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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
November 5, 2023 at 6:39 PM

A Turning Point for Labor

This is proof that collective action works — and that when working people come together across our differences, anything is possible. John, With all the bad news in the world right now, you may have missed an incredible victory for workers across the country last week: After s…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Four days out, here’s how you can help elect WFP champions

John, Election Day is this Tuesday, November 7th, and wherever you live, you can help get WFP champions over the finish line in the final four days! We’re throwing down for over 750 endorsed candidates in 15 states, and we need to make sure that voters have what they need to…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 9:08 PM

A tired play from billionaire Jeffrey Yass

A last-minute flood of billionaire money has just hit the Philadelphia City Council race, John. Jeffrey Yass, a GOP megadonor and Pennsylvania’s richest man, has just rushed a whopping $300,000 into a super PAC to sink WFP’s Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke1 — our two progr…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 6:58 PM

Glenn Youngkin wants to ban abortion in VA

During an interview with Fox News, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin admitted to what we’ve all feared. Halloween may be over, but this is really scary, John. During an interview with Fox News, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin admitted to what we’ve all feared: If Republican…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Tomorrow’s phone bank

John, Last week, hundreds of WFP members came together for a national phone bank urging your members of Congress to support a ceasefire in Gaza. And volunteers and supporters like you helped make it one of our most successful phone banks ever, with over 18,000 calls in just tw…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Here are just some of the things we’ve learned about Mike Johnson (so far)

We did a little digging about Mike Johnson. And it turns out he’s everything you might expect — and worse. John, Last week, after three weeks of infighting, House Republicans finally elected a Speaker of the House they could all agree on: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA). Never …
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 8:16 PM

The fight for abortion freedom in Ohio and Virginia

The battle for abortion freedom is being fought on multiple fronts this year — including two states with races that could have a huge impact: Ohio and Virginia. John, Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, we’ve seen Republicans ban access to life-saving abortion care every …
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Watch our new ad: How Easy It Is to Vote Working Families

John, Our two candidates running for Philadelphia City Council on the Working Families Party ballot line — Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke — are up with a new ad on TV and digital to show voters what it would mean for their future to vote Republicans out and bring Working …
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 11:11 PM

Demand de-escalation and a ceasefire now

We’re calling on members of Congress to join the call for a ceasefire and stop further escalation from costing the lives of more civilians. John, Thousands of Palestinian civilians have now been killed by Israeli military strikes since October 7th, with the number growing by th…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
October 21, 2023 at 4:14 PM

The WFP October Newsletter!

Here's we’ve been up to in our fight to build a world where everyone can thrive. John, We’re back with the WFP Newsletter — your inside look at what’s happening in our party, and how we’re organizing towards a world where our elected leaders have working people’s backs. There’…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Tomorrow: Join the Ceasefire Now Mass Mobilization in Washington, DC

Join us alongside over a dozen partner organizations in Washington D.C. tomorrow. John, Thousands of Palestinian and Israeli civilians have been killed with thousands more injured. Join us alongside over a dozen partner organizations in Washington, D.C., tomorrow, Friday Octobe…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
October 16, 2023 at 11:28 PM

Tell Congress: Demand a ceasefire now to save lives

The scale of humanitarian catastrophe now facing Palestinians in Gaza is growing by the hour. John, We remain heartbroken by the horrific events that have unfolded in Israel and Palestine since last weekend. Thousands of Israeli and Palestinian civilians have been killed, incl…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 10:44 PM

The southern state that hasn’t banned abortion — yet

John, Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade last year, every state in the South has passed laws to ban abortion — all except Virginia, where we have a crucial opportunity to take back power from Republicans and protect abortion access this year. With newly drawn distric…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Out-raising and out-organizing Republicans

Across the board, WFP's Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O'Rourke are outperforming expectations — out-raising their Republican opponents, drawing endorsements from high-profile elected officials and labor unions, including Sen. John Fetterman and Gov. Josh Shap We’re smashing reco…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Watch live: Hear from Rep. Summer Lee, Rep. Greg Casar, Rep. Delia Ramirez, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and more!

This weekend, we'll be holding our first-ever national convention. Tune in from home. John — This weekend, the Working Families Party will be holding our first-ever national convention in Philadelphia — with elected officials, labor representatives, organizers, activists, and a…
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  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 9:51 PM

It’s been a while since we checked in, John

This is an important moment for us to hear what's on your mind. John — It's been a while since we checked in — and with Election Day one month away and 2024 just around the corner, now is an important moment for us to know what's on your mind. We want to hear your thoughts on …
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  WFP Election Alert · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 12:21 AM

Summer Lee draws a primary challenger

The same billionaire-backed super PACs who sank more than $4,000,000 into attack ads to defeat Summer in 2022 are expected to try to take her down again in 2024, starting by recruiting primary opponents and then massively funding them. It’s official, John, Rep. Summer Lee —…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 8:51 PM

United Auto Workers are taking a stand against the Big Three auto companies

John, Right now, the United Auto Workers are on a historic strike. The reason why is simple. Despite making record profits of over a quarter of a trillion dollars in the last 10 years, the Big Three automotive companies — GM, Stellantis, and Ford — refuse to pay workers what…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 5:41 PM

In less than 48 hours, student loan payments will resume

Student loan payments are set to resume tomorrow, October 1st. Here's what you need to know. John, Last spring, after months of debt-ceiling negotiations with GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the Biden administration agreed to terminate the federal student loan payment pau…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 8:10 PM

United for a fair contract

Here’s how you can help UAW workers on strike This is a historic moment, John. For the first time ever, workers at the Big 3 auto companies — Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors — are on strike simultaneously. As of this email, 43 plants are currently on strike — with 7,000 m…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 12:16 AM

BREAKING: The WGA reaches a tentative agreement

John, After nearly 146 days on strike, the Writers Guild of America has won a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers! While the agreement language isn’t public yet, the WGA Negotiating Committee told their members: “We can say, wit…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 9:41 PM

Sign and send a letter to support the UAW strike

This is happening for the first time ever. John — Six days ago, members of the United Auto Workers began targeted strikes across the country to demand better pay, increased job security for all, an end to substandard wages and benefits for recently hired workers, and to make su…
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  Aimee Castenell, Working Families Power · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 4:28 PM

It ain't over 'til it's over

116,000 people have spoken and they must be heard. John, We did it! After a boiling hot summer hitting the streets and talking to every Atlantan we could find — at cookouts, farmers’ markets, dance parties, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, school pick-up lines,…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 9:29 PM

A historic move from Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman

We have big news out of Pennsylvania, John: Today, Democratic U.S. Senator John Fetterman announced his endorsement of WFP's Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke in Philadelphia’s City Council race. He told Philly Mag, “I’m proud to support this slate and join the big coa…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
September 17, 2023 at 10:35 PM

What you may have missed this month

John, It’s time for the WFP monthly newsletter, where we catch you up on the state of our movement and how we’re fighting — and winning — together. Keep reading for updates on important elections, legislation, the labor movement, and how you can help. ENDORSEMENT ALERTS …
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 16, 2023 at 2:35 AM

Which side are you on?

For the first time in history, UAW workers have gone on strike against the Big Three automakers all at once. John — Last night at midnight, for the first time in history, UAW workers went on strike against the Big Three automakers all at once. Autoworkers at Ford, GM, and Stel…
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  2024 Election Alert (via WFP) · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 6:16 PM

The 2024 U.S. House

We're doing more than just preparing to fight for a Democratic majority. We’re preparing to fight for a Working Families majority. We’re preparing to take back the House in 2024, John. That’s certainly not news to anyone. But we're doing more than just preparing to fight fo…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
September 10, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Re: Join UAW President Shawn Fain for a virtual labor solidarity rally

Tonight, September 10th at 7PM ET, we’re hosting a virtual rally with the UAW, MoveOn, and allies to show our solidarity with union members gearing up to take on the three biggest U.S. automakers. John — Tonight at 7pm ET, join UAW President Shawn Fain, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, WFP …
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  Gale (via Working Families Party) · [email protected]
September 9, 2023 at 6:50 PM

What I learned at WFP’s Campaign Camp

Hi John, My name is Gale, and I’m a retired public interest lawyer, Working Families Party member, and volunteer leader living in North Carolina. With three grown children and one grandchild, I want to build a better country for my family. So when the Working Families Party go…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Re-elect first third-party councilmember in modern history

Kendra is reaching across movements, and even factions of the Democratic Party that have been splintered for so long, to transform local government and get things done for working people. Something extraordinary is happening in Philadelphia, John. WFP’s Kendra Brooks, the f…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 12:53 AM

Join UAW President Shawn Fain for a virtual labor solidarity rally

This Sunday, September 10th at 7PM ET, we’re hosting a virtual rally with the UAW, MoveOn, and allies to show our solidarity with union members gearing up to take on the three biggest U.S. automakers. John, At 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 14th nearly 150,000 auto workers’ co…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 4, 2023 at 8:20 PM

It’s a Labor Year

Check out our Labor Day video: It’s not just a Labor Day, John, it’s a Labor YEAR. In the last 12 months we’ve seen over 400 strikes — where hotel workers, health care workers, writers, actors, and more have taken to the picket lines to demand better pay, better benefits, and b…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Republicans' 2024 strategy is to lie

John, At a campaign event in Iowa last Friday, a MAGA extremist and 2024 GOP presidential candidate called founding Squad member Rep. Ayanna Pressley a “grand wizard of the modern Ku Klux Klan,” despite being one of the most ardent champions for racial justice in Congress t…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Our plan until November

As families return from summer vacations and children head off to school, we’ll be turning out voters in key races across the country the best way we know how — through phone banks, text banks, canvasses, TV and digital ads, and postcard campaigns. Summer may be almost over,…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 11:11 PM

This won't be normal

Regardless of how 2024 shapes up, we can be confident of a few things: John, 2024 will not be a normal election year. Donald Trump has now been impeached twice, indicted four times, and is set to face his first federal trial in March 2024 on charges of conspiring to overtu…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Who Aaron Regunberg is fighting for

John, The special election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District is one week from today, and WFP champion Aaron Regunberg has real momentum. A recent internal poll showed Aaron in first place, followed by a former registered lobbyist who’s received tens of thousa…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 8:23 PM

During last night’s GOP debate

Last night, during the first GOP presidential debate, Republicans once again reminded us what they really believe. We have a different vision for America. John — Last night, during the first GOP presidential debate, Republicans once again reminded us what they really belie…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 11:57 PM

How you can help send a WFP champion to Congress tomorrow

Turn up the heat in this new WFP gear John, With early voting underway in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, and less than two weeks before primary election day, we’re working hard to make sure that WFP champion Aaron Regunberg wins his critical primary in this deep-bl…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 19, 2023 at 4:41 PM

It’s a hot labor summer, y’all

Turn up the heat in this new WFP gear It’s HOT It’s summer And workers are on strike It’s a Hot Labor Summer, Y'all Shop the collection In solidarity, Working Families Party Thoughts? Feedback? We want to hear it. Reply directly to this email and le…
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  Working Families Power · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 8:25 PM

To Stop Cop City, we need 10k more signatures by

John, Billion-dollar businesses and elected officials in Atlanta have been trying to build Cop City for two years — despite enormous public backlash. We know that we have the people on our side, and that we can win a referendum to make sure that Cop City — a $90 million mock…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 6:26 PM

It’s not just Ohio

John — Last week, Ohio held what Republicans were counting on to be a sleepy, low-turnout special election. It was anything but. Voters turned out by the millions to loudly reject a Republican proposal to raise the threshold needed to enshrine abortion rights in the …
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 10:43 PM

Our hearts are with Maui

John — Our hearts are broken over the devastation of Maui after a wildfire swept through the island, destroying countless homes and communities, including historic Lahaina, once the former capital of the Hawaiian kingdom. Decades of climate pollution and colonial greed contrib…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 5:55 PM

See Jane Fonda, Bill McKibben, and Aaron Regunberg tonight

Tonight at 7:30 PM, you’re invited to join actress and activist Jane Fonda and environmentalist Bill McKibben for a virtual rally for Aaron Regunberg for Congress! John, Tonight at 7:30 PM, you’re invited to join actress and activist Jane Fonda and environmentalist Bill McKibb…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 8:11 PM

A Hot Labor Summer update

It’s Hot Labor Summer, and we’ve seen a groundswell of actions from workers fighting for safe working conditions, a living wage, and their right to organize. John, It’s Hot Labor Summer, and we’ve seen a groundswell of actions from workers fighting for safe working conditi…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Frivolous lawsuits and billionaire Super PACs won’t stop our movement

In a desperate attempt to stop our movement, Republicans have mounted a spurious legal challenge against Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke, our two candidates running for the Philadelphia City Council on the Working Families Party ballot line. John — Republicans have mou…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 5:36 PM

We can beat the GOP’s anti-abortion minority

In a resounding victory against election-rigging, Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a Republican ballot proposal that would have undercut a hugely popular abortion rights measure set to appear on the ballot this November. John, did you see what happened in Ohio last night?…
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  Scarlett Mayoralgo, Working Families Power · [email protected]
August 6, 2023 at 3:53 PM

UPDATE: Stop Cop City

John, I wanted to give you an important update on our campaign to stop Cop City — a $90 million urban warfare training facility that would tear down part of the Weelaunee Forest to build a mock city where police forces can test weapons and explosives, helicopter landings, and f…
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  Team WFP · [email protected]
August 5, 2023 at 3:27 PM

The WFP August Newsletter!

Read on to learn what we’ve been up to since our last roundup, and how you can take action to keep up the fight. John, This is your WFP August Newsletter, a roundup of just some of what our multiracial working-class movement achieved last month thanks to the efforts of amazin…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 9:17 PM

WFP vs. the GOP

On Monday, the Philadelphia Working Families Party submitted a record-breaking 21,000 nomination signatures to get three candidates — Kendra Brooks, Nicolas O’Rourke, and Jarrett Smith — on the General Election ballot under the WFP line. John, In one of the nation’s largest…
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  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 7:32 PM

The next big abortion battle is in Ohio

Ohio is just one of several states in the country where Republican lawmakers are working to make it harder for voters to amend their state constitution, in large part to derail efforts to protect abortion rights and access in a post-Roe world. John, In less than one week, O…
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