John,

Some are calling the railroad derailment in Ohio — and the government’s shameful response — one of the worst environmental disasters in decades.

Railroad workers have been warning us about this for years, but the powerful political establishment, run by its corporate donors, has done nothing. This disaster is the result of the railroad corporations’ intentional neglect and they must be held accountable.

We must demand our government put people over profit, reign in these industries, and finally listen to the communities most at risk.

Enough is enough — we can’t allow business to continue as usual. We’re counting on you to chip in so we can keep fighting the establishment until they finally put people over profit.

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Railroad companies have held workers hostage in protracted negotiations for years over the most basic changes to their contracts while allowing their standards to fall, forcing fewer workers to do more work, and cutting corners at every turn to save costs. And this is all while making record profits — we’re talking about billions of dollars.

Let’s be clear: workers knew this was coming, and now communities in Ohio will suffer the toxic effects of this derailment for years to come because companies decided cutting corners was more important than public safety. If we don’t act now, it could happen again. It’s on us to stand up and demand the political establishment finally hold the railroad industry accountable.

Justice Democrats and our candidates are standing up to greedy corporations and their harmful, exploitative practices. Will you join us and contribute $3 today so we can continue to challenge the political establishment and elect candidates who will fight for us in Congress?

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Always in solidarity,

Justice Democrats

Do not worry if you cannot afford to make a contribution — we understand that this is a difficult time. If you’re struggling, you can find a food bank here. We appreciate everything you do to keep our movement strong. Please stay informed and follow the most up-to-date recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and your state public health department.