Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

April 16, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Reverse these tax cuts and increase funding for essential social programs.

As Tax Day approaches, it's time for us to unite and demand that Congress addresses the growing inequality in our tax system. John, For decades, the wealthy and well-connected have benefited from tax cuts, while the rest of us have shouldered the burden. It’s well known that the…

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April 15, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Tell Congress: Pass Biden’s Budget and Invest in Human Needs Programs.

Right-wing extremists want to cut critical programs for working and low-income people. Biden’s budget will expand them. John, The United States is at a critical moment as the nation faces pressing issues that demand transformative solutions. Healthcare, income inequality, and cru…

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April 14, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Our Benefits Are Under Attack: Stop the Republicans’ Reckless Budget Plan.

The House GOP's latest budget plan is a blatant attack on the most vulnerable Americans -- don't let them strip away our essential benefits without a fight. John, At a time when countless American families are still recovering from economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic…

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April 13, 2023 at 8:32 PM

UPDATE: Mifepristone ruling

PhRMA is happy to throw its weight around to protect its bottom line when it comes to profits and price-gouging, but now that lives are on the line, PhRMA is nowhere to be found. John, BREAKING NEWS! The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the FDA’s approval of mifepriston…

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April 12, 2023 at 10:34 PM

The Scandalous Truth Behind Wealthy Elites' Tax Loopholes.

The American tax code allows millionaires and billionaires to legally hoard their wealth while the rest of us foot the bill – demand Congress take action. John, The tax code in the United States is the clearest demonstration of the power of the wealthy elite to manipulate our eco…

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April 11, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Another obscure Senate tradition that Republicans use to stack the courts

Eliminating the blue slip tradition is crucial in ensuring that our judicial system is not held hostage by far-right politicians John, As we continue to face challenges from Republicans looking to shape the judicial system in its favor, it is essential that we call upon our Senat…

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April 10, 2023 at 10:39 PM

A Plea for Leonard Peltier's Freedom.

Leonard Peltier has endured over four decades of incarceration based on a flawed and unjust trial. It is time to bring an end to this long, dark chapter and let the light of justice shine brightly. John, For over four decades, Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist and membe…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

April 8, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Tell the FDA: Step in now with Emergency Powers to protect reproductive rights!

A judge in Texas has overruled the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. We need the FDA to use its emergency powers to keep the drug accessible while the ruling is under appeal. John, They keep taking away our rights. Now they have succeeded in one of their most egregious nationwide …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Abortion is Healthcare Everywhere Act!

How the U.S. undermines reproductive rights here at home and globally. John, Access to safe and legal abortion is not only a matter of public health, but also an essential human right, that’s why the Abortion is Healthcare Everywhere Act is a monumental step in the right directio…

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April 6, 2023 at 9:40 PM

California's Response to Walgreens is a Model for Federal Action.

We cannot afford to remain silent in the face of these dangerous restrictions on access to essential healthcare. John, Mifepristone, when used in combination with misoprostol, provides a safe and effective means of medication abortion, allowing individuals to make informed choice…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Hold wealthy corporations accountable for trillions of tax-free stock buybacks.

Stock buybacks enrich corporate executives, but contribute nothing to the workplace or the economy. Taxing these buybacks will encourage companies to invest more in their workers. John, For most of the twentieth century, it was illegal for corporations to purchase their own stock…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Stop internet censorship of abortion.

The fight for reproductive rights is now going online. John, In the United States, the right to free speech and access to information is supposed to be protected, yet several Republican-led states are waging a war against these very principles by working to pass laws that censor …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 9:39 PM

Urge Walgreens to Stand Up to Anti-Choice Republicans.

Walgreens has given in to threats from the attorneys general of 20 states and will no longer provide a safe prescription abortion medication, even in states where it is legal. John, One of the nation’s largest drugstore chains is giving in to intimidation from right wing politici…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

April 1, 2023 at 6:41 PM

RE: We must televise Trump’s trial!

We’ve never had a former President indicted. His trial is a matter of enormous national interest, and should be televised. John, The twice impeached, one-term ex-President Donald Trump has been arrested and indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney in New York. Trump faces man…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 8:45 PM

We must televise Trump’s trial!

We’ve never had a former President indicted. His trial is a matter of enormous national interest, and should be televised. John, Donald Trump’s trial must be televised. We cannot allow disinformation propagandists to cherry-pick coverage and distort the facts. The American publi…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 5:47 PM

RE: Repeal Trump-era Rollbacks.

Elizabeth Warren and Katie Porter's Secure Viable Banking Act will help stop the next bank crisis before it happens. John, We have seen the disastrous consequences of deregulation play out before our very eyes once again. The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature B…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Repeal Trump-era Rollbacks.

Elizabeth Warren and Katie Porter's Secure Viable Banking Act will help stop the next bank crisis before it happens. John, In 2018, under the Trump administration, Congress recklessly dismantled key elements of the Dodd-Frank reforms passed after the 2008 financial crash, leaving…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Bank Executives must testify in the wake of failures.

It is time for the public to demand that the executives of these banks testify and be held accountable for their actions. John, The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank have sent shockwaves through the financial world and raised serious questions about the pr…

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March 26, 2023 at 8:03 PM

SIGN ON: Pass the People Over Pentagon Act

Reducing the Pentagon budget by $100 billion would still leave plenty to keep America safe at a level well above our country’s post-World War II average. SIGN ON: Pass the People Over Pentagon Act John, The US military budget is currently $858 billion, more than China, Russia, …

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March 25, 2023 at 10:21 PM

Supreme Court Justices Ignore Conflicts of Interest, Putting Justice at Risk

It’s time for the Supreme Court to be held to the same ethical standards as other judges John, Concerns over potential conflicts of interest and lack of transparency within the Supreme Court have continued to grow larger over the last few years. The current system relies on the…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Tell Congress: No More Barely Getting By, Increase the Minimum Wages.

Don't let hardworking people continue to struggle, support a minimum wage increase now. John, No one should have to live in poverty. That is especially true for people who put in a full day’s work. All workers should be able to earn enough to support themselves and their families…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 10:07 PM

Speak out in defense of Medicaid and CHIP.

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are are lifelines for millions of individuals, families, and children. John, In April millions of people -- disproportionately people of color -- may lose Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Closing the Door on Endless War.

Congress must work to foster a more responsible, transparent, and diplomatic approach to foreign policy. John, When the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq passed on March 20, we were reminded of the urgent need to prevent any future wars and the human costs associated …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Urge Secretary Buttigieg to take a stand against corporate railroad greed.

Too many communities have fallen victim to the profit-seeking motives of the rail industry. John, The power of the rail industry to rollback regulations has grown in recent years, leading to several communities suffering from environmental degradation, safety deregulation, and ec…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Stop COVID-19 Vaccine Price Gouging.

We need to make it clear to the Department of Health and Human Services that we won't stand for them charging excessive prices for vaccines. John, In the face of a global pandemic, we have adapted to new ways of living, working, and interacting with one another. Vaccines were qui…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 19, 2023 at 5:19 PM

RE: Help make universal school meals a reality

By championing universal school meals, we can confront food insecurity head-on and dismantle barriers to success, empowering students to reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom. John, Millions of children across the nation rely on school meals as their primary…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 18, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Help make universal school meals a reality

By championing universal school meals, we can confront food insecurity head-on and dismantle barriers to success, empowering students to reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom. John, Every child has a fundamental right to education without discrimination, but…

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March 17, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Cop City is not a project that communities need or want.

Help prevent the construction of a massive police training complex, known as "Cop City". John, A massive police training complex, known as "Cop City," by local activists is currently moving forward in the Weelaunee Forest outside Atlanta, Georgia. This facility, which is being b…

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March 16, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Junk Fee Prevention Act

Join millions of people who are demanding an end to junk fees, and helping to create a better future for all of us. John, We all know how frustrating it is to see hidden fees and charges tacked onto our bills for services that we already paid for. These “junk fees” are all too co…

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March 15, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Urge all members of Congress to pledge their support for Social Security and Medicare.

Make it clear to our elected representatives that any attempt to cut Social Security and Medicare will be met with fierce opposition. The future of our nation's elderly, disabled, and vulnerable people depends on it. John, Social Security and Medicare are vital programs that prov…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 11:54 PM

Stop DeJoy’s privatization plan

Louis DeJoy's plan to privatize the postal service is a direct threat to the millions of people who depend on it John, The postal service is a fundamental part of American society, providing essential services to millions of people every day. It connects families, friends, and bu…

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March 9, 2023 at 11:28 PM

21 states have weakened protections from concealed weapons

Weakening the requirements for carrying a concealed weapon results in increases in violent crime. John, Half the states in the country already allow the concealed carry of a loaded gun without a permit. Twenty-one of these states have enacted these weakened protections in just th…

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March 7, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Afghan refugees need our help.

How you can help Afghan refugees living in the United States. John, Refugees enrich our communities as neighbors, coworkers, teachers, and friends, offering invaluable contributions to our society. They deserve to feel safe and secure in the country they have come to call home, …

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March 6, 2023 at 11:46 PM

MAGA Republicans think that native people are uncivilized.

bcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.Demand Congress change the insulting name of the Subcommittee for Indian and Insular Affairs back to the Su John, The United States of America has a long, painful history with indigenous people, and the fight for their recogn…

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March 5, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Child labor laws are in grave danger of being rolled back

Child labor is linked to poverty, inequality, and social unrest. By protecting children from exploitation, we are investing in a better future for everyone. John, As a society, we have a duty to protect children from harm, but last year child labor violations rose by 37% in the U…

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March 4, 2023 at 11:26 PM

Tell Merrick Garland and the Justice Department:

The Department of Justice needs to stop using the Espionage Act to prosecute whistleblowers and journalists immediately John, The United States of America has always prided itself on being a champion of free speech and open dialogue, allowing for the voices of dissent to be heard…

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March 1, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Call Natives what we want to be called!

We’re fighting back by building Native political power with a renewed call for sovereignty and Indigenous rights, including voting rights. John, please check out this important message from our friends at the Native Organizers Alliance Action Fund. John, There’s a sub-…

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February 27, 2023 at 11:17 PM

SIGN ON: Demand Congress protect Native voting rights.

We’re fighting back by building Native political power with a renewed call for sovereignty and Indigenous rights, including voting rights. John, Today we honor the 50 anniversary of what became a 71-day occupation and violent battle at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, over Native…

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  Chris Smalls, President Amazon Labor Union via DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 26, 2023 at 3:01 PM

RE: We won. Now they're stalling

How Republican Cuts to the IRS Put Low-Income Families at Risk. John, please see this important message from Chris Smalls, President of the Amazon Labor Union, asking for our support in the fight to get Amazon to finally recognize the union and sit down and bargain for fair wa…

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February 25, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Stop Wall Street from preying on working people

The Big Banks make $12 billion a year from credit card late fees alone. We can stop this massive transfer of wealth from working families to Wall Street by supporting the CFPB’s new proposed $8 cap. Dear John, “Americans can’t agree on anything,” some people like to say. What abo…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Pass the REAL House Act Now!

The U.S. population has quadrupled in size since Congress was capped in 1912. Representation in Congress: not so much. John, In 1912, Congress capped the number of Representatives in the House at 435. Since then, the US population has doubled, then doubled again. As the number o…

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  Chris Smalls, President Amazon Labor Union via DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 10:34 PM

We won. Now they're stalling

How Republican Cuts to the IRS Put Low-Income Families at Risk. John, I’m Chris Smalls, President of the Amazon Labor Union. Last year, our union made history at the JFK8 fulfillment center on Staten Island, when we became the first American Amazon Warehouse to win a union elect…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 19, 2023 at 7:44 PM

RE: Wells Fargo has demonstrated a consistent disregard for ethical practices and customer well-being.

Breaking up Wells Fargo would benefit both customers and the public at large by reducing the likelihood of future scandals and increasing competition in the banking industry. The time for action is now. John, Wells Fargo has become synonymous with financial scandals. From the cre…

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February 18, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Speak Out Against Discriminatory EITC Audits: Support Low-Income Families.

How Republican Cuts to the IRS Put Low-Income Families at Risk. John, The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the government's most significant program in the fight against poverty, providing $60 billion annually to low-income families. Despite this crucial initiative, Congression…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Wells Fargo has demonstrated a consistent disregard for ethical practices and customer well-being.

Breaking up Wells Fargo would benefit both customers and the public at large by reducing the likelihood of future scandals and increasing competition in the banking industry. The time for action is now. John, Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the world and it has been un…

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February 15, 2023 at 11:49 PM

Our nation must remove unexploded ordnance in Hawaii.

Native Hawaiians deserve safe access to their ancestral lands. Support bomb clearance efforts today. John, Hawaii has a long history with the U.S. military on the islands using them for bases and training, including live-round on the ground and in the air practice. As a result, t…

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February 13, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Join the movement to tell the FTC to ban non-compete clauses now.

It's time to stand up against the corporate greed that restricts workers' abilities to seek better opportunities. John, For far too long, noncompete clauses have been used to keep workers in a cycle of exploitation and oppression. Non-compete clauses are overly broad and vague a…

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February 12, 2023 at 3:23 PM

RE: Tell Congress: Statehood for D.C. now!

Over 700,000 American citizens who live in Washington DC, have no vote in Congress despite bearing the full responsibilities of citizenhood. It’s time for DC to become a state! John, For too long, the residents of Washington, D.C. have been denied the most basic of democratic rig…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

February 11, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Pass the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act now.

Members of Congress use knowledge that is unknown to the average investor to profit off of trading individual stocks. We cannot allow this blatant corruption to stand. John, For years, DFA members have pushed for legislation that will keep members of Congress from using their pri…

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February 10, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Demand a clean debt ceiling increase!

Speaker McCarthy's agreement with the MAGA Republican caucus is a way to use the debt limit as leverage to cut Social Security and Medicare. John, The Washington Post recently shed light on Speaker McCarthy's agreement with the most extremist members of the MAGA Republican caucus…

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