Team Hala · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 8:09 PM

pesky

We have to be honest, John — it’s not easy running a virtual campaign! We’ve really had to lean on our incredible team of grassroots supporters (like you!), which is why we send you these pesky emails every so often. And since Hala can’t be out on the campaign trail, meeting with fo…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 7:44 PM

I have a personal request

Hi John, I have a personal request: Will you chip in $10 or any amount significant to you toward our mid-month goal this Friday? I will explain more in just a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: C…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 6:01 PM

win or lose

Hi John — Our Campaign Manager, Veronica, reached out yesterday because the primary election is quickly approaching — we’re officially less than two months out. And whether we win or lose could depend on how you respond right now. Please chip in $2 or whatever you can to help us rea…

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  Veronica Ingham (Team Hala) · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 6:58 PM

The election is just around the corner

John, it’s hard to believe but the primary is just around the corner — two months away to be exact! Will you rush a donation of just $2 to help us win one of the most competitive primaries Virginia has ever seen? The only way we’ll be able to pull this off is with grassroots support…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 6:23 PM

Can I share something with you?

Hey John, if you have a moment, I would like to share a little bit about myself. I was 24 and working at a gas station when I found out I was pregnant. I was young, scared, and had no health insurance. When I arrived at the hospital, I saw right away that I was being treated differe…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 11:32 PM

Join Hala and Del. Danica Roem TOMORROW for a virtual organizing event!

Hi John, Tomorrow we're hosting a virtual organizing meeting for our supporters and we're super excited to be joined by Del. Danica Roem. Join us on Tuesday at 6:00pm ET for a celebration of the work we've done so far and a breakdown of the work we still have ahead of us.  Hala and …

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 6:10 PM

Re: marijuana

John, The so called “War on Drugs” has always been a war on people — especially people of color. It’s past time to put an end to it. For too long, our nation’s patchwork of racist drug policies have contributed to staggering mass incarceration rates and over-policing of communities …

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Thank you

Hey John, Thanks to supporters like you, we hit our critical quarterly fundraising goal last night — that’s big news. I couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible grassroots team. When my team and I reached out to tell you just how important this fundraising deadline was, we knew…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 11:02 PM

From the bottom of my heart

Hi John, I just wanted to check in one last time before our critical end-of-quarter deadline expires at midnight. With early voting starting in less than a month, these numbers will be one of the last snapshots voters get of our campaign before they head to the polls. We need to sho…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 4:57 PM

not a typo!

John, we will keep this super quick. We’re behind on our final end-of-quarter fundraising deadline before the primary, and we will miss our goal unless we can collect a few more grassroots donations by midnight. So, we’re asking every person reading this email to chip in just $1 — n…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 7:08 PM

Can I explain?

John, in a moment I’m going to ask you to make a contribution toward our last end-of-quarter deadline before the primary. But first, I hope you will give me a moment to explain why this request is so important, especially today. Tomorrow night, we will close the books on the first q…

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  HalaforVirginia.com · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 7:09 PM

Hala’s been busy

Hey John, we have a quick request: Will you chip in toward our critical end-of-quarter deadline this Wednesday? We will explain more in a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP IN $10 NOW …

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

March 28, 2021 at 9:04 PM

I’m humbled

Hi John! I’ve been spending a lot of time on Zoom recently, sharing updates about our campaign and listening to concerns from people across the Commonwealth. I’ve been humbled by these incredible conversations. So many folks are excited about an opportunity to have a real person lik…

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  Veronica Ingham (Team Hala) · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Our numbers will be under close watch

John — Veronica here! Next Wednesday is an important milestone in our campaign: our final end-of-quarter fundraising deadline before the primary in June. I’ll explain. Thursday morning, we will pull our numbers and compile a report of how much we’ve raised and how many have chipped …

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 6:27 PM

Equal Pay Day

John, Today is Equal Pay Day, signifying how far in the calendar year women have to work to earn as much as their male counterparts did in the previous year. Folks, it’s March 24th. That means it has taken women almost 15 months to earn what men did in 2020?! Despite decades of well…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 9:18 PM

I’m disgusted and disappointed

John, Yesterday, Virginia voters received a false text message from another campaign claiming to support “the only Black candidate” in this race. As an Afro-Latina, a Black candidate, and the only Black woman in this race, I'm disgusted and disappointed. All my life I've been told I…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 1:13 PM

Reminder: Join Hala TONIGHT for an event with Ellie Smeal!

Hi John, Just a quick reminder that we have an exciting event tonight with Feminist Majority Equality PAC to discuss the Equal Rights Amendment and in honor of Women's History Month.  Please join us tonight, March 23rd from 7:00-8:00pm ET. This will be a great opportunity to hear fr…

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  Jim Moran · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Re: Hala Ayala

Hi John — I am proud to endorse Hala Ayala for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Will you join me in supporting her campaign by making a contribution of any amount right now? I will explain more in a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 6:56 PM

You're Invited: ERA Event with Hala & Eleanor Smeal!

Hi John, Earlier this week, Congress voted to remove the deadline on the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. In 2019, Hala was the Chief Co-patron on the ERA bill in Virginia. In honor of this exciting news, we are partnering with Feminist Majority PAC for a virtual event wi…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 8:02 PM

I’ll be honest

Hi John, I have a personal request: Will you chip in $10 or any amount you can toward our mid-month deadline tonight at midnight? I will explain more in just a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: …

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Sorry to be so blunt

John, can you chip in $10 or more before our mid-month fundraising deadline ends tomorrow at midnight? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP IN $10 NOW CHIP IN $25 NOW CHIP IN…

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  Hala for LG · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 10:09 PM

$3,264

Friday evening is one of the worst times to send a fundraising email, John. Most people have checked out for the weekend and aren’t looking at their inboxes. But this can’t wait. Our donations have significantly slowed down in the past couple of days and according to our records, we…

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  Veronica Ingham (Team Hala) · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Reaching out!

Hi John, my name is Veronica and I’m Hala’s campaign manager. I’m so grateful to have you on our team. Before I go any further, I have to ask: Will you chip in just $10 to help us reach our $5,000 mid-month fundraising goal? We’re falling behind and anything you can give would make …

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 10:53 PM

re: Sunday

Before you log off for the weekend, we have a quick request: Will you chip in towards our first end-of-month deadline this Sunday? Anything you can give will go a long way in helping us strengthen our campaign in the weeks and months ahead. Hey John, before you log off for the weekend, w…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 9:58 PM

A milestone for our campaign

So far, this movement has been nothing short of amazing. I’ve been humbled, inspired, and revved up by hearing from so many folks who are excited about an opportunity to have a real person like them — a single mom, a woman of color, a Medicaid recipient, and an immigrant’s daughter — in statewide …

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Taking back what’s rightfully ours

John, Voting is a fundamental American right. It’s what gives folks like us a voice in government, keeps our democracy accountable, and ensures that those in office are working for the people who put them there. But voting hasn’t always been recognized as the right it is. Civil Rights…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

February 21, 2021 at 11:15 PM

$22

Hey John, Since we launched this campaign, we’ve received a surge of support from everyday Virginians who are excited to see someone like them as Lt. Governor. In fact, our average donation for emails like this is just $22. That sends a pretty strong message about our movement — rathe…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 9:27 PM

Enough

John, I’m not your typical politician. I’m the daughter of an immigrant, a single mother of two who survived on Medicaid and earned my college degree online while working a full-time job. I’m not running for money or fame or power. I’m running for Lt. Governor because I know my story …

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 12:16 AM

$68 in my bank account

John, One of the questions I get asked the most on the campaign trail is “Why are you running?” So today, I want to take a few minutes to tell you why. I was 24 years old and working at a gas station when I found out I was pregnant. I was young, scared, and had no health insurance. W…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 9:20 PM

re: marijuana

John, Last week, I was proud to co-sponsor a bill to legalize marijuana and expunge nonviolent convictions for possession in Virginia. Now, we’re working to build pressure so it can become law. Sign your name to join me in calling for legal weed in Virginia: ADD YOUR NAME → Mar…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Sign on: Convict Trump →

John — the former president is on trial this week for his role in inciting a violent insurrection on the Capitol. Now there’s a sentence I never wanted to write. Donald Trump betrayed his oath of office, lied to the American people, and put our democracy in direct danger. He must be he…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 10:12 PM

re: What can Virginia do for you?

John, have you had a chance to respond to our priorities survey? This afternoon we gaveled out of the 2021 session of the Virginia General Assembly and Democrats in the House paved the way by passing legislation to protect voting rights, expand broadband access, and abolish the death p…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

February 6, 2021 at 4:31 PM

What can Virginia do for you?

John, I am so grateful to have you with me on what I know will be a hectic, challenging, and inspiring ride to Election Day. People like you are the heart of this movement for a better, more diverse, and more prosperous Virginia for all. I often say that if you don’t have a seat at th…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Join Hala for a National Gun Violence Survivors Week Roundtable

 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Hey John, This week marks National Gun Violence Survivors Week and tomorrow morning, Hala will be joined by a few special guests to honor those we have lost to gun violence…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

February 4, 2021 at 6:44 PM

Black voices are the future

Hi John, February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor the excellence, accomplishments, and rich history of Black Americans. But it’s not enough to recognize the contributions of Black Americans for one month each year. We must empower Black voters, uplift Black voice…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Join Hala TONIGHT for an ERA anniversary celebration!

 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Hey John, Today marks the one year anniversary of the Virginia General Assembly ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. As a Chief Co-Patron on the bill, this is an issue nea…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Congratulations President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris!

 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  John, I am overjoyed to congratulate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration today. The past four years have tested our country more than…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Delivering for Frontline Workers

I pledge to listen to every Virginian, because the best way to lead is by listening to the people who elect us.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Hey John, The legislative session just started here in Virg…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

January 10, 2021 at 6:01 PM

The legislative session is fast approaching

Hey, John,   We are just a few days away from the upcoming legislative session here in Virginia, and Hala has been hard at work putting together her agenda for these upcoming weeks. Her focus is on supporting workers, women, and families and providing resources to guide them through the CO…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 12:43 AM

Major endorsement news!

Hey John,   We’re only a few days into the New Year, and we’ve got some very exciting news to share. Our campaign has already received 40 major endorsements!     Our team has worked hard to build such a broad coalition of leaders across the Commonwealth and we’re proud of the incredi…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 1:05 AM

Last ask of the year

Meeting these early fundraising goals means a lot to our campaign. While we’re busy getting ready for 2021, we need to continue to invest in grassroots organizing and bridge-building.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Khadijah Naeem · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Re: Our most important deadline yet

Meeting these early fundraising goals means a lot to our campaign. While we’re busy getting ready for 2021, we need to continue to invest in grassroots organizing and bridge-building.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Our most important deadline yet

Meeting these early fundraising goals means a lot to our campaign. While we’re busy getting ready for 2021, we need to continue to invest in grassroots organizing and bridge-building.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Khadijah Naeem · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Sabato’s crystal ball prediction...

Meeting these early fundraising goals means a lot to our campaign. While we’re busy getting ready for 2021, we need to continue to invest in grassroots organizing and bridge-building.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Khadijah Naeem · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 9:50 PM

MATCH ALERT: Double your impact

Meeting these early fundraising goals means a lot to our campaign. While we’re busy getting ready for 2021, we need to continue to invest in grassroots organizing and bridge-building.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

December 25, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Happy Holidays!

2020 has been a tough year, John, but I hope you and your loved ones take time this holiday season to celebrate.   From our family to yours, we hope you have a safe and happy holidays!       Hala     As a lifelong Virginia resident, Hala understands where we’ve com…

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  Team Hala · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Tick, tock. Tick, tock. Time is running out.

Time is running out, John.   The end of 2020 is right around the corner and we need to make sure we head into the New Year as strong as possible. Not only do we have our major end of year fundraising deadline, but starting on January 13th, we will not be able to accept any contributions.  …

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 7:01 PM

ICYMI: My recent endorsement

Meeting these early fundraising goals means a lot to our campaign. While we’re busy getting ready for 2021, we need to continue to invest in grassroots organizing and bridge-building.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Khadijah Naeem · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 7:02 PM

A quick introduction

Meeting these early fundraising goals means a lot to our campaign. While we’re busy getting ready for 2021, we need to continue to invest in grassroots organizing and bridge-building.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]

December 13, 2020 at 3:05 AM

A small but powerful action

There’s a lot going on in the political world right now -- between the Georgia runoff elections and candidates gearing up for 2021 races.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  John, I am emailing you for just …

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