Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 3:28 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Demand that Donald Trump provide oversight to the $2 trillion CARES Act!

Friend,​   Funded by trillions of taxpayer dollars, the CARES Act is the largest emergency relief package ever passed -- shouldn't the American people know how it's being spent?   Americans across the political spectrum want those funds to be spent without waste, fraud, abuse,…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM

A Coronavirus Update

Friend,​   I hope that you've been staying safe and healthy. I know that while social distancing is necessary right now, it has made life very difficult for many of us. I want you to know that I'm fighting every single day to ensure that every New Yorker has exactly what they ne…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Sign the petition: Become a grassroots co-sponsor of the Medicare for All Act!

Friend,​   The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed our healthcare system as a deeply unequal structure which favors profits for pharmaceutical companies and the wealthy over individual care. Vast, systemic inequalities that have been growing since our country began are now determining…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Now more than ever, it's clear we need Medicare for All. Will you sign your name and become a grassroots co-sponsor today?

Friend,​   In the past few weeks, hundreds of thousands of Americans have tested positive for the coronavirus. Millions have lost their jobs. More people are dying in their homes than ever before. And as these numbers continue to rise, it's more clear than ever -- linking health…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 11:20 PM

NYC businesses need help now

Friend,​ As Americans continue to stay home in an effort to "flatten the curve" of COVID-19 infections, the American economy has essentially been shut down. Small businesses across the country have had to temporarily close their doors, causing owners, workers, and communities to …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Working to support all Americans during this crisis

Friend,​   I have been thinking of you. I hope that you are feeling safe, healthy and comfortable as we continue to live through these unprecedented times. I wanted to take a moment to reach out and update you on the work I've been doing, as well as provide you with some of the …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 11, 2020 at 3:18 PM

Add your name: We need to pass Medicare for All now more than ever

Friend,​    Healthcare in this country was in crisis long before the coronavirus pandemic began. It's only getting worse. Already, millions of Americans were uninsured or underinsured. Now, as more and more Americans continue to file for unemployment benefits, it's more clear th…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Restaurant workers need your support

Friend,​    Every industry and every facet of life has been upended by coronavirus -- in particular the restaurants, coffee shops, and bars that make our neighborhoods feel like home. Owners, servers, chefs, cooks, and suppliers alike are struggling, and if you have a favorite r…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 7:18 PM

A Coronavirus Update

Friend,​ The world is a very different place than it was just a few weeks ago. In New York especially, we're facing enormous challenges and changes as we deal with the coronavirus crisis. As you may have heard, I have been diagnosed with presumed coronavirus infection. My symptoms…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 4:01 PM

How you can support your community during the COVID-19 crisis

Friend,​Americans all over the country are being deeply impacted by the coronavirus. We're practicing social distancing, restaurants and businesses are shutting down for the time being, and schools are closing. Our communities need food, cleaning supplies, check-ins, and childcare…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 1:15 PM

An update on COVID-19

Friend,​   As the number of coronavirus cases grow, so does the amount of information out there about the virus. It's important to stay educated -- I'm here to make sure you have all the information to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy during this time.   The 2019 …

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  Julián Castro · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Will I see you at Nydia's party?

Friend,​     I've looked up to and admired Rep. Nydia Velázquez since my early days in politics. She's a one-of-a-kind leader — passionate, hardworking, and always working to do what’s right by the people she serves. She's fighting for an America where everyone can live their dr…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 8:43 PM

It's my birthday!

Friend,​    It's that time of year again! My birthday is less than three weeks away, and I'll be celebrating with friends and supporters like you. I'd love for you to be there!    We had so much fun last year, and this year is looking to be even better. Can I count on you to c…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 7:15 PM

a once in 4 years opportunity

Friend,​ Even though February 29 only happens once every 4 years, I’m sure that, for many of you, today just feels like any other day. For those of us on the campaign trail, it’s some much needed extra time to lay out the groundwork for the rest of the year. I’m not sure if you…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Make them think twice

Friend,​   Nydia’s right. She took a bold step last year and rejected all corporate PAC money -- and it made those big corporations mad. They know Nydia’s strong (because she has people like you behind her) but they’re still waiting to see if they can find a way to attack her. …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 1:38 AM

Make them think twice

Friend,​   February 2020 is almost over. Can you believe that? This year already seems to be flying by.    Next thing you know, Election Day will be right around the corner -- and we can't afford to be caught unprepared.   This Saturday we have a critical deadline coming up,…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 8:50 PM

The biggest freeloader

Friend,​   I’m not sure if you saw this, but in the midst of the impeachment trial, the conservative justices on the Supreme Court voted to allow Trump’s “Public Charge” rule to continue. In other words, they gave the green light to Trump’s racist attempt to close our borders to…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 3:18 PM

FWD: If the climate is changing, why isn't our policy?

Friend,​   Earlier this week, Nydia wrote to you about how critical 2020 is if we're going to reverse climate change. She knows it, you and I know it -- and the special interests that profit off of climate change know it. That's why they're going to pull out all the stops to mak…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 1:51 AM

If the climate is changing, why isn't our policy?

Friend,​   From fires in California and Australia to locust swarms in Africa to record heat in Antarctica, it’s clear climate change is here. Even die-hard deniers are starting to cave.    The question is, if it’s clear our world is changing, why isn’t our policy?   We have …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Trump's projecting again

Friend,​   From using corruption as an excuse to withhold disaster funding while he himself was under investigation for corruption, to his constant assertions that the Russians wanted anyone but him to be president, Trump never misses a chance to project his own failings onto ot…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 10:27 PM

Time to reverse the trend

Friend,​   Earlier this week, we heard the president present a vision of the nation that simply didn’t line up with reality. It was painful to hear the person who is supposed to be a leader for our nation spout off lie after lie, but what's worse is realizing that we've lost fou…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 6:04 PM

8 hours

Friend,​   In 8 hours, Donald Trump will give his fourth State of the Union. And just like the previous three, all you’re going to hear is bigotry, hatred, and lies.   I think it’s obvious to most Americans that our union has been damaged by the Trump presidency. There is a hu…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 7:19 PM

We saw this coming

Friend,​   Last week, we watched the GOP senators betray their oath of office. Instead of standing up for the constitution (and the American people), they cowered and stood with Trump. Not only did they refuse to hear witness testimony, but they nodded along as Trump's lawyers a…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Don't even give them a chance

Friend,​   Tonight’s the night! At midnight, we’ll hit our very first deadline of 2020, and whether or not we hit our deadline will set the course for the next eight months.    If we blow past our goal, we’ll know we have the momentum we need to build a people-powered movement…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 6:13 PM

An investment worth making

Friend,​   It's almost unbelievable. We are watching Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans turn their back on the Constitution. This week, they rejected the facts before them, refused to hear from witnesses or consider new evidence, and continued to protect the most corrupt p…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 1:06 AM

The GOP doesn't want to listen, so we've got to get loud

Friend,​   The Republicans in Congress have proven they don’t want to hear the truth during these impeachment proceedings. The only way we can get them to pay attention is to send a message that they can’t ignore.   This week we have our first campaign deadline of the year -- …

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 3:02 PM

If you like puppies, you might want to open this one

Friend,​   We’ve had some unusually warm weather for January, but now that the cold has settled in again, an amazing sight has returned to New York’s streets: dogs in sweaters.    Fighting back against Trump’s cruelty (and McConnell’s obstruction) can be stressful, not just fo…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 11:09 PM

47 years later, the attacks are getting worse

Friend,​   In the last year, we've seen attack after attack on reproductive rights. States like Georgia are attempting to totally ban abortion while the Trump administration has gone on the offensive against Planned Parenthood. These attacks are affecting millions of women acros…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 20, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Still fighting for equality

Friend,​   Martin Luther King Jr. would have been 91 this year. Thanks to his efforts, and the efforts of countless other civil rights activists, we've made amazing progress. And yet, decades after Dr. King's death, we are still seeing white supremacist protests, open bigotry on…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Let's make 2020 the NRA's last year

Friend,​   In 2019, we made progress on gun safety reform for the first time in a decade. In 2020, we’re going to make sure the NRA never gets to have a say in gun policy again.    To do that, we need to build a movement. Not only do we need to get Trump out of the White House…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 1:06 AM

This shouldn't be a longshot

Friend,​   I proposed a bill that would fully fund NYCHA and get our public housing program back on track -- and almost immediately the headlines were calling it a “longshot.” It's up to us to prove them wrong.   Public housing should never be a longshot. But right now there s…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 8:55 PM

What makes us strong

Friend,​   I don’t think it’s any secret that many GOP candidates rely on dark money to keep their campaigns afloat. In 2020, it’s time to make that a losing strategy.   I know we can win big, because our strength comes from people. Our movement is large, diverse, and motivate…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 12:08 AM

300 days out

Friend,​   We’re officially 300 days out from Election Day. While that may sound like a long time, we’ve got a lot to do in that time. We have 300 days to build the movement we need to not just grow our majority in the House, but to also take back the Senate and the White House.…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 12:15 AM

I don't want to imagine our city underwater

Friend,​   Last year we got the alarming news that, if we continue to destroy our environment, large portions of our city will be underwater by 2100. Just this week there was an article detailing plans for “managed retreat” as sea levels rise -- meaning we would abandon neighbor…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 10:07 PM

FWD: A New Year's Resolution that you can actually keep

Friend,​   There are still a few hours before tonight's festivities start (and before our end of year deadline hits!) so I wanted to make sure you saw Nydia's message from this morning.   It's critical that we build up a strong movement to defend against anything the Republica…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 3:04 PM

A New Year's Resolution that you can actually keep

Friend,​   Let me be the first to say Happy New Year (a bit early)! 2020 is going to be the year we take back the Senate and the White House, hold the Democratic majority in the House, and bring progressive change to the American people. Trump moved our country backwards, but it…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 8:25 PM

We hit some real lows this year. 2020 is the year we right those wrongs.

Friend,​   From Trump’s ban on transgender military service members to continued family separation at our southern border, 2019 had some real lows -- not just in the context of this year but for our nation’s history as a whole. In 2020, we have a chance to not only right those w…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 28, 2019 at 7:53 PM

We accomplished a lot in 2019 -- and I have you to thank for that. Will you help me take on even bigger challenges in 2020?

Friend,​   2019 was a whirlwind. House Democrats stood up for accountability and transparency in government, protected American values, and passed over 400 bills. And I’m proud to say that I was at the forefront of much of it.   While I would love to take all of the credit for…

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  Yuh-Line Niou · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 7:18 PM

This one's a surprise...

Friend,​   From Donald Trump's deranged rants to Republicans at every level putting their party before the future of our democracy, we live in a crazy time. Which makes it even more important that we appreciate those who are standing up to protect immigrants, women, the LGBTQ+ c…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 7:50 PM

What's your favorite thing Nydia accomplished this year?

Friend,​   To put it mildly, this year has been hectic. I’m not sure if you saw the news a while back, but Nydia was named one of the most effective lawmakers on Capitol Hill by The Center for Effective Lawmaking -- which means she had a huge part to play in some of the House De…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 1:32 AM

This holiday season, help me support the small businesses that keep New York City strong!

Friend,​   As the holidays get closer, I know many of you are looking for some last minute presents. And while it seems easy to hop online and shop from your couch, you may be missing some pretty incredible gems in your neighborhood. Who knows, maybe by shopping local you'll fin…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 5:38 PM

A Top Ten List Worth Celebrating

Friend,​   As we get closer and closer to 2020 we’re seeing plenty of “Top 10” lists pop up. And while it’s fun to argue over the top ten songs of the year or which movies deserve the most praise, I want to take a minute to focus on a different Top 10 entirely: The Top 10 Accomp…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 8:19 PM

FWD: We're going to win big in 2020 by working TOGETHER for progressive change!

Friend,   I’m proud of what Nydia accomplished this year -- and that’s in large part due to the support you gave her.    But in 2020, the stakes are higher than ever. This will be one of the most important elections of our lifetime, and we simply cannot afford to sit back and …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 10, 2019 at 11:39 PM

We're going to win big in 2020 by working TOGETHER for progressive change!

Friend,   I’m proud of what we accomplished together this year. We fought to protect our elections, to protect equality, and to protect TPS and DACA recipients. But next year we have to fight even harder. Next year we have to keep the House, take back the Senate, and get Trump…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 9:18 PM

Give this bill a fighting chance

Friend,​   I’ve sent you several emails now on the importance of the MORE Act -- and why it’s critical that we not only decriminalize marijuana, but also invest in the communities that were most hurt by the War on Drugs. Well, just this week I saw a post claiming that the MORE…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 12:38 AM

Why is this guy still around?

Friend,​   We know Stephen Miller is a white nationalist, and we’ve seen his emails that prove it. We know he’s helped create cruel and racist immigration policy. We know he’s embraced an ideology of white supremacy. Trump knows this too -- but he’s not doing a thing about it. …

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

November 30, 2019 at 7:38 PM

FWD:You're freaking them out

Friend,​   Nydia's right. The single biggest factor in our success is that we have a movement that's entirely built by supporters like you -- not dark money donors or corporate PACs. That's powerful, and it's scaring the GOP. But if we let momentum slow, it could all fall apart.…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 29, 2019 at 9:38 PM

You're freaking them out

Friend,​   The Republicans are freaking out. For three years in a row now, you organized, mobilized and showed up to the polls to reject the policies of Trump and his cronies. We have seen some massive wins and a growing movement that’s proving that the power in our democracy st…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 3:14 PM

Before the festivities start...

Friend,​   Whether you’re watching the parade, getting last-minute preparations finished for today’s meal, or simply relaxing and enjoying a day off, I wanted to send a quick message to let you know I’m thankful.   I’m thankful we have Democrats in the House willing to hold th…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 26, 2019 at 6:19 PM

Corrupt and compromised

Friend,​   I don’t know if you watched the hearings last week, but one thing was pretty clear: The Republicans embarrassed themselves. They asked misleading questions, pulled immature stunts, and attacked a Purple Heart veteran. They bent over backwards to defend Trump -- all wh…

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