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  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 10:19 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 A Busy Week in Washington!

Jan's Plans & Pans - April 23, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, This week was a big week in the House of Representatives! Thanks to the passage of the National Security Supplemental package, Congress took a major step towards giving our allies the assistance they need, standing …
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Upcoming: Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch!

Hi John,  We hope you’ve marked your calendar! On Friday, May 10th, Jan will be holding her 23rd annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch and you’re not going to want to miss it! This year, Jan will be joined by the President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) M…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM

re: Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch

John, did you get our message earlier this week?   We are less than one month away from our team’s biggest event of the year, Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch!   This is always one of Jan’s favorite events, so we want to make sure we have every table filled.   Read the full details below, but fi…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 7:06 PM

the GOP just does not care, John

John,  I’ve spent my entire career defending reproductive freedoms and knew that Republicans would not stop once they overturned Roe v. Wade. They’ve got their sights set on something far more dangerous: a national abortion ban.  It’s up to us to stop them in their tracks– and that starts with tak…
  Team Jan · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM

help Jan save abortion access

John – did you catch Jan’s message yesterday? With recent attacks on reproductive rights across the country, it’s become more important than ever that Democrats take back the House to save abortion access.   To win in November, we’ve got to keep up with the GOP’s fundraising numbers this month and…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 16, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 Safeguarding Reproductive Rights

Jan's Plans & Pans - April 16, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, For my entire career, I have worked to advance reproductive freedom. I will always remember the horrifying story of my friend’s back-alley abortion pre-Roe v. Wade. Roe was not the beginning of women having abortio…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 16, 2024 at 8:45 PM

it’s time to double down ⏰

John – Attacks on reproductive rights are at an all-time high.  The list of states with severe restrictions on abortion is expanding rapidly and we need to act now before it’s too late.   Republicans have carried out enough attacks against our freedoms. To stop them from doing any more damage, ple…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch!

John - Jan’s 23rd annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch is less than one month away!  Have you gotten your ticket yet?  If not, click here to reserve your seat at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Friday, May 10th! This year, we are lucky enough to be hearing from President and CEO of Reproductive Freedo…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Jan needs your help more than ever, John

John – While Donald Trump is busy boasting about his role in dismantling Roe v. Wade, Jan’s working overtime to protect abortion access for ALL Americans.  With MAGA extremists pushing for abortion bans, restricted access to contraceptives, and anti-IVF policies, she needs your help more than eve…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 5:05 PM

this is what Donald Trump is really bragging about:

John,  Yep, you read that right. Donald Trump is bragging about being the chief orchestrator in overturning Roe v. Wade.  Here’s what he’s bragging about:      🚨Turning women away from the emergency room      🚨Forcing women to appeal to courts for essential care     🚨Prosecuting doctors who are t…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 12:05 AM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 Tackling the Gun Violence Epidemic

Jan's Plans & Pans - April 10, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, Gun violence is one of the most serious public health threats we face. In fact, gun violence recently surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death for American children. Future generations are counting on u…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 5:10 PM

You’re invited to my Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch!

John - My biggest event of the year is happening next month and I want to see you there!  On Friday, May 10th, I am hosting my 23rd annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Every year, we are joined at this event by trailblazing women, and this year, we have a truly except…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Jan’s Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch!

John- You’re invited to Jan’s 23rd Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch on Friday, May 10th at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch is our biggest event of the year and this year we are lucky enough to be hearing from President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 12:31 AM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 Sweet Home Chicago!

Jan's Plans & Pans - April 3, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, After a busy work period in Washington, D.C., I had a great week back home in the 9th Congressional District meeting with constituents and attending community events.    I started out the week with Senator Dick Durb…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
April 2, 2024 at 8:50 PM

power, grit, and drive

Hi John, it’s Jan.   I wanted to reach out personally to thank you for stepping up for our first public FEC fundraising deadline of the election year.  This was our campaign’s first chance to show that Democrats are not to be underestimated. We have the power, the grit, and the drive to take back …
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 10:35 PM

one last message for you, John

John, I’m reaching out one more time before we have to close our books for the first quarter of the election year.  Right now, we’re still about $2k short of our goal– but, I know that with just a few more individual contributions we can close that gap and showcase the strength of our campaign.  I…
  Schakowsky HQ · [email protected]
March 30, 2024 at 4:10 PM

ICYMI: Jan’s message

John, we have just 24 hours left until our first FEC fundraising deadline of the election year. Our numbers go public following this deadline– so, we’re working in overdrive right now.    See Jan’s message below and please consider rushing a $10 donation today → John, I'll make this quick.  As we …
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 11:15 PM

John, can I count on you?

John, I'll make this quick.   As we wrap up March, we’re facing the first public FEC fundraising deadline of the election year. Our numbers will be available for the public to see, so we have to show that our grassroots movement is ready to take on the GOP and get Democrats back in control of the …
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Reaching out, John

John, I am reaching out to you personally to update you on our first public FEC fundraising goal of the year. My team has just let me know that we need to raise an additional $6,400 in order to help Democrats keep up with the GOP’s mega-millionaire donors.   The GOP is pulling out all the stops to…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 9:40 PM

We can’t back down

John,   This Sunday, we will reach our first public FEC fundraising deadline of 2024. With a $8k gap still needing to be closed, can we count on you to help us reach our target?  https://secure.actblue.com/donate/js-fr-0324  After the FEC deadline, our numbers will be available to the public. Repu…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 4:20 PM

About Jan’s message...

John,   Did you see Jan's message?   Our first public FEC fundraising deadline of the election year is this Sunday at midnight. After it passes, our numbers will be available for the public to see and Republicans will be scouring our report to see if we have the strength to help Democrats take bac…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 Bringing Home Nearly $19 Million to the 9th District!

Jan's Plans & Pans - March 27, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, After months of far-right extremists hijacking our appropriations process, Congress has completed the final part of the FY 2024 budget, which will help Americans deal with high prices, sides with the hard-working mi…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 6:02 PM

All hands on deck

John, It’s not an exaggeration to say this November may be the most important election of our lifetime.  The GOP has been completely taken over by the farthest right, least capable, and most dangerous members of their party. And Donald Trump is once again knocking at the door of the Oval Office.  …
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 7:15 PM

You’re invited to my 23rd Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch!

Hi John,  I wanted to personally invite you to my 23rd Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch on Friday, May 10th!  This is my favorite event of the year and I don’t want you to miss it, John! CLAIM YOUR SEAT TODAY! We’ll be hearing from President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Last Chance to Sign Up for Tomorrow's Virtual Tax Filing Webinar!

Last Chance to Sign Up! Virtual Tax Filing Webinar Hosted by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky It is tax filing season! Join Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and the IRS for a webinar focused on all the information you need to know as you prepare to file your taxes. Bring your questions…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Jan’s Power Lunch!

John– We wanted you to know you’re invited to Jan’s 23rd Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch on Friday, May 10th!   This is an event you won’t want to miss -- we’ll be hearing from President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) Mini Timmaraju, Congresswoman Lisa Blu…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 Protecting Our Data Online

Jan's Plans & Pans - March 20, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, In recent years, Americans have become increasingly concerned that their data is being exploited and abused. These concerns are warranted because weak laws have allowed Big Tech to invade people’s privacy. The very …
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Today’s the day, John!

John- Today is your last chance to make your voice heard in the Illinois primary. The stakes couldn’t be higher this year, with reproductive rights, voting rights, climate action, and so much more on the ballot. Now is the time to act to safeguard democracy and defeat the GOP’s extremist agenda.  …
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 16, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Jan’s up for the fight. Are you?

John, I’ll keep this short: reproductive rights are under attack.  We knew that the overturning of Roe was only the beginning. Republicans are not going to stop until they have complete and total control over reproductive rights.  That’s why it’s so crucial that we vote them out and take back cont…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Did you see Jan’s message?

John - Did you have a chance to read Jan’s message?   Attacks on reproductive rights are at an all-time high. Our most basic rights and freedoms are on the ballot this November and we need to act now to protect them.   Please contribute $10 today to help Jan defend reproductive rights from the GOP…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 5:40 PM

the path to safeguarding reproductive rights

John- The GOP’s assault on reproductive rights and personal freedom continues.  With fundamental rights on the ballot this November, it’s not an exaggeration to say this may be the most important election of our lifetimes. With our democracy hanging in the balance, we can’t afford to have anyone s…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 7:53 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 A Bold and Optimistic Vision for the Future

Jan's Plans & Pans - March 12, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, During his State of the Union address last Thursday, President Joe Biden emphasized that America is a story of progress, possibilities, and resilience. He delivered a strong speech that detailed how far we have come…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 7:10 PM

reminder: you’re invited to my Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch!

John– You’re not going to want to miss this!  You have been invited to my 23rd Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch! This event is my biggest of the year, so make sure to mark your calendars now for Friday, May 10th.   Join me in hearing from President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NAR…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 6:20 PM

less than two weeks away

John- The Illinois primary is Tuesday, March 19th, so now is the time to make a plan to vote.  The stakes couldn’t be higher this year, with reproductive rights, voting rights, climate action, and so much more on the ballot. Now is the time to act to safeguard democracy and defeat the GOP’s extrem…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 6:35 PM

23rd Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch

John- Mark your calendar!  You’re invited to Jan’s 23rd Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch on Friday, May 10th at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch is our biggest event of the year, so we wanted to make sure you put it on your calendar early.   We’ll be hearing from the inter…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 Investing in the American People

Jan's Plans & Pans - March 6, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, I am back in Washington for yet another busy week! Not only is President Joe Biden set to deliver his State of the Union Address this Thursday night, but Congress is finally prepared to act on our Fiscal Year 2024 budg…
  jan (personal) · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 10:18 PM

there’s too much at stake, John

John- I’m going to keep this brief.   We’re going to need all hands on deck to take back the House in November. There’s simply too much at stake to stay on the sidelines this year.  Your grassroots support has been crucial to powering our efforts to defeat the GOP and protect our rights. But, ther…
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 4:40 PM

join Jan in the fight for reproductive rights

John- Our February fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight.  Since the GOP has shown they’re not letting up on their attacks on bodily autonomy, we’ve doubled down this month in our efforts to raise funds to defend reproductive freedoms.  We need to raise just $2k more to close our budget gap …
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 2:23 AM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 The Fight for Government Funding Continues!

-- Jan's Plans & Pans - February 28, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, Last week was another busy week in the 9th Congressional District! I love being out and about in the district, and this week was particularly exciting. I spent quite a bit of time in the newer parts of my distri…
  Sarah Gersten, Finance Director · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 10:06 PM

important finance update for you, John

Hi John, I’m reaching out to you with a critical finance update on Jan’s behalf. Our February fundraising deadline is TOMORROW at MIDNIGHT and we cannot come up short.    Right now, we’re $4,027 away from closing our budget gap. But, I know that if a few more grassroots supporters step up, we’ll m…
  Schakowsky for Congress HQ · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Can Jan count on you?

John- Did you see Jan’s message?   In the face of the GOP’s latest attacks on reproductive rights, Jan is doubling down in her efforts to protect our freedoms. But, she needs our help. We need to bring in $5,462 more before Thursday at midnight to close our budget gap. Can Jan count on you?    Joh…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Donald Trump wants to ban abortion

John,  Donald Trump shared last week what we already knew: he wants to ban abortion. With the continued efforts of the GOP to restrict reproductive rights, this doesn’t come as a surprise. But, it does make it clearer than ever that we can’t let him back in the White House.  The GOP has carried o…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 Putting an End to Price Gouging

Jan's Plans & Pans - February 21, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, As I mentioned to you last week, extremist Republicans proceeded with yet another vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.…
  jan (personal) · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM

what’s on the line

John- Abortion rights, gun safety, voting rights and so much more are on the line in November.  Republicans continue to take away the progress we’ve worked so hard for. If we’re going to beat the GOP and stop their extremist agenda, we need to start early. My team has set up a mid-month fundraising …
  Team Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM

tomorrow’s deadline

John, bumping Jan’s message for you.  Could you please contribute $10 now to help us stay on track before our February mid-month deadline tomorrow? John, Reproductive rights, voting rights, climate action, and gun safety are at risk.  The GOP has shown us that they are committed to dismantling our h…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM

I need you to step up, John

John, Reproductive rights, voting rights, climate action, and gun safety are at risk.  The GOP has shown us that they are committed to dismantling our hard-won progress brick by brick. They’re showing no signs of stopping until they have destroyed our most valued rights and freedoms. Just last week,…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 People Over Politics

Jan's Plans & Pans - February 13, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, I had the great pleasure of joining my Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives at the 2024 Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia. This was a time for Democrats to come together to discuss the issu…
  Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 6:54 PM

show your commitment to racial justice

John,  February marks Black History Month, an important time for us to reflect on the rich history and extensive contributions made by Black Americans.   However, it is also an important time to recognize that the fight for racial justice is far from over. With Black communities across the country…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 Fighting Back Against Corporate Greed

Jan's Plans & Pans - February 7, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, As I have said many times before, we live in the richest country in the world at the richest moment in history. Yet, many Americans are unable to feel the full magnitude of our wealth. One of the biggest problems we…
  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Jan's Plans & Pans 📣 Out and About in the 9th District!

Jan's Plans & Pans - February 1, 2024 Dear John xxxxxx, I had an absolutely fabulous week back home in the 9th Congressional District! I love getting to be out and about in our community, whether I am visiting a school, touring a non-profit organization, or meeting wit…