Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 11:39 PM

Your WFP February Newsletter

It’s time for the WFP February Newsletter, your monthly update on how we’re fighting to build a country where everyone can thrive. It’s time for the WFP February Newsletter, your monthly update on how we’re fighting to build a country where everyone can thrive. Keep reading f…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Abortion and democracy are on the ballot in Wisconsin

The stakes could not be higher. John — One of the most important elections of 2023 isn’t a Senate or Congressional race — it’s an election for a swing seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Last night, Judge Janet Protasiewicz, who campaigned on defending abortion rights and…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

February 20, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Tell Amazon to recognize the Amazon Labor Union

John — We just wanted to make sure you saw this message from Chris Smalls, the President of the Amazon Labor Union. Read his message below, then sign the petition calling on Amazon to recognize the Amazon Labor Union and come to the bargaining table. In solidarity, Team WFP …

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  Chris Smalls, President Amazon Labor Union via Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Sign our petition: Demand that Amazon recognize the Amazon Labor Union

John, I’m Chris Smalls, President of the Amazon Labor Union. Last year, our union made history at the JFK8 fulfillment center on Staten Island, when we became the first American Amazon Warehouse to win a union election. We organized for over a year. Amazon spent that year …

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  Britney Whaley, Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Proud to do what I do

John, As the Southeast Regional Director of the Working Families Party, I have made it my mission to invest in rising progressive stars in the South, where we recruit and provide candidates with the skills, resources, and know-how to transform their communities and win. And …

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  Aleena Starks, Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 10:47 PM

East Palestine, Ohio

Hi, John — I’m Aleena, the Political Director with the Ohio Working Families Party. My state is living through a slow-motion crisis right now. A 150-car freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3rd, releasing tons of toxic chemicals including the carcinogen …

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  Zack Mezera, Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 12:17 AM

The Rhode Island State Legislators reshaping our criminal justice system

WFP activists and supporters are fired up to recruit, train, support, and elect leaders whose experiences and perspectives make our government better. John, Far too often, our governments are made up of people who don't understand the struggles of the people they represent. …

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  Zack Mezera, Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Meet Leonela and Cherie

WFP activists and supporters are fired up to recruit, train, support, and elect leaders whose experiences and perspectives make our government better. John, Far too often, our governments are made up of people who don't understand the struggles of the people they represent. …

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  WFP Election Alert · [email protected]

February 9, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Brandon Johnson has the momentum

Did you see the latest out of Chicago, John? According to a new poll, Brandon Johnson, who received the WFP endorsement in his bid for Chicago Mayor — is currently ahead of the incumbent Lori Lightfoot! With the mayoral election just 19 days away, Brandon needs to get in…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 10:17 PM

WATCH: WFP SOTU Response with Rep. Delia Ramirez

If you missed it, click here to watch the full recording of the WFP State of the Union response. John, Last night, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez gave the official Working Families Party response to President Biden’s State of the Union address. If you missed it, click here to wat…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Tonight’s State of the Union Response with Delia Ramirez

John — At 8:45 PM ET/5:45 PM PT, we’ll be gathering over Zoom to watch President Biden’s State of the Union address — and the WFP Response delivered by Representative Delia Ramirez! Join us to hear our vision for a working families agenda in 2023. RSVP now to join the SOTU w…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

February 4, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Before you watch the #WFPSOTU response

John, In just 3 days, Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez will deliver the Working Families Party 2023 State of the Union Response. As a freshman member of Congress, Delia’s probably a new face for many of you — so we sat down with her to ask some questions to help you get to know her…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Our State of the Union Response will be delivered by...

Join the State of the Union Watch Party and Response to hear about our vision for a working families agenda in 2023. John, It’s time for a major announcement: The Working Families Party State of the Union Response will be delivered next Tuesday, February 7 by Congresswoman Del…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 2, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Our endorsement for Mayor of Chicago

John, We’re proud to announce our endorsement of Brandon Johnson for Chicago Mayor! As a public school teacher, a union organizer, a county commissioner, and a father raising a family on the West Side of Chicago, Brandon is prepared to tackle the city’s most pressing iss…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 11:09 PM

We stand with Rep. Ilhan Omar

John, From the day she took office, Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the target of Islamophobic attacks by Republicans. Unsurprisingly, she’s now facing another attack — with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeking to strip her of her position on the Foreign Affairs Committee as vengeanc…

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  Helen Gym for Pennsylvania Working Families Party · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 10:55 PM

The eyes of the nation should be on this race in Philadelphia

We deserve cities and local leaders that work for us, not against us. Hey John, Helen Gym here. I’m a Philly mom, a former public school teacher, a long-time community organizer, and a former city councilmember. Now I’m running for Mayor of Philadelphia because I’m a proven fi…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Read our January newsletter →

This newsletter is our way of keeping you informed about some of the great work happening in our party. We’re back with our monthly newsletter, John. This newsletter is our way of keeping you informed about some of the great work happening in our party — from updates on how ou…

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  Sochie Nnaemeka, New York Working Families Party · [email protected]

January 24, 2023 at 3:38 PM

Taking back Congress

With as many as five flippable House races, New York is an important battleground for control of Congress in 2024. John — The path to taking back the House runs through New York. As you all know, this past midterm, Democrats mostly averted a much-predicted red wave. But …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

January 22, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Beyond Roe

We won’t go back, and we won’t back down. John, Today we should have been celebrating 50 years of the constitutional right to an abortion in this country. But due to an illegitimate radical right-wing Supreme Court, we find ourselves in a post-Roe world. On the 50th ann…

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  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Here's a screenshot

When this has happened in the past, we've been able to rely on supporters like you. John — We’re just about three weeks into 2023, and we've been seeing a significant slowdown in online donations. Here’s a screenshot comparing our total raised on ActBlue so far this Januar…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 10:01 PM

So what is the debt ceiling anyway?

Let's break down what the debt ceiling is and why it's a big deal for working people. John, The U.S. hit the debt ceiling today, and far right Republicans are using the threat of financial collapse to demand harsh cuts to programs like Social Security and Medicare. Sign the …

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Sign the petition to demand the House acts to protect abortion access

We’re demanding that Democrats in Congress fight like hell to stop Republican attacks and to protect and expand abortion access. Sign the petition now to join the fight. John, Early into the 118th Congress, House Republicans have made their priorities clear. As one of their fi…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

January 15, 2023 at 6:04 PM

George Santos

After countless lies and likely campaign finance violations, the new Congressperson in NY-3 must be stopped from inflicting more harm on the people of New York and across the country. John, George Santos needs to resign. After countless lies and likely campaign finance violat…

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  Delia Ramirez for Working Families Party · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 7:19 PM

I'm someone who Congress was designed to exclude.

As the first Latina elected to Congress from the Midwest, I’m ready to get to work on behalf of working people nationwide, including protecting our families from harmful GOP political games. Hi John, it’s Delia Ramirez. I'm a new — and the first — Latina congresswoman from …

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 11:35 PM

We’re starting to learn more about Republican plans

We’re already seeing some of what their agenda will look like. John — Last week, after days of infighting and chaos, Congressional Republicans finally managed to choose a Speaker of the House. This week, we’re starting to learn more about the plans that Republicans have…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 10:15 PM

Two years ago today

What we are seeing this week is only a preview of what the Republican-controlled House will inflict on the entire country for the next two years. John, Two years ago today, white supremacists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the will of the people and the res…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 9:52 PM

The WFP champions we’re swearing in... eventually

While we wait for House Republicans to learn how to function, we wanted to take a minute to re-introduce and celebrate our newly elected WFP champions. John, After a year of tough midterm fights, one thing hasn’t changed: Republicans are still completely controlled by the extr…

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  WorkingFamilies.org · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 9:25 PM

We’ll keep this short, John

We’re just hours away from our last fundraising deadline of 2022. We’ll keep this short, John: We’re just hours away from our last fundraising deadline of 2022 at midnight tonight, and we’re still $23,499 away from our $100,000 end-of-year goal. Can you rush a contributio…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 4:43 PM

Are you resolved to build working class power?

There are only a few hours to go before the end of the year, and as of this morning we were still $24,699 away from reaching our end-of-year online fundraising goal. John — As we head into 2023, a lot of us are thinking about the change that we want to see — about our reso…

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  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Hindsight 2022

Many predicted a ​“red wave,” so what happened? Hi John — As the year comes to a close and we look ahead to what’s next for WFP, I’m reflecting a lot about what we’ve learned this election cycle. Normally, the party in power loses ground in a midterm election — that’s wh…

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  Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 5:43 PM

We need to keep organizing, John

Because of groups like WFP and activists like you, grassroots progressive candidates were able to defy the odds this year. Hello, John, it's Elizabeth Warren. In a few moments, I’m going to ask if you can make an end-of-year contribution to the Working Families Party — be…

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  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Love, joy, and community grow enduring movements.

Today, as we get ready to close the book on 2022, we want to share this video with you. John — This year, it would have been easy to lose hope as we felt the strain of rising prices, the fear of threats to our fundamental rights, and uncertainty about the future. But ins…

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  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 4:57 PM

Imagine for a moment:

The commitments we make right now can help build this future. Hi John — The Working Families Party has kicked off our end-of-year fundraising drive with a goal of raising $100,000 in online contributions before midnight on 12/31. As of this morning, we are about two-third…

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  Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]

December 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM

How we can keep delivering victories for working families

Because of groups like WFP and activists like you, grassroots progressive candidates were able to defy the odds this year. Hello, John, it's Elizabeth Warren. In a few moments, I’m going to ask if you can make an end-of-year contribution to the Working Families Party — be…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 6:33 PM

In 2022 we ...

This is all thanks to WFP supporters like you. Thoughts? Feedback? We want to hear it. Reply directly to this email and let us know. This email was sent to [email protected]. If you received this email as a forward and want to get the latest updates from the Working Families P…

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  Britney Whaley, Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Our movement continues

Make no mistake — Raphael Warnock’s victory in Georgia earlier this month is bigger than just picking up one more Senate seat. Make no mistake, John — Raphael Warnock’s victory in Georgia earlier this month is bigger than just picking up one more Senate seat. It’s bigger …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 7:56 PM

What's in store next year

The challenges before us will be even greater in the months ahead, and we need to ensure we’re prepared. A new year is nearly here, John — and with it comes a new opportunity to recommit ourselves to our movement to build a government that works for the many, not just the …

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  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 9:09 PM

Our goals for 2023:

Will you take this short survey to let us know your priorities for 2023? John, As a party that represents working families — not the rich and privileged few — we rely on feedback from supporters like you to help guide our priorities. Which is why we’re reaching out today…

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  Nicolas O’Rourke, Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM

I’m running for Philadelphia City Council

I want WFP to be the political home for those that want their government to fight for the many, not the privileged few. John, My name is Nicolas O’Rourke and I’m the Working Families Party of Pennsylvania Organizing Director and a pastor at Living Water United Church of C…

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  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 7:18 PM

The governing power to make changes

Liberation for all of us is bound up in liberation for each one of us. Hi John, Right now, we’re working hard to build a stronger-than-ever Working Families Party through our 2022 membership drive. As evidenced by the results in this year’s election and other hard-fought victor…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Add WFP gear to your closet

Now through December 16th, receive a Party Building Prize Pack by becoming a new or returning dues-paying WFP member with a monthly contribution of $10 or more. Thoughts? Feedback? We want to hear it. Reply directly to this email and let us know. This email was sent to xxxxx…

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  Greg Casar for Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 8:01 PM

We rebuilt hope

The Working Families Party is helping lead this movement for hope. Hi John, Greg Casar here. When I first announced my plan to run for Texas’ 35th congressional district, I knew that one of our biggest challenges would be rebuilding hope for Texans and working families across t…

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  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 11:59 PM

Help grow our party

These results tell us: together, we are redefining what is possible. John — On Tuesday, voters in Georgia re-elected Raphael Warnock, delivering a much-needed 51st vote in the U.S. Senate. This victory comes on the heels of a midterm election where pundits predicted an all-bu…

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  Britney Whaley, Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 9:56 PM

This win belongs to you.

We did it: we re-elected Rev. Raphael Warnock. Dear John, We did it: we re-elected Rev. Raphael Warnock. Because of you, we will continue to have a leader in the Senate who will fight to lower the outrageous cost of insulin, guarantee paid family leave, raise the minimum wage, …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 7:16 PM

Final push: GOTV in GA

What to do right now Today is Election Day in the Georgia Senate runoff, John. We’re eagerly awaiting the results of this election for so many reasons, and can’t wait to see the impact that WFP supporters like you have made through our GOTV efforts. If you’re feeling that…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 5, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Tomorrow

We need your support if we’re going to re-elect Sen. Warnock. Tomorrow is the Georgia Senate runoff, John. With less than 24 hours until polls open, can you rush your last $4 donation to help us turn out the vote? Donate $4 » If we’re going to send Sen. Warnock back…

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  WorkingFamilies.org · [email protected]

December 3, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Every. Single. Vote.

We need your support in these crucial final days. John, did you know that, in November, Sen. Raphael Warnock won nearly 37,000 more votes than Herschel Walker? While that wasn’t enough to avoid a runoff, if Sen. Warnock leads by 37,000 votes on Tuesday, he’ll win re-elect…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 8:27 PM

1.4 million?!

a record-breaking week for WFP John, This week, our incredible WFP Georgia team sent a record-breaking 1.4 million texts in just two hours — and we aren’t slowing down! Working Families Party volunteers and organizers are in an all-out sprint this weekend as we head int…

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  WFP Voting Alert · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 10:46 PM

A surge in early voting in GA

We need to GOTV. John, early voting is underway in Georgia, and we want you to take a quick look at some of the numbers: Early voting began in just a few counties last Saturday — yet, at least 70,000 people turned out to vote that day.1 On Monday, the record was broken …

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 7:17 PM

6 days

In less than a week, Georgia voters will decide whether to re-elect Rev. Raphael Warnock, or send domestic abuser and extremist Herschel Walker to the U.S. Senate. John, In less than a week, Georgia voters will decide whether to re-elect Rev. Raphael Warnock, or send domestic …

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