DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 10:08 PM

We need $20/hour to keep up with rising costs - act now

$7.25 is a poverty wage. Tell your state to raise the minimum to $20 by 2030. John The federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 since 2009, while the cost of living has surged relentlessly upward. Today, a full-time minimum wage worker earns just $15,080 annually -- far belo…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 28, 2024 at 6:07 PM

The normalization of violence by those in positions of power must stop

The rise in political violence is an existential threat to our democratic way of life. John, Our democracy is under siege. The January 6th insurrection. The hammer attack on Paul Pelosi. The attempted assassination of former President Trump. These aren't isolated incidents, they'…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 27, 2024 at 4:42 PM

RE: Kamala's crushing it, but the real fight is just beginning

Kamala knows Trump's type, and she's ready to take him on. But she needs our sustained support to do it. John, The excitement around Kamala Harris's campaign is palpable. From viral TikToks to packed rallies, she's capturing the nation's attention and imagination. But we're in …

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Kamala's crushing it, but the real fight is just beginning

Kamala knows Trump's type, and she's ready to take him on. But she needs our sustained support to do it. John, Kamala Harris is on fire, and Trump is feeling the heat. From packed rallies to viral TikToks, Kamala is capturing the nation's attention and imagination. Her words a…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Keep the nuclear codes away from “smart” machines!

As Artificial Intelligence takes up more human-like tasks, the President must assume global leadership to implement a worldwide ban on AI weapons systems, in order to prevent battlefield errors on an unprecedented scale. John, It’s like a bad sci-fi movie, but far worse, as it be…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 10:04 PM

BREAKING: Kamala's VP choice - your voice matters now!

Share your thoughts on who should join Kamala Harris on the 2024 ticket John, Now that President Biden has dropped out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become our Democratic nominee for President in a few short weeks. The momentum is undeniable -- Harris ha…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Defend public education

A new Republican spending bill calls for $11 billion in cuts to K-12 public education. We must fight against this assault on the American dream for future generations. John, The Republicans want billions of dollars in tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, but what do they wa…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 21, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Pledge to expose Project 2025, the blueprint for Trumpian autocracy

Trump claims to "know nothing" about Project 2025. Here's why that's a dangerous lie – and how we fight back. John, Word is getting out about Trump’s Project 2025. It’s the blueprint for Trump’s autocracy in a second term -- and the MAGA Republican party fears Americans finding o…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Democracy dies in disinformation! Tell CNN to report on Project 2025

Trump is trying to distance himself from Project 2025, the radical blueprint for his second term written by more than 20 of his current and former staff. Meanwhile CNN is letting Trump get away with the falsehood that he “knows nothing” about it. John Thanks to a variety of news …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Protect the Great Lakes. Stop Line 5!

The comments period has been extended on Big Oil’s attempts to reroute the ‘Line 5’ pipeline between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Contact President Biden and the Army Corps now to stop Line 5! John, The “Line 5” Pipeline, located under the Straits of Mackinac between Lake M…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 18, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Gaza has seen death and devastation on an unprecedented scale because of Netanyahu

In one week, Benjamin Netanyahu could be standing in the halls of Congress, his brutal policies legitimized by our government. We can't let this happen. John In just one week, the halls of Congress could become a stage for a war criminal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Tell Congress: End the use of bump stocks for good

This shocking incident involving a former president has created a rare chance for bipartisan action. John, Last Saturday, we came dangerously close to witnessing the assassination of a former president. An AR-15, the weapon of choice for mass shooters, was used in an attempt on D…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Ban bullet vending machines now!

We can't let the gun lobby turn our grocery stores into gun stores. John, The gun lobby has crossed a dangerous new line. A Texas company is now installing ammunition vending machines in grocery stores across Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas. Let that sink in. You can now buy bullet…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 15, 2024 at 9:32 PM

65% of Americans agree: It's time to end the Electoral College

Tell Congress: Propose and pass a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College now. John, While coverage of the Republican convention in the aftermath of the terrible shooting on Saturday is dominating our media, we cannot allow the act of one terrorist keep us from …

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 13, 2024 at 9:19 PM

ICYMI: The Supreme Court's immunity ruling is a threat we can't ignore

Trump's path to unchecked power is clearer than ever. We must act now. John, ICYMI: There's no time to wait. We need to mobilize NOW! Please check out our message from Thursday below and then rush a donation to fund the campaign to win immediately. DEFEAT TRUMP …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 12, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Ban deceptive police interrogations of minors

In almost every state, police are legally allowed to lie to minors during interrogations, leading to many false confessions. Only by making such conduct illegal can we protect innocent children from police deception. John, The standard of police procedurals and the interrogation …

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 6:49 PM

The Supreme Court's immunity ruling is a threat we can't ignore

Trump's path to unchecked power is clearer than ever. We must act now. John, we can't wait for the Democratic Party to settle on its nominee before we start fighting back. Whether it's Biden or someone else at the top of the ticket, we need to mobilize now to defeat Trump and prot…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Stop Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax from using medical debt in credit scores Now!

Big Pharma and Wall Street are fighting to keep profiting from your medical debt. Here's how we stop them. John, Medical debt is a burden no one chooses yet, Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax continue to exploit this debt to devastate Americans' financial lives. The Consumer…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 9:12 PM

Help us deliver the final blow to DeJoy’s disastrous tenure

Tell your Members of Congress to publicly demand the USPS Board of Governors fire Louis DeJoy. John Our postal service is under attack, and the culprit is none other than Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. Since his appointment by Trump in 2020, DeJoy has wreaked havoc on the USP…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 9:55 PM

Congress must enact limitations on Presidential Immunity immediately

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s irresponsible decision granting “absolute” immunity to presidents for “official” acts, Congress must enact legislation to set essential limits on presidential immunity. John, We never thought we would see this in our lifetimes, but in an unprece…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 6, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Mandatory military service forces conscription in a free society

If elected, Trump’s likely pick for Secretary of Defense is now calling for reinstatement of the mandatory military draft. John The draft -- also known as mandatory military service -- was ended in the United States after the Vietnam War, but American men have been required to r…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

July 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Palestinian Refugees

A letter to President Biden being circulated in Congress urges him to grant Palestinian refugees P-2 priority to save lives and reunite families torn apart by the invasion of Gaza. John Rep. Greg Casar, Sen. Dick Durbin, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal are currently circulating a lette…

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  Rashida Tlaib via Democracy for America AF · [email protected]

July 4, 2024 at 4:37 PM

“Historic Black towns and settlements represent freedom.”

We won’t stop fighting until we achieve a truly just and multi-racial democracy that works for all of us. John, This July 4th, let’s recommit to building a country and a world where all people are free. We’re part of a long tradition of people rising up to make sure this country…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 10:59 PM

Stop Judicial Overreach! The Supreme Court needs Term Limits!

The Supreme Court is riddled with right-wing extremism, causing a crisis of legitimacy. The TERM Act would create 18-year term limits for justices, with 2 appointees per President, resulting in a more balanced and accountable Supreme Court. John, One year after denying millions o…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 30, 2024 at 8:51 PM

Every moment we wait gives Trump an advantage

America could elect a convicted felon in 2024 if we don't mobilize now John, No matter what happens with President Biden, Trump is not going to drop out or change his stripes. We've never underestimated Trump, and we're not about to start now. The stark reality is that America …

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 29, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Tell Congress to support the Retirement Security Rule from the Department of Labor

Don't let predatory financial advisors win. Fight to protect seniors' retirement savings. John Predatory financial advisors have exploited loopholes to prioritize their profits over seniors' financial security for far too long. Their aggressive lobbying against stronger fiduciary…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 28, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The gutting of the Voting Rights Act in 2013 opened the floodgates to more than 100 voter suppression laws over the last ten years. We need to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to guarantee voting rights for all Americans. John The right to vote is basic to our de…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM

RE: Defeat Trump Online Everywhere Now!

Every moment between now and Election Day is an opportunity for lies to spread – or for truth to prevail. John, Trump and Biden will square off on the debate stage this Thursday, But make no mistake – the real battle won't be happening on stage. It'll be unfolding on millions of …

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Let’s make sure Target hears us loud and clear, no more pandering to bigots

Target is caving to right-wing extremists and reducing its Pride Collection. John Target's long standing Pride Collection, a decade-old initiative showcasing LGBTQ+ inclusive products, faces a significant rollback in 2024. Following the right-wing backlash in 2023, Target has an…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Defeat Trump Online Everywhere Now!

Every moment between now and Election Day is an opportunity for lies to spread – or for truth to prevail. John, On Thursday, Trump and Biden will face off on the debate stage, and we're bracing for a flood of lies that will drown out the truth. We've seen this playbook before, an…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 23, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Our winning playbook against Trump

America could elect a convicted felon in 2024 if we don't mobilize now John, At Democracy for America, we've cracked the code to beating Trump and his allies: relentless, year-round organizing. While others hit the snooze button in off-year elections, we build, engage, and mobili…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 22, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Our winning playbook against Trump

America could elect a convicted felon in 2024 if we don't mobilize now John, We've never underestimated Trump, and we're not about to start now. The stark reality is that America could elect a convicted felon in 2024 if we don't mobilize immediately. At Democracy for America, we…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Tell Congress to Just Say No to Netanyahu’s speech

Members of Congress can protest Netanyahu’s genocidal war against the civilian population of Gaza by refusing to attend his joint address. John, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s increasingly bloody one-sided war against the civilian population of Gaza continues uncheck…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Tell Google: Do the right thing and drop “AI Overview” from search

Google’s experimental “AI Overview” feature provides search users with information that may be inaccurate, satirical, or simply made up. It should be dropped from the platform. John, There’s something funny going on at the top of that Google Search page. It’s called “AI Overview…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

June 19, 2024 at 8:20 PM

State governors: Don’t criminalize abortion pills!

The state of Louisiana has rescheduled and criminalized the possession of abortion pills. We need to pressure state governors to veto any such bills that come before them. John The state of Louisiana, where abortion is already criminalized even in cases of rape and incest, has …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 17, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Utilities and Monopolies have lawmakers in their pockets

Across the country, privately owned utility companies are the only source of power for millions of people. They cannot be allowed to buy legislators with their multi-million dollar contributions. John, The so-called public utilities are really private companies, each one its own…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 16, 2024 at 11:22 PM

Save HBCUs!

Take action to protect Historically Black Colleges and Universities and ensure accessible higher education for all students. John, The very existence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is under attack and Mississippi is ground zero for the growing danger. St…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 15, 2024 at 7:02 PM

A critical moment in the fight for reproductive rights in America

Birth control is under threat. Demand state leaders take action NOW. John The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade has put access to contraceptives at risk in states across the country. Justice Clarence Thomas explicitly called for the Court to reconsider its …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 14, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Ask your Representative: Do you support our right to contraception?

Since the Right to Contraception Act was blocked by Senate Republicans, we turn our attention to the House, where a petition can overrule the Speaker and bring it to a floor vote. John We can’t say they didn’t warn us. In his concurring opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Clarence T…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Tell the Department of Justice to prosecute Big Oil!

Join the fight against Big Oil's greed and demand accountability for their illegal actions that have cost Americans thousands. John, The Federal Trade Commission has uncovered evidence that Pioneer Natural Resources, the largest oil company in Texas, illegally colluded with OPEC …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Help stop special interests from handpicking judges who will rule in their favor

We cannot allow the corporate lobby and right-wing extremists to continue manipulating our judicial system for their own gain. John Corporate lobbyists and right-wing extremists manipulate the judicial system in their favor by carefully selecting courts and judges that align with…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 9, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Flying insurrectionist flags? Impeach Alito now.

With insurrectionist flags flying at two of his homes, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has shown he cannot be impartial in cases involving Donald Trump or the 2020 election. John, According to the Supreme Court’s new Code of Ethics (even if it is voluntary and self-enforced):…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 8, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Pass the ETHICS Act!

Why are members of Congress still allowed to buy and sell individual stocks? John, Congress, with a record-low approval rating of 13%, should give serious consideration as to how they have lost the trust of the American people. Extreme dysfunction and chaotic partisan battles cer…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 7, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Stop glorifying Confederate traitors in our schools

School boards are reversing progress on racial justice by honoring Confederate figures. John School boards across the country are making decisions that honor Confederate leaders, reversing the progress we made in the fight for racial justice. The Shenandoah County school board’s…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 9:18 PM

The most disturbing parts of Project 2025

The most chilling aspect of Project 2025 is its goal to institutionalize Trumpism and establish an authoritarian regime. John The upcoming presidential debate offers a pivotal opportunity to address one of the most alarming political agendas in recent history: Project 2025, a pla…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Doctors vs. Insurers

Join the fight for a healthcare system that puts patients first John, Imagine needing critical medical treatment, only to be told by your insurance company that it’s too expensive. This is the harsh reality for many Americans, as insurance companies increasingly prioritize their …

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 4, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Leonard Peltier's life hangs in the balance

The United States government must acknowledge the injustice that has been done to Leonard Peltier. John For nearly five decades, Leonard Peltier has been imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. His case is a clear example of the systemic injustices faced by Indigenous people in…

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  Amanda Ford · [email protected]

June 4, 2024 at 12:12 AM

We cannot allow the USPS to be gutted for political gain

Stop postmaster General Louis DeJoy from attacking vote by mail. John The United States Postal Service (USPS) is under attack from within as Postmaster General Louis DeJoy pushes a controversial 10-year plan that threatens to undermine the integrity of our elections. DeJoy's pro…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 31, 2024 at 8:37 PM

RE: AIPAC's $100 Million plot to destroy the Squad

Democracy for America has been with the Squad from the start. Now, as they face an unprecedented attack, we must stand by their side. John, Democracy for America has been a staunch ally of the Squad from the very beginning. We were the first national PAC to endorse Alexandria Oc…

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  DFA AF Team · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 3:57 PM

AIPAC's $100 Million plot to destroy the Squad

Democracy for America has been with the Squad from the start. Now, as they face an unprecedented attack, we must stand by their side. John, Throughout our history, Democracy for America (DFA) has been unwavering in our commitment to supporting progressive leaders who fight for th…

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