Shannon Young, Senior Donor Relations Manager · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Relentlessly

Dear John, 2022 has been a whirlwind, and somehow we’ve found ourselves in July–over halfway through the year. The political environment in Texas has been anything but easy. SCOTUS’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade made access to necessary healthcare, like abortion, completely nonexistent. Transge…

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  Shannon Young, Senior Donor Relations Manager · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Change the life of a young leader in Texas

Dear John, The countdown is on! We are less than two weeks away from Camp Texas Rising—our organizing boot camp with a summer camp spirit. Our team is working diligently as we prepare to welcome young leaders and grassroots activists from across the state. Soon, we’ll all be together in Austin, w…

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  Emily, TFN Communications Strategist · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 3:38 PM

Our Post-Roe Info + Action Center is live!

Our fight to make abortion permanently legal, safe, and accessible for everyone cannot and will not stop. Dear John, There is still much uncertainty in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s fall, which is why we've launched a Post-Roe v. Wade in Texas: Info + Action Center that we'll continue to update as we …

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  Shan, Just Texas Faith Organizer · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Church and state—where's the separation?

Dear John, The Supreme Court of the United States' crusade to erode democracy and the separation between church and state as we know it isn't stopping with the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Now, the Court is inviting pub…

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  Rae Martinez, Texas Rising Senior Director · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 4:01 PM

There’s a new generation of leaders in Texas

Dear John, In just a few weeks, we’ll welcome a new generation of 140 young activists to Camp Texas Rising in person for the first time since 2019! During our flagship leadership-development training, we'll empower our campers with the skills to become the progressive leaders of tomorrow and cre…

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  Josh, Texas Rising Senior Digital Strategist · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Building power for Pride Month and beyond!

Help Texas rising build progressive power during Pride Month and beyond. Dear John, It’s the last day of Pride Month! This year, it’s clear that Pride is still a protest. Building progressive power is vital as we continue fighting the barrage of attacks against LGBTQIA+ equality and the freedom to …

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  Shan & =?iso-8859-1?q?Mart=ED=2C?= Just Texas · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 6:49 PM

Just Texas Welcomes, Shan Schaffer

Dear John, The past 72 hours were filled with an array of emotions—emotions that stemmed from the reversal of our right to safe, legal abortions, but also the emotions toward the fight we know we have ahead of us, as we continue solidifying our freedoms to marry any person we want and to plan the f…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Our fight for abortion access will not stop!

The fall of Roe is not the end, and we need support from people like you to keep fighting.Dear John, Abortion is freedom. On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court of the United States chose to steal that freedom from us when they released a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.  Within 30 days, abortion c…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:49 PM

The fall of Roe is not the end

We will never stop our fight to build power and support permanent, legal abortion access for ALL.Dear John, We are heartbroken by today's news that the Supreme Court of the United States has released a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Within 30 days, abortion care will be banned in the state of Tex…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 5:26 PM

What does pride mean to you?

Dear John, While everyone is celebrating Pride, we have to ask: What does pride mean to you?    Our month-long giving campaign is nearing its end, but you still have a chance to celebrate Pride Month by joining the Give OU…

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  Sabrina - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Get your FREE TFN Pride sticker before they're gone! 🏳️‍🌈

Learn how you can get our exclusive TFN Pride Month sticker for free! 🏳️‍🌈 Howdy, John! In celebration of Pride Month, TFN is launching a brand new *FREE* rainbow boot sticker! 🤠 🏳️‍🌈  Act fast! Pride Month is almost over, partner!  Our exclusive Pride sticker is completely FREE for all Texas res…

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  Rae Martinez, Texas Rising Senior Director · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Support the future generation of leaders!

Support the future generation of leaders by giving to Camp Texas Rising! Dear John, Since its founding in 2007, Texas Rising has grown to become one of the preeminent youth-led civic engagement groups in Texas, playing a significant role in growing the electorate over the last few cycles, cultiva…

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  Caleb Ajinomoh, TFN Communications Coordinator · [email protected]

June 18, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Juneteenth: What everyday allyship looks like

Dear John,The 19th day of June marks Juneteenth—or if you know it by its official federal name, Juneteenth National Independence Day. It’s Freedom Day. It’s Black Independence Day. It’s Emancipation Day. A day to remember the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. In Texas, we are also called to…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 7:04 PM

John, what does Pride mean to you?

Dear John, It’s Pride Month–yet here in Texas, so many of us are feeling fear while we should be able to celebrate during June and beyond. LGBTQIA+ Texans are being attacked continuously by the state, and in these challenging moments, we are reminded of what Pride truly means to us.  Pride was fou…

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  Viv Perez, Just Texas · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Join us to side with love and justice

This Friday, June 10, there's a DFPS Meeting, and the families of transgender children need you to side with love and justice by reading their stories as testimony in front of the committee.Dear John, This Friday, June 10, there will be a DFPS (Department of Family Protective Services) meeting, and…

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  Sabrina Bustillos - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 8:58 PM

It's Pride Month, partner! Get your FREE TFN Pride sticker today. 🏳️‍🌈

Learn how you can get our exclusive TFN Pride Month sticker for free! 🏳️‍🌈 Howdy, John! In celebration of Pride Month, TFN is launching a brand new *FREE* rainbow boot sticker! 🤠 🏳️‍🌈  Yes, it’s completely FREE for all Texas residents! How can you get yours? Fill out this form! Your sticker will b…

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  Emerald Belmarez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Join us for our #TeachTheTruth Learning Series: TX SBOE 101

Join us on Wednesday, June 15th at 6:30 pm CST to learn more about the SBOE and how you can get involved! Dear John, In 2022, we find ourselves back at the State Board of Education (SBOE) as they prepare to make revisions to what is taught, and what isn’t taught, in social studies classes at Texas …

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 6:01 PM

John, join our fight for equality

Dear John, I know this year has been incredibly difficult for so many families and communities across Texas. Our freedom to make our own reproductive healthcare decisions has been stolen. Our rights at the ballot box have been diminished. LGBTQIA+ Texans have been attacked continuously, just for a…

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  Emily Witt, TFN · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 8:58 PM

Texas, it's time to have "the talk"

Fellow Texans,It's time for "the talk!" May is Sex Ed for All Month, and if you went to a public school in Texas, chances are you probably didn’t learn much–at least not much that was true–in your required Health class.  We’re not new to giving Texans the lowdown on sex ed in our public schools…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Important Membership Information

Membership Status For: John xxxxxx Your Membership status: PENDING The need: Join TFN today and ensure progressive voices are heard at the State Board of Education, the Capitol, and in communities across Texas. Make a one-time or monthly gift toda…

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  Josh Gonzalez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 2:31 PM

It's Election Day. Go vote!

John, Today is Election Day across Texas for the May primary runoff! We believe that every election, from municipal and all the way up to the presidential, is important. Today is your last opportunity to have a say about the representation you want in th…

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  Sabrina Sha, TFN Senior Development Coordinator · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 5:02 PM

AAPI Heritage Month: Rejecting hate and uplifting communities

Dear John, It's Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month—and while this is meant to be a month of celebration, just two weeks ago we saw another violent attack against the AAPI community. This time, in Dallas, where someone who had expressed anti-Asian bigotry on several occasions fire…

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  Josh Gonzalez - TX Rising + TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Ready to vote?

John, Early voting for the May primary runoff election began yesterday! It lasts from May 16 to this Friday, May 20, to be exact. The importance of voting right now is likely crystal clear to you. But if it's not, take a quick scan of your local paper or…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 2:58 PM

Unlock your membership offer!

Dear John, The Texas Freedom Network is a member-supported grassroots organization, and my team and I noticed that you’re not on our membership roster yet! We hope you’ll change that today because to continue making progress in creating a state where ALL…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 7:14 PM

What you do today really matters

Dear John, In the wake of the leaked draft majority Supreme Court opinion for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on Monday evening, all but sealing the fate of Roe V. Wade, many of us are left in the lurch wondering: What can we do now?  Our Su…

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  Val - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 7:31 PM

We control our bodies, not the courts

  Dear John, I urgently write to remind you that abortion is still legal. Yesterday, on May 2, 2022, the whole world saw a radically extreme leaked draft of a legal brief that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court intends to shamelessly strike down Roe v. Wade. But t…

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  Emily - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 1:44 PM

Go beyond believing survivors this Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Content Warning: The following email includes and discusses the terms "rape" and "sexual assault." Dear John, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, giving us a time to join together as a community to go beyond believing survivors and turn awareness i…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Why are the book banners coming for Optimus Prime?

  Dear John, When it comes to the recent rash of book bans in school libraries across America, there are few reasons to be amused—but one of the censorship crusade's targets has us scratching our heads, and it's hard not to chuckle for just a moment at the ridicu…

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  Carisa - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

April 13, 2022 at 2:27 PM

History is messy. We should talk about it with honesty.

John, Last week, we delivered this open letter to the Texas State Board of Education. On behalf of a broad coalition of pro-public education and civil rights groups, we told the SBOE to simply #TeachTheTruth. That's because the board is underway with ano…

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  Val Benavidez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 3:13 PM

A day of joy and community

John, This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to speak at the Transgender Day of Visibility Rally at the Texas Capitol. It was a bright and sunny day in which hundreds of Texans came together to celebrate a community that needs our support now more tha…

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  Val Benavidez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Fighting for accurate, honest and quality education

Dear John, Today, a coalition of groups that advocate for our neighborhood schools, including the Texas Freedom Network, officially launched the #TeachTheTruth campaign. #TeachTheTruth is a rallying cry you have seen TFN use before. It has taken on new u…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

March 12, 2022 at 2:46 PM

Join Us in Celebrating Our 2022 Board Leadership

John, The Texas Freedom Network is proud to announce our incoming Board of Directors Leadership and celebrate the legacy of our outgoing chair, Diane Ireson. Since 1999, Diane has kept TFN’s mission at the center of her work, giving us so much of her tim…

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  Martí Anselmo Garza - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Tell state officials to leave trans kids and their families alone

Dear John, Your voice is urgently needed to support transgender kids and their families in Texas. This Friday, officials with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) will hold a public meeting. DFPS is the agency tasked with carryin…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 9:55 PM

So close yet so far, John. We need your help

  John, Amplify Austin is coming to an end and we’re still $4,800 away from goal. This grassroots network has come out in full force today in support of our progressive movement, but we need to push even harder. John, will you be the one to help us over the finis…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM

John, the clock is ticking

  John, We have some ground to cover to reach our $20,000 Amplify Austin goal. And the clock continues to tick. As a supporter and friend of TFN, we invite you to join us and use the collective power of generosity to protect the rights of all Texans and show the …

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 11:51 PM

What are you doing tonight, John?

  John, Amplify Austin starts tonight and we need all hands on deck. Every single contribution we raise over the next 24 hours supports the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund’s critical work, from fighting against the erasure of history at the State Board of Ed…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Support transgender kids and their families

John, I support transgender kids and their families. That's the message we ask you to share in response to the latest craven attack on children and their parents by top state officials. Earlier this week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a new in…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 2:45 PM

You can Amplify TFN right now. Here’s how!

  John, Amplify Austin is just one week away! Every year, for 24 hours, our community comes together to raise big funds in a small time frame to support TFN’s organizing work across the state and strengthen the power of our movement. Amplify TFN 6 p.m. March 2 – …

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Win Our Future. Defend Democracy.

John, For the past 27 years, the Texas Freedom Network has been a champion for progressive policies that defend the rights – including the right to vote – of the people of Texas. Our state’s current leadership has decided to take a frightening and radica…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 2:28 PM

It’s our birthday!

John, Today, Feb. 17, is a big deal at TFN. On this day in 1995, the Texas Freedom Network was officially founded. Happy Birthday, TFN! We’re celebrating 27 years of fighting for progressive change in Texas. Thanks to you and a powerful grassroots netwo…

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  Josh Gonzalez - Tx Freedom Network · [email protected]

February 13, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Ready to vote?

John, Early voting for the March 1 primary election starts tomorrow. It will be Feb. 14-25, to be exact. I don't think I have to tell you just how important voting is these days. Just catch any news show or visit your local paper's website, and you'll se…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 11:25 PM

Endorsement: We recommend Houston for Houston's HD142!

John, On behalf of TFN, I am proud to announce our endorsement in an important election for the Texas House. For House District 142, in the March 1 Democratic primary, TFN backs Candis Houston in her bid to become the next state rep for this district.  …

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 12:22 AM

CORRECTED LINK: Meet the conspiracy theorist advising the SBOE

Please note: An earlier version of this email contained Take Action links that did not function properly. The action links below now work. John, We need your help now ahead of the first Texas State Board of Education of the year, which begins tomorrow. S…

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  Carisa, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

January 24, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Meet the conspiracy theorist advising the SBOE

John, We need your help now ahead of the first Texas State Board of Education of the year, which begins tomorrow. Social studies curriculum standards the right-wing SBOE adopted in 2010 were so bad that even conservative organizations condemned them as a…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 11:06 PM

To our Jewish community, we commit to doing better

John, We are weeks into the new year, and the targeted attacks on the Jewish community keep escalating. Last Saturday, news spread of a horrifying hostage crisis at Colleyville Congregation Beth Israel. The news was terrifying, as we watched and waited, …

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  Imelda Mejia - Tx Freedom Network · [email protected]

January 17, 2022 at 3:32 PM

On this MLK Day

John, Today is MLK Day. This year's day that observes the birthday and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. comes at a time when elected officials across the country, and in our state, try to erase the spirit of what he represents and to censo…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 3:24 PM

Envision a new Texas

John, Take a look back and then continue to look forward. I'm referring to TFN's 2021 annual report — Envision a New Texas — which is now online. TFN's annual report reflects what was a truly challenging year. Our state took a frightening and radical rig…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Your last donation of 2021

John, It's a few hours before midnight, and we're just short of our Matching Gift goal of $50,000. Over 300 people have donated to support our end-of-year push, but I'm reaching out because we haven't heard from you. This match ends at midnight sharp, an…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 3:43 PM

Please don't let us fall short

Hi John, I’ll keep this note short and sweet. Today is the last day to double the impact of your tax-deductible year-end gift to the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund. Give today and your gift is matched 2X to fight for progressive values in Texas — G…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Matching gift offer expires soon

John, We’re just over the $38K mark with two days left to go. Can you help push us over the finish line? Tomorrow is the last day of 2021, which means it's also the last opportunity for you to double the impact of your year-end giving to the Texas Freedo…

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