Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 15, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Shine a light on corporations’ hidden agendas

Corporate lobbyists meet secretly with lawmakers to push a far right agenda. Tell corporations to stop funding the American Legislative Exchange Council. John, When corporations want to have a secret hand in writing state and federal legislation, they turn to ALEC, the American L…

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October 14, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Tell Biden: Stop building Trump’s wall!

President Biden continues to build Trump’s wall in south Texas, against his own campaign promises, and waiving multiple environmental and cultural protection laws. John, Why is President Biden continuing to build Trump’s wall in south Texas, in spite of having to waive 26 laws p…

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October 13, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Tell Congress: Reject any legislation that would break the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The Big Banks are trying to wreck the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by changing its funding. Tell Congress to keep consumer protections strong! John, In 2010, the Dodd-Frank Act created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to prevent a financial crisis like the …

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October 12, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Tell your Senators: Pass crucial protections for Native children and families!

It's time to fund protections for Native children and families. John, The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA) by an overwhelming bipartisan majority of 378 to 32. Now it’s up to the Senate to pass this overdue and much-need…

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October 11, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Partial pardons aren't enough! Tell Biden to seal the deal

Unfinished Business: Biden's Marijuana promises remain unfulfilled. John, Last Friday was the one-year mark since President Biden's partial pardons for certain marijuana offenses. While this was a step forward, many individuals are still shackled by outdated marijuana laws, despi…

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October 10, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Rescheduling is not enough: Remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act

President Biden promised to decriminalize marijuana, but his administration recommends only that it be reclassified as a Schedule III drug. It’s time to hold President Biden to his promise. John, Running for President, Joe Biden promised to decriminalize marijuana. Now his Depar…

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October 8, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Our battle to protect Medicaid coverage for millions

America's healthcare purge is a crisis that threatens millions John, Medicaid is designed to provide health coverage to low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Now, America's healthcare system, long criticized for its glaring ga…

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October 7, 2023 at 8:52 PM

Protect Alaska’s Precious Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta!

Alaska’s heartland is being pillaged, and its guardians silenced. Will you rise against it? John, Disturbing revelations have emerged about the Trump-era's reckless fast-tracking of the Donlin Gold Mine permits, sidelining environmental safeguards and the voices of the indigenous…

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October 6, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Our fight for reproductive choice!

The U.S. is about to join 100 other countries with OTC birth control, but there's a BIG catch. John, Birth control is a fundamental aspect of reproductive healthcare and with the introduction of the progestin-only birth control pill, Opill, next year, the U.S. will join over 100 …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 8:19 PM

Tell the Senate: Reject Elliot Abrams’ nomination and represent our highest values.

President Biden has inexplicably named Elliot Abrams to join the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. After decades of war crimes, this nomination must be rejected. John, President Biden has inexplicably named Elliot Abrams to join the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 8:44 PM

An entire K-12 curriculum of “alternative facts”.

Florida and Oklahoma are bringing PragerU’s extreme right wing propaganda into their K-12 curriculum. Students need unbiased, accurate materials that stimulate critical thinking. John, PragerU is not a university and does not grant any degrees, but they will tell you with delight…

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October 3, 2023 at 4:07 PM

If we don’t speak up now, Social Security will be cut behind closed doors

These Republicans want a future where the elderly have to make the impossible choice between medicine and food. John, The budget fight is not over and Republican extremists are planning to slash nearly two trillion dollars from Medicaid, and even more troublesome, they’re schemin…

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October 1, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Defense contractors' pockets are growing deeper, but at what cost?

We must redirect our nation's wealth toward real, pressing needs. John, With the budget fight now extended into November, there's still time to demand Congress get their priorities straight before spending is locked in. With that in mind, it's undeniable that defense profiteers h…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 11:03 PM

RE: Even the Heritage Foundation says Trump Is disqualified to run for President

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, Donald Trump’s repeated claims of a stolen election, despite the absence of evidence and dismis…

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September 30, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Even the Heritage Foundation says Trump Is disqualified to run for President

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, There's a simple fact we need to face: According to our Constitution, Donald Trump shouldn't be…

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September 29, 2023 at 8:37 PM

ICYMI: DFA Alums launch new Progressive PAC - Advance the Electorate PAC

Two weeks ago, we sent you the message below to give you an early opportunity to be a part of a groundbreaking movement with our friends at Advance the Electorate PAC (ATE PAC). We wanted to be sure you did not miss it. As former Democracy for America staff members, Chris and Chri…

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  Ro Khanna via DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 6:40 PM

A comprehensive 5-step political reform platform.

John, Washington is broken. We need to prioritize a bold anti-corruption vision that we can deliver on when we win. Add Your Name That’s why I’ve proposed a 5-step, comprehensive political reform platform to strengthen our democracy. Ban campaign contribution…

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September 27, 2023 at 9:06 PM

No cuts to critical programs to pay for tax cuts for the rich.

Tired of the rich getting richer while hardworking families pay the price? Let's draw the line. John, In a country where many of us proudly proclaim our allegiance to equality, justice, and opportunity for all, it is baffling -- and frankly, infuriating -- that we are yet again w…

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September 26, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Protect Social Security.

Don't sacrifice the working class to save the rich: Tell Republicans NO to Raising the Retirement Age. John, It's time to brace ourselves for another egregious assault on our nation's most vulnerable. As you read this, the Republican Party, from Ron DeSantis to Nikki Haley and Do…

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September 24, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Democracy or oligarchy?

We find ourselves plunged into an era where billion-dollar corporations and their shameless lobbyists seem to run the show. John, Glaring disparities in wealth and power have reached a fever pitch, with giant corporations and their army of lobbyists working continuously behind th…

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September 23, 2023 at 7:13 PM

The Supreme Court is a citadel of corruption

The Supreme Court has lost its way, veering into the murky waters of corruption and impropriety. But it's not too late to right the ship. John, A baffling reality stares us in the face: Every federal judge is bound by an ethical code except for the Supreme Court justices. This is…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Tell Congress: Stand up to extremists and avert a government shutdown!

The American people didn't elect Congress for gridlock and theatrics. John, Congress holds the distinct honor and duty of representing the will and voices of its people. So, when a faction, driven by extreme views, attempts to bring the government to a screeching halt, it's a bla…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Demand the lowest possible price for medications now!

Don't let Big Pharma win, fight to end their stranglehold on drug prices. John, Big Pharma has long wielded its immense power to manipulate the system, placing profits above patients' well-being. Their aggressive campaign against the Inflation Reduction Act, especially the clause…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 8:56 PM

The Assault on IRS investments is an assault on fairness.

If this attack on the IRS is successful, it will set a dangerous precedent, emboldening those who seek to exploit the system further. John, Tax evasion lurks in the shadows of our financial structures, silently siphoning away billions that should be used to build a better America…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Refuse the Fox fee!

With the truth under siege, and the very foundations of democracy at stake, we must unite to confront the Fox Fee. John, In an age where simply trying to watch truthful news has become the battleground for the soul of democracy, Fox News is a fortress of deception. Time and again…

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  DFA Advocacy Fund Team · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Check out the Advance the Electorate PAC

We wanted to give you the first opportunity to be a part of a groundbreaking movement with our friends at Advance the Electorate PAC (ATE PAC). As former Democracy for America staff members, Chris and Christine are channeling their experience and passion to focus on electing progr…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 17, 2023 at 5:42 PM

RE: Trump can't run, let's ensure it!

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, Donald Trump’s repeated claims of a stolen election, despite the absence of evidence and dismis…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Trump can't run, let's ensure it!

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, There's a simple fact we need to face: According to our Constitution, Donald Trump shouldn't be…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Stand with auto workers as they demand fair wages and respect!

It's time for Ford, GM, and Stellantis to accelerate wage equity, putting workers' rights in the fast lane. John, Every industry is defined by the people who fuel its engine and in the heart of America's automobile industry, it's the auto workers who work tirelessly to design, as…

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September 14, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Starbucks chocolates linked to child labour and deforestation.

Starbucks sells lots of chocolate, made from West African cocoa. Farmers, children, and forests must benefit, not be harmed! John, Starbucks sells millions of drinks and snacks every day, much of which includes cocoa which has been sourced from West Africa. West African cocoa pr…

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September 13, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Ten medications are not enough! Medicare must negotiate all drug prices!

President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act has brought prescription drug price negotiations to Medicare for the first time ever. Now Medicare must negotiate the prices of all essential medications. John, It’s been twenty years since George W. Bush signed a Medicare prescription d…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 7:29 PM

Address root causes of homelessness: support the Unhoused Bill of Rights

As the unhoused crisis reaches epidemic proportions in this country, new legislation will increase affordable housing while providing essential supports to the unhoused. John, With skyrocketing housing costs across the country, the unhoused crisis has grown exponentially. More f…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 4:57 PM

RE: Our fight against voter suppression:

The Republican party, in a blatant display of power politics, is attempting to silence the voices of millions. Their tactics? Voter suppression. John, The legacy of Jim Crow voter suppression is alive and well. While the approach is different, the strategy of limiting voting righ…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 10, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Our fight against voter suppression:

Our work to fight voter suppression across the country is more important than ever. John, The Republican party, backed by powerful special interests and deep-pocketed billionaires, is working tirelessly to limit who gets a say in our democracy. They're employing every tactic in t…

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September 9, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Tell President Biden: Appoint two new USPS Governors to fire DeJoy.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy continues to pursue his 10 year plan to privatize the Postal Service, raising prices and cutting services. President Biden must appoint two new Governors to the USPS Board to fire him. John, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has a plan for the United S…

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September 8, 2023 at 6:33 PM

RE: Even the Heritage Foundation says Trump Is disqualified under the 14th Amendment.

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, Donald Trump’s repeated claims of a stolen election, despite the absence of evidence and dismis…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Even the Heritage Foundation says Trump Is disqualified under the 14th Amendment.

Trump's rhetoric has emboldened extremists and undermined our democratic institutions. We need to act now to prevent him from running for office again and endangering our future. John, There's a simple fact we need to face: According to our Constitution, Donald Trump shouldn't be…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 7:08 PM

URGENT: This vote may happen today! It might be happening right now!

It’s a summer full of progress and potential for the U.S. Labor movement. But Republicans are trying to cripple the NLRB by fighting a member’s reconfirmation. John, URGENT: This vote may happen today! It might be happening right now! It’s been a hot summer for the Labor movemen…

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September 1, 2023 at 10:18 PM

The Shadowy ledger that impacts Pentagon funding.

Political Pawns? How the Pentagon's Unfunded Priorities List shapes defense policies. John, Do you know about the Pentagon's secret spending wish list? It not only puts financial burdens on taxpayers but it also undermines public trust. In 2024 alone they want another $16.4 billi…

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August 31, 2023 at 7:56 PM

Abortion access is a winning issue for Democrats!

Join us in safeguarding reproductive rights and championing abortion access as a winning cause for Democrats nationwide. John, Right-wing extremists declared war on reproductive rights decades ago. They thought they had won the war after the Dobbs ruling by the Supreme Court over…

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August 30, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Senator Tuberville's war on troops and reproductive freedoms must be stopped!

Reproductive rights are the embodiment of personal freedom, dignity, and control over one's body. It's not just about the right to choose but the right to comprehensive healthcare, education, and autonomy. John, When the Pentagon decided to support our troops by granting them acc…

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August 29, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Stand with the people of Lāhainā against exploitation

Predatory developers are circling Lāhainā like sharks. Will you stand with the people of Lāhainā to fight back? John, The wildfires in Maui were unprecedented. With at least 115 lives lost, over 1,000 homes and businesses decimated, and thousands displaced, the impact is staggeri…

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August 28, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Tell President Biden to Veto the hate-filled MAGA NDAA!

The divisive and exclusionary MAGA agenda threatens the very fabric of our society. John, The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is historically just a large Pentagon handout, has now been tarnished with an even darker stain: the divisive MAGA ideology which has tak…

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August 27, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Say no to profit-hungry CEOs and corporate greed!

Corporate consolidation casts a vast shadow, but with the FTC and DOJ's latest antitrust guidelines, there's a glimmer of hope for every small business and consumer. John, In their relentless quest for supremacy, corporate behemoths have threatened the very fabric of America's re…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

August 26, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Justice Thomas' undisclosed gifts from billionaires are a conflict of interest.

Our judiciary must remain incorruptible, impartial, and truly serve the interests of the American people. John, It is the fundamental duty of our judiciary to remain impartial and free from any kind of external influence, be it monetary or otherwise. With a case as consequential …

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August 25, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Fight environmental racism with the Cumulative Impacts Act!

Work to hold corporate polluters accountable and demand justice for those most affected by environmental degradation. John, When we speak of injustice, the focus often shifts to challenges like income inequality, education disparities, or racial discrimination. Yet, lurking in th…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 6:24 PM

The fight for transparency in Trump's trials

From the chaos of January 6th to the heart of the courtroom, America demands a front-row seat to its own pursuit of justice. John, Our democracy nearly crumbled on January 6th, 2021, under Donald Trump's attempts to overturn Joe Biden's election victory. This critical breach of …

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August 21, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Election Worker Protection Act now!

The job of the poll worker must be protected against threats of violence. John, Once upon a time, poll workers did their jobs in obscurity, knowing their largely voluntary efforts were essential to providing one of the most necessary elements for democracy to thrive: a place to d…

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August 20, 2023 at 7:51 PM

RE: Tell the Senate and DOJ: Investigate Clarence Thomas Now

With the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court shaken by recent revelations, formal investigations by the U.S. Senate and Department of Justice are needed. John, Over the last several decades, corruption at the U.S. Supreme Court has grown and deepened. Now is the time to make a f…

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August 19, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Tell Congress: Increase funding to Low Income Home Energy Assistance today

July 2023 was the hottest month ever on record. Low income families and the elderly are most likely to need energy assistance. Support increases in their funding today! John, Excessive heat can be deadly, and with the reality of climate change ever more obvious across the nation …

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