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  Fairness Project Team · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 7:40 PM

SIGN ON: Stand up to Starbucks and Amazon

They fear workers' power because they know their practices of underpaying and undervaluing their workers are on the line. Friend,  Our organization was born from the labor movement, which is why we’re proud to carry on the legacy of union organizers as we fight for higher wages, bet…
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  Repro Update! @ Fairness Project · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 7:26 PM

what we’re doing on reproductive rights →

The stakes are clear. Americans realize their democracy has tools to save their rights — and they are using them! Team, When the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade this summer, it will be up to the states to ensure there are policies in place to protect patients and providers. And …
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 3:08 PM

the baby formula shortage is no accident.

Too often, caretakers in America are an afterthought in our policy. Our ballot measures put them front and center. Team, the baby formula shortage is not an accident. This is what happens when an economy is built around lining the pockets of the wealthy elite instead of supporting wo…
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  Urgent Repro News @ Fairness Project · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 8:38 PM

What you can do to Block the Bans → → →

This is just the beginning for extremist legislators. They’re trying to pass bills just like this *everywhere* possible. Team — Earlier today, the Oklahoma state legislature passed a total ban on abortion. If signed by Oklahoma’s governor, the law would immediately go into effect. Ri…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Wendy said it best >>

“If you’re as mad as I am, support the ballot measures that will protect women’s reproductive health care once and for all.” Team, Wendy Davis — a former legislator who once filibustered for abortion rights on the floor of the Texas legislature for more than 13 hours — has made it ab…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
May 15, 2022 at 3:47 PM

We need your opinion on voting rights

Hey there, In the past several years, we’ve seen an all-out attack on voting rights from extremist politicians. Here at Fairness Project, we’re fighting back. But we can’t do this important work without your input! Can you take this quick survey so we know where you stand on the fut…
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  Hannah Ledford, Campaigns Director · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 9:39 PM

URGENT: Campaign Updates

Team — We’re working hard to bring the most urgent issues to the ballot this November. From raising wages to expanding Medicaid access to codifying abortion rights, we have one simple mission: Win ballot measures. Change lives. Can we count on your support today, to expand the reach…
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  Kelly Hall, Executive Director · [email protected]
May 11, 2022 at 8:30 PM

we told you Congress wouldn’t act

Just now, the Senate failed to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) — a bill that would have codified reproductive rights and preserved legal access to abortion in light of SCOTUS’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.   Team, Just now, the Senate failed to pass the Women’s Healt…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 4:43 PM

Congress stalls → We act!

Because of petty politics and partisan gridlock in Congress, WHPA is likely to fail. CONTRIBUTE >> PROTECT ABORTION RIGHTS The Senate is preparing to vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) tomorrow, team. This bill would codify reproductive rights and preserve legal …
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  Fairness Project Team · [email protected]
May 8, 2022 at 3:53 PM

Happy Mother’s Day!

We see you, we support you, and we will never stop fighting for you.  Mother’s Day can be a challenging time for many of us – especially for those who cannot be with their moms or who have lost loved ones. Our team is thinking of you today. Please make sure to look after yourself and…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 8:40 PM

act for abortion justice NOW

Abortion restrictions are on the rise across the country. Roe v. Wade is poised to fall. Every signal says we’re headed towards a reality where abortion is illegal in over half the country. SIGN ON → DEMAND ABORTION JUSTICE Team — Over 20 states have trigger laws to ban abortion imm…
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  Hannah Ledford, Campaigns Director · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 3:25 PM

The news about Roe

In a post-Roe America, ballot measures are our last line of defense Hey there, It’s Hannah, the Campaigns Director for the Fairness Project. By now you’ve likely heard the news on Roe — the Supreme Court is poised to gut the landmark law that guarantees abortion rights to millions a…
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  Zach, South Dakotans Decide Healthcare · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Expanding Medicaid to 40,000 people who need it

If we win this historic campaign this November, not only are we expanding life-saving health care to over 40,000 South Dakotans, but this measure would also save our state $1.3 billion over the next five years alone. Hi there, Allow me to introduce myself — I’m Zach, the campaign ma…
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  Fairness Project Campaigns Team · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Some feel good news for your Friday and a win for direct democracy!

House Joint Resolution 1059, which would have made using the ballot measure significantly more difficult for Oklahoma voters, is no longer a looming threat. This is a MAJOR win for direct democracy!! Friend, Great news from Oklahoma — a bill meant to restrict the ballot measure’s pow…
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  Kelly Hall, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 5:27 PM

THIS is why we do what we do:

"Some of the largest, most profitable companies in retail and food services are still paying most of their workers less than $15 an hour, and many still make less than $10 an hour, according to a new company wage tracker developed by the Economic Policy Institute and the Shift Project." — The Gua…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 7:23 PM

Congress sat back and allowed benefits to slip away from families

Friends, Just recently, Congress allowed the increased Child Tax Credit nestled in the American Rescue Plan to expire. Let’s be clear: without it, hundreds of thousands of families across the country will no longer receive extra funds for essentials like housing, utilities, and food…
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  BALLOT MEASURE WATCH! @ Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 25, 2022 at 9:13 PM

ANOTHER attack on direct democracy could make it in front of voters

South Dakota, now North Dakota... where next!? Team: Another blatant attack on direct democracy and your voting rights just took a step towards reaching North Dakota’s ballot this November. Late Friday evening, the “Protect the North Dakota Constitution” campaign turned in signatures…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 23, 2022 at 5:17 PM

193 members of Congress don’t want you to afford medical care

Even for something as common-sense as capping the skyrocketing prices of insulin, some members of Congress have shown their full hand — they are NOT willing to work for the American people. Friend — We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: We cannot rely on elected officials to e…
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  Ballot Measure Watch @ Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 21, 2022 at 6:02 PM

BREAKING: direct democracy is under attack in South Dakota >>

Team: Amendment C will appear on the ballot in South Dakota this June. So let us tell you exactly just what this means:  If passed, this amendment would permanently change the constitution to remove majority rule for ballot measures, undermining the people's ability to determine pol…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 2:28 PM

find out how we’re working to protect abortion rights >>

With attacks on abortion rights sweeping across the country, Fairness Project has risen to the challenge. Recently, we began working alongside a local coalition to protect abortion in Michigan: State after state has passed alarming anti-abortion legislation. In Michigan, because of…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 9:17 PM

What do you think about this?

Team, Florida’s governor and legislature have just made ballot measures effectively off-limits to citizens! Here’s what Fairness Project Executive Director Kelly Hall had to say: “Florida passed a $15 an hour minimum wage raise in 2020 via a ballot initiative after decades of legisl…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 3:45 PM

it’s clear: we must do more to expand Medicaid.

Team — the COVID-19 public health emergency is scheduled to end on April 15th, which means millions of Americans who enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic might lose their health care. HELP EXPAND MEDICAID → Because of partisan gridlock, funds for programs that made enrolling…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 3:52 PM

save direct democracy, team >>>

Mississippi’s legislative session just ended — and lawmakers failed to pass legislation to save the ballot measure, leaving the state’s citizens without access to direct democracy. Team —  That ballot measure is an essential component of our democracy that has provided vital support …
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 4:28 PM

short survey!

1-Click: Let us know >> Hey there, Here at Fairness Project, we run ballot measure campaigns on a variety of issues to create real progressive change for working people across the country.  Today, we’d like to know which of our campaign issues is most important to you! Take the…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
April 2, 2022 at 3:55 PM

some tough news

As we prepare for Q2, we’re bracing ourselves for some tough decisions ahead. Team — We have some tough news. Despite all of our combined efforts, unfortunately, we did not hit our March End-of-Quarter goal.  First, we wanted to thank every single person who donated to try and help u…
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  kelly (iPhone) · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 1:37 AM

FWD: Last chance to help us finish out EOQ strong!! Chip in now>>

This November, we’re poised to see dozens of attempts by extremist officials to restrict your voting rights reach the ballot. We need to make sure we have the necessary resources to fight back against these attacks.   Hi team, Sorry for the late email — we’re closing in on our very f…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Powering progress across the country

We have less than 12 hours left until our most important fundraising deadline that we’ve set so far in 2022. Friend: We have less than 12 hours left until our most important fundraising deadline that we’ve set so far in 2022. Will you chip in whatever you can afford right now to hel…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 11:20 PM

How our campaign is protecting your voting rights

Last fall, we launched our Ballot Measure Rescue Campaign — a $5 million dedicated effort to protecting direct democracy and ballot initiatives. And friend, our campaign couldn’t have come at a more necessary time — extremist politicians and special interests have launched an all-ou…
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  Kelly (personal) · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 8:14 PM

Have an impact.

Your donation to the Fairness Project will have a real impact on people’s lives. Our track record speaks for itself, and I can promise you we won’t be slowing down any time soon. Friends, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to donate to the Fairness Project before our very first End-of…
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  Kelly Hall, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 12:20 AM

Introducing our BIGGEST End-of-Quarter goal EVER. Why?

Because our democracy is on the line this November Friend,  Medicaid, reproductive rights, and our democracy are all on the line this November. Extremist officials in state legislatures across the country have brought forward restrictive measures to try and stop voters from using dir…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 25, 2022 at 6:34 PM

abortion bans across the country

Team, the state-level attack on abortion is rippling across the country. What started with Texas is making its way to extremist legislatures all across the U.S.: → Idaho, South Dakota, and Texas have all recently passed extremely restrictive bans. → Oklahoma, Tennessee, Florida, and…
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  Kelly Hall · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 1:15 AM

Re: Celebrating 12 years of progress

Dear friend, It’s hard to believe that the Affordable Care Act was signed into law 12 years ago already! To this day, I still consider this time spent working with colleagues to draft and pass the ACA to be one of the most foundational experiences of my career.  Long before joining …
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Celebrating 12 years of progress

WOW, friend, can you believe it’s been 12 years since the Affordable Care Act passed already!? Since our founding in 2016, we’ve helped more than 875,000 people across the country access life-saving health care by expanding Medicaid under the ACA. We’re proud of the work we’ve acco…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 2:44 PM

57 years after Selma, our fight continues

We believe that voters can be trusted to decide important, impactful policy at the ballot box, and that they should have the unobstructed ability to do so. ADD YOUR NAME: STAND UP TO DEFEND VOTING RIGHTS Team, This month marks the 57th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. 57 years ago, vot…
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  BMRC WATCH! via Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 19, 2022 at 3:41 PM

How extremist officials are coming after your rights >>

Team — Extremist legislators are scared. How do we know this? Because they’ve seen the progress working people across the country have been able to make, and now they’re unleashing an all-out attack on voting rights. The newest approach they are taking? Using ballot measures to rest…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 8:51 PM

fair wages 🤝 equal pay

Team: 83 cents.  That’s how much on average a woman is paid in the U.S. for every $1 a man makes. And team, the pay gap for women of color is far worse: Black women are paid on average 64 cents for every $1 a man makes; Native American women make 58 cents on average; And Hispanic w…
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  Wendy Davis · [email protected]
March 12, 2022 at 5:09 PM

We can protect reproductive healthcare

The Fairness Project’s newest campaign, Michigan for Reproductive Freedom is a groundbreaking ballot measure — the first of its kind — and could set the stage to codify Roe v. Wade’s protections in states all across the country.  Hi there, Almost 10 years ago, I stood on the floor of…
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  Kelly Hall · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 4:16 PM

hope for reproductive freedom, post-Roe

This upcoming Supreme Court decision in June will have intense ripple effects for my home state, but not if we act NOW to ensure reproductive freedom for all. Friends, Something you might not know about me is that I am originally from Michigan, where our Fairness Project team is curr…
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  Fairness Project Campaigns Team · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 6:31 PM

We’re joining the fight for reproductive rights >>

Introducing Reproductive Freedom for All... 🥁 Team, Today we are THRILLED to announce that our team at the Fairness Project is expanding our 2022 campaign slate to include the fight to protect reproductive rights.  Introducing Reproductive Freedom for ALL: Here’s the situation: Bec…
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  BMRC WATCH! via Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 6, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Extremist officials in Missouri are coming after ballot measures again >>

Attacks like these are exactly why we launched our Ballot Measure Rescue Campaign. Team — Extremist state legislators in Missouri just won’t quit!  FIRST, we worked with Healthcare for Missouri to pass Medicaid expansion in 2020. But despite Missouri voters passing this important mea…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 6:28 PM

making progress on health care

The Affordable Care Act is only helpful to families when they can access the plan’s full benefits, which means removing state-level obstacles to funding and distribution. Enter: The Fairness Project’s Medicaid ballot measure campaigns. Team, The Affordable Care Act, strengthened by e…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Women’s History Month demands action >>

We’ve dedicated ourselves to fueling ballot measure campaigns that guarantee livable wages to everyone. That’s why, as we kick off Women’s History Month, we’re asking you to join the celebration by taking action: Sign our petition and demand fair and equal wages for women! Team: This…
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  Kelly · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 2:48 AM

Coming up short

  Hi team, Sorry for the late email, but what I’m about to share with you is really important. We’re just a few hours away from our February fundraising deadline, and this month especially, we need to make sure we hit our $7,500 goal. Ballot measures are one of the cornerstones of Am…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Team: we’re just getting started >>

winning life-changing ballot measure campaigns in South Dakota, Michigan, and everywhere in between Friend, Last November, we won 2 incredibly important ballot measure campaigns in Tucson and Cleveland and defeated a dangerous one in Austin. While these victories brought our track re…
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  Kelly Hall · [email protected]
February 27, 2022 at 5:20 PM

we don’t have to tolerate this:

After all we’ve been through as a nation, people are starting to see in real-time that ballot measures and direct democracy are some of the most foolproof ways to protect our democratic freedoms and enact progress. Team — Ballot measures mean we don’t have to tolerate headlines like …
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  Kelly Hall, Executive Director · [email protected]
February 24, 2022 at 9:07 PM

FWD: Continuing our fight to end the predatory practice of payday lending

  Hey there, I wanted to make sure you saw yesterday’s exciting announcement. Our team at the Fairness Project has already helped voters in Nebraska and Colorado to curb the predatory practice of payday lending, and now we’re taking this fight to Michigan. Payday loans are exploitati…
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  🚨CAMPAIGN ALERT!🚨 · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 7:52 PM

Continuing our fight to end the predatory practice of payday lending

Predatory payday lenders rob financially-strapped Michiganders of millions every single year. Team: Predatory payday lenders rob financially-strapped Michiganders of millions every single year. Lenders will charge more than 370% APR for small loans by customers who are in some of th…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
February 20, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Fulfilling our promises to protect direct democracy >>

When we launched our Ballot Measure Rescue Campaign, we made a promise — if we needed to bring litigation, we would litigate. Where we could stop bad laws from being passed, we would run aggressive communications and lobbying campaigns to stop anti-democratic bills. And if a legislature refers su…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 10:38 PM

let’s build a movement for direct democracy together

Team — Here at the Fairness Project, we’ve been running successful, progressive ballot measure campaigns across the country. And, just last fall, we launched our Ballot Measure Rescue Campaign, to save the very tools of direct democracy we leverage to create meaningful change for wo…
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  Fairness Project · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Show ballot measures some loooove this Valentines Day 💞

Will you tie the knot and commit to becoming a monthly donor? Hey there — Happy Valentines Day! 😍😍 Voters across the country have started a long-term relationship with ballot measures, to bring deciding power back to the people, and enact life-saving policies for millions of America…
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