USPS Watch with DASS · [email protected]

August 22, 2021 at 8:16 PM

DeJoy is DESTROYING the Postal Service

Should we get rid of Louis DeJoy to save the Postal Service? YES        NO John, Louis DeJoy is going to destroy the US Postal Service. His policies have prevented hard working Americans from receiving vital checks, medications, and even government notices. He’s a relic o…

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  2021 MEMBERSHIP · [email protected]

August 22, 2021 at 2:01 PM

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 11:45 PM

Bumping this

Did you see the message from Maine’s Secretary of State? John, Did you see this message from DASS member Shenna Bellows earlier? She’s hard at work alongside the other Democratic Secretaries of State getting ready for the midterms and defending our voting rights. If you’re ab…

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  DASS Research · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 8:02 PM

The future of #fraudits

what do you think? John, Last week, our member secretaries convened with their Republican counterparts at the National Association of Secretaries of State annual meeting. They came away with a comprehensive plan to regulate election audits:   We think these are some common-s…

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  Shenna Bellows · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 2:02 PM

What we do

from Maine to Colorado, for every voter in the nation John, my name is Shenna Bellows, and I’m Maine’s Secretary of State. I wanted to tell you about the work that I’m doing in my home state, and the work DASS does nation-wide to support our voters and protect our elections.…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 11:56 PM

Battling misinformation after 2020

John, we’ll keep this quick: Our Secretaries of State are on the front lines. They’re under attack from the far-right. And we need your help to keep them in office. If you supported expanded voter registration, voting by mail, ballot drop boxes, and other precautions around …

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  Democracy Update with DASS · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Secretaries of State: “We’re in the center of the storm”

John, Secretaries of State have seen their jobs change in massive and unexpected ways over the course of the last decade. And now, DASS members are caught in the crossfire as our nation grapples with growing far-right extremism. In 2016, our elections came under harsh scrutin…

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  DASS Research Team · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 12:46 PM

need input, not money 📎

John – it seems that as we start to leave this pandemic behind us, we re-enter America’s epidemic of gun violence. Just this year there have been over 400 mass shootings alone. Enough is enough. It’s time for Congress to take action, and pass legislation curbing the prolife…

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  The Washington Post via DASS · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 11:12 PM

Democracy is on the ballot next year

Hey John – Did you hear about the GOP’s 2022 midterm strategy? Take a look at what the Washington Post reported:   PROTECT DEMOCRACY: CHIP IN NOW >> The GOP is still banking everything on the same disproven conspiracy theory. All over the country, Republicans are runn…

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  CNN Politics via DASS · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 4:53 PM

DOJ: “Voting rights are under pressure not seen since the Civil Rights era”

Poll for [email protected]: Do you want Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act? YES        NO Responses required by 12:00:00am to ensure polling accuracy. John, The fight for voting rights is heating up – and even the Department of Justice knows we need stronger…

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  Washington Post Opinion via DASS · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Protecting American Democracy: it’s now or never

John, the last year in politics has been absolutely unprecedented – and we need to start treating it that way. This Washington Post opinion piece really hits the nail on the head:   Washington journalists can’t decide on how to cover extremist lies. They treat both sides as …

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 11:51 PM

What are Republican Secretaries of State planning?

John, did you see this message from us earlier? Turns out, Republicans are planning to use their Secretaries of State to suppress voters and influence elections in their favor. First, they tried to overturn the will of the people and steal the 2020 election for Donald Trump. …

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  Democracy Docket via DASS · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Your Secretary of State matters, John

do you agree? John, have you seen Democracy Docket’s explainer on why our Secretaries of State matter? If you don’t know already, take a minute to check out these highlights: They protect our vote with broad authority over elections, voter registration, and modern policies li…

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  DEMOCRACY ALERT with DASS · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 1:46 PM

Republican Secretaries of State meet with top voter suppression advocates

John, Democratic Secretaries of State spend every day defending our rights, fighting election conspiracies in court, and keeping our democracy running despite the far-right’s best efforts. But while they’re at work, Republican Secretaries of State have been meeting with vote…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 1:25 PM

Thank you, John

John, thanks to generous supporters like you, we were able to hit last night’s ambitious mid-month goal. We just wanted to say thank you – and to let you know how we’re going to use this momentum to build a stronger democracy. DASS is dedicated to protecting voting rights, e…

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  Urgent Deadline via DASS · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 11:58 PM

Raphael Warnock, Mark Kelly, Jon Ossoff, and you

John, there are only a few hours to go until tonight’s $50,000 mid-month deadline. We’re still $3,046 away and we can’t afford to fall short. Will you rush $27 before midnight? Everyone is on our side to stand up for voting rights and defend our elections from conspiracy theo…

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  DASS Update · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Mark Finchem and Jim Marchant at the extremist convention

John, Last week, all of the far-right’s most dangerous characters got together to share their election lies and baseless conspiracy theories at a “Cyber Symposium”. Two Republican Secretary of State candidates were in attendance: Mark Finchem and Jim Marchant. At the same ti…

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  The Washington Post via DASS · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 12:46 PM

‘We are in harm’s way’: Election officials fear for their personal safety

John, the Washington Post is reporting on the truth that many of us know, but the GOP won’t admit: their lies have real, human consequences. The Big Lie is putting people in danger:   Once, being an election clerk was a way to get involved in democracy and contribute to the …

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  2021 MEMBERSHIP · [email protected]

August 15, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Automatic Democratic Reminder ➡️

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  Katie Hobbs · [email protected]

August 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM

humbly asking

John, this is Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State of Arizona. In a minute I’m going to ask you to chip in $27 toward tomorrow’s midnight deadline, but first let me explain why this goal is so important. Voting rights have been central to the national discourse since last year …

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  Kim Rogers, DASS · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 9:34 PM

re: 2020

John, Did you see this email from our Executive Director earlier? We’re all still processing the events of 2020 and the chaos surrounding the Capitol insurrection. But that’s just what the GOP wants – to catch us off-guard and so they can install extremists in office. Our m…

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  Kim Rogers · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 5:02 PM

The legacy of 2020

John, This is Kim Rogers, Executive Director of DASS, and I want to talk to you about what’s at stake in 2022. In 2020, Democratic Secretaries of State were able to administer one of the safest and secure elections ever in the midst of a pandemic and despite disinformation b…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 12:46 PM

Sign the petition to stand with Kamala!

Petition for [email protected]: We need 2,496 signatures from xxxxxx by midnight tonight. If you support federal legislation on voting rights, add your name to join the fight! ADD YOUR NAME >>> Begin forward: John, Joe Biden tasked Vice President Kamala Harris…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Donald Trump, January 6th: “Fight like hell!”

We can’t forget just how close our country came to a coup d’etat and an autocratic takeover earlier this year. Donald Trump tried to pressure local and federal officials to overturn the election. And when that didn’t work, he instigated an insurrection just to stop the electo…

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  DEMOCRACY UPDATE via DASS · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 7:59 PM

How Trump tried to overturn the election

John, Joe Biden has been in office for almost nine months. Despite all of the GOP’s efforts, he won the election, the votes were certified, and he was sworn in two weeks after the Capitol insurrection. But we can’t forget – Trump’s ploy almost worked. And if just one Secreta…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 1:38 PM

John: Kamala Harris needs your help! >>>

John, Joe Biden tasked Vice President Kamala Harris with leading the charge for federal voting rights protections – and she knows exactly what we need:   “The right to vote is fundamental, and we must do everything we can to protect it. We must pass the For the People Act and…

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  DASS Action Team · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Sign the petition: Stop partisan GOP gerrymandering!

John, here at DASS we believe in some simple principles. Our elections should be secure and accessible. Every eligible adult should be able to vote. And moving district borders to help your party win should be against the rules.   A new study shows that when Republicans ge…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Supreme court upholds voter suppression bills

now it’s on us to defend democracy! >> John, Last month’s Supreme Court decision was a crushing loss. But we’re in no position to pack up and go home. The GOP launches fresh attacks on our democracy every single day! That’s why we need a new approach – and focusing on Se…

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  Washington Post Opinion via DASS · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Secretary of State races "suddenly a lot more important"

John, the Washington Post opinion section has the right idea – not just about the crisis of our democracy, but also our best path forward. Check it out:   Last month’s crushing Supreme Court decision destroyed one of our last hopes of overturning far-right GOP voter suppress…

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  DEMOCRACY ALERT · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 11:33 PM

re: Violent threats against election workers ‘reach an alarming level’ (2)

On January 6th, MAGA extremists attacked the Capitol. It was a dark day in our nation’s history, and the culprits have still not been brought to justice. Next year, we could see even more violence. The far-right has threatened election officials at every level of the democrat…

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  The New York Times via DASS · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Senators “expect votes on voting rights legislation within days”

Petition for [email protected]: We need 4,589 signatures from xxxxxx by midnight tonight. If you support election access and voting rights, add your name! ADD YOUR NAME >>> Responses required by 12:00pm to ensure accuracy. John, the fight for voting rights is get…

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  The Hill Opinion via DASS · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 12:46 PM

Election officials are under attack, John

John The GOP will attack anyone to further their Big Lie, from Secretaries of State down to the poll workers and election officials who keep our whole democratic system running smoothly. The Hill’s Opinion section has the scoop:   The good news is that we can fix this probl…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 10:55 PM

“Political theater”: the aftermath of Arizona’s #fraudit >>>

It’s just not that complicated, John. First, the GOP undermines faith in the election system, takes power from Secretaries of State, and spreads dangerous, violent conspiracy theories. Then, when they say the next election is rigged, nobody will be left to stand up to them. …

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 5:02 PM

The nightmare is almost over (unless the GOP has their way)

John, the Arizona Fraudit is just about wrapping up. But the state GOP hasn’t given up on their conspiracy theories.   The “audit”, conducted by a MAGA-funded group called Cyber Ninjas who have zero election experience, is almost over. And they haven’t found a shred of evide…

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  DASS Action · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Automatic Voter Registration: ✔️ or ❌?

Poll for [email protected]: Do you support automatic voter registration? YES        NO 150 Responses from DC are needed before midnight for statistical significance. Please click above to submit a response. John, did you see the op-ed we sent around on Automatic Voter Regis…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 11:55 PM

[UPDATE] GOP’s shady business

Democrats are taking a stand! John, there’s still time. DASS is reaching out to all of our supporters to ask for your help in the fight ahead. After months of GOP attacks on our elections, we still haven’t passed federal voting rights legislation! It’s past time to act. Even …

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  President Obama via DASS · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 7:57 PM

“The one thing we should agree on”

Time is running out for voting rights – but you can help us reset the clock. Chip in $27 before it’s too late! >>> CHIP IN $27 >>> John, We’re getting worried about the future of our democracy. Democrats across the country are speaking out against voter…

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  (1) Petition Pending · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Will you join Kamala and support voting rights?

Petition Pending for [email protected]: Will you join Kamala Harris and support voting rights? Did you see this email from us yesterday, John? Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the charge to protect voting rights. We just need to know if you’re on her side. If you ag…

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  2021 MEMBERSHIP · [email protected]

August 8, 2021 at 8:02 PM

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  USPS Watch with DASS · [email protected]

August 8, 2021 at 2:01 PM

DeJoy is DESTROYING the Postal Service

Should we get rid of Louis DeJoy to save the Postal Service? YES        NO John, Louis DeJoy is going to destroy the US Postal Service. His policies have prevented hard working Americans from receiving vital checks, medications, and even government notices. He’s a relic o…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

August 7, 2021 at 11:59 PM

They tried (and failed)

but now the GOP knows just how to win!! John, the far-right tried to overturn a fair and free election by force on January 6th. But since that didn’t work, the GOP establishment is working to quietly discredit and subvert the whole system. This situation is DANGEROUS. By 2022,…

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  DASS Action Team · [email protected]

August 7, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Kamala Harris is RIGHT!! →

John, Joe Biden has tapped VP Kamala Harris to spearhead the push for voting rights protections. Throughout her career, VP Harris has been a tireless advocate for voting rights. But from the White House, she can make a real difference towards safeguarding our rights and def…

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  The Hill Opinion via DASS · [email protected]

August 7, 2021 at 2:01 PM

The insidious plan to sabotage democracy

John, there’s more than one way to undermine a democracy – and trust us, Republicans are trying them all. First, they attacked vote-by-mail at the height of a pandemic. Trump appointee Louis DeJoy did everything in his power to destroy the USPS – but Biden still won. Then…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 10:59 PM

OMFG terrible

John, the Arizona situation is bad. Really, really bad. Can you chip in $5 to fight back and fix it? >>> CHIP IN $5 TO FIGHT THE LIES >>> These far-right Secretary of State candidates are worse than the last. Shawnna Bolick has pushed to overturn the el…

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  DEMOCRACY ALERT via DASS · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 5:05 PM

🚨 Swing state under fire

it just keeps getting worse!! CHIP IN $5 TO FIGHT ELECTION LIES >>> John, the situation in Arizona just keeps getting worse. Have you heard about the lengths Republicans have gone to, just to suppress votes and discredit our elections? Bad: the state GOP stripping…

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  DASS Research · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 12:08 PM

need input, not money 📎

John – it seems that as we start to leave this pandemic behind us, we re-enter America’s epidemic of gun violence. Just this year there have been over 300 mass shootings alone. Enough is enough. It’s time for Congress to take action, and pass legislation curbing the prolife…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 12:03 AM

Katie Hobbs: “Unlike anything I have ever seen before”

John, Did you see this message from us earlier? The GOP has moved to strip power from pro-democracy Secretaries of State in order to rig election lawsuits and spread the Big Lie. We can’t let these GOP lawmakers get away with this – any more than the far-right legislators ro…

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  WaPo via DASS · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 8:08 PM

GOP stripped two pro-democracy Secretaries of State of power

John, Republicans are once again rigging the system in service of the Big Lie. Here are the facts: Secretaries of State managed to block the Big Lie in two GOP-controlled states – Georgia and Arizona. And in both of those states, Republicans have moved to strip their powers …

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  Democratic Secretaries of State · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 12:48 PM

It’s long past time, John

the GOP needs to learn how democracy works John, In a free and honest democracy, everyone has their own experiences and their own opinions. Sometimes your side wins and sometimes they don’t. But we all accept the results and learn to work together. Unfortunately for America, …

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  2021 MEMBERSHIP · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 8:00 PM

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