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  Larry Coble · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM

We did it!

Today, the City of Chicago passed an ordinance to divest from fossil fuel assets Hello Fellow Climate Activists, We are so excited to share that the City of Chicago has officially made the decision to divest its assets from the top 225 coal, oil, and gas companies! Today, March 23rd…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 7:55 PM

Junk fees cost us billions every year - take action to stop them!

Junk fees cost working families billions of dollars every year. These predatory fees are present all throughout the economy, including bank charges, overdraft fees, and even gift cards. The CFPB recently published a study that found banks charged around $15 billion in ove…
  Team Hunt · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 7:25 PM

[New Ad] Out of the Shadows

Do you know what it's like to live in the shadows? That’s the question we ask in the campaign ad we launched today and it's an experience that millions of Americans are familiar with. What if we built an America where no one felt they had to live in the s …
  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Six weeks left to register!

Dear John, There are six weeks left to register for our Regional Housing Leaders Awards Ceremony! We're happy to announce that Lincoln Avenue Capital and SCG Development have joined the list of Signature Sponsors for this must-attend event. Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy our…
  Mari, Action Network · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 2:27 PM

🌷 Spring 🌷 Deep Dive Training: Action Network features to freshen up your program

Tomorrow at 1pm ET Hi John, Spring is officially here! Hopefully we'll start seeing warmer days and more sunshine in the coming weeks. We all deserve that! In the meantime, let’s take some time to refresh our digital programs with all the new Action Network features deployed thi…
  Sacramento DSA · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 4:57 PM

Alana Matthews Endorsement Materials + Voting Link

Alana Matthews Endorsement Materials + Voting Instructions 3/21/2022   Comrades,   This past Saturday, March 19th Sacramento DSA hosted its monthly General Membership Meeting where we discussed an …
  Ted Hunt · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 3:08 PM

The Hub of the Wheel

My name is Ted Hunt and I am Alexandra's father. Growing up in a household where her father was a former college soccer player and a lifelong coach, I suppose that it was inevitable that she would gravitate to the “beautiful game.”   Hi John, my name is Te…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 3:50 AM

Sign the petition to confirm a historic SCOTUS nominee!

SIGN ON: Confirm Kentanji Brown Jackson to SCOTUS! The confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s nominee to be the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice, are expected to begin on Monday. This is a historic nomination because, if confirmed, Judge Jac…
  Ted Hunt · [email protected]
March 20, 2022 at 10:56 PM

The Hub of the Wheel

My name is Ted Hunt and I am Alexandra's father. Growing up in a household where her father was a former college soccer player and a lifelong coach, I suppose that it was inevitable that she would gravitate to the “beautiful game.” Not surprisingly, th   H…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 19, 2022 at 4:48 PM

SIGN ON: Decriminalize marijuana

As more and more states legalize marijuana, it’s time that Congress fully supports these efforts.   The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act would end federal marijuana prohibition, address the associated consequences of criminalization, and tak…
  Sacramento DSA · [email protected]
March 19, 2022 at 4:50 AM

Candidate Forum: Alana Matthews

Join us this Friday Saturday at 1:30pm for a hybrid GMM! Candidate Forum with Alana Matthews (Link in Email) 3/18/2022   Comrades,   The electoral committee hosted a candidate forum with DA candidat…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 18, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Sign the petition to confirm a historic SCOTUS nominee!

SIGN ON: Confirm Kentanji Brown Jackson to SCOTUS! The confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s nominee to be the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice, are expected to begin on Monday. This is a historic nomination because, if confirmed, Judge Jac…
  Marvin, Action Network · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Bring in more 🍀 green 🍀 this St. Patrick’s Day

Festive cat gif enclosed → Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, John! Gif via Tenor. Unlike what this le-purr-chaun would have you believe, you don’t need to follow the rainbow to find a pot of gold to power your campaign. We have a much easier way to fundraise for your cause: Action Net…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Big win for the USPS

Fantastic news! The Senate has now passed the Postal Service Reform Act, sending it to President Biden’s desk before it becomes law. This monumental law will free up billions for the USPS by ending a draconian mandate to pre-fund retiree benefits. And, it opens the door to…
  Sacramento DSA · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 4:28 AM

Friday's Candidate Forum + Saturday's GMM

Join us this Friday Saturday at 1:30pm for a hybrid GMM! Join Us For a Candidate Forum this Friday (3/18) at 11:00 am & General Membership Meeting this Saturday (3/19) at 1:30pm 3/16/2022   Hap…
  Andrew Hayman · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 7:07 PM

3500+

The lights were blinking red and we were fearing that we might come up short on our needed 3x amount. Oh was I wrong. We emailed out a distress call requesting support to mount a response and what we got was nothing short of a miracle. John,   It’s Andre…
  Larry Coble · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Fossil Fuel Divestment Ordinance!

Today, March 16th: Call, email, or tweet at your Alderperson and ask them to vote Yes! on the Fossil Fuel Divesmtent Ordinance! Hello Fellow Climate Activists, Today, March 16th is a Divestment Day of Action! On February 23rd 2022, the Chicago City Council introduced an ordinance to h…
  Larry Coble · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Fossil Fuel Divestment Ordinance!

Tomorrow, March 16th: Call, email, or tweet at your Alderperson and ask them to vote Yes! on the Fossil Fuel Divesmtent Ordinance! Hello Fellow Climate Activists, Tomorrow, March 16th is a Divestment Day of Action! On February 23rd 2022, the Chicago City Council introduced an ordinanc…
  Lin Hagedorn · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 4:16 AM

350 Eastside Community Meeting reminder

Hi John Just a gentle reminder of the upcoming 350 Eastside Community Meeting Wednesday, March 16th @ 7:00pm Here’s the link Guests:  Jane Reynolds and Sue Hildreth   Our time together will focus on the Yes to EKC PUD campaign, updates and ways to…
  Akron DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 14, 2022 at 11:10 PM

Get Involved with Akron DSA!

Check out our upcoming events and other work you can get involved in! Hello Comrade, Every day there is something new happening in the world. Some new catastrophe. Something new to be added to the wall of work needed to be done to build a better world. Where do we even start? St…
  Team Hunt · [email protected]
March 14, 2022 at 7:55 PM

This Changes Things

The momentum is building behind our campaign and we have some exciting news to show for it: Senator Nina Turner endorsed Alexandra Hunt for Congress.   John,   The momentum is building behind our campaign and we have exciting news to show for it: Senator …
  Larry Coble · [email protected]
March 13, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Fossil Fuel Divestment Ordinance Day of Action on March 16th!

Call, email, or tweet at your Alderperson on Wednesday, March 16th and ask them to vote Yes! on the Fossil Fuel Divesmtent Ordinance! Hello Fellow Climate Activists, 350 Chicago announces a Divestment Day of Action on Wednesday March 16th! On February 23rd 2022, the Chicago City Counc…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 13, 2022 at 6:54 PM

Fight back. Elect LGBTQ+ candidates.

The Florida Legislature has passed a “Don’t Say Gay” bill to censor discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools. Meanwhile, the Idaho State House has passed a bill to sentence doctors and parents who provide gender-affirming health care to transgender youth to life in priso…
  Andrew Hayman · [email protected]
March 12, 2022 at 8:14 PM

Emergency

I am no fan of false-urgency political emails but I'm writing to you because we are currently facing a life or death moment for this campaign.   John,   My name is Andrew and I am the Alexandra Hunt campaign's Field Director.   I am no fan of false-urgen…
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
March 12, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Swanky D.C. fundraisers with lobbyists and corporate PACs

Friend, this is big: We just found out that Henry Cuellar is hosting several swanky fundraisers in Washington D.C., where lobbyists and corporate PACs will be contributing as much as $5,000 to attend. While our campaign is working to connect with voters in South Texa…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 11, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Sign on to become a grassroots co-signer to end child poverty today!

Last year, the Child Tax Credit provided a lifeline to working families, lifting millions out of poverty. However, the Senate failed to extend it into 2022, ripping the carpet out from under folks who relied on this support. Now, Rep. Rashida Tlaib has introduced the End Chil…
  Lin Hagedorn · [email protected]
March 11, 2022 at 4:21 AM

350 Eastside March Newsletter

Hi John 350 Eastside Community meeting:  Wednesday, March 16th @ 7pm Here is the link for the meeting. Our time together will focus on the Yes to EKC PUD campaign, updates and ways to engage. The Yes to EKC PUD campaign is delighted to announce t…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 11, 2022 at 12:21 AM

Hecklers have no place in Congress

As President Biden spoke about his late son Beau, whom he lost to brain cancer, during his State of the Union Address, Rep. Lauren Boebert screamed and heckled him. She turned her back as President Biden entered the House chamber. As other members of Congress wore Ukrainian…
  Larry Coble · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Fossil Fuel Divestment Ordinance!

Call, email, or tweet at your Alderperson and ask them to vote Yes! on the Fossil Fuel Divesmtent Ordinance! Hello Fellow Climate Activists, 350 Chicago announces a Divestment Day of Action On February 23rd 2022, the Chicago City Council introduced an ordinance to have the City Treasu…
  Lawrence M. Otter · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Don't mess with the Otter

My name is Lawrence Otter, I am the campaign lawyer for the Hunt campaign. I cannot emphasize enough how bad it would be for our campaign if we don’t have another 2000 signatures by next Tuesday.   Hi John,   My name is Lawrence M. Otter, I am the campai…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 2:30 AM

DeJoy’s latest attack on the USPS

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced that the USPS will purchase up to 148,000 gas-powered delivery trucks over objections from the White House, severely undercutting Biden’s climate goals. DeJoy says the USPS doesn’t have the money – but switching to an electric fleet…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 12:55 AM

Tell Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: Fight back against book bans!

School boards across the country are pushing to ban books that discuss topics like race and sexual orientation. Our children need access to these books to gain an understanding of these important topics. The Secretary of Education has enormous influence to impact how schoo…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 7:10 PM

An everyday woman

A few months ago, Philadelphia International Airport was taking in refugees from Afghanistan and I was down there with a public health crew helping to test folks for COVID-19.     Dear John,   A few months ago, Philadelphia International Airport was taki…
  Valeria, Action Network · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 6:06 PM

Leading the Charge: Debra Cleaver of VoteAmerica

Hi John, Today is International Women’s Day, a day when we celebrate the women leading the charge for a more just and equitable world. From grassroots organizing, national mobilizations, and international movements, women have founded organizations that rise up to the challeng…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 8:26 PM

People Magazine tried to erase me

I have been honest and forthcoming about working as a stripper during college, but there is more to me than that single experience. There is more to all of us than a single experience. Working Americans are often reduced to their occupation and shamed for …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 4:07 PM

SIGN ON: Stop family dynasties and close tax loopholes!

Thanks to gaping loopholes in estate and gift taxes, family dynasties like the Waltons or the Kochs will be able to pass over $20 trillion to their heirs over the next few decades virtually tax free. These families built their wealth with the help of taxpayer-funded infrast…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
March 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Sports

Trans girls are girls. We are talking about children here. Children who sign up for a sport to feel like they are contributing to something, to feel like they are participating in something are being outcast and marginalized by adults in public office.   D…
  Akron DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 5, 2022 at 2:25 AM

Tell Congress - No War!

We hope that you made it out this evening to join us at the Demonstration for Peace. We appreciate you standing against the military industrial complex benefiting at the expense of working class people. Next step is to tell your Congresspeople that you want do not want to live un…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 4:24 PM

Tell Congress: STOP congressional stock trading now!

It seems obvious that members of Congress shouldn’t be buying and selling stocks while in office – especially when they have access to insider knowledge and classified information. The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act would end insider trading by members of Congress, help…
  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Crisis Averted - for Now

Dear John, In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly passed an amendment to legislation governing landlord/tenant relationships, stating that a tenancy that was "month-to-month may be terminated by either party giving 30 days' notice in writing, prior to the next rent due date." Th…
  Corrina Christensen, BCTGM International Union · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 8:56 PM

BCTGM WORKS!

  Message from the President:  Our Union. Our Future. Our Fight Since our last International Union Convention in 2018, the BCTGM and our members have been forced to confront some of the most difficult challenges in …
  Corrina Christensen, BCTGM International Union · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 8:56 PM

BCTGM WORKS!

  Message from the President:  Our Union. Our Future. Our Fight Since our last International Union Convention in 2018, the BCTGM and our members have been forced to confront some of the most difficult challenges in …
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 8:45 PM

This means a lot

We launched a little over a year ago and looking back, it’s hard to believe just how far we’ve come. We’re still crunching the exact numbers, but to date- we’ve raised about $415,000. In two months, we’ve pretty much doubled our total raised from last yea …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Hecklers have no place in Congress

As President Biden spoke about his late son Beau, whom he lost to brain cancer, during his State of the Union Address, Rep. Lauren Boebert screamed and heckled him. She turned her back as President Biden entered the House chamber. As other members of Congress wore Ukrainian…
  Mari · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Action Network deploy: Small features with BIG impact

And much more! Hi John, We released some fun stuff late yesterday afternoon designed to make your life easier! As with all of our new features, these were chosen, brainstormed, and paid for by our Development Partners at the AFL-CIO, Daily Kos, and the DNC — more on that proc…
  Helene Shore · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Last Chance -- 350Fairfax General Meeting, Tonight, 7:30 - 8:30 PM (EST)

Last chance to RSVP for 350Fairfax tonight to hear about, "What's Up with Food Waste?" WHAT: General Meeting, TONIGHT, March 3, 7:30pm to 8:30pm (EST).  Our speaker at this meeting is World Wildlife Fund spokesperson, Alex Nicols-Vineza, who will talk about, “What’s Up With Food…
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 3:21 AM

Runoff

Friend, this is big news! The votes have been counted and because of the small margin — we’re headed to a runoff election against Henry Cuellar on May 24th. This is a crucial moment, so we just set a goal to raise $50,000 in the next 24 hours to jump-start our campaign…
  Jessica Cisneros · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Runoff

Friend, this is big news! The votes have been counted and because of the small margin — we’re headed to a runoff election against Henry Cuellar on May 24th. This is a crucial moment, so we just set a goal to raise $50,000 in the next 24 hours to jump-start our campaign…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 4:46 AM

Victory in Austin: progressive Casar wins TX-35

Tonight in Austin, progressive Greg Casar won a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for Texas’s 35th District, virtually ensuring his election in a safe blue district. Casar avoided a runoff by winning over 50% of the vote on a bold agenda for working families: Medi…
  Alexandra Hunt · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Standing on the shoulders of giants

The disrespect for the work of Gloria Steinem and her colleagues is abundantly clear, but the messenger does have a point. Fifty years later, my relationship status shouldn’t be shocking, working as a stripper shouldn’t be breaking every headline, and our   …