Friend, I know all of the chaos in the news lately feels overwhelming – the constant attacks on our freedoms, our democracy, and our future. 

But I need you to know this: That is exactly what they want.

By flooding us with chaos, disinformation, and division, right-wing politicians in Washington hope we'll become too despondent to fight back. But we can't afford to back down – not when so much is at stake. 

That is why we must band together and rise above the noise. We must stand tall in the face of this administration's tactics. And we must gather the resources we need to fight back.

It's going to take all of us if we're going to throw off these attempts to undermine our rights, freedoms, and our progressive values – including you, friend. Will you step up and rush $5 or more toward my $15,000 mid-month goal before Saturday night?

The powerful and corrupt forces dictating our nation's future think that by rolling back civil rights protections, threatening gender-affirming care, purging federal positions and putting loyalists in their place, and outright attacking the fundamental underpinnings of our Constitution, we will be so overwhelmed that we will just sit idly by as it happens.

But I have news for them: They aren't going to get away with it.

As New York's attorney general, I've dedicated my career to standing up to bad actors – no matter how powerful they are. And I will continue to hold true to that commitment. I will continue to fight in the name of justice. And I will continue to ensure our most cherished freedoms remain protected. 

But I can't do it alone. If we're going to show these bad actors that we aren't backing down, each and every one of us is going to have to be brave enough to fight back. So please, friend – don't let them win. Donate $5 or more before midnight to help me reach this crucial goal and show that we will not be silenced in the face of extremism, chaos, and division.

Thank you for fighting by my side. 

– Letitia James