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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 5:48 PM

Dear Jordan

Every year on the anniversary of her son Jordan's shooting, Lucy writes a letter to her son. It's not lost on us that Lucy and everyone else in our country woke up this morning to news of yet another mass shooting in Virginia. Lucy's letter is copied below. Dear Jordan, They say that t…
  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 9:21 PM

I know we can keep Georgia blue

Hi, John, Rev. Warnock here – I'm feeling good, and I hope you are, too. Thousands of folks have stepped up to fuel our grassroots campaign – and now, we’re officially heading to a runoff election. Our powerful, pro-democracy message is spreading across the Peach State – and thanks to t…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 11:51 AM

we shouldn’t have to live like this in America

it’s far too easy for anyone to commit a hate crime with an AR-15 John, by now you’ve seen the news out of Colorado Springs about the mass shooting at Club Q on Saturday night. A radicalized person with access to an assault weapon committed a terrible hate crime against members of the LGB…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 19, 2022 at 6:04 PM

BREAKING: Saturday voting is permitted in the GA runoffs

Thank you Rev. Warnock for leading the fight. Hi John – Happy Saturday! For many Georgians, it’s a day of the week with lots of opportunities to get things done. And what better way to spend next Saturday than doing your civic duty and voting early in the Georgia runoff elections? Georgi…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 5:40 PM

Trump is running

Preparation for 2024 has already begun Hey John – we knew “the big announcement” was scheduled for Tuesday night, but to be honest, I was trying to avoid paying attention. So, I was disappointed, but not surprised when I heard the highlights of Donald Trump’s announcement speech: More doo…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 7:31 PM

We must take action

Sign my letter to incoming members of Congress John – My heart broke when I heard the news about the shooting at the University of Virginia on Sunday night. Three young lives were taken away from us, and the victims’ families will be left pondering why this tragedy had to happen. I know…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 4:27 PM

Honoring Our Veterans

Dear john, Today, we express our gratitude to our nation’s veterans. It is because of the service and sacrifice of our veterans that we have so many of the rights and freedoms we enjoy as Americans.   I come from a military family—I was raised by a fa…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 8:45 PM

BREAKING: Raphael Warnock is headed to a runoff

He needs our help to keep the Senate blue BREAKING: The AP just announced that Rev. Raphael Warnock is headed to a runoff election in the race for Georgia Senate. Chip in a split donation now to ensure he has the resources necessary to defeat Herschel Walker on December 6th. Hey John – …
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Thank you, John

I’m so grateful to be elected to another term in Congress We did it! I’ve officially been re-elected to serve the people of Georgia’s 7th District in Congress. I’m feeling a lot of emotions right now, but first and foremost I want to express my gratitude to you, John. I owe this victory t…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 2:16 PM

Today’s the day

I have faith in voters to do what’s right Dear John, Today’s the big day! It’s hard to believe that Election Day is here after so many months of anticipation. My staff and I have been hard at work all year to make sure we come out victorious when the polls close. HOW TO VOTE However, this…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 5:33 PM

One final push

Help us meet our Election Day goal We’re making one final push to boost our digital ads campaigns before Election Day to spread Lucy’s story and get people out to the polls. Chip in to help us meet our $5,000 goal by midnight → T-minus one day until polls open! We’re fully in the h…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Are you on Team Lucy?

Sign my thank you letter today Hey John, I wouldn’t be here today – running for re-election to Congress – without my amazing team behind me. I wanted to spread some gratitude for the incredible efforts of Team Lucy throughout the election season. We were able to successfully fight bac…
  Team Lucy · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 6:06 PM

A slice of pizza

Hey John, You may be wondering — why are we showing you a slice of pizza? Well, Election Day is only three days away and we’re making a huge, volunteer-driven effort to turn out voters. And all of those volunteers are gonna need some lunch tomorrow. $20 pays for an extra-large pizza → O…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Republicans are coming after me

Their attacks won’t stop our grassroots movement Countdown to Election Day! Click here to rush a donation to help fund Lucy's get-out-the-vote efforts. The clock is ticking... Hey John — Have you seen these attack ads that my Republican opponent, Mark Gonsalves, put up? Take a look…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 11:04 AM

[VIDEO] - Watch my campaign ad that tells you why I'm not a typical member of Congress

In a time when leadership in Washington matters more than ever, we wanted to alert you to this important race. Congresswoman Lucy McBath has been working as a nationally recognized advocate for gun violence prevention since her son was shot and killed in 2012. Lucy was first elected in …
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 9:31 PM

BREAKING: Warnock takes the lead

Let’s help him across the finish line The latest polls show Raphael Warnock with a narrow lead over his opponent, the extremist Herschel Walker. Rev. Warnock needs our help before the end-of-month fundraising deadline – can you chip in and split a donation right now so he can hit his goa…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 11:21 PM

Pundits are warning us about a “red tsunami”

Things could get ugly in November I'm going to level with you, John. Recent polling numbers have been deeply frightening as pundits are warning us about an incoming “red wave” of Republicans flipping seats in the House and Senate. I know it’s almost Halloween, but these scary numbers are…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Voter suppression is still happening

Georgians need to make their voices heard Hey John, I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that a record-breaking number of people in Georgia have voted early in the 2022 midterms! Over 838,000 folks have done their civic duty and submitted their ballots either by ma…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 5:25 PM

I'm fed up

John — Yesterday I learned about yet another school shooting, this one in St. Louis. Two people were killed, a woman and a teenage girl. Seven others were injured. I’m thinking about the parents of that teenage girl, who sent their daughter to school yesterday not knowing it was the las…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 23, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Let’s talk about the big-picture and Marjorie Taylor Greene

We need to keep our Democratic majority Hey John, I like to pride myself on being a big-picture thinker. Right now, so much attention is given to individual high-profile races in the 2022 midterms, and it’s easy to lose sight of the big-picture view of what the new Congress will be after …
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 11:45 AM

Saving you money on hearing aids

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, I hope you are doing well. As the October District Work Period continues, I want to share a few updates that you may have missed. FDA Hearing Aid Rule Takes Effect As of this week, h…
  Martin Sheen · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 7:35 PM

I had to reach out about Donald Trump's rally

John - I write to you today, not as an actor or a former (fictional) president, but as an American concerned about losing our Democratic Senate majority: Donald Trump just left Nevada where he held a MAGA rally to defeat Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) in the race that will decide Senat…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 8:25 PM

Last-minute request

Hi John, this is Lucy McBath. I’m reaching out with a last-minute request. Early voting starts today(!) in Georgia, and the next few weeks will be an all-out sprint to get our message out to voters across the state. My team has set an ambitious fundraising goal, and we need some help to …
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Taking steps to fix our federal prisons

I’m proud of this bipartisan legislation we’re working on “Our federal prisons must serve as institutions that rehabilitate individuals and prepare them for reentry into society — that cannot happen without putting meaningful accountability measures in place.” — Rep. Lucy McBath Hey, Jo…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 11:01 AM

New funding for Georgia

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, The October District Work Period continued this week. Here are three items I want to share: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month As Hispanic Heritage Month formally concludes today, I am…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Justice is served

Alex Jones is finally being held accountable Hey John, Yesterday, I felt a major sense of relief when I learned that a jury ordered far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 billion to the families of the children killed in the Sandy Hook mass shooting. I applaud the jury…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Standing up for the LGBTQ+ community

I had a blast at the Pride Parade last weekend Hi John, I’ll be honest, I’m still buzzing from this past weekend. My team and I had SO MUCH FUN on Sunday participating in the Atlanta Pride Parade! We marched through Midtown Atlanta alongside thousands of folks from all over Georgia celebr…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 8, 2022 at 5:58 PM

We’re one month away

The 2022 midterms are right around the corner Hey John, It’s that time of year again. The summer heat is gone and the leaves are changing colors. For me, the focus right now is all centered around one date: November 8th. And as of today, Election Day is just one month away. John, this nex…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 8, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Celebrating Public Service in Our Community

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This week, Congress was out of session for a District Work Period. If you observed Yom Kippur, I pray that you had a meaningful and easy fast. Here are a few updates from my office for…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 9:35 PM

The hypocrisy is out of control

We can’t afford to have Herschel Walker take office Hi John, I was fuming this week when I heard the news that Herschel Walker, the Republican candidate for Senate in Georgia, allegedly paid for his girlfriend’s abortion several years ago. This wouldn’t be an issue at all – if it wasn’t…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 1, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Standing up for civil rights and justice for all

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, I hope you and your loved ones are doing well as we start a new month. If you celebrated Rosh Hashanah this past week, I pray that your celebrations were joyous, and that your new year…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 6:21 PM

We’re just $4,375 away from our fundraising goal

The end-of-quarter deadline is midnight tonight Hey John, I’ll try to keep this short and sweet: We’re currently $4,375 short of our Q3 fundraising goal, and we have until midnight tonight to make up that ground. Can you chip in a donation of any amount to my re-election campaign and help…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Mike Pence is coming to town...

He’s trying to stop us from flipping Georgia blue Mike Pence is traveling to Georgia in October to raise money for local far-right Republican candidates. John, please help us fight back and support our efforts to build Democratic power in Georgia by rushing a donation to my campaign for C…
  John Fetterman · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 8:55 PM

the story behind my tattoos

Hey John, it's John Fetterman.  We both know I don’t look like a typical politician. Maybe that’s why my tattoos are *literally* the first thing people Google about me. Well enough Googling. Today I’ll tell you about my tattoos myself. On my left arm, I have the zip code 15104. That’s …
  Katie Porter · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Here's what's on my whiteboard today

I’m proud to work alongside Lucy to lower costs for families, restore the right to an abortion, and prevent gun violence. Hi John, This is Congresswoman Katie Porter. You may know me as the woman who brings a whiteboard to congressional hearings to break down the facts behind corporate g…
  Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]
September 25, 2022 at 6:01 PM

My friend Lucy McBath

Let’s help her get re-elected to Congress One of the best parts of working in Congress is teaming up with talented, passionate colleagues who are fighting to make real change. One of these champions is Congresswoman Lucy McBath. Lucy was elected to the House in 2018, six years after her s…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 24, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Supporting those in recovery

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, I hope that you are enjoying cooler temperatures as we welcome the start of fall! Congress was in session again this week; here are some of my highlights from Capitol Hill: Honoring N…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Take action against the suicide epidemic through gun reform

Sign on to prevent suicide by firearm Hi John, I talk a lot about the gun violence epidemic in America, but it’s important to also acknowledge something it’s closely tied to: mental health. This becomes extremely relevant when we discuss suicide by firearm, one of the leading causes of d…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Stacey Abrams needs our support

Watch her latest tear-jerking campaign ad Hi John, On Sunday, I had the honor of attending an event alongside Stacey Abrams and family members of the victims of the 2021 Atlanta spa shooting. Needless to say, it was incredibly moving to talk with other folks who have been so personally im…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 17, 2022 at 12:52 PM

[action alert] Join me. Condemn Ron DeSantis →

I’m completely appalled by this stunt, John Hey John – Just when I think Republican officials couldn’t stoop any lower, they find a way to prove me wrong. Yesterday morning, we got the news that Ron Desantis – the Republican governor of Florida – flew about 50 migrants from San Antonio…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Checking in for my weekly update

Learn more about what my office has been up to Dear john, Congress returned to Washington this week, and I wanted to share a few highlights from the last few days on Capitol Hill: Making Education More Affordable A high-quality education is still one…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 4:15 PM

It’s happening – Republicans introduce nationwide abortion ban

We need to fight to maintain control of Congress Hey John – It’s been less than three months since Roe v. Wade was overturned, and already Republicans are pouncing on the opportunity to take away abortion access. Yesterday, Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced legislation that would ban abort…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 10, 2022 at 3:45 PM

We’re facing a gun violence epidemic, John

There’s lots more work to do in the fight for reform Hi John – The start of the school year should be an exciting time for students and families, as children across our state reunite with their friends and teachers. However, due to the epidemic of gun violence and mass shootings in thi…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 10, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Checking in for my weekly update

Learn more about what my office has been up to Dear john, I hope you and your loved ones were able to enjoy a restful Labor Day weekend. As Congress heads back to Washington this coming week, I wanted to check in with some quick updates from my office.…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 9:31 PM

BREAKING: Trump allies attack voter eligibility in GA

Republicans are trying to take away your vote Hi John, With only nine weeks until Election Day, Georgia Republicans are resorting to dirty tactics to gain an advantage. New reports show that a far-right group led by Donald Trump’s cronies is attacking the right to vote for tens of thous…
  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Poll: Do you think college athletes should be paid?

Dear john,   With the college football season underway, I wanted to hear your opinion on something: It's been just over a year since the Supreme Court allowed college athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness. Before, college ath…
  Team Lucy · [email protected]
September 5, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Happy Labor Day

It’s time to celebrate workers across the country Dear John, Happy Labor Day! While we enter the hectic few months leading up to the November election, today is an opportunity to pause and pay tribute to all the contributions and achievements of American workers. It’s also a chance to ref…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 3, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Wishing you and your family a happy Labor Day weekend

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This weekend, families across the country will fire up the grill and celebrate Labor Day. I am proud to honor the hard-working Americans who support our nation and our economy, and I h…
  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 11:29 AM

The filibuster - should the Senate get rid of it?

john,   I have heard from many of our neighbors who have grown frustrated with the Senate's continued refusal to pass important legislation on gun safety, climate change, and reproductive rights. Some have even called for Senate Democrats …
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 8:00 PM

President Biden announces student loan forgiveness

Chip in today to help power important victories It’s the last day of August, and we have yet to hit our monthly fundraising goal. We’re relying on grassroots donors to power our re-election campaign so we can keep fighting in Congress for initiatives like debt relief, abortion rights, an…