[1]Justice Democrats





John,

After AIPAC and its super PACs spent an unprecedented $25 million in the
2024 Democratic primaries, we unfortunately lost Justice Democrats Rep.
Cori Bush and Rep. Jamaal Bowman from Congress.

[ [link removed] ]I want to reflect on their legacies and bold leadership in Congress,
but before I do, will you pitch in a contribution to help Justice
Democrats recruit more working-class progressives like Cori and Jamaal to
run for office in 2026?

Cori and Jamaal’s primary losses were a major blow to the Democratic
Party, our progressive movement, and the people as a whole. Cori and
Jamaal were true champions of the working class, having worked as a nurse
and a school principal before challenging and defeating establishment
incumbents in 2020.

As two of the only Black, working-class representatives, they constantly
defied the status quo, worked tirelessly for justice and a better world,
and never backed down from a fight — which is exactly why the corporate,
right-wing, dark money machine spent so much to silence and unseat them.

Cori was our first Justice Democrat because she embodies the working-class
leadership we want to see at the center of the Democratic Party. She will
always be a model for what we're fighting for: everyday people using their
lived experiences to transform our nation. As Cori said in her farewell
address, “My life experiences may differ from many of my colleagues in
Congress, but beyond these walls, they are familiar to so many.”

During her congressional terms, Cori courageously shared her own stories
of facing homelessness, experiencing sexual assault, and having an
abortion. She put her pain into action by fighting for reproductive
justice for all, staging a sit-in on the Capitol steps to protect millions
of people from eviction, leading the call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and so
much more.

Similarly, Jamaal is one of the greatest champions for our kids and
families this Congress has ever seen. He secured historic investments in
gun violence prevention, health care, and climate action, and delivered
over $1 billion to his communities, including for housing, education, and
childcare.

Jamaal took on the tough fights, spoke up for the silenced, and never
compromised on the values that drive his radical optimism for what our
government can do for its people. Few leaders' joy is more contagious and
their rage more righteous, and we're forever grateful.

Cori and Jamaal will leave a hole in Congress that cannot be filled with
the two career politicians replacing them. We know they will keep up the
good fight in whatever they do next.

Though we’re losing these two progressive champions, we’re already
searching for more working-class candidates like them to challenge
corporate Democrats and carry on their fight for the people in the halls
of power.

[ [link removed] ]Help us Squad up and build the bloc in 2026: rush a grassroots donation
of $5 or more toward our $100,000 end-of-year goal before
December ends.



[ [link removed] ]Contribute $5



In solidarity,

Geoff Simpson
Campaigns Director




 




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