Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 24, 2019 at 9:50 PM

TELL CONGRESS: It's time to decriminalize!

Friend,​   Last week, the House Judiciary Committee took a big step towards decriminalizing marijuana by marking up the MORE Act. That means we're seeing real movement towards moving the bill out of committee! That's in no small part because supporters like you made their voices…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 17, 2019 at 8:37 PM

SIGN NOW: It's time to decriminalize, expunge, and invest

Friend,​   It's no secret that the War on Drugs was more accurately a war on minority communities. Our neighborhoods have witnessed unjust incarceration and targeted discrimination -- and our government needs to make things right.     Not only should marijuana be decriminalized…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Trump's trashing our planet

Friend,​   Trump’s record on the climate is sickening. Not just because it’s a betrayal of the American people, but also because it will quite literally lead to illnesses from polluted air and water.   The GOP has spent years in complete denial of climate change, and now they …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 13, 2019 at 9:50 PM

The GOP are walking out on our veterans

Friend,​   You may have seen the video of my GOP colleagues in the House storming out of the Veterans Affairs Committee. Want to know the point of this temper tantrum? They were walking out to avoid extending additional veterans' benefits to the women who serve our country.   …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 11, 2019 at 3:38 PM

We can do more

Friend,​   Today, I wanted to just take a moment to say thank you to those who have sacrificed so much for our country. There are 39,000 veterans in Manhattan, 54,000 in Brooklyn, and 59,000 in Queens. And while our city has certainly gotten better about ensuring that these men …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 8, 2019 at 8:04 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: It's time for decriminalization!

Friend,​   Marijuana reforms are impacting more and more states, with decriminalization and legalization pushes seeing success again and again. The problem is, the federal government has yet to get with the times. We are still stuck in the past — and the effects of these backwar…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 5, 2019 at 2:02 PM

We need you at the polls!

Friend,​   Today is election day and your voice is needed! From ensuring that Jumaane Williams remains our Public Advocate to weighing in on some critical ballot questions, your vote is absolutely necessary.   Many of you took advantage of early voting so if that’s you, go ahe…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 1, 2019 at 8:50 PM

Vote early and vote blue!

Friend,​   For the first time ever, New Yorkers are heading to the polls early. While Election Day is on November 5, you have until November 3 to participate in early voting. This means more voters than ever have the opportunity to participate in our democracy, and I’m proud tha…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 31, 2019 at 9:01 PM

Two possible paths

Friend,​   We’re hours away from our October deadline and while the support you’ve shown this week has been incredible, we want to end this month by proving that we have the people-powered momentum necessary to carry this campaign in 2020.   Because here’s the thing, Friend, i…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

October 31, 2019 at 12:42 AM

FWD: It's been 7 months

Friend,​   I’m proud of the movement Nydia’s been able to build. No one works harder for the people of New York, and she makes that clear day in and day out. Her choice to reject corporate PAC money was a bold one, but to her it was the only way forward. I hope you had a chance …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 29, 2019 at 7:30 PM

It's been 7 months

Friend,​   Seven months ago, I took a huge risk. I decided to rely entirely on a people-powered movement, rather than accept one more dime of corporate PAC money. I’m proud that, as your representative, I’ve always voted with the best interests of New Yorkers in mind. And I want…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 24, 2019 at 10:38 PM

Move fast and break things

Friend,​   Facebook’s motto for a long time was “Move fast and break things.” And while that’s a nice catchphrase, when the “thing” being broken is our economic stability, it’s up to Congress to pump the brakes.    Mark Zuckerberg wants to play fast and loose with his economic…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 23, 2019 at 11:04 PM

What stands out to you?

Friend,​   The cable news cycles have been focused on impeachment for the last few weeks. And while I believe the impeachment proceedings are critical, it can start to feel as though that’s all that has happened in DC this year. And while that’s what the Republicans would want y…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 21, 2019 at 1:38 PM

It's just good business

Friend,​   I’m not sure who counts as an economic “expert” in Trump’s administration, but they’re clearly not steering the president in the right direction. If they were, they would let him in on a simple fact: Immigrants are good for business.    But Trump’s immigration polic…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 17, 2019 at 11:04 PM

Finally some cooler weather

Friend,​   From sweating in subway stations to high utilities, New Yorkers love to complain about the summer heat. It’s a tradition -- just like block parties, cookouts in the park, and outdoor markets. Luckily, it’s finally starting to cool down in NYC.   Here in Washington, …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 11, 2019 at 11:31 PM

A lot has changed...

Friend,​   When I came out for impeachment back in June, things were bad. But I’m not sure I would have believed you if you had told me how much worse they were going to get. The extortion and corruption that is being trafficked in and out of the White House is shocking — and it…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

October 8, 2019 at 7:49 PM

FWD: Never backing down

Friend,​ Just wanted to make sure that you saw the message Sen. Julia Salazar sent out yesterday! She knows the importance of standing up for working families and progressive values—and how important it is to have a people-powered movement backing you up. As 2020 approaches, we …

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  State Senator Julia Salazar · [email protected]

October 7, 2019 at 11:18 PM

Never backing down

Friend,​   I know a few things about taking on a seemingly unwinnable fight -- and coming out ahead. When we shocked New York last year, it was because I was facing so many powerful people against me -- wealthy special interests, corporate PACs, and the political machine. A peop…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 4, 2019 at 7:38 PM

He tweeted what?

Friend,​   We’ve heard a lot of offensive language coming from the White House in the last couple of years. We’ve seen Trump put racism on display, side with white nationalists, and praise dictators. But this past week his statements veered into the outright dangerous.    He t…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 6:21 PM

FWD: They're throwing everything they have at us

Friend,​   Nydia has not only fought against Trump's corruption and extortion, she helped lead the charge. It was the right choice, but one that made her a target for the GOP. Will you chip in $100, $50, or $25 today to let her know you're standing with her?   I hope you saw h…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 29, 2019 at 9:38 PM

They're throwing everything they have at us

  Friend,​   Tomorrow is our deadline for the quarter. And while I know it may seem early to be ramping up our 2020 campaign, the truth is we can’t afford to be unprepared.   The Republicans are going to be throwing everything they have at us in an attempt to stay in power n…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 28, 2019 at 6:39 PM

Your voice is needed!

Friend,​   With our deadline coming up, we need to know if the momentum is behind us. We only have a few days before our filing, and if Democrats across the country hit big fundraising numbers, the GOP may start to realize that standing with Trump is the wrong choice. Will you c…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 27, 2019 at 1:50 PM

Corrupt and Compromised

Friend,​   It’s hard to believe that Labor Day was less than a month ago. With everything that’s happened -- and the outright corruption of the Trump administration coming to light -- this month has felt like an eternity.   This isn’t how our government is supposed to run. We s…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 22, 2019 at 9:50 PM

Women in Washington

Friend,​   Women were elected in historic numbers in 2018, and yet we still only make up about 25% of Congress. While that’s progress worth celebrating, it’s also a sign that our work is far from over. It’s time for women to have equal representation in Washington, and I need yo…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 18, 2019 at 7:50 PM

S.O.S.

Friend,​   The president’s time in office has been horrific and dangerous. He’s inflicted wounds on our democracy that will be difficult to recover from. Both politically and personally, he has left a stain on our nation’s history. It’s time to take a stand and save the soul of …

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  Jumaane Williams · [email protected]

September 16, 2019 at 4:16 PM

A different kind of leader

Friend,​   Nydia is, to put it simply, a different kind of leader. She shows us daily that we can always trust her to stick by her promises. Nydia’s in Washington to fight for what’s best for New Yorkers, and she’s never been one to back down when things get tough.   That’s wh…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 14, 2019 at 11:38 PM

My Favorite Dictator

Friend,​   While waiting for the Egyptian President, Donald Trump asked: “Where’s my favorite dictator?”    No, that’s not a story from The Onion. That’s the president of the United States calling a man who imprisons, tortures, and murders political opponents his “favorite dic…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 7:52 PM

Trump's projecting again

Friend,​   Trump is trying to push through a public charge rule to promote a racist narrative that immigrants contribute nothing to our economy and abuse public services. While this could not be further from the truth (immigration increases our GDP), it’s clear that Trump is pro…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 6, 2019 at 7:39 PM

Back to school, back to Washington

Friend,​   This week, students in NYC returned to school. Next week, I’ll be joining my colleagues as we return to Washington. While our next generation of leaders are gaining the knowledge they’ll need to move our country forward in the future, current elected officials are goi…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

September 2, 2019 at 7:38 PM

Happy Labor Day!

Friend,​   New York is at its best when our unions are strong. So many of the rights we take for granted in the workplace were only secured because of difficult union fights. Without the ability to organize and advocate for workers' interests, corporations would have no one to k…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 31, 2019 at 5:06 PM

Time to get off the sidelines

Friend,​   We’re so close to hitting our goal for August. So many of you have stepped up and made it clear that you won’t sit by and let the Republicans win. With our midnight deadline just a few hours away, we need everyone who’s been sitting on the sidelines to come join the t…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 30, 2019 at 12:39 PM

Help us build this movement

Friend,​   In 2020, we need to make it clear that the era of corporate donors controlling politics is over. But to do that we need to build a movement that will elect leaders committed to the people of their district, not their donors. It’s why I’ve promised not to take a dime o…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 29, 2019 at 7:37 PM

Heading back

Friend,​   As the August recess comes to a close, my colleagues and I are gearing up to continue the fight against Trump’s insane policies. But we need your help.   By hitting our August fundraising goals, we can show just how stupid the Republicans' idea to continue voting ag…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 25, 2019 at 7:51 PM

Gerrymandering has got to go

Friend,​   Democrats across the country have been fighting to ensure that, on Election Day, every voter has a chance to make their voice heard. We’re working to secure our elections, reduce restrictions at the ballot box, and educate voters about their rights. And it’s scaring t…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 2:06 PM

Take Our Quiz: Who's on the side of the American People?

Friend,​   The Republicans love to claim that the Democrats are the party of obstruction. And yet, since Congress was sworn in back in January, Democrats in the House have worked tirelessly day after day to make life better for the American people. We’ve passed hundreds of bills…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 20, 2019 at 11:19 PM

We won't be silent! Ban assault weapons now!

Friend,​   We’ve made our voices heard, and the GOP is starting to get scared. They know that listening to the NRA is wrong, and every day that we keep up the fight for gun safety, their resolve continues to crumble.   Even Mitch McConnell is showing signs that he’s starting t…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 18, 2019 at 9:50 PM

An example worth following

Friend,​   The US Women’s Soccer Team continues to fight for equal pay, despite constant attacks and negotiations breaking down. Their tenacity and drive make me confident that soon they’ll come out ahead and win the fight for equal pay. The rest of us need to follow their examp…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 16, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Looking to the next generation

Friend,​   When it comes to the fight over climate change, the next generation of activists are leading the charge and showing the adults in the room how it’s done. After the hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding we have faced in the last few years, it’s become clear that an incre…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 14, 2019 at 9:50 PM

FWD: The power of standing together

Friend,​   I just wanted to make sure you saw my email yesterday. The response I’ve received from so many of you has been incredible. If we continue to build on this grassroots energy, we’ll be able to make some real, progressive change in Washington.    If you didn’t get a ch…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 13, 2019 at 7:50 PM

The power of standing together

Friend,​   Most of us don’t have to look much further than our own neighborhood to see the power of unified action. From getting developers to back down on their plans to demolish historic sites to standing strong with our neighbors after a tragedy, the last few months have seen…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 12, 2019 at 12:26 AM

The people united...

Friend,​   Over the past couple of weeks, we saw a people-powered movement in Puerto Rico send shockwaves through the nation. As Puerto Ricans took to the streets, both on the island and right here in New York, the rest of the nation got a front-row seat to what it looks like wh…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 7, 2019 at 9:16 PM

Tell Congress: No more waiting, it's time to act

Friend,​   I’m proud that New York is taking a strong stance on gun safety, but I’m afraid it’s not enough. Until there are federal laws banning assault weapons, even states that have strong firearm safety legislation will be at risk of mass shootings involving weapons of war. …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 6, 2019 at 1:18 AM

Add Your Name: Let's ban assault weapons now!

Friend,​   The Dayton, Ohio shooter was stopped in less than 30 seconds. In that half-minute of violence, he murdered 9 people and injured 27 others. In a separate terrorist attack in El Paso just hours earlier, a gunman was able to murder 22 people. These domestic terrorists we…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 2, 2019 at 9:18 PM

We can't let our guard down now

Friend,​   Today is the anniversary of the first-ever census in the United States, which was completed on August 2, 1790. While that’s not an anniversary I’ve really appreciated before, it’s a good reminder to celebrate the work we did to put a stop to Trump’s attacks on the 202…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 1, 2019 at 1:39 AM

FWD: There's still time!

Friend,​   Just making sure you saw my last email. There are just a few hours left until our deadline, and we’re counting on our strongest supporters like you to step up and help us hit our goal by midnight!   By chipping in $100, $50, or $25, you could be the difference betwe…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 31, 2019 at 7:40 PM

There's still time!

Friend,​   Today is our July deadline, and right now it’s not looking like we’re going to reach our goal for the month. While I’m excited to be back in the district, I really want to use that time working to make our city better, not worrying about whether we’ll have what it tak…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 28, 2019 at 11:50 PM

Make it clear: Trump doesn't speak for us

Friend,​   We’ve been shocked by Trump’s depravity time and time again, but this month his policies, words, and actions bordered on horrific. From ordering ICE to conduct raids to encouraging racist chants at his rally, the bigotry and hatred driving this administration were on …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 25, 2019 at 10:18 PM

Immigrants are a benefit -- not a threat

Friend,​   We often hear racist and nativist language claiming that immigrants are coming to America to “steal jobs.” This fear-mongering phrase isn’t just dangerous, it’s flat-out wrong. Right now, 45% of Fortune 500 companies were started by immigrants and their children, mean…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 22, 2019 at 10:51 PM

We won't be shut out any longer!

Friend,​   I’m a firm believer in the saying, “We all succeed when women lead.” Both here in New York and in Washington, women are pushing back on systems that have shut us out for far too long, and the results are benefiting everyone.    It hasn’t been easy to get to this poi…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 19, 2019 at 7:39 PM

It starts at the top

Friend,​   I was born in Puerto Rico. I’ve been an American since birth. And yet I’ve heard “go back where you came from” countless times in my life. The pain that it brings is very real. And right now that same message is being broadcast from the highest office in our governmen…

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