Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Fighting for cannabis businesses

      Dear friend, Marijuana decriminalization is critical to address the systemic harm caused by the failed war on drugs, but it alone is not enough. As I continue to fight for the decriminalization of marijuana nationwide, we must also ensure minority-owned businesses…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Fox News wants to shut me up.

      Dear friend, Last week, right-wing media like Fox News and the Blaze -- and their online, extremist followers -- attacked me.They think they can scare me into silence, but I have news for them -- they can't. I'll continue to speak up and advocate for all our comm…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Public housing is infrastructure

      Hey friend -- it's Alexa from Team Nydia. I wanted to reach out about one of the key issues we’re fighting for right now: fully funding NYCHA and public housing across the country.  Nydia knows that safe, affordable, and livable housing is a human right -- and she…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 3:45 PM

An equitable recovery

      Friend,  I know how hard this year has been for many small businesses. That’s why I’ve been leading the fight in Congress for an equitable recovery. As Chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, I led the charge for a generational investment in our small bu…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 7:15 PM

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close

      Dear friend,  For the last four weeks, we’ve celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month -- a time to honor the vast accomplishments of Latino communities in New York City and across the country and also to rededicate ourselves to the fight for equity for Hispanic American…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day

      Dear friend,  Today, as we mark Indigenous Peoples' Day, I'm grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the diversity and rich history of Indigenous Americans -- and am dedicated to fighting against the systemic discrimination Native communities continue to face.  …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

October 9, 2021 at 8:30 PM

It’s working families or the filibuster

      Dear friend,  We are currently facing economic and health crises from COVID-19 and climate change. Doctors are unable to provide reproductive healthcare without fear of financial retribution. Republican-controlled states are waging a campaign of voter suppression …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 8:45 PM

351:1

      Friend,  In 2020, the average US CEO-to-worker pay ratio was 351 to 1. In many cases, top executives rigged the system so they received bonuses, even though their performance suffered.  It’s unacceptable that while the Covid-19 pandemic left working families finan…

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  Antonio Reynoso · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 2:59 PM

ICYMI: Progressives held the line

      Dear friend, Last week, progressive Congressional leaders held the line for working families. My friend and mentor Representative Nydia Velázquez was among the first New Yorkers to commit to withholding her vote on the bipartisan infrastructure plan unless it pas…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

October 2, 2021 at 3:17 PM

We held the line

      Dear friend. I was elected to serve working families.  That has been my guiding principle for every decision I’ve made since I first ran for office. It’s what I think of every time I cast a vote or oversee a committee hearing. And, it’s why I am committed to withh…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Six more hours

      Dear friend,  We are reaching out one more time, because with only six hours to go, we are still $575 short of our end-of-quarter fundraising goal.  This is a critical deadline for our movement, and we can’t afford to fall short. Can we count on your help to make …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 3:45 PM

FWD: A critical moment

      Friend, If you saw my team’s email yesterday, you know that tomorrow is our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, and before I ask for your support, I want to make it clear what’s at stake.  The climate crisis is here, and it’s already having a devastating impact o…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 4:23 PM

A critical moment

      Dear friend,  Nydia has been a leading voice in the New York and national progressive movements for years.  She knows first hand what it’s like to challenge the political establishment without the support of the ultra-wealthy and well-connected, and she’s worked h…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 5:45 PM

The first step

      Dear friend,  Today, my Democratic House colleagues and I passed the Women’s Health Protection Act, which is an important step towards protecting your reproductive freedom.  Anti-choice Republicans across the country are attacking our right to choose, and the Supr…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Climate action now.

      The climate crisis is here, friend. This summer, more than one out of three Americans has experienced a climate-related disaster. From the wildfires in California to the flooding we’ve seen right here in New York City, communities across the country are already fe…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 11:45 PM

Investing in you

In addition to extending the child tax credit, this package will guarantee access to childcare, paid family leave, and tuition-free community college. In short, the things that matter to working families.       Dear friend,  Last spring, my Democratic colleagues and I pa…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 9:16 PM

A big win for our small businesses

It is critical that we ensure small businesses -- by and for their communities -- are able to thrive. By supporting our local economies, we can reinvest in all our communities.       Dear friend,  Small businesses are the cornerstone of our local economies; they drive ec…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 7:47 PM

The cornerstone of our democracy

As we work to build back better, we must acknowledge the ways that student debt perpetuates the racial wealth gap and the role that small businesses can play in closing it.       Friend,  Republicans are waging an all out war against our democracy. Just this year, Republ…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 3:45 PM

Abortion care is health care

This bill, which will disproportionately impact working communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and communities of color, threatens millions of Texans and signals a serious attack on the federal right to choose. It is part of a national agenda to ban safe abortions, and we clearly can’t count on the radi…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 11:45 PM

FWD: Where we go from here

We still have a lot of work to do to build climate-resilient infrastructure, guarantee healthcare for every American, protect the right to vote, and so much more.       Friend -- We wanted to reach out to make sure you saw Nydia's email yesterday. If not, we've forward…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Where we go from here

We still have a lot of work to do to build climate-resilient infrastructure, guarantee healthcare for every American, protect the right to vote, and so much more.       Dear friend, Last week, my Democratic colleagues in the House and I passed a budget framework that f…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 7:45 PM

We can do more

As we work to build back better, we must acknowledge the ways that student debt perpetuates the racial wealth gap and the role that small businesses can play in closing it.       Friend --  This month, President Biden extended the student loan payment freeze through Janu…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 11:33 PM

FWD: So far in August

From making the child tax credit permanent to fighting for our democracy to advocating for comprehensive housing policy and student debt forgiveness, Nydia is fighting for what matters most -- you.       Friend --  We’re reaching out to make sure you saw Nydia’s email y…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 3:45 PM

So far in August

We must make the child tax credit permanent and overhaul our broken tax code, abolish the filibuster so we can protect our democracy, pass comprehensive housing policy, and cancel student debt.       Dear friend,   Over the weekend, millions of families across the coun…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 4:03 PM

We must treat immigrants as essential...not deportable

      Dear friend,  The past year and a half has highlighted what we already knew: Immigrants are essential, both to our communities and our economy. During the pandemic, many immigrants worked on the frontlines of our economy, ensuring that we all had food to eat and o…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 11:13 PM

The work’s not done

      Dear friend,    Although I am exceptionally grateful that President Biden answered the call to extend the federal eviction moratorium -- and for all the grassroots organizing that made this victory possible -- it is a temporary fix. We must continue to work towa…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Some BIG wins this summer

      Dear friend,    Nydia’s had a busy summer working for you. From calling on President Biden to double NYCHA’s funding to advocating for the reinstatement of cash transactions at MTA subway booths to proposing student debt forgiveness for small business founder…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Investing in young entrepreneurs

      Dear friend,    Small businesses are the cornerstone of our economy and communities, but an entire generation of entrepreneurs is being held back by student debt. By far the biggest barrier to starting a business is student debt -- and this disproportionately har…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Public housing is essential

      Friend,    I believe that you -- like all Americans -- have a right to safe, affordable, and liveable housing. But that’s not a reality for too many people in New York and around the country. We are facing a housing crisis, and we desperately need bold solutions …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 12:45 PM

The MTA must resume cash transactions

Not only does ending cash transactions threaten the jobs of thousands of dedicated MTA employees, it also gatekeeps access to public transportation.       Dear friend --    Last month, the MTA announced that they do not plan to resume cash transactions at subway booths.…

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  Antonio Reynoso · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 7:31 PM

The matriarch of our movement

      Friend --    When I decided to run for City Council in 2013, I was a longshot candidate. I was taking on the Chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party and a (disgraced) former Assemblyman who had ruled North Brooklyn with an iron fist for years. It was hard to g…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 12:15 AM

FWD: I'm fighting for you

      Friend,    Nydia’s had a busy summer in Congress.    She’s fighting to fund NYCHA, to protect the right to vote, for healthcare for every American, and for a climate-resilient infrastructure package. In short, she’s advocating for working families.    That’s the …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Cutting child poverty in half

      Friend -- Yesterday, millions of families across the country received a $250–$300 check per child.  The child tax credit allocates $250–$300 per child per month for working families. These checks will make a huge difference -- in fact, this credit is predicted to…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 2:46 PM

I'm fighting for you

We have come up with a bold solution to our crumbling infrastructure — one that centers the needs of working families and recognizes the imminent threat of climate change. But the GOP is blocking our investment in community.        Dear friend,    I’m in Congress to fig…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 11:25 PM

We must fund public housing

Every American deserves the right to safe, affordable, and livable housing, and with the proper funding, we can make it possible.        Dear friend,    Every New Yorker — and every American — deserves guaranteed housing, without mold, lead, or a leaky roof.    NYCHA is …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 9:22 PM

The inequalities we've seen this week

I'm fighting to address this kind of systemic inequality and ensure that every community gets the resources they need to improve their infrastructure to be resilient to future storms.       Friend,  Here in New York, we faced our second week of extreme heat in a row thi…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 4, 2021 at 3:12 PM

A better future

      Friend -- Happy 4th of July! As we all know, this day is about more than fireworks and flags, family and friends, food and fun. This day is about celebrating America, a nation that has made big promises -- promises that we are still striving to make good on. Amer…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 4, 2021 at 3:12 PM

A better future

      Friend -- Happy 4th of July! As we all know, this day is about more than fireworks and flags, family and friends, food and fun. This day is about celebrating America, a nation that has made big promises -- promises that we are still striving to make good on. Amer…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 9:03 PM

We still need your help!

      Friend,    There are only 7 hours left until tonight’s major end of quarter filing deadline, and we are still not on track to meet our fundraising goal.    From fighting for your healthcare to supporting young progressive candidates, Nydia is fighting for what …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 6:14 PM

FWD: A huge week for our movement

      Dear friend,    Did you see my team’s email yesterday?    It’s true -- this New York City primary was a big deal! I’m so proud to support so many progressive leaders. And, wins like these are possible because of you.    With your help, we’ll continue to build ou…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 7:45 PM

A huge week for our movement

      Dear friend,    Last week, New Yorkers went to the polls, and we saw some huge wins for our movement!    While it is essential that we wait for every vote to be counted and reallocated, the early results show some big victories in local, boroughwide, and citywid…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 8:42 PM

Housing is a human right

      Dear friend,  Every New Yorker -- and American -- deserves affordable and accessible housing, with clean and safe living conditions. Our country is facing a housing crisis, and we need to do more to solve it.  That’s why I’m dedicated to working with community org…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 3:45 PM

FWD: Care is essential

      Dear friend,    Did you see Nydia’s email yesterday? Today is our mid-month fundraising deadline, and we’re still $679 short.    This is a big deal because if we don’t make this goal, we’ll have to spend the second half of the month catching up.     We’re counti…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Care is essential

      Dear friend --    Taking care of ourselves and our loved ones is important to all of us, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at our laws. That’s why the American Families Plan is so important -- it builds our care infrastructure so that our laws match our priorit…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 12, 2021 at 5:15 PM

Cannabis businesses deserve protection too

      Friend --    We can’t let the fight for marijuana justice leave cannabis businesses behind. In addition to supporting future protections, I'm working towards restorative justice for business owners who have been harmed by criminalization. Minority-owned busines…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Marijuana justice

      Dear friend,    The criminalization of marijuana is a direct attack on our communities of color. Through the deadly combination of over-policing and criminalization, BIPOC communities are more likely to be convicted of low-level marijuana offenses and receive l…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Workers are still essential

      Dear friend,  Unions are an essential protection for workers across the country, but big corporations are trying to prevent their workers from organizing. Amazon's union busting in Bessemer is just the latest in a long line of similar attacks -- which makes it e…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Pride isn’t just a party

      Dear friend,    This Pride, I am excited to celebrate our LGBTQ+ family and recommit myself to the fight for justice.    From Stonewall to Obergerfell, we have seen significant strides towards justice and full inclusion, but the fight is far from over. I am so g…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 31, 2021 at 2:06 AM

FWD: A true progressive

      Friend,    Did you see the message my team sent earlier? They’re right -- I wouldn't be able to fight for our community in Congress if it weren’t for people like you.   I am so humbled by your support. I know you took a chance on me, and I don’t take that lightly…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

May 30, 2021 at 10:15 PM

A true progressive

      Dear friend,   When Nydia first ran for Congress, people said she couldn’t do it. She was running against an entrenched incumbent with a massive war chest to spend on the campaign. But she was running for the people, and they knew it.    Her grassroots, field-base…

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