don’t fund genocide with our tax dollars!

Congress must listen to the vast majority of Americans demanding a ceasefire. John, Many U.S. Congresspeople have told us for years that they can’t find the money for healthcare, housing, childcare, education, or other basic things Americans need. But now most …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 5:15 PM

How many more have to die?

Congress must listen to the vast majority of Americans demanding a ceasefire. John, I’m the only Palestinian American serving in Congress. Amidst the U.S.-backed genocide of Palestinians, many of my colleagues in Congress singled me out for censure this week. …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Racist attacks won’t silence me or our movement

Each day that passes without a ceasefire brings more death and destruction. John, I am the only Palestinian American serving in Congress. My perspective is needed here now more than ever. But last night, the House voted to censure me in an attempt to silence an…
  Team Rashida · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 3:39 AM

BREAKING: The House just voted to censure Rashida

Rashida believes in the humanity of all people, speaking up to save lives no matter one’s faith or ethnicity. John, The House just voted to censure Rashida for calling the Israeli military’s attacks on Palestinian civilians what it is: Genocide. Rather than wor…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 7, 2023 at 9:26 PM

Re: Sign now to tell Biden and Congress: Ceasefire now!

Political leaders must stop genocide and see Palestinians as human beings too. John, This weekend, 300,000 Americans protested in Washington, DC for a ceasefire and to end U.S. funding for Israel’s military. They were joined by millions of people around the co…
  Team Rashida · [email protected]
November 5, 2023 at 2:43 PM

$100,000 in attack ads target Rashida

Attempts to bully and silence Rashida will not work because our movement for a ceasefire is bigger than one person, and it’s growing every single day. John, Even as our movement calling for a ceasefire grows across the country, so do attempts to silence Rashida.…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 4, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Sign the petition: Ceasefire, lift the blockade, end U.S. complicity in this genocide

Political leaders must stop genocide and see Palestinians as human beings too. John, This week, the Israeli military bombed Gaza’s largest refugee camp multiple times. Then they bombed at least four schools sheltering displaced people from the refugee camp, acc…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 5:39 PM

We need a bigger mass movement to save lives.

The majority of Americans are with us in supporting immediate de-escalation and a ceasefire. John, Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to fund Netanyahu’s genocide by sending $14.3 billion to Israel’s military. Instead of funding more bombs with Ameri…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 2:58 PM

The Palestinian people are not disposable.

Trying to bully me won’t work, because this movement for a ceasefire is bigger than one person, and it’s growing every single day. John, Last night, the House of Representatives voted to "table" Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bigoted, Islamophobic resolution censuring…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Yesterday, Israel’s military bombed refugee camps in Gaza and the West Bank

John, This weekend, my team and the Working Families Party held a national call with state and local elected officials who are speaking up in support of a ceasefire. During the call, we heard from a pediatrician who advises the only pediatric cancer department …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 12:17 AM

Join me for a National Call for a Ceasefire Now

We need an immediate ceasefire, but the White House and Congress continue to unconditionally support the Israeli government’s genocidal actions. Join me tonight with elected officials and humanitarian organizations to talk about the crisis in Gaza. Groups wo…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Re: Join me for a National Call for a Ceasefire Now!

We need an immediate ceasefire, but the White House and Congress continue to unconditionally support the Israeli government’s genocidal actions. Join me tonight with elected officials and humanitarian organizations to talk about the crisis in Gaza. Groups wo…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 11:20 PM

Join me for a National Call for a Ceasefire Now!

We need an immediate ceasefire, but the White House and Congress continue to unconditionally support the Israeli government’s genocidal actions. JOHN, After dropping 12,000 tons of bombs on Gaza—the size of the nuclear bomb that the U.S. dropped on Hiroshima—the …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Re: Delivering medical life-saving supplies to Palestinians:

Zaman International is delivering medicine and medical supplies to Gaza. John, Please donate to Zaman International today, so they can keep delivering life-saving supplies to families and hospitals in Gaza. DONATE NOW So many of us are feeling helpl…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Please donate to support Gazans in need.

Zaman International is delivering medicine and medical supplies to Gaza. John, So many of us are feeling helpless right now as we see children’s bodies in the arms of their parents. The cries of mothers and fathers losing their children to indiscriminate bombing …
  Team Rashida · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 6:25 PM

As the only Palestinian American member of Congress, Rashida’s voice is more critical now than ever

Together we must keep pushing for a just future where Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace. John, As the only Palestinian American member of Congress, Rashida’s voice and lived experience are more critical now than ever. But in response to her leadership …
  Team Rashida · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Re: As the only Palestinian American member of Congress, Rashida’s voice is more critical now than ever.

Rashida spoke at rallies and prayer vigils organized by faith-based and Palestinian human rights groups. John, As our government’s leaders continue to dehumanize Palestinians and encourage the Israeli military’s relentless bombing of Gaza, Rashida is a rare voi…
  Team Rashida · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Rashida’s voice is more critical now than ever

Rashida spoke at rallies and prayer vigils organized by faith-based and Palestinian human rights groups. John, Americans are rising up, saying we will not be complicit in the genocide of Palestinians. Since the horrific attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas and…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Re: Join the call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine, and to send humanitarian aid and assistance to people under siege and trapped in Gaza.

We need legislation that saves as many lives as possible, no matter one’s faith or ethnicity. John, I am so overwhelmed with grief. I just want to save as many lives as possible. Please join me in doing just that. More than 1 million Palestinians have been disp…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 5:45 PM

A child is a child.

Americans are protesting and walking out of schools to demand a ceasefire and an end to violence. John, Across the United States, people of all faiths and ethnicities are rallying and walking out of schools to demand a ceasefire—including tens of thousands of Je…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 7:27 PM

I cannot believe I have to beg our country to value every human life, no matter their faith or ethnicity.

We need legislation that saves as many lives as possible, no matter one’s faith or ethnicity. John, Over this past week, tens of thousands of people have rallied in cities across the U.S. for a ceasefire. Over 100 Jewish Americans have been arrested while protes…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 14, 2023 at 9:08 PM

We cannot lose sight of the humanity in each other.

Our government must lead with compassion for all civilians. JOHN, I am overwhelmed with grief and want to save as many lives as possible, no matter their faith or ethnicity. This is why I am calling for immediate de-escalation and ceasefire to save countless civi…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Biden admin condones Israel’s discrimination against American citizens:

I’m speaking out against the Biden administration’s recent decision to admit Israel into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. John, The Biden administration just admitted Israel into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program requires that all U.S. citizens…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 8:29 PM

After the hottest summer on record, millions of people protested around the world to end fossil fuels.

I led a letter to President Biden urging him to phase out fossil fuels on federal lands and waters. John, After the hottest summer on record, millions of people just protested around the world calling for an end to fossil fuels. While Big Oil and Gas are fightin…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Extremist MAGA Republicans need to stop holding people’s lives and livelihoods hostage.

I was sent to Congress to do the people’s work. John, Far-right extremists in Congress tried to hold our country hostage last weekend. They have been deliberately trying to force a government shutdown, so they can push through outrageous demands that wouldn’t m…
  Team Rashida · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 10:54 PM

Rashida is holding billionaire bullies, corporate polluters, and Wall Street banks accountable

Heading into another presidential election year, we have to work even harder to turn out voters. John, As the daughter of Palestinian immigrants and a proud UAW worker, Rashida understands the struggles of working people and marginalized communities. Growing up …
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Re: Defending the right to strike, a powerful tool to fight corporate greed

Major victories in our movement to end poverty: John, Earlier today I sent a message about ending poverty and fighting for workers’ rights—including protecting the right to strike, which is a powerful tool to fight corporate greed. Everyday people have been ris…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Our movements for justice and liberation will not be silenced.

Major victories in our movement to end poverty: John, You’re an essential part of our movement to end poverty, and we won major victories recently that wouldn’t be possible without you. We led the call in Congress to remove medical debt from credit reports when…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 5:56 PM

Defending our right to protest:

We’re speaking out about the attacks on #StopCopCity activists. John, Activists in Georgia have been protesting “Cop City,” a massive training center for militarizing police. For exercising their constitutional rights, protesters have been charged with domestic t…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Defending our right to protest:

We’re speaking out about the attacks on #StopCopCity activists. John, Rep. Rashida Tlaib and I are speaking out about attacks on our right to protest, which we’re seeing escalate with a shocking crackdown on #StopCopCity activists. In recent months, Georgia offi…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Re: Justice for working-class people:

We’re building a government that works for working-class people rather than billionaires. John, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and I have been joining picket lines to support striking workers, including UAW workers on strike now across the country. When my father join…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 3:41 PM

AOC and I are fighting for workers’ rights.

We’re building a government that works for working-class people rather than billionaires. John, From a young age, I’ve appreciated the power of strong unions. When my father joined the UAW, our family got healthcare for the first time and he learned what human di…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Re: Delia is the only member of Congress in a mixed-immigration-status family.

Gearing up for 2024’s re-election: John, In her short time in Congress, Rep. Delia Ramirez has already accomplished so much for marginalized communities. A champion for human rights, Delia is leading legislation to provide pathways to citizenship for asylum seek…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 1:30 PM

We need this bold progressive in Congress fighting for our rights:

Gearing up for 2024’s re-election: John, I’m honored to work alongside progressive movement leader Rep. Delia Ramirez in Congress. Delia is not only the first Latina serving in Congress from the Midwest. She’s also the only member of Congress in a mixed-immigrat…