John, have you ever thought about how a lobster grows?

It begins to feel pressure, stress, and discomfort as it presses against its hard shell. It then goes under a rock and sheds its shell, leaving it vulnerable to predators as a new shell hardens.

Pressure and stress and discomfort are not things to simply avoid — they are signs of growth. 

Making ourselves vulnerable, shedding the old, forming the new.

Currently, we’re facing challenging times that require consistent action and resilience.

Across the nation, Democrats are standing up to Trump’s authoritarianism and speaking out against his plans to gut essential programs like Medicare and SNAP for millions of Americans — all so he can pass a tax cut for the wealthiest in our country. 

But it's the pressure, stress, and discomfort we’re experiencing right now that will help us come out on the other side stronger, united, and more determined than ever to do what’s right.

In times like these, I often think back to our ancestors — and how, through unimaginable loss and grief, they kept working to overcome and move our nation forward. The key is to never give up, John, despite the challenges ahead. 

If you’re with me in this fight for truth, justice, and fairness, can I count on your support before our upcoming end-of-quarter deadline? We will get through this — as long as we continue to stand together.

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With love and gratitude,

Cory