The Union · [email protected]

November 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Next Up: Tennessee

Let’s keep the momentum going! Dear John, Tuesday night proved it once again: when we show up, we win. From statewide races to local ballot measures, voters across the country chose decency, progress, and community over chaos and cruelty.Now it’s Tennessee’s turn. A special election in Tennessee’s…

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November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Community Wins Elections

As we take in results from last night, with a few still coming in, it all comes down to one thing: community. Dear John,As we take in results from last night, with a few still coming in, it all comes down to one thing: community. Voters who showed up for the first time.Voters who sat out the last el…

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  Reed Galen, President Of The Union · [email protected]

November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Let’s bring it home, team.

Today’s the day. The work, the organizing, the calls, the conversations — it all leads here. Dear John, Today’s the day. The work, the organizing, the calls, the conversations — it all leads here.The Union has been delivering every day leading up to Election Day. Now it’s time for the voters to ste…

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  The Union · [email protected]

November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Tomorrow is Election Day

All year, we’ve been building toward this — connecting neighbors, helping voters make their plan, and reminding people that showing up is the work of rebuilding democracy. Dear John, All year, we’ve been building toward this — connecting neighbors, helping voters make their plan, and reminding peop…

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November 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM

No to tyranny. Yes to liberty and justice.

As we head into the final stretch before Election Day, it’s worth remembering what brings us together, not what pulls us apart. Dear John, As we head into the final stretch before Election Day, it’s worth remembering what brings us together, not what pulls us apart.For the next year or two, anyone …

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  The Union · [email protected]

November 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Just 3 days to go

We’re just 3 days away from Election Day, can you believe it? And this weekend, we’re turning the spotlight on YOU! Dear John, We’re just 3 days away from Election Day, can you believe it? And this weekend, we’re turning the spotlight on YOU! Across the country, volunteers like you are stepping up…

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October 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM

🎃 If the trick is voting… democracy’s the treat 🎃

It’s Halloween and while the candy’s great, there’s nothing sweeter than democracy in action. Dear John, It’s Halloween and while the candy’s great, there’s nothing sweeter than democracy in action.  With just 4 days left until Election Day, every small action adds up in a big way. There’s a lot o…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Local elections, national impact

Here’s how you can help today Dear John, We talk a lot about national politics, but today it’s the local races that will shape what happens next year, from ballot measures to school boards and city councils determining who leads our communities. These local races often come down to just a few votes…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Let's show up for California, Maine and New York

Early voting lines are forming, ballots are being dropped off, and conversations are happening at kitchen tables everywhere. Dear John, Early voting lines are forming, ballots are being dropped off, and conversations are happening at kitchen tables everywhere. It’s clear people care, and we’re here…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM

7 days to go. Here's how to take action:

We’ve got one week left, and this is when showing up matters most. Dear John, We’ve got one week left before Election Day, and this is when showing up matters most. Every action between now and Election Day helps someone find their polling place, reminds a neighbor to vote, or secures a ride to the…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM

Elections are happening in 1 week

It’s officially crunch time, folks. Dear John,It’s officially crunch time, folks. Election Day is next Tuesday, and if we want to make real progress on rebuilding our democracy, we have to win some important races happening across the country. Here’s what we’re doing down the stretch to get as many …

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM

They broke it

We have to pick up the pieces. Dear John, Starting November 1, millions of Americans will lose the SNAP benefits they rely on. It's a direct result of the ongoing government shutdown and decisions made by the Trump administration.This didn’t have to happen. But when politicians play games with peopl…

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October 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Help get Mikie Sherrill signs out!

Visibility is everything right now. Dear John, Visibility is everything right now. With just days to go before Election Day, every lawn sign we put up across New Jersey sends a clear message: people are paying attention, showing up, and standing behind Mikie Sherrill and decent leadership. We’ve al…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM

I went to a protest. Now what?

You showed up. You stood up. You made your voice heard. Now it’s time to turn that energy into action. Dear John,You showed up. You stood up. You made your voice heard. Now it’s time to turn that energy into action. Protests are powerful — they remind us that we’re not alone in wanting something bet…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM

The sprint is on

Earlier this week, Reed reminded us what this moment calls for: urgency, focus, and showing up. We’ve built a national network of 189,000+ volunteers and more than 1 in 5 are actively engaged right now in outreach, community events, and voter contact. Dear John, Earlier this week, Reed reminded us …

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM

It’s time to re-open the government

This is the 16th day the government has been shut down. Dear John, This is the 16th day the government has been shut down.Millions of Americans are going without paychecks. Thousands are under threat of being laid off and used as political pawns. And the worst part is, there’s no end in sight. Who’…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Join Reed Galen tonight at 8 ET!

Election Day is right around the corner, which means we need wins now, before we even get to the midterms. Dear John,Tonight's the night, folks. Join us for a special live event TONIGHT with Reed Galen, President of The Union and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, as we dig into the pulse on the gro…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Stand Up. Show Up. Register Voters.

This Saturday isn’t just another protest, it’s a chance for Americans everywhere to step up, connect, and show that real power lives in our communities. Dear John, This Saturday isn’t just another protest, it’s a chance for Americans everywhere to step up, connect, and show that real power lives in…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM

No Kings protests are back this weekend

This Saturday, October 18, Americans all across the nation are coming together to make a simple, powerful statement: power belongs to the people — not a king. Dear John, This Saturday, October 18, Americans all across the nation are coming together to make a simple, powerful statement: power belong…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Support our mission, buy a t-shirt

Fuel our mission to 2026! Dear John, Our T-shirts are going fast, and they’re already generating community-building activism in communities all around the country.This isn’t just a T-shirt, it’s a mobile action center that connects your friends, family, and neighbors with great volunteer opportunit…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

We Need Poll Watchers, Observers & Volunteers

We’re less than a month from Election Day. Dear John, We’re less than a month from Election Day. Now’s the time to show up where it counts. We need poll workers, observers, and volunteers across Pennsylvania to help protect the vote and drive turnout in the final stretch.Here’s how to take action …

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM

NEXT WEEK: Election prep with Reed Galen

Election Day is right around the corner, which means we need wins now, before we even get to the midterms. Dear John,Election Day is right around the corner, which means we need wins now, before we even get to the midterms. Join us for a special live event a week from today with Reed Galen, Presiden…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM

TONIGHT: Psychotherapist breaks down Trump's communication style

Join us for a powerful conversation. Dear John, Tonight's the night!Decode the Message. Protect Your Mind. Take Action. Join us and Jessica Masino Drass, MA — psychotherapist, author, trauma specialist, and Board of Education member, for a one-of-a-kind virtual event TONIGHT at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET. …

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Election Sprint with Reed Galen

Election Day is right around the corner, which means we need wins now, before we even get to the midterms. Dear John,Election Day is right around the corner, which means we need wins now, before we even get to the midterms. Join us for a special live event with Reed Galen, President of The Union and…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Help motivate the vote in PA!

Here’s how you can take action this week! Dear John, You already know what’s at stake this November. Voting YES to retain our PA Supreme Court justices means protecting voting rights, reproductive freedom, our children’s education, and equal access to justice. These justices have ruled with fairness…

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  The Union · [email protected]

October 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Another MAGA shutdown

Donald Trump has now shut the government down 3 times. John,Donald Trump has now shut the government down 3 times. Earlier this week, we asked you a question. And the consensus came back clear. You all saw this coming: MAGA lawmakers don’t care about working for the American people, they only care …

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  The Union · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Yes or No? Should we shut down?

Republicans may control all three branches of government, but it’s become clear that they can’t keep the government open without the Democrats’ help. Dear John, Republicans may control all three branches of government, but it’s become clear that they can’t keep the government open without the Democ…

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  The Union · [email protected]

September 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Help us get these flyers out.

Every voter needs a plan. Dear John, With over half the country heading to the polls on November 4, one of the most important things we can do right now is make sure every voter has a plan to vote. That’s why The Union has created clear, easy-to-use Voting Plan flyers to distribute at community ev…

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  The Union · [email protected]

September 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM

YOU saved Kimmel, but the boycott’s not over yet

We did it. Hundreds of you joined our Disney boycott, and tonight, Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air. Dear John, We did it. Hundreds of you joined our Disney boycott, and tonight, Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air. The response was so overwhelming that Disney+’s subscription cancellation page was tempo…

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  The Union · [email protected]

September 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Let’s keep moving forward

Here’s how you can take action this week: Dear John, We know the headlines can feel heavy, but that’s why our work matters. Every conversation, every voter reached, every check-in with a neighbor helps shape the future we’re rebuilding together. We are the bright spot in all of this, and together w…

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September 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM

👕 New Union T-Shirts Are Here!

Fuel our mission to 2026! Dear John, This is bigger than a T-shirt. It’s about fueling the movement that will carry us through 2026, 2028, and 2030.We’ve just released a limited run of Union T-shirts — once they’re gone, they’re gone. Every shirt sold goes directly into our work: reaching voters wh…

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  The Union · [email protected]

September 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM

We're calling for a boycott

In times like this, we must band together and do what we can. Dear John, In times like these, we must band together and do what we can.ABC can suspend Jimmy Kimmel for bogus political reasons, but we can cancel our accounts. ABC is part of the Disney Family, that includes Disney+, ESPN, Hulu AND AB…

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  The Union · [email protected]

September 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM

This Tuesday: National Voter Registration Day

This Tuesday, September 16, is National Voter Registration Day — a nationwide effort to make sure everyone has the opportunity to participate in our elections. Dear John, This Tuesday, September 16, is National Voter Registration Day — a nationwide effort to make sure everyone has the opportunity t…

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September 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Take the survey: Help us register more voters

We’re sure you saw what happened in Virginia on Tuesday night. Hello Fellow Union Volunteer,We’re sure you saw what happened in Virginia on Tuesday night.  If you missed it, we took back a House seat in a district that Trump won less than a year ago. That’s huge. Especially in an “off year”.  That …

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  Kelly and Kathy @ The Union · [email protected]

September 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Volunteer to Protect PA’s Supreme Court

This year, Pennsylvania faces three critical statewide elections. Hello Fellow Union Volunteer, This year, Pennsylvania faces three critical statewide elections. Three progressive State Supreme Court Justices are up for retention (yes-or-no vote, with no opponents or party affiliations listed). Thes…

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  Reed @ The Union · [email protected]

September 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Help us get ready for the fall

Fall is officially upon us. That means it’s time to get to work. Dear John, Fall is officially upon us. That means it’s time to get to work. We have several important races coming up in a matter of weeks, and we’re doing everything we can to motivate voters and defeat MAGA.Yes, the 2026 midterms ar…

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  The Union · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Get involved in Pennsylvania!

It’s NFL season, phone bank season, postcard season, and yes, door-knocking season, too. Dear John, It’s NFL season, phone bank season, postcard season, and yes, door-knocking season, too. The good news: we’ve already lined up actions you can take. Check them out below ⬇️ The Union State Series: O…

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August 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Don’t Talk About Politics: A Conversation with the Author

Join us for our next special edition of our Book Club featuring author Sarah Stein Lubrano, who will be joining us live to discuss her new book, Don’t Talk About Politics. Dear John, Join us for our next special edition of our Book Club featuring author Sarah Stein Lubrano, who will be joining us l…

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August 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM

REMINDER: Join Us Tomorrow

Tomorrow, August 26 at 8pm ET, we’re bringing together volunteers and organizers from across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia for our next Union State Series meeting. Dear John, Tomorrow, August 27 at 8pm ET, we’re bringing together volunteers and organizers from across Pennsylvania, New Jers…

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August 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM

75 Days to Shape PA’s Future

Here’s How You Can Help: Dear John, We’re just 75 days from Election Day, and Pennsylvania is a tipping-point state. Every conversation, registration, and event builds the momentum we need to turn out voters.Take Action in PA This Week: - Phone Banks for PA General Election - Tuesdays and Thursdays…

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  The Union · [email protected]

August 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Don’t miss the next Connect & Converse session!

Last week, we kicked off our Connect & Converse 3-part series with Hosting a Meet & Greet — and it was a fantastic start! Dear John, Last week, we kicked off our Connect & Converse 3-part series with Hosting a Meet & Greet — and it was a fantastic start! Whether you’re looking to:Na…

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  The Union · [email protected]

August 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM

The Union has spoken

Last week, we asked you a simple question: Is it time for Democrats to gerrymander? Dear John, Last week, we asked you a simple question: Is it time for Democrats to gerrymander?The response we received was overwhelming. It’s clear that the pro-democracy movement has strong feelings about what the …

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August 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Let’s Build Power in PA, NJ & VA

We’re bringing together volunteers, local leaders, and new organizers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia to build strong statewide teams and gear up for the November elections ahead. Dear John, We’re bringing together volunteers, local leaders, and new organizers across Pennsylvania, New…

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August 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Don’t miss out – First session starts tomorrow!

Just a quick reminder — our Connect & Converse 3-part series kicks off tomorrow, August 12th with Hosting a Meet & Greet. Dear John, Just a quick reminder — our Connect & Converse 3-part series kicks off tomorrow, August 12th at 8 PM, with "Hosting a Meet & Greet".If you’ve ever wan…

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August 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Unpacking the Rhetoric & Its Impact

Join Us for a Powerful Conversation. Dear John, Decode the Message. Protect Your Mind. Take Action.Join us and Jessica Masino Drass, MA — psychotherapist, author, trauma specialist, and Board of Education member, for a one-of-a-kind virtual event on August 25 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Jessica will brea…

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  The Union · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Is it time for Democrats to gerrymander?

You probably think what’s happening in Washington right now is a total abomination. Dear John, You probably think what’s happening in Washington right now is a total abomination.You’re probably looking at Donald Trump’s incompetent administration and thinking there’s no way any of these people will…

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  The Union · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Look What’s Happening in Texas

Help Register Voters Now Dear John, Look at what’s happening in Texas. Politicians are redrawing maps to silence voters. They’re stripping power from local officials, targeting college campuses, and moving to suppress the vote — especially for young people, communities of color, and working familie…

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July 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Meet Our New Partners

Growing the Movement Together. Dear John, We’re excited to share some big news — The Union is growing our coalition of allies across the country. We’ve recently partnered with an incredible group of organizations who, like us, are championing democracy, civic engagement, and grassroots power. From…

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  The Union · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM

What you've helped build

We've been doing the work. Here's what we've gotten done. Join The Union is a single-issue, pro-democracy coalition of grassroots volunteers and partner organizations working to save our country from the autocratic agenda of MAGA extremists. We’re citizens from all walks of life and all political…

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July 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Learn How To Turn Down The Political Temperature

Learn new communication skills to connect! Dear John, Want to learn how to turn down the temperature of heated conversations and stay cool at your summer Meet & Greet?Grab a cold drink and join us! We are excited to present some very accomplished and experienced communicators in our 3-part ser…

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