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May 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM

First class corruption.

John, The Trump administration has turned lawlessness and corruption into a standard practice. But this crosses a new line: The administration plans to accept a luxury jet valued around $400 million from the Qatari royal family, use it as Air Force One, and hand …

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May 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM

We broke the story — now we need your help!

John, Issue One recently broke major news — Trump’s nominee to lead the IRS, former Rep. Billy Long, took tens of thousands of dollars from donors at companies that have been accused of selling fraudulent tax credits. [1] When Long was nominated to lead the IRS i…

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May 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Trump just fired more independent watchdogs.

John, President Trump just fired three commissioners on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — a nonpartisan agency that protects Americans by ensuring the safety of products like toys, lawn mowers, and coffee makers. [1] This is exactly what we’ve been…

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May 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Trump doesn’t know if he has to uphold the Constitution.

John, On Sunday, a journalist asked President Trump if he’s required to uphold the Constitution. Trump’s response? “I don’t know.” [1] This shouldn’t need to be said: The rule of law isn’t optional and it applies to everyone — including the president. But inste…

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May 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM

These aren’t normal times.

John, Last month, Donald Trump signed an executive order that takes a sledgehammer to our right to vote. Now, his Yes Men in Congress are trying to finish the job. The so-called “SAVE Act,” a bill masked as a way to shore up election security, is actually one th…

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May 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM

We need you in this fight.

The SAVE Act is a bad bill for both voters and election workers alike. It will make it more difficult for many Americans to vote and it would derail election officials with unfunded mandates and open them to legal risk. We need your help to put a stop to it. Add y…

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April 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM

100 Days In: We’re checking the exec.

John, During the first 100 days of his second term, President Trump has aggressively consolidated power — undermining Congress, defying the courts and barreling our country towards a constitutional crisis, dismantling independent watchdogs, and brazenly monetizin…

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April 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Not on our watch.

John, We're barreling toward authoritarianism, where an unchecked executive rules by whim. This is what our Framers feared most when they were writing the Constitution. Firing independent watchdogs. Dismantling oversight agencies. Purging qualified civil serva…

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April 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Musk retreats — but we keep going!

John, After months of dismantling government agencies and gutting federal funding for many crucial programs that Americans rely on, Elon Musk’s harmful crusade is in retreat. He announced that he’ll be stepping back from his Department of Government Efficiency wo…

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April 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM

This would defy the Constitution.

John, We can’t believe we have to say it, but there’s no “maybe” in the Constitution — no American president can serve three terms. However, you’ve probably heard President Donald Trump suggest multiple times — jokingly or not — that he should be allowed to run f…

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  Alix Fraser, The Issue One Team · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The rule of law isn’t optional.

John, I’ll cut to the chase: There’s a breakdown happening between the Trump administration and the judiciary, which could be building toward a constitutional crisis. Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the United States must facilitate the retur…

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April 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Senate: Reject the SAVE Act!

John, The House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act — a bill that could be devastating for voters and election workers alike. On top of making it more difficult for many Americans to vote — women, students, rural voters, and many more — this bill would also…

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April 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM

They’re playing into the hands of our adversaries.

John, things are about to get worse for our nation’s security. Since Trump’s inauguration, the administration has made rollbacks and cuts to agencies and programs that protect our national security and ensure foreign adversaries are kept in check. [1] And, on top…

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April 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Will you help us go bigger?

John, You’ve been hearing from us lately about troubling stories of how our democracy is being threatened by executive overreach. Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been recklessly gutting critical agencies that protect and serve…

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April 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM

There’s still time!

In case you missed it, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) cancelled voting for the rest of the week for the U.S. House — which included a vote on the SAVE Act. This means there’s still time to send a letter to your representative and let them know that you’d like them t…

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April 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM

This bill must be stopped.

John, Election workers have been on the receiving end of threats and harassment over the last few years despite them doing their jobs and running safe and secure elections. And now the House of Representatives is considering a bill that would set election official…

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March 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM

No plan, no funding, and no accountability.

President Trump signed an executive order that forces through many of the SAVE Act’s most extreme provisions without a vote of Congress! John, We’ll be real with you: we were planning to ask you to contact your member of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) —…

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March 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM

Your support matters.

Did you see this important message? In such unprecedented times, we need voices like yours to stand up against abuses of power like the illegal firing attempt of FTC Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. John, He’s done it again. Earlier t…

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March 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM

He’s done it again.

John, He’s done it again. Earlier this week, President Trump fired two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — an independent agency dedicated to protecting consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices. [1] This is exactly what he di…

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March 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM

This is a BIG win!

John, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) reckless chainsawing of federal agencies is getting some much-needed pushback. On Tuesday, a federal judge blocked DOGE’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) saying i…

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March 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Another unprecedented power grab.

John, Elon Musk’s DOGE continues to overreach in Washington, slashing and burning federal agencies and, now, even a nonprofit that doesn’t fall under its purview. Yesterday, DOGE stormed the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) — an organization dedicated to conflict …

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March 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Our elections are at risk. Hear why.

John, The Trump administration is downsizing the agency that actively works on keeping our elections safe and secure. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is getting dramatically downsized by the new administration and funding for key cybersecurity i…

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March 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Unprecedented.

John, “Unprecedented” and “unusual secrecy.” That’s what a federal judge had to say about Elon Musk’s DOGE yesterday, ruling that it must release internal documents and follow public disclosure law. [1] This is a massive win for transparency as Americans across th…

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March 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM

We’re keeping up the pressure.

John, We recently placed an ad in The Wall Street Journal calling on Congress to do its job and stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s power grab. Because we’ve gotten such positive feedback about the ad, we’re not easing up on the pressure. As we’ve promised, we’re taking t…

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March 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM

You helped make this possible.

John, Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is grabbing power over the purse strings and taking a “chainsaw” to important government functions. His mass firings are putting not only the livelihoods of dedicated civil servants on the lin…

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March 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM

What a reckless move…

John, For years, Russia has used cyber warfare and propaganda to attack our democracy. Now, instead of fighting back, the Trump administration is giving them a free pass. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stop offensive cyber operation…

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February 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM

DOGE’s employees are walking out.

John, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, otherwise known as DOGE, has overreached so far, even its own employees are walking out. On Tuesday, 21 civil servants forced into implementing Musk’s slash-and-burn agenda made a bold choice to resign in pr…

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February 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Let’s turn up the heat!

John, Something encouraging happened last week: Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) admitted that President Trump’s executive orders are “getting out of control.” [1] These orders have consequences — they’re putting people’s livelihoods in jeopardy. It’s no surprise he f…

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February 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Independent agencies? For how much longer?

John, The Trump administration’s assault on government oversight and the separation of powers isn’t slowing down. Regulatory agencies that Congress made independent – meant to be free from political influence – are now taking the hit. The other week, we saw the …

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February 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM

It’s a matter of national security.

John, Americans deserve to know that government officials are working for people like you and me, not foreign adversaries, and that our systems are protected from foreign threats. Attorney General Pam Bondi has now announced that she plans to look the other way …

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February 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM

Ground Control to Major Fraud

John, Elon Musk’s DOGE wants to hollow out federal education funding, causing chaos and shutting down contracts that tracked data and provided guides and resources to schools across the country.1 At the exact same time, his company, SpaceX, just secured millions…

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February 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM

ACTION NEEDED: Protect our nation’s elections watchdog!

John, Donald Trump has just taken an unprecedented and dangerous step by illegally attempting to fire Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioner Ellen Weintraub.1 This brazen move is nothing more than an effort to remove a watchdog who has repeatedly stood u…

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February 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Hold Elon accountable.

More than 1,300 people signed our petition in just 24 hours! Add your name and send Elon and his cronies a message — remind them that Congress has the power of the purse, not special interests and billionaires! John, Elon Musk poured $277 million into electing…

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February 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM

It’s corruption – plain and simple.

John, Elon Musk poured $277 million into electing Donald Trump in 2024.1 Musk was the single largest spender — on either side — in 2024. Now, he’s been rewarded — not just with power, but with control over an office housed within the Executive Office and, as we …

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November 8, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Protecting Our Democracy’s Future

Protecting Our Democracy’s Future Our post-election work John,In the days following this election, many of us are reflecting on what the future holds for democracy in a country that feels increasingly divided. The challenges to our democracy are numerous: A fractured and broken inform…

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  Dr. Carah Ong Whaley, Issue One · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 8:47 PM

Celebrate the unsung heroes of our democracy!

Help us honor women election officials. John, As you may know, since the 2020 election, election workers have faced an unprecedented wave of threats, harassment, and intimidation, all while working tirelessly to serve their communities by administering fair an…

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October 7, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Let’s stand with election workers!

Learn more about elections this National Voter Education Week! John, This week, National Voter Education Week, is a critically important one for us here at Issue One, and we invite you to join us in a cause that goes straight to the heart of our democracy. Every …

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September 30, 2024 at 4:56 PM

In the Loop: September 2024 Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, The end of September marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall, which means we’re heading into pumpkin spice and oversize sweaters season! September also marked a busy month for us, and we’re eager to tell yo…

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  Dr. Carah Ong Whaley · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Election workers need you – here's how you can support them

John, Election workers are facing unprecedented threats while protecting the integrity of our democracy. It’s a tough job, and they need our support more than ever. Next week, we’re releasing national survey results that reveal a concerning divide: While 79% of …

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  Nick Penniman · [email protected]

September 15, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Happy Democracy Day!

John, Today is Democracy Day, an international celebration of representative government. We at Issue One love American democracy but also know that democracies are not inevitable. They have to be protected and strengthened each year, by each generation. That’s wh…

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  Dr. Carah Ong Whaley · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 1:08 PM

Re: Help stop deceptive AI in political ads!

There’s still time to submit a comment to the FCC. Did you see my email the other day where I asked for your support in encouraging the FCC to take action and adopt the proposed measures in a rulemaking they’re considering? Well, if you haven’t yet and want to sup…

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August 30, 2024 at 3:47 PM

In the Loop: August 2024 Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, Can you believe it’s already August? The year has flown by for us at Issue One. Each month has been filled with critical work to help build a better democracy, and August was no exception. Here are some highlights f…

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  Dr. Carah Ong Whaley · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Help stop deceptive AI in political ads!

Will you submit a comment to the FCC? John, Would you believe me if I told you that President Joe Biden called voters1 and discouraged them from voting? Well, thanks to a lack of regulatory oversight of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in elections, the a…

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July 31, 2024 at 5:17 PM

In the Loop: July 2024 Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, We hope you’re having a great summer so far! It’s been a productive month at Issue One, filled with exciting updates and memorable moments. Here are some highlights from July: Holding Big Tech Accountable HUGE NE…

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  Alix Fraser · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 5:14 PM

A landmark victory in the Senate!

Our work isn’t done yet… John, After what’s felt like a long time coming, the Kids Online Safety Act – now called the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) – has been voted out of the Senate! This win is historic and represents serious movement on the first s…

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  Dr. Carah Ong Whaley · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Our democracy depends on people like you!

Want to become a poll worker? Hi John, Our democracy depends on everyday people like you, willing to serve on the frontlines of democracy to make sure every vote is counted. According to estimates from the Election Assistance Commission, about one million poll wo…

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July 10, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Unpacking “The Death of Truth” with Steven Brill

Don't miss this special book event! Hi John, As we’re sure you’re aware, false information can, and does, spread like wildfire in online spaces in the digital age. The question is: What can we do about it? Join Issue One for a special discussion on Wednesday, Ju…

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June 28, 2024 at 4:10 PM

In the Loop: June 2024 Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, We want to start off with some super exciting news: We’ve launched a new podcast! “Democracy Fix,” hosted by our Director of Election Protection Dr. Carah Ong Whaley, will dive into topics like protecting our electi…

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  Carah Ong Whaley · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 8:27 PM

2024 is not the year to “reject” federal election funding.

Tell your representative to support federal funding for elections! John, We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Congress needs to invest more in our nation’s elections. But so far, they aren’t getting the message. Last week, the House Financial Services a…

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May 31, 2024 at 3:31 PM

In the Loop: May 2024 Edition

In case you missed what we’ve been up to… John, It’s hard to believe that we are nearly at the halfway mark through 2024. Issue One’s staff has made a lot of progress in our work to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for e…

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