DASS 2021 · [email protected]

November 14, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Less than a year to save democracy >>>

John, the clock is ticking. We have less than a year left to get ready for the midterms and protect our Secretaries from the far-right. Rush $20 right now to help them!   RUSH $20 NOW >>> Extremists like Jody Hice in Georgia and Mark Finchem in Arizona are trying …

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  Democracy Docket via DASS · [email protected]

November 14, 2021 at 1:02 AM

“State lawmakers must step in”

What do you think? A new report from Democracy Docket shows just what minority and disenfranchised voters are facing all across the country right now: unjust and unreasonable barriers to voting. The Supreme Court upheld a law that nullifies entire ballots just for being cast a…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 8:46 PM

It’s past time, John

John, we’re running out of time. With the midterms less than a year away and Trump’s Big Lie still dominating right-wing politics, it’s long past time for federal action. But Congress refuses to act. Mitch McConnell and the Republicans have stonewalled voting rights reform…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Jocelyn Benson knows how you can #DefendDemocracy

John, Did you see this tweet from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson? She’s got some vital tips we can all keep in mind to keep protecting democracy:   CHIP IN TO DEFEND DEMOCRACY >>> DASS is working every day to protect our elections and defeat the worst …

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  me, DASS 2021 (2) · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Congress won’t act. It’s time for us to step up >>>

John, Did you see this article from NPR earlier? Activists are demanding that Congress do their jobs and pass federal voting rights legislation. But our Senators aren’t listening. Without federal action, our Secretaries of State are the last line of defense for voting rights…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 3:02 PM

NPR: “Voting rights activists say Democrats in Washington need to do their job”

John, NPR has the scoop: Voting rights activists are fed up with Congress’ inaction. And we couldn’t agree more. Progressive movements in Georgia and across the country are under attack, with GOP state legislatures churning out restrictive, anti-democratic new laws. But Congr…

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  Petition Pending (1) · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 12:57 AM

gerrymandering?

John, we’ve told you about the anti-democratic dangers of gerrymandering before. But this time, we need you to take action. Can you sign our petition and stop this ridiculous partisan practice?   ADD MY NAME >>> With redistricting maps being released across the coun…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 9:02 PM

act now: protect your election officials!!

John, our Secretaries of State have been under attack for a full year now. And the threats are only getting worse. We broke down some of the worst threats against our election officials in this email earlier. But we can’t stand up to these extremists and fix this without your…

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  CNN News via DASS · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 3:04 PM

'It's getting worse': Secretaries of state targeted by election lies live in fear for their safety”

John, American politics get more and more dangerous every day. But the number-one target of the right’s violent extremism? Our Democratic Secretaries of State. Katie Hobbs received threats that she “will never be safe in Arizona again” and violent, vulgar calls to her office.…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 9:02 PM

re: Mitch McConnell’s racist lies

John, we’re tired of the GOP’s double-talk. So let’s set the record straight. Voting rights are a civil rights issue, and civil rights are crucial for voting rights. There’s a reason the John Lewis Voting Rights Act was named after a prominent politician and civil rights icon…

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  MSNBC via DASS · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Scoop: “McConnell's flawed case against the Voting Rights Advancement Act”

Did you see this report from MSNBC after Mitch McConnell killed another voting rights bill last week? They called his case against the bill “so awful that it's insulting to Americans' intelligence”. Republicans keep rolling back voting rights and gerrymandering districts t…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 12:04 AM

what we need from 2022 (and how you can make a difference)

John, did you see this breakdown from Democracy Docket earlier? Secretary of State offices are a huge priority for Democrats in 2022! With less than a year to go until the midterms, we can’t give up now. Extremists are trying to take over elections and control your vote. We c…

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  Democracy Docket via DASS · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 6:07 PM

“Three Things At Stake for Democracy in 2022”

Number three will surprise you! Democracy Docket just broke down the biggest issues on the ballot for 2022. And we couldn’t agree more with this, John: First: Control of Congress – to keep control of voting rights and stop election subversion. Second: Control of state governme…

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  DASS Research Team · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 1:03 PM

You choose: save the filibuster or save America?

POLL FOR [email protected]: Would you end the filibuster to save democracy? YES        NO Response required by 12:00:00 PM to ensure survey accuracy. John, our democracy is reaching a breaking point, and we have a choice to make. We can preserve the filibuster and never p…

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  USPS Watch with DASS · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 1:01 AM

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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  Abbey Ford · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Coming directly to you

We have one year to make this happen John, this is Abbey Ford and I’m DASS’s Operations and Finance Assistant. Today I’m coming directly to you with a serious update: our Secretaries of State are in trouble. There’s just one year to go until the midterm elections, but extremis…

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  Democratic Association of Secretaries of State · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 3:04 PM

ONE YEAR until the midterms!!

John, as of today there is just one year until the midterm elections. And this cycle could make or break American democracy. Twenty-seven Secretary of State offices are up for election. The chief election officials for a majority of U.S. states will be decided one year fro…

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  2021 MEMBERSHIP · [email protected]

November 7, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Automatic Democratic Reminder ➡️

This is an automatic reminder for [email protected] to activate your 2021 Democratic Membership to help advance our Democratic agenda. Please review your status below and donate to activate your membership >>>   Supporter: [email protected] Membership Status: Not Acti…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

November 7, 2021 at 12:03 AM

re: redistricting (it’s worse than we thought 😬😬)

John, did you see this message from us yesterday? The GOP is using every trick in the book to tip the scales ahead of next year’s midterms! First they attacked the election results (and the Capitol!) just because Trump lost. Then they redrew Congressional districts to bre…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

November 6, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Are you seeing this, John?

We’re worried John, This past week wasn’t just a loss for Virginia. It was a loss for America. Another Trump-supported conservative is in power, and another state’s election control could fall to the GOP. It’s past time to act. We need to be ready for 2022 now! And the only w…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

November 6, 2021 at 2:02 PM

What we lost in Virginia

John, this past election day was disappointing for a lot of people. But this is also bad news for next year’s midterms. Losses like Virginia’s governor’s race weren’t just an indicator for what to expect next year. Virginia’s Secretary of State is appointed by the governor…

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  DASS ALERT · [email protected]

November 6, 2021 at 12:03 AM

the GOP is out of control!

John, GOP gerrymandering is getting out of control. States are starting to release redistricting maps for 2022 – and we’re horrified at the results! Just take a look at Ohio – Trump won with a slim 53% last year but with this map,Republicans control a full 86% of house seats …

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  me, DASS 2021 (2) · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 8:16 PM

did you see Shemia Fagan’s message for you?

John, Did you see this message from Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan earlier? She wants to make sure that we’re all ready for 2022 and prepared to defend voting rights. Our Secretaries have been under attack for more than a year now. It’s time to step up and defend dem…

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  Secretary Shemia Fagan · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 2:02 PM

How we can protect your rights

John, This is Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan, and I want to talk to you about your rights. I believe, along with all my colleagues at DASS, that voting is a fundamental right and the foundation of our very nation. That’s why Oregon has been voting by mail for decades…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 12:03 AM

URGENT MESSAGE: Mitch McConnell blocks another voting rights bill >>>

It’s all down to us now! John, the GOP have Senate obstruction down to a science. They just killed our last hope at federal voting rights protection – even though Democrats control the House, Senate, and White House! First, they used conspiracy theories to attack and discredit…

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  DASS ALERT · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 2:02 PM

🚨 John Lewis Voting Rights Act BLOCKED in Senate 🚨

It’s happening again – the GOP is too scared to even debate voting rights! John, Four voting rights bills. Four filibusters. Zero debate. All thanks to Mitch McConnell and his cronies. McConnell has made it clear - partisan games mean more to him than preserving democracy and…

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  DASS Outreach Team · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 11:56 PM

MISSING SIGNATURE – please update:

Responses required by 12:00:00am to ensure survey accuracy. John, did you see our previous message? Giving residents of Washington, D.C. full federal representation would provide the crucial votes in the Senate – and could save our democracy. We support statehood and rep…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 8:05 PM

re: “GOP Installing Conspiracy Theorists”

John, have you heard? All across the country the GOP is removing qualified election officials from office and replacing them with conspiracy theorists. They’re targeting our Secretaries of State. But we have a chance to stop them! DASS has a plan to keep far-right candidates …

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  DASS ALERT · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Daily Beast: “Michigan GOP Installing Conspiracy Theorists in Critical Swing-State Election Posts”

John, the Daily Beast just released a bombshell report that Michigan’s GOP has been firing election officials just for doing their job! One Republican election official quoted in the article was removed from office because she confirmed Biden’s win. And countless others have …

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  Voting Rights Action via DASS · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 12:04 AM

D.C. statehood all comes down to this

ADD YOUR NAME >> John, did you see this Washington Post opinion piece? it makes a crucial argument: that D.C. Statehood isn’t just a D.C. issue. It’s a voting rights issue.   The nation’s 51st state would come with two new Senators, who could turn the tide of vital leg…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 8:03 PM

[MUST-READ] Majority of Republicans would limit your right to vote!

John, did you see this message from us earlier? If you believe in the right to vote and the value of democratic participation, we need you to join our cause! The midterms are fast approaching and the GOP has anti-voter candidates for Secretary of State in almost every elec…

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  Pew Research via DASS · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 2:03 PM

The partisan divide on voting rights

John, data from Pew Research Center shows that a vast majority of Republicans – two out of three! – consider voting rights a ‘privilege’ which ‘can be limited’. They’re saying the quiet part out loud now... Extremists want to stop us from protecting women's rights, investing…

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  DEMOCRACY ALERT with DASS · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 8:03 PM

A massive warning from President Biden >>>

“unprecedented voter suppression and sustained election subversion” John, are you worried about 2022? The midterms are coming up fast – and Republicans are already working hard to suppress your right to vote! Even worse, the election could kick off a new round of conspiracy…

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  DASS · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Thank you, John

John: thanks to generous supporters like you, we were able to hit last night’s incredible end-of-month goal! We just wanted to say thank you – and to let you know how we will use this momentum to build a stronger democracy. DASS is dedicated to protecting voting rights, expa…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 11:53 PM

All-in to save democracy >>>

John, with just a few hours to go until tonight’s incredible $125,000 end-of-month deadline, we want to remind you just what’s at stake. Check out what these champions of democracy had to say about the future of voting rights and of our nation:   If you agree that somet…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 8:33 PM

re: Secretary Griswold’s urgent letter

John, did you get Jena Griswold’s message earlier?? We’re only $6,000 short of tonight’s midnight deadline with only hours to go! You can make a difference. Even $20 can turn the tide and help us defeat the extremists who want to run your elections! But we need to act fast. …

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  Democratic Association of Secretaries of State · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 5:03 PM

time is running out for voting rights

Time is running out for voting rights. But you can help us turn back the clock. Chip in any amount before tonight’s end-of-month midnight deadline! >>> CHIP IN NOW >>> John, tonight is the night we all face our fears. But for DASS, we aren’t just afraid …

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  Jena Griswold · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 12:05 PM

I’ll keep this short

John, This won’t take more than a minute. As Secretaries of State, our job is to protect your vote and run safe, accurate elections. But our opponents are running to defeat us and spread the Big Lie — all with the end goal of delegitimizing our elections and ushering in t…

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  me, @DemsOfState (2) · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 12:03 AM

the new QAnon Coalition

far-right extremists want to run your elections John, Did you see this awful story from Vice?The GOP doesn’t just want to win elections. They want to control the whole system so they never lose an election again. It’s not even a secret. Their candidates tell everyone who wil…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 7:59 PM

everything depends on you

John: Our democracy is by the people, for the people. That means YOU have all the power. YOU can keep extremists out of office. YOU can oppose injustice and fascism. YOU can save American democracy! But if Trump-endorsed Secretary of State candidates take power, all of that…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Vice News: “Trump-Backed Candidates Launch Group to ‘Control the Election System’”

John, Vice has the scoop - and it’s confirmed our worst fears. The extremists are trying to take over our elections from the inside! This new QAnon Coalition was announced by Nevada Secretary of State candidate Jim Marchant. And the group is backing extremist Secretary of…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 11:46 PM

re: the horrible truth about January 6th

John, did you see this email from us earlier? The January 6th insurrection was a monumental attack on our democracy. New, shocking evidence shows that it may also have been planned by extremist members of Congress, plotting to overturn a free and fair election! It’s crucial …

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 8:30 PM

what to do when Congress can’t do anything

John, President Biden hasn’t been able to get much done this year. And it’s all thanks to Mitch McConnell’s obstruction. Democrats have tried to pass historic voting rights legislation THREE times and each time they’ve been stonewalled in the Senate. Election officials are c…

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  Rolling Stone via DASS · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 5:11 PM

EXCLUSIVE: “Jan. 6 Organizers Had ‘Dozens’ of Meetings With Members of Congress”

John, this Rolling Stone exclusive has us furious. Turns out the insurrection was even more planned out than we thought!   According to testimony from anonymous January 6th organizers, they met with up to a dozen House members’ teams to plan the failed coup. And those repre…

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  me, @DemsOfState (2) · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 12:11 AM

It’s time to act

Can we count on your support? John – did you see this tweet from Robert Reich earlier?? 41 Republicans shouldn’t be able to block voting rights for all 300 million Americans. But until we find some way to fix the Senate, we have to work around them. We must elect pro-voter Se…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Robert Reich: “The filibuster must go”

John, voting rights reform is massively popular. But Mitch McConnell and Republicans in the Senate are using the filibuster to stop voting rights at every chance! Just check out what Robert Reich had to say:   CHIP IN IF YOU AGREE >>> We couldn’t agree more. But we…

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  DASS Action · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 2:04 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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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 12:03 AM

re: urgent request

Begin forwarded email: John, this is the third time in 2021 Congress has tried to pass voting rights legislation, and the third time it’s died because of the filibuster. Just check out the New York Times’ coverage:   In that same year, GOP state legislatures have introduced …

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  me, DASS 2021 (2) · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Haven’t seen a response from you, John

do you support ending the filibuster? Poll for [email protected]: Do you support ending the filibuster to save our democracy? YES        NO Response required by 12:00:00 AM to ensure polling accuracy. John, we haven’t seen a response from you yet on this urgent poll – and w…

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  Democracy Watch with DASS · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 2:04 PM

First year, third filibuster

John, this is the third time in 2021 Congress has tried to pass voting rights legislation, and the third time it’s died because of the filibuster. Just check out the New York Times’ coverage:   In that same year, GOP state legislatures have introduced more than 500 new bills…

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