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  Dulce Rojas · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 9:21 PM

What went wrong in 2016

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  Joe Biden · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 1:31 PM

“Every vote matters” -- Joe Biden

Every vote and every dollar matters.   John, Joe Biden here. While I’ve been busy on the (virtual) campaign trail to take on Donald Trump this November and restore leadership to the White House, I wanted to take a minute to reach out and talk to you personally about the critical work …
  VOTER REGISTRATION UPDATE (via Voto Latino) · [email protected]
June 6, 2020 at 1:33 PM

15,635 + 12,547 new voters?!

Registering matters. Our vote is our power.   John, On Thursday, we sent out an email with the exciting news that we’d registered 15,635 voters in just 48 hours. But now, we’re coming to you again with even BETTER news: Since Thursday, we’ve managed to register another 12,547 new vot…
  Voto Latino · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Did you see Julián Castro’s message yesterday?

  Hey John, did you see the exciting news yesterday? Sec. Julián Castro is joining Voto Latino! The former presidential candidate, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Mayor of San Antonio will be coming on board as a senior advisor to contribute to our Latinx voter…
  Voto Latino · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Did you see this?

  Hey John, did you see this? Last week, Voto Latino launched the Immigrant Neighbor Fund along with Mission Asset Fund (MAF) and APIA Vote in order to provide financial assistance to undocumented and mixed-status families excluded from receiving federal COVID-19 relief funds.…
  Norberto =?iso-8859-1?q?Brice=F1o?= · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Will you take a minute to email your member of Congress?

  Hey, John! Since Voto Latino began our campaign calling on Congress to pass permanent paid sick leave for EVERY U.S. worker, thousands of you have joined the call to action by signing our petition – thank you!! The next step in this campaign is to confront Congress directly by sendi…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 8:33 PM

Trump wants to send Congress home in the middle of a pandemic?!

  John, Instead of focusing on how we can save lives, increase coronavirus testing, and protect our healthcare workers on the frontlines, President Trump is instead focused on one thing: himself. This week, Trump went from claiming he has “total authority” over when states reopen, to …
  =?iso-8859-1?b?TWFy7WE=?= Teresa Kumar · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 7:08 PM

2020 Presidential Endorsement Alert

  I'm excited to share big news with you, John: Today, Voto Latino – the nation’s largest Latinx voter registration and advocacy organization – is making our first-ever presidential endorsement by supporting former Vice President Joe Biden for president in 2020. This endorsement comes…
  Norberto =?iso-8859-1?q?Brice=F1o?= · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 10:19 PM

What we’re asking the federal government to do to protect voters everywhere >>

  Hi, John! What happened in Wisconsin last week was a total mess: the Republican state legislatures and conservative courts forced voters to cast their ballots in person in the middle of a deadly pandemic, refusing to move the primary election or even the postmark date for mail-in ba…
  =?iso-8859-1?b?TWFy7WE=?= Teresa Kumar · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 8:07 PM

My conversation with Rep. Ruben Gallego

  John, I hope this note finds you well. We are living in unusual times. Know that you are part of the Voto Latino familia – and we haven’t stopped fighting for you. With the coronavirus pandemic continuing and the U.S. government responding, many of you may be wondering: how does the…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 8:29 PM

This is what progress looks like

  Hey John, With this pandemic and a lot of serious issues weighing on us right now, I wanted to share some good news: here in my home state of Virginia, the governor signed some major progressive bills into law over the weekend, including: A series of bills making voting easier for …
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 3:22 PM

Want a sticker?

  Hey John! As we see the detrimental impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. workforce, Voto Latino has launched a permanent paid sick leave campaign, working to get as many people as possible to build pressure on Congress to pass long-term, paid sick leave for EVERY worker i…
  Voto Latino · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Reminder: Tomorrow is our Paid Leave Texting Party!

  Friendly reminder, John: Tomorrow is Voto Latino’s texting party in support of permanent paid sick leave! Join us to send text messages encouraging folks to contact their members of Congress and demand they pass long overdue federal paid sick leave for every U.S. worker ASAP…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 6:45 PM

A new poll tax

  John, Last night, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court overturned Governor Tony Evers’ executive order to move the state’s primary election to June as a result of the coronavirus, forcing voters to go to the polls today. In addition, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that absentee ballots m…
  Camille Martin · [email protected]
April 5, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Help VL ask voters to put pressure on elected officials to pass permanent paid sick leave

  John, In our efforts to persuade Congress to pass permanent paid sick leave for every worker in the United States, Voto Latino is texting voters urging them to call their members of Congress and demand they act. That’s why this Thursday, April 9th at 3 pm EDT, we’re hosting a Happy …
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Add your name: Tell Congress to pass permanent paid sick leave now!

  John, We’ve been in touch to talk to you about the importance of paid sick leave, especially in the time of this coronavirus pandemic. Right now, this country’s lack of guaranteed federal paid sick leave has left millions of workers, especially those in the service industry, without…
  Brianna Carmen · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Happy Census Day!

  Happy Census Day, John! Today is the reference day used in the 2020 U.S. Census, which means that every question that’s asked in the Census refers to this day forward. You might be wondering, what even is the Census? Well, our Social Media Director Norberto has answers for you in th…
  =?iso-8859-1?b?TWFy7WE=?= Teresa Kumar · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 5:00 PM

No virus will stop our democracy

  John, The world and our daily lives feel drastically different right now with the rise of coronavirus and our attempts to flatten the curve. Many businesses are closed down, workers temporarily laid off, and children are stuck at home instead of in school. This virus may be negative…
  Steve Chaplain · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 6:24 PM

digital organizing is more expensive

  Hi John, It’s been awhile since I last reached out, but with our first FEC fundraising deadline of 2020 coming up tomorrow at midnight, I wanted to reach out and talk about why this is so important. I hope you’ll let me explain: Everything Voto Latino does to build Latinx political …
  Dulce Rojas · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Learn how to make a difference online >>

  Hi John, Right now, while most of us are cooped up at home and social distancing, it can be easy to feel helpless or like there’s not much we can do to make a positive impact. But that’s not true! You can still make a difference, virtually. Right now, Voto Latino is continuing our e…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 3:56 PM

BREAKING: Stimulus bill just passed in the Senate

  Breaking news, John: The U.S. Senate just passed a $2 trillion financial stimulus package. Now, it moves to the House for a vote and then to President Trump’s desk for signature so it can be rapidly implemented to provide relief to workers, small businesses, and people across the co…
  Brianna Carmen · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 2:52 PM

It’s time!!

  Hey, John: it’s time to take the 2020 Census! By now, you should have received your Census form in the mail, but you also have the opportunity to complete it online or by phone. Pledge to take the Census or let us know if you’ve already taken it here >> What is the Census and …
  Norberto =?iso-8859-1?q?Brice=F1o?= · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Tell the Trump administration: stop ICE raids now!

  John, Right now while most of us are staying at home and social distancing, many people are stuck without work and millions of children are unable to go to school. Service industry workers are going without paychecks, and families are struggling to find and afford basic necessities …
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Show your support for these urgent voting reforms in the face of coronavirus >>

  John, In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, some state governments have postponed primary elections. Last Tuesday, Ohio put a stop to their primary on the day of, creating confusion among voters. Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Maryland have all followed suit, postponing their …
  =?iso-8859-1?b?TWFy7WE=?= Teresa Kumar · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 8:35 PM

The impact we’re making online >>

  As you're reading this email, Voto Latino is actively registering voters online, John. Our work doesn't stop! I wanted to reach out to give you an update on Voto Latino’s efforts to register and mobilize Latinx voters ahead of today’s primaries in Arizona, Florida, and Illinois. But…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Update on paid leave

  Important update, John: Last weekend, the U.S. House passed bipartisan legislation to provide relief to workers and families across the United States in response to the growing coronavirus pandemic. While this bill may not be perfect, it will make a BIG difference in supporting thos…
  Brianna Carmen · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Opportunity to stay busy while social distancing

  John, We’re all about keeping safe and sound during these uncertain times, but that doesn’t mean we can take a break from all our critical on-the-ground work to turn out the Latinx vote come November. Because we’re organizers, we’re ready for anything! That’s why we’re changing our …
  Norberto =?iso-8859-1?q?Brice=F1o?= · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Add your name: Guarantee paid sick leave for workers!

  Hey John, With growing concerns over coronavirus, Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate recently introduced legislation to guarantee all workers paid sick leave. It’s about time. For too long, millions of workers in this country have gone without paid sick leave, forcing them to ch…
  =?iso-8859-1?b?TWFy7WE=?= Teresa Kumar · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 10:26 PM

Too often, women of color have been excluded from the political process

  John, Yesterday was International Women’s Day, a time to reflect on the history and current status of women in politics, including the ways in which the women’s rights movement has too often failed women of color. With that in mind, I wanted to share some thoughts with you from my o…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Following up

  Hey, John! After an incredibly busy week, I wanted to make sure to follow up and give you an update on our voter registration goal and what we’ve achieved so far in our work to mobilize voters in 2020. With your small-dollar contributions, we not only hit our February goal of 575,00…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 5:23 PM

re: Roe v. Wade

  John, It’s truly hard to keep up with all the news these days, especially with the presidential primaries taking up a lot of our attention. But we can’t let news like this fall under the radar: Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could contribute to…
  Norberto =?iso-8859-1?q?Brice=F1o?= · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Latinxs changed the shape of the race

  Hi, John! Super Tuesday is over, and one thing is clear: Latinxs just changed the shape of the presidential race. With more voters of color making their voices heard in diverse states across the country yesterday, the field of candidates drastically narrowed and ended up with two cl…
  Brianna Carmen · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Help feed voters waiting in line this Super Tuesday

  Happy Super Tuesday, John! What’s Super Tuesday, you might ask? It’s when a bunch of states vote on the same Tuesday in the presidential primary season. This year, it includes fourteen states and one U.S. territory: Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Mas…
  Voto Latino · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 4:13 PM

This isn’t some bogus deadline

  Check this out, John: Right now, we’re just a few hundred voter registrations away from hitting our goal of 575,000 by the end of February, and our deadline is mere hours away at midnight. This isn’t some bogus deadline: this is a goal we absolutely need to hit if we’re going to su…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 7:11 PM

572,094

  I'll make this quick, John. Here are three key things you need to know right now: Voto Latino is working day in and out to register 1 MILLION new Latinx voters before the general election this November.   It takes massive resources to register this many voters, and every $10 that s…
  =?iso-8859-1?b?TWFy7WE=?= Teresa Kumar · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Only 5,000 registrations away from our goal

  John, In our efforts to register 1 MILLION new voters before the 2020 general election, Voto Latino is currently at 570,000 registrations! We’re just 5,000 voters away from hitting our February goal before the end of the month, which is coming up in just three days. Every voter we r…
  Norberto =?iso-8859-1?q?Brice=F1o?= · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Yo, John! Are you registered?

  Yo, John! Are you registered to vote yet? If you’re not registered (or not sure!), take a minute to register to vote right now. REGISTER Primary election season is in full swing, and we’re already beginning to see the impact of the Latinx community becoming the second-…
  Voto Latino · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 7:05 PM

re: free rides to the polls with Lyft!

    Wanted to make sure you saw this, John! Voto Latino is partnering up with Lyft to give FREE rides to the polls in 2020, and this Saturday is the Nevada caucus: the first opportunity for a diverse state to make their voices heard in the presidential election. Get your free…
  Brianna Carmen · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 10:34 PM

Can you spare $15 to pay for our volunteers’ dinner tonight?

  Hey, John! Right now, most of the Voto Latino team is here in Las Vegas, Nevada gearing up for our presidential debate watch party as well as our Nevada Text Bank to encourage Nevadans to get out and caucus this Saturday! Nevada is the first diverse state in the nation to make its c…
  Norberto =?iso-8859-1?q?Brice=F1o?= · [email protected]
February 17, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Help us ensure this is the last Presidents’ Day that Trump is in the White House

  Hi, John! It’s Presidents' Day, aka George Washington’s birthday, a federal holiday meant to honor the current and all former presidents of the United States. This is also a good day to remember that Donald Trump is a threat to our democracy. Ever since the GOP-controlled Senate vot…
  Voto Latino · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 7:27 PM

What’s better than chocolates and roses?

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  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
February 11, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Trump is trying to gut our social safety net

  John, President Trump just released his proposed budget, and despite the enormous price tag of $4.8 TRILLION, it would make deep cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, food stamps, student loan assistance, affordable housing, and more. Basically, he’s trying to gut our country…
  Francoise Stovall · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 6:13 PM

Voto Latino is teaming up with Lyft!

  Hey, John! As Voto Latino works to register 1 MILLION voters and get as many young Latinxs to the polls as possible in 2020, we’re working to remove a major barrier that can stop people from voting: if you don't have reliable transportation, you can't vote. In 2016, 15 million eligi…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 8:11 PM

It won’t stop until we kick Trump out

  John, ICE and Donald Trump are out of control. First, ICE’s acting director announced last week that they’re preparing to deport DACA recipients if DACA is ruled unconstitutional in the upcoming Supreme Court case, fueling fears among Dreamers, their families, and our communities. T…
  =?iso-8859-1?b?TWFy7WE=?= Teresa Kumar · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 9:35 PM

BREAKING: Trump was just acquitted

  Breaking news, John: The U.S. Senate just voted to acquit President Donald Trump. Despite ample evidence showing a clear abuse of power to pressure a vulnerable military ally into digging up dirt on his political opponent -- not to mention the lies and obstruction that followed -- T…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Trump did it

  John, Last month, María Teresa reached out to you to talk about the three-year anniversary of President Trump’s racist, xenophobic, and Islamophobic Muslim travel ban -- and his rumored plans to expand it. Well, the rumors were true: Trump officially added six new countries to the t…
  Norberto =?iso-8859-1?q?Brice=F1o?= · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Who’s your top Democratic candidate for president?

  Yo, John! Last night, the world was hyped after witnessing an ICONIC Halftime performance from Latinx superstars Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and J. Balvin… Now, we need everyone who got hyped last night to get hyped about VOTING! This month, four major elections to decide t…
  Voto Latino · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 5:56 PM

By midnight

  John, we’re just hours away from our January fundraising deadline, and we at Voto Latino need to ensure we have the grassroots resources to register 1 million voters, mobilize young Latinxs across the country, and kick Trump out of office come November. Right now, we’re sen…
  Brianna Carmen · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Feed our volunteers in Iowa!

  John, We’re just four days away from the Iowa caucuses -- the first major milestone for voters to make their voices heard in the 2020 presidential election -- and Voto Latino and our partners PoderLatinx, Bold Iowa, Climate March, Democratic Municipal Officials, La Fuerza Latina, L…
  Sandra =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Peep our new sticker, John 👀

  Hey, John! Are you ready to dump racist politicians like Donald Trump? So are we. In 2020, Voto Latino is coming for every single racist politician who supports caging children, forcibly separating families, deporting members of our community, banning people based on the country the…