Rae Martinez, Texas Rising Director · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 4:07 PM

This is the power of staying connected

Hi John, What does organizing look like during this period of social distancing? For TFN’s Texas Rising program, it looks like this. With college campuses closed across the state, our field team is pivoting to 100% digital and phone organizing through t…

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  Margaret DeWyngaert · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 7:08 PM

April Volunteer Alert: Socially Distant, Virtually Active!

Hi John, First, I hope this note finds you healthy at home. Please know that TFN’s first priority is to protect the health and safety of our staff members, supporters and volunteers like you. For this reason, we will not be holding any in-person voluntee…

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  Lisa Sargent, Census & Civic Engagement Coordinator · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Once a decade, so let’s make it count

As we take precautions to protect the health and safety of our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to participate in the census. Hi John, The invitation to the 2020 Census has arrived in mailboxes across our country an…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Tell Gov. Abbott: Abortion is essential health care

John, As our nation responds to the global COVID-19 pandemic, anti-abortion extremists have moved to politicize the crisis in Texas and other states. On Monday Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton shockingly threatened abortion providers with fines and jail …

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 8:01 PM

COVID-19 Update from the Grassroots

Dear John, At the Texas Freedom Network, we are committed to putting the public interest at the center of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am reaching out today to update you on the precautions TFN is taking to keep our staff, young leaders, volun…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 10:52 PM

John , will you help push us over the finish line?

Amplify Austin is almost over and we're 50% to our goal! We need your help now to raise critical funding to support TFN's grassroots organizing work across the state. Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, Amplify Austin is almost over …

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 9:27 PM

We're halfway there, John. Let's amp it up!

We have three hours left to raise $15,000! We're calling on our closest supporters to amplify TFN's critical work across the state. Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, Time is almost up to participate in Amplify Austin. There are jus…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Today's the day, John! Let's amplify our impact.

Amplify Austin is underway and we're 10% to our goal! We need your help now to raise critical funding to support TFN's grassroots organizing work across the state. Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, WOW – thanks to support from our …

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 12:13 AM

3... 2... 1... Amplify!

Amplify Austin has officially begun! Will you be one of the first to amplify TFN's critical work across the state? Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, Amplify Austin is underway! Are you ready to make an impact? From now until 6 p.m.…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 6:27 PM

tonight

Amplify Austin kicks off in just a few hours. Will you be one of the first to amplify TFN's critical work across the state? Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. Hi John, Today’s the day – Amplify Austin kicks off in just a few hours!   2020 is…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 8:42 PM

#SucioLucio Update: Step 1 Complete

John, Young voters in the Valley did it!  It was close, but in Tuesday's Democratic primary a majority of voters in Senate District 27 cast a ballot AGAINST Sen. Eddie Lucio and for one of his opponents, keeping him just under 50 percent and forcing him i…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 10:52 PM

Go vote, y'all!

Friend, It's finally time for Texas to vote! We've seen Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina all have their say. Tomorrow, it's our turn. Texas is one of the Super Tuesday states. Not only will we get to vote in the presidential primaries, but w…

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  Margaret DeWyngaert · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 9:43 PM

March Volunteer Alert

Hi John, First, thank you to everyone who generously volunteered their time to help with our first mailout of the year, I could not have done it without you. TFN has really hit the ground running in 2020 and, with so much happening in the next few weeks, …

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Hey John, got a sec?

Can you believe it? Amplify Austin is in less than two weeks. Be one of the first to amplify TFN's critical work across the state. Because when we work together, we're unstoppable. John, Can you believe it? Amplify Austin is just two weeks away and we need…

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  Julia, TFN Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM

It's your turn to vote

Voting begins today in the biggest election year, ever. Dear John, Iowa and New Hampshire have had their chance, but starting today, it's Texas' turn. It's your turn. Early voting for the March 3 Texas primary elections begins today and continues until Feb…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

February 17, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Our birthday wish

Today is our 25th anniversary. Will you join us in celebrating this milestone year? Dear John, February 17 is a big deal at TFN. On that day in 1995 the Texas Freedom Network was officially incorporated by the state. Happy Birthday TFN! Today we’re celebra…

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  Julia, TFN Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

An AMA for Valentine's Day

John, What better day to ask us about sex education than on Valentine's Day? TFN will be going live at 1 p.m. CT today on Reddit for an AMA about our sex education work. We have been fighting for better sex education in abstinence-only Texas for 25 years.…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 7:46 PM

A lot can happen in 24 hours

Dear John, I have some exciting news to share. Monday was the last day to register to vote in the Texas primary elections and TFN’s student activists were out registering voters across the state. Their hard work definitely paid off as they registered over…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 4:53 PM

On March 3, Sen. Lucio needs to go

John, Let's cut right to it: On March 3, Sen. Eddie Lucio needs to go. Today, TFN's youth organizing arm Texas Rising Action urged voters in the Rio Grande Valley to reject Sen. Lucio. Here's why: Sen. Lucio was the only Democratic senator to vote for m…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 3:35 PM

A first for Texas Rising

John, TFN's program for young Texans, Texas Rising, had a milestone moment today when it endorsed a congressional candidate for the first time. We're proud to announce that Texas Rising Action has endorsed Jessica Cisneros in the March 3 Texas Democratic…

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  Margaret DeWyngaert · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 10:31 PM

February Volunteer Alert

John, TFN has entered 2020 with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for our volunteers. Thank you for contributing your time and talents to fighting the good fight with us last year. We've hit the ground running the the new year and have a few upcoming vol…

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  Kathy, TFN President · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 1:30 AM

A look at all we did

John, This year will feature an important primary election in March, several debates at the Texas State Board of Education throughout the year, the general election in November and lots more. And it's also a year when TFN reaches a milestone: 25 years of …

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  Josh, Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

January 13, 2020 at 10:40 PM

How To Register to Vote in Texas

John, Where will you be on Tuesday, March 3? How about Tuesday, November 3? We'll be where we need every possible Texan to be: in the voting booth casting a primary ballot in March and a general election ballot in November. There's too much on the line fo…

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  Julia, Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Science education is on the line this year. We need your help.

John, The war on science continues across the country, including in our schools. Now the State Board of Education has decided this year to overhaul curriculum standards that guide what all Texas public school students must learn in their science classroom…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 6:23 PM

You helped us start 2020 strong

John, All those extra emails you got from TFN at the end of 2019? There's an important reason for that. We did this because year-end fundraising is critical to our ability to invest — early and often — in building out the most robust grassroots organizing…

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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 2:41 PM

Happy New Year John!

Dear John, Thank you for working alongside TFN to defend progressive values in Texas. We are truly grateful for your continued support and friendship. Looking forward to fighting the good fight with you in 2020! Together, we are changing Texas. In solida…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 5:58 PM

John, 36 hours left to claim your match!

Dear John, Before we ring in the New Year and officially kick off 2020, I want to take this opportunity to recognize our grassroots network of over 150,000 passionate and engaged individuals who helped TFN make this year a great success. From the bottom …

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 3:47 PM

John, your actions are powerful

Dear John, Earlier this year, extremists at the Texas Capitol tried their best to weaponize religion during the most recent legislative session. But – as we’ve done since our founding – TFN was there to mobilize our grassroots network and progressive v…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Matching Gift Offer Expires Soon

Dear John, I’ll keep this note short and sweet. We have so much work to do to protect the things that matter most next year. To support our expanded state-wide organizing efforts, long-time TFN supporters have generously offered to match every gift—up to…

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  Rae Martinez, Texas Rising Director · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 4:00 PM

BREAKING: Your matched gift will make history

Dear John, Texas is changing. Our population is younger and more diverse than ever before — and they vote. TFN's Texas Rising program is harnessing the power of that change to build the next generation of progressive leaders. In the months ahead, our stud…

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  Margaret DeWyngaert, TFN Development Officer · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 3:29 PM

FWD: John, I've got great news!

John, I wanted to make sure you saw Kathy’s email last Thursday. There are just two weeks left to maximize your impact in the fight to change Texas in 2020 – as one of our most dedicated supporters, we want to make sure you don’t miss this incredible oppo…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 8:34 PM

John, I've got great news!

Dear John, As you know, we’ve spent this year preparing and implementing our ambitious plan to bring true change to Texas in 2020. I am so proud to have worked  with TFN’s grassroots network over the years to bring about that change. And now 2020 is (alm…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 8:05 PM

We crushed it, thanks to you

Dear John, Our network is the best network! Yesterday, hundreds of you showed up to help us move the needle and meet our ambitious $25,000 #GivingTuesday goal. And we crushed it! Your generosity means that we can continue to build on the amazing momentum …

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 2:01 AM

John, can you push us across the finish line?

Dear John, Time is almost up to take advantage of our special #GivingTuesday Matching Gift Challenge! There are just a few hours left to help us reach our $25,000 goal. Can we count you in?! Your #GivingTuesday investment will directly fund: TFN’s #Teac…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 10:02 PM

Tick-tock, matching gift expires at midnight!

Dear John, Time is almost up to take advantage of our special #GivingTuesday Matching Gift Challenge! There are just a few hours left to help us reach our $25,000 goal. Can we count you in?! Your #GivingTuesday investment will directly fund: TFN’s #Teac…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 1:02 PM

Today’s the day! It’s time to give back!

Dear John, #GivingTuesday is officially underway! Are you ready to have an impact? Until midnight tonight, your tax-deductible gift will have TWICE the impact, thanks to a group of generous donors who will match all #GivingTuesday donations – up to $25,00…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 2:01 PM

We’re planning ahead

Dear John, #GivingTuesday is tomorrow and we know your inbox will be inundated with emails asking for your support. We didn’t want to add to the chaos so, instead, we’re asking for your help today. We have set an ambitious goal to raise $25,000 before mid…

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  Julia Mandel · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 5:49 PM

PSA: Having ‘the talk’ with grandma

John, We've all been there. One moment you're saying "pass the green beans," the next someone at the table brings up a topic that adds a serving of tension to the dinner menu. Well, this year, it's your turn to bring up a topic that makes some uncomfortab…

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  Margaret DeWyngaert · [email protected]

November 21, 2019 at 8:40 PM

November Volunteer Alert

John, WOW – I can’t believe it’s almost Thanksgiving, this year has flown by! I couldn’t be more proud of what you’ve helped TFN achieve since January, thank you for contributing your time and talents to fighting the good fight. Here at TFN, we’re ready t…

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  Julia Mandel · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 9:06 PM

Transgender Day of Remembrance

John, Don't wait until it's too late to show up for trans folk in your community. Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-tr…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 1:32 PM

***ACTION ALERT*** Let your rep know you support fact-based sex ed TODAY!

Texas Freedom Network John,The State Board of Education’s first overhaul of health curriculum standards in more than two decades is already under attack from extremists who oppose teaching Texas students about sexual and reproductive health. We need your help righ…

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  Rae Martinez, Texas Rising · [email protected]

November 13, 2019 at 10:31 PM

We dream together

Texas Freedom Network Dear John, Yesterday, as the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments on the Trump administration’s efforts to end DACA, student leaders in TFN’s Texas Rising program participated in walkouts across the state to stand up for the hundreds of tho…

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  Rev. Erika Wilson, Outreach & Faith Coordinator · [email protected]

November 5, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Speak out in support of African American Studies

Texas Freedom Network John, The Texas Freedom Network was proud to stand with scholars and activists who called for the State Board of Education to approve an elective course in Mexican American Studies for Texas public schools. It took four long years, but the st…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

October 1, 2019 at 5:33 PM

We need your help to rewrite Texas' sex ed standards

Texas Freedom Network John, The Texas State Board of Education's overhaul of sex education standards is underway — and they're packing the revision teams with religious-right activists. We need people like you to help make sure Texas teaches the truth on sex educ…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 7:16 PM

5,000 new voters in one day?

Texas Freedom Network John, Today is National Voter Registration Day and to celebrate, our Texas Rising student organizers across the state have set a goal to register 5,000 of their peers to vote before midnight. Our values are on the line in 2020 and voting is t…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

September 19, 2019 at 9:54 PM

Sex ed for all, y'all!

Texas Freedom Network John, It's past time for Texas to teach students the truth about sex education. That was our message today at the Capitol where we joined with the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) to release a report w…

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  Kathy Miller, TFN President · [email protected]

September 12, 2019 at 5:48 PM

Forwarding this to you

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  Margaret DeWyngaert, TFN Development Officer · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 9:40 PM

September Volunteer Alert Texas Freedom Network!

Texas Freedom Network Dear John, I hope you have had a wonderful and relaxing summer! As we head into the end of August, I want to give you a sneak peak into all that is happening this fall at the Texas Freedom Network! I sincerely hope I get to see you at one of o…

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