Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Take on Big Pharma

Let’s keep fighting for fair drug pricing and equitable healthcare. John, For too long, Big Pharma has capitalized on taxpayer-funded research, reaping massive profits while leaving countless Americans struggling to afford basic medications. This inequity is a moral failing of ou…

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December 25, 2023 at 7:04 PM

The Line 5 pipeline could ruin the Great Lakes forever!

The United States must uphold its commitment to tribal sovereignty, environmental safety, and global responsibility to combat climate change. John, The 'Line 5' pipeline, intended to run under the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan, directly infringes upon the treaty rights of the C…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 24, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Why doesn’t workers' safety matter to Louis DeJoy?

It's time to confront the dangerous neglect in USPS' heat safety measures. John, The tragic death of Eugene Gates, a United States Postal Service (USPS) carrier who collapsed from a heat stroke in Dallas, has brought to light a disturbing trend under the leadership of Postmaster …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 23, 2023 at 8:16 PM

How we can stop one of the worst fossil fuel projects in the nation:

It's time to confront the harsh reality of this natural gas project. John, The Rio Grande Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) project in Brownsville, Texas is a ticking time bomb for environmental racism, community health, and our global climate. This fossil fuel project blatantly ignores …

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December 22, 2023 at 7:25 PM

RE: Trump IS disqualified: Next Steps

Help support the legal efforts to disqualify Donald Trump from the ballot Trump IS disqualified. But we must work together to make sure election officials keep him off the ballot and that means supporting the work of CREW as they take this case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Spl…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Justice Thomas can’t rule on Trump election cases!

Trump is disqualified. Help make sure the U.S. Supreme Court agrees. John, The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump's involvement in the January 6th insurrection makes him ineligible to run for president. And of course, they’re 100% right. The 14th Amendment to th…

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  DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 11:11 PM

Trump IS disqualified: Next Steps

Help support the legal efforts to disqualify Donald Trump from the ballot John, Last night, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump IS officially disqualified from the ballot by the 14th amendment. Their ruling only affects Colorado, in theory, but the reality is now the U.S.…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Stop Trump's free pass

As Trump echoes language of the Third Reich, calling his opponents “vermin” whom he will “root out” to be “crushed,” TV news must call out the violence of his dehumanizing rhetoric. John, Trump’s incendiary language is worsening as he adopts full deposed dictator mode. Now, stil…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 10:47 PM

The fascist hate machine formerly known as Twitter.

Why are top Democrats, including Adam Schiff, pouring money into Elon Musk's X? John, Democrats have splurged over a million dollars for political ads on Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), despite a mass exodus of advertisers over concerns about the promotio…

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  DFA National Organizing Team · [email protected]

December 17, 2023 at 11:41 PM

Tell Republicans: Hands off the Affordable Care Act

If Donald Trump has his way, Republicans will dismantle our entire healthcare system and kick millions of people off their insurance plans. John, For over a decade, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has played a crucial role in expanding access to healthcare, safeguarding individuals…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 16, 2023 at 9:23 PM

Conservative judges continue to erode voting rights.

How we can counter the growing attacks on voting rights. John, Recent rulings by conservative judges on a federal court have dealt a devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act by restricting the ability to challenge voter suppression and declaring that only the federal government …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 11:34 PM

The rich are getting richer through legal tax scams.

Take a firm stand and demand that your Senators support the Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act. John, The carried interest loophole is a scandalous provision that allows Wall Street's elite -- private equity executives and hedge fund managers -- to exploit our tax system, p…

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December 14, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Let's make every state a Vote At Home state.

In an era where every vote counts more than ever, it's crucial to ensure that the voices of our youth are not just heard, but amplified. John, The participation of young voters is essential for a vibrant democracy, but there is a stark reality we must confront: Republicans contin…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 9:24 PM

No stigma, shame, or systemic barriers: Abortion justice for all!

A year after the Dobbs decision, there are huge discrepancies in abortion access, state by state. National legislation is needed to protect abortion as a fundamental health care right. John, It’s been a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and we are seeing the re…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Stop the Next Bank Bailout. Support the Fed’s Proposal to Increase Large Bank Capital Requirements Now!

Banks’ capital requirements were strengthened after the 2008 collapse, only to be weakened again under Trump. A new proposal to increase them again needs support. John, The key to a bank’s resiliency is its buffer of capital. If a bank is under-capitalized, it can lack the cash o…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 10, 2023 at 8:43 PM

The Supreme Court needs ethics standards AND a transparent enforcement process

The Code of Conduct the Supreme Court has proposed for itself is unenforceable. Congress must pass legislation to address ethics and a transparent enforcement process. John, Introducing his Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse indulged …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 9, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Demand news networks stop giving Trump a free pass

As Trump echoes language of the Third Reich, calling his opponents “vermin” whom he will “root out” to be “crushed,” TV news must call out the violence of his dehumanizing rhetoric. John, Trump’s incendiary language is worsening as he adopts full deposed dictator mode. Now, stil…

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  DFA National Organizing Team · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Demand President Biden condemns Israel's white phosphorus use!

To save innocent lives in Gaza and Lebanon, President Biden must push to end the use of White Phosphorus by Israel. John, Reports from Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and other organizations indicate that Israel has used white phosphorus in densely populated civilian a…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 7:56 PM

RE: Oral arguments to disqualify Trump at the CO Supreme Court are happening now.

Help support the legal efforts to disqualify Donald Trump from the ballot John, A judge in Colorado has officially ruled that Donald Trump incited and participated in an insurrection, but, in a move that challenges the principles of justice and is contrary to the expressed belief…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 11:34 PM

Oral arguments to disqualify Trump at the CO Supreme Court are happening now.

Help support the legal efforts to disqualify Donald Trump from the ballot John, In a first of its kind landmark ruling, Denver District Judge Sarah B. Wallace found that Donald Trump “incited an insurrection”. However, the fight to disqualify Trump from running is far from over b…

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  Rep. Raúl Grijalva via DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 9:41 PM

[take action] Join me in protecting Native sacred places.

Current laws fail to adequately protect Tribal government interests on federal land. John, This country’s history of stealing, silencing, and suppressing Indigenous peoples’ cultural heritage and connections to their ancestral homelands is an injustice that can never be fully rem…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 4, 2023 at 11:49 PM

The price that’s advertised should be the price that’s actually paid.

Junk fees are hidden costs not included in the advertised price of a good or service. The FTC is now seeking comments on a proposed rule to ban them. John, Junk fees are so ubiquitous, sometimes it seems as if they are just a persistent pest that we will never be rid of, like mos…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 3, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Stop the assault on birth control access now!

The group that successfully won the repeal of Roe v. Wade is now going after birth control itself. We cannot allow the denial of such a basic right and responsibility. John, It may seem hard to believe, but the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is actually trying to take away your…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

December 2, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Hold Amazon, Starbucks, and Trader Joe's accountable.

Imagine being forced to listen to anti-union propaganda at work. This is the reality at Amazon, Starbucks, and Trader Joe’s. John, Employees at Amazon, Starbucks, and Trader Joe’s are being forced to attend meetings where they are bombarded with anti-union rhetoric. These captive…

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December 1, 2023 at 11:37 PM

Conflicts of interest on the Supreme Court are unacceptable!

Our judiciary must remain impartial and truly serve the interests of the American people. John, As the United States Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments in the pivotal case of Moore v. United States on December 5th, a shadow of bias and corruption threatens the very cor…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Demand Congress pass this bold anti-corruption reform!

Our fight to cleanse the political system and restore integrity to our democracy is gaining traction. John, Imagine a political system unshackled from the grip of corporate PACs, lobbyists, and self-interest. That's the promise of a transformative anti-corruption plan being pushe…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 11:19 PM

Restore democracy!

Join the movement to dismantle the legacy of Citizens United and create a democracy where every voice matters, not just the wealthiest. John, In a democracy, the volume of your voice shouldn’t depend on the size of your wallet but that's the harsh reality we live in, post-Citizen…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 11:20 PM

Tell Biden to Save the USPS: Appoint Rep. Brenda Lawrence and Sarah Anderson to the USPS Board of Governors Now!

As the terms of two USPS Governors come to an end, President Biden has the opportunity to nominate individuals with creativity and vision for the future of the Post Office. John, For years, the Biden Administration’s ability to end the reign of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Expel George Santos now!

As the U.S. House prepares to vote on Tuesday, your urgent action can help ensure the expulsion of Representative George Santos. John, George Santos has made a mockery of the trust vested in a public official and he now stands on the brink of expulsion as he faces a 23-count indi…

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November 26, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Change doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes years of hard work.

With right-wing extremism on the rise we must challenge the spread of misinformation, and continue the fight for a progressive, democratic America. John, I’m not going to sugarcoat it, we are facing a tough battle. Over the last year, we’ve seen how Moms for Liberty, Proud Boys,…

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  DFA National Organizing Team · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 9:00 PM

The Supreme Court should not base gun law decisions on laws from the 1700s

The Supreme Court appears ready to strike down a lower court decision that would allow domestic violence abusers to own guns. But whether they strike down the over-reaching logic of their previous gun-related decisions is another question. John, Last February, in United States v.…

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  Tribal Chairwoman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Janet Alkire, via DFA AF · [email protected]

November 24, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Stand with the Standing Rock Sioux and against the Dakota Access Pipeline!

To protect sacred land and water supplies, and to honor sovereign territory rights, tell the Army Corps of Engineers to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline now. John, We need your help to finally stop the Dakota Access Pipeline!   After many years of delays and a fatally flawe…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 8:55 PM

We know how to cut child poverty, so let’s do it again!

Pandemic-era anti-poverty programs were dramatically successful, but they have been allowed to expire. Let’s renew them and keep families on track! John, When it comes to fighting poverty, have we learned anything from the pandemic? The pandemic created a situation where we need…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 9:42 PM

Get military-style assault weapons out of public spaces!

Far too often, assault weapons have been used in mass shootings. We’ve seen that an assault weapons ban works! John, How many times must we confront the news that another mass shooting has taken the lives of innocent people going about their ordinary lives? How many times can Con…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Natural gas leads to environmental degradation and social injustice.

The climate crisis is intensifying, and we must halt fossil fuel expansion now. John, Our nation stands at an environmental crossroads, threatened by a growing industry that undermines the very fabric of the planet's health: Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). It's a high-stakes gamble…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 19, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Protect LGBTQ+ rights with representative federal judges!

The legacy of the Trump years is a paucity of LGBTQ+ judges on the federal bench combined with an upswing in anti-LGTBQ+ legislation. We need more diverse judges! John, LGTBQ+ individuals are underrepresented on the federal bench. In contrast to 7% of adults in the U.S. who ident…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 8:03 PM

The bigotry of anti-semitism and Islamophobia must both be fought.

As the war continues in Israel and Gaza, hate crimes against Muslims in the United States have increased. We need a special envoy to monitor and combat Islamophobia. John, Islamophobia is ugly, deadly, and counter to our ideals as Americans who place a high value on religious fre…

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November 17, 2023 at 10:30 PM

The Stop Child Labor Act.

The exploitation of children in the workplace is a grim reality that we must confront head-on. John, As recent federal raids at a poultry plant in Ohio starkly revealed, our nation is grappling with a resurgence of child labor violations that are the direct result of corporate gr…

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November 16, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Unreliable service, high costs, and a grid that is woefully unprepared for the renewable future we urgently need.

We stand on the precipice of an energy revolution, one that reclaims power from the clutches of corporate greed and returns it to the people. John, Across America, the tale is the same: private utility companies hamstring our communities with high rates, lack of innovation, and r…

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  DFA National Organizing Team · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Demand an end to the bloodshed!

Congress must call for an end to the violence that benefits none and harms all. John, In the wake of the devastating October 7 attacks by Hamas and the subsequent ground invasion of Gaza by Israel, violence has escalated, fear has intensified, and a cycle of hatred threatens to e…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Tell Congress: Invest in child care.

Expiration of the American Rescue Plan jeopardizes child care for up to 3.2 million children. Tell Congress to make the needed investments in early childhood education today. John, Funding for child care and early childhood education is at a crisis point, with the expiration on S…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 12, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Substantial reforms needed to restore the Supreme Court’s fundamental integrity.

The Supreme Court decides on cases that will reshape America for generations, yet it lacks even a basic Code of Ethics. John, The need for substantial reforms at the Supreme Court has become glaringly obvious. Whether it’s Supreme Court justices clandestinely bought and sold ove…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 5:29 PM

It’s psychological torture: Pass the End Solitary Confinement Act!

Over 122,000 people are locked in solitary confinement in American prisons. The End Solitary Confinement Act will do away with this form of psychological torture. John, For generations, with reprehensible exceptions, the United States has rejected the torture of prisoners. One of…

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  DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 7:34 PM

House Censures Rashida Tlaib.

Rashida’s voice and lived experience are more critical now than ever. John, As the only Palestinian American member of Congress, Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s voice and lived experience are more critical now than ever. But in response to her leadership in calling for a ceasefire and an e…

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November 9, 2023 at 2:29 AM

The only Palestinian American in Congress was just censured for speaking up for Palestinian lives.

Rashida’s voice and lived experience are more critical now than ever. John, As the only Palestinian American member of Congress, Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s voice and lived experience are more critical now than ever. But in response to her leadership in calling for a ceasefire and an e…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Internet service providers must treat all internet communications equally!

Trump’s FCC eviscerated Obama’s standards for net neutrality. Urge the FCC and Congress to restore net neutrality today! John, Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs), such as Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T, must treat all content that streams through th…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 10:43 PM

The ETHICS Act will ban stock trading by Congress members.

The ETHICS Act could end congressional stock trading. John, In a democracy, elected officials are supposed to serve the interests of the people, embodying the principles of public service. Yet, corruption in Washington corrodes the cause of public service as members of Congress e…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Remove LibsOfTikTok from tech platforms

TikTok has shown that it's possible to take a stand against hate and keep the online community safe. Now Meta, Google, and X must follow suit. John, We live in a time where acceptance and understanding should be at the forefront, but sadly, there are groups like LibsOfTikTok that…

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2023 at 3:48 PM

RE: Staring down the barrel of right-wing extremism.

We must take on Trump and Moms for Liberty to halt the tide of divisive politics threatening our democracy. John, Democracy in America is under assault. The sinister tide of extremism, led by figures like Donald Trump and groups such as Moms for Liberty, is not a distant threat …

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  Amanda Ford, DFA Advocacy Fund · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Staring down the barrel of right-wing extremism.

We must take on Trump and Moms for Liberty to halt the tide of divisive politics threatening our democracy. John, The threats facing American democracy are neither abstract nor distant. They are real, they are here, and they are embodied by the corrosive politics of Donald Trump …

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