Julián Castro ( HOO-lee-AHN, Spanish: [xuˈljan]; born September 16, 1974) is an American Democratic politician who was the youngest member of President Obama's Cabinet, serving as the 16th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2014 to 2017. Castro served as the mayor of his native San Antonio, Texas from 2009 until he joined Obama's cabinet in 2014. He was mentioned as a possible running mate for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign. Castro is the twin brother of Congressman Joaquin Castro. On January 12, 2019, Castro launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 2020 in San Antonio. Early life and family Castro was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Maria "Rosie" Castro and Jessie Guzman. He is the identical twin brother of current United States Representative Joaquin Castro; Julián is one minute older...
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Proud of our work together.

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Team, As one of our valued supporters, I wanted to write to you to share some news. As we look ahead to the new year, we will be wrapping up our work at People First Future. We're so proud of everything we accomplished together. We helped to elect fantastic candidates, supported the most vulnerable …
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Last night.

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We’re getting a sneak preview of what could happen on a broader scale next November if we don’t begin to take these assaults on our democracy more seriously. Team, I consider myself a very optimistic person, but even I can admit last night’s election results were bad. We lost in Virginia, a state we…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 7:44 PM

Gerrymandering in Texas

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As a native Texan, I know that my home state has rarely been a bastion of voting rights for people of color. But these proposed new congressional districts take the cake. Team, Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans have just signed new congressional districts into law. But instead of creating fair maps …
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 8:56 PM

What President Biden said about the filibuster

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This is huge: last night, the President said he’s open to eliminating the filibuster. We have to act now. Team, Last night, President Biden said he’s open to eliminating the filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation and much more. This is huge. The filibuster is a Jim Crow era relic that…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
October 19, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Big news! Season two of Our America just launched [DETAILS INSIDE]

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My podcast Our America with Julián Castro just launched its second season, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday. Team, I’ve got some exciting news: my podcast Our America with Julián Castro just launched its second season, with new episodes releasing on all streaming platforms every Wednesday…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 7:15 PM

The Senate filibuster needs to go. Now.

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It’s time to end the filibuster. Add your name if you agree. Team, I’ll get right to it: the Senate filibuster is outdated and undemocratic -- and because of it, millions of Americans continue to wait for relief that we should already be providing. Here’s how the filibuster works. Under our current …
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 6:27 PM

Why universal pre-k is worth fighting for

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Policy debates in Washington can be abstract. But as mayor of San Antonio, I got to see firsthand the impact of one of the Build Back Better plan’s signature policies: pre-k. Team, Policy debates in Washington can get pretty abstract sometimes. We see that this week as Washington debates the Build B…
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  Sawyer Hackett · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 8:40 PM

New poll in Texas [take a look at this]

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A new poll released today shows nearly TWO-THIRDS of voters in San Antonio disapprove of Greg Abbott. This poll comes after another poll released earlier this month showed Abbott with the lowest approval since taking office. Team, A new poll released today shows nearly TWO-THIRDS of voters in San An…
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  Sawyer Hackett · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 3:48 PM

We need your help, and here’s why:

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We’re gearing up for what is certainly a busy end of September. While Democrats on Capitol Hill work day and night to finalize and pass the infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better package Team, September’s end-of-month fundraising deadline is just a few hours away -- and we’re hoping you can r…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 8:27 PM

The work never stops

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We’re gearing up for what is certainly a busy end of September. While Democrats on Capitol Hill work day and night to finalize and pass the infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better package Team, We’re gearing up for what is certainly a busy end of September. While Democrats on Capitol Hill work…
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  Team Castro, People First Future · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Why we need to pass the Build Back Better agenda

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It’s time the corporations and wealthiest among us pay their fair share — and that’s what the Build Back Better agenda sets out to do. If we want to invest in our communities, in our children, and in our future, we can’t afford to let this moment pass us by without acting. Team, We’ll get right to t…
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  Sawyer Hackett · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Tell Biden: end Stephen Miller’s immigration agenda

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Title 42 is the signature achievement of Stephen Miller, and using it to deny Haitians — who are fleeing a devestating earthquake, hurricane, and presidential assassination all at once — is wrong. Team, When we defeated Donald Trump, we expected his policies would go with him — including his cruel a…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 8:45 PM

The treatment of Haitians at the border

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What’s happening at the border is wrong, and the images we’ve seen of Haitians being treated like animals by officers on horseback are appalling and demand an investigation. Team, What’s happening at the border is wrong, and the images we’ve seen of Haitians being treated like animals by officers on…
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  Sawyer Hackett · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Wish Julián and Joaquin a happy birthday!

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Today is a very special one, for two specific reasons — it’s Julián and Joaquin’s birthday! Team, Today is a very special one, for two specific reasons — it’s Julián and Joaquin’s birthday! And to celebrate the occasion, our team at People First Future is sending around a birthday card for supporter…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Help turn up the pressure

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Yesterday, Senate Democrats released a new compromise bill on voting rights, following the House passage of the For The People Act. Team, Yesterday, Senate Democrats released a new compromise bill on voting rights, following the House passage of the For The People Act. This bill was put together to …
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  Rosie Castro · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 7:11 PM

Texas Republicans are trying to turn back the clock

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As a lifelong Texan, I’ve spent decades fighting for equal rights and justice in our state. Julián and Joaquin spent many days by my side as kids as I organized, marched, and protested for voting rights, equal pay, and reproductive freedom in Texas. Team, Hi — I’m Rosie, Julián and Joaquin’s mom. Wi…
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  Sawyer Hackett · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Greg Abbott is lying about his abortion bill.

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Texas is in crisis as the Republican abortion bill has gone into effect, undermining 50 years of precedent under Roe v. Wade. Team, As you know, Texas is in crisis as the Republican abortion bill has gone into effect, undermining 50 years of precedent under Roe v. Wade. This bill is as bad as it get…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 3:53 PM

Greg Abbott’s voter suppression bill

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Yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a new voter suppression bill — a bill designed to suppress the vote to keep Republicans like him in office. Team, Yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the Republican voter suppression bill — a bill designed to rig our elections t…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
September 2, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Greg Abbott wants to take Texas back to the dark ages

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Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans are trying to take our state back to the dark ages. They’re pushing some of the most dangerous policies our state has ever seen. Team, Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans are trying to take our state back to the dark ages. They’re pushing some of the most dangerous po…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 9:58 PM

re: Texas’s new abortion ban

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This law bans abortions after six weeks, before most patients even know they’re pregnant. It also allows individual citizens to SUE Texans who receive abortion care -- creating a bounty system where someone can collect $10,000 for reporting abortions. Team, I’m sure you’ve seen the news coming out o…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 11:37 PM

one final note before our midnight deadline

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We’ve made the types of investments in America’s future that will yield a positive impact, despite everything Republican lawmakers -- like Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz -- have done to derail their efforts. Team, August’s fundraising deadline is in just a few hours, and while I don’t want to belabor the …
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
August 28, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Elections aren’t won on Election Day

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Team, Tuesday’s end-of-month fundraising deadline is quickly approaching. If you have a moment, I hope you’ll read why these deadlines are so important and then, if you can, make a donation right away. Elections aren’t won on Election Day -- they are won days, weeks, months, and years in advance. In…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 2:11 PM

Today is the day.

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Today the Texas legislature will vote on SB1, their extreme voter suppression bill. Team, On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the landmark John Lewis Voting Rights Act, named after the legendary congressman and civil rights leader who passed away last year. But today the Texas legislatur…
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  Sawyer Hackett · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 2:57 PM

The situation in Texas

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The situation in Texas is becoming more and more alarming each day. Team, The situation in Texas is becoming more and more alarming each day. 13,400 Texans are in the hospital with Covid. Fewer than 350 ICU beds are available across the entire state. Texas is still less than 50% vaccinated. Gov. Abb…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick should be ashamed.

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We need leaders in Texas who care more about the children of our state than trying to win their primary fights. Team, Last night, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick went on Fox News and wrongly blamed Black Texans for the Covid surge in the state he represents. It’s a truly reprehensible lie. And…
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  Sawyer Hackett · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 7:08 PM

Hypocrisy.

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Team, In the middle of an alarming Covid surge in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott attended an indoor, maskless political event this past Sunday with hundreds of people—and now he has unfortunately contracted Covid. Of course, we wish the governor a speedy recovery. Abbott has access to great health care…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
August 16, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Help Texas schools keep children safe:

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Schools shouldn’t be forced to use precious resources to pay steep fines. Team, In an emergency, we should be able to count on our public servants to put politics aside and prioritize health and safety—especially for our children. But as Covid surges throughout Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has chased…
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  Sawyer Hackett · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Help unseat Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz

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Team, Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz are playing dangerous political games with the coronavirus, and Texans are suffering. As the Delta variant surges across Texas, Governor Abbott has banned local communities, including schools, from requiring masks. Ted Cruz has introduced legislation to ban mask mandat…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
August 9, 2021 at 7:18 PM

Gov. Abbott has failed Texas.

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Team, Today is the first day of classes for many Texas students, including my daughter Carina, who is entering the seventh grade, and my son Cristián, who is beginning the first grade. Under normal circumstances, today is a day that brings parents great pride and joy. But unfortunately, this week is…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 10:28 PM

We need to have their backs

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Friends, This is a make-or-break moment for voting rights. Texas Republicans have pushed to pass one of the most restrictive voter suppression bills in the entire nation. Their legislation would give partisan poll watchers the ability to intimidate voters, and it would suppress the votes of hundreds…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Here’s what YOU delivered

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Friends, Our July fundraising deadline is only a couple days away, and I wanted to reach out to share what we’ve achieved with your support and ask for your help in this final stretch. In 2020 you sent the message that our nation is bigger than Trump, and you helped deliver HUGE progressive wins bot…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Do you support the filibuster?

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Friends, Since taking back Congress and the White House, Democrats have delivered real progress for the American people. But on issues like voting rights, immigration, policing, and climate change, Mitch McConnell is holding a veto over our agenda. We’re turning up the pressure on Congress and the W…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 7:04 PM

It’s now or never.

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Friends, Texas Democrats are running out of time. They’re in DC fighting with everything they’ve got to protect voting rights and our democracy -- but they need Congress to do its part. If you can, pitch in $25 to support our work at People First Future. We’re working hard to defeat Republicans who …
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Help us defeat Mitch McConnell

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Friend, Since Democrats took back the Senate and the White House, we’ve delivered incredible results to the American people. We’ve vaccinated millions, got checks into people’s hands, and are very close to passing a jobs and infrastructure plan to get America back to work. But Mitch McConnell and Ke…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Pass voting rights or cancel recess

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Friend, There’s only 17 days left until Congress heads home for recess—that’s 17 days to pass voting rights legislation to protect our democracy. This is a make or break moment. We can’t afford for Congress to fail to act. That’s why we’re calling on Congress to put aside the filibuster and pass the…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 17, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Cancun Cruz

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Friend, In the middle of the worst power crisis Texas had ever seen, Senator Ted Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico to escape the cold. He abandoned his state and his constituents in their time of need. But this week he went on Fox News to say that the Texas Democrats who are in DC fighting for voting righ…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 7:35 PM

Greg Abbott

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Friend, Greg Abbott is spending every waking moment trying to pass his voter suppression bill. It’s his top priority. But while he tries to undermine voting rights, his administration is failing Texans: COVID cases are quickly rising and hospitalizations are up 75% since late June Half a million peo…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Texas Democrats need our help

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Hi friend, It’s been four days since our Texas Democratic lawmakers landed in D.C., and they’re not backing down from the fight for voting rights. But they need our help to fight back. That’s why I’m asking you to split a $3 donation between People First and the Texas Democratic Party. Friend, these…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Texas Democrats: “there is no more time”

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Friend, Last night Texas Democrats landed in DC after walking out of the special session to block the Republican voter suppression bill. They had one simple message: there is no more time. They’re pleading to Congress and the White House to pass legislation to protect voting rights before it’s too l…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 5:31 PM

BREAKING: Texas Democrats leave the state to block voter suppression

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Friend, Did you see the news? We just heard that Democrats in the Texas legislature are once again walking out of the chamber to block Republicans’ voter suppression bill. This is fantastic news. A few weeks ago, Texas Democrats showed Washington, D.C. what it looks to fight for voting rights and fo…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 10, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Today is the day.

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This is our last chance to block voter suppression in Texas. Can you help us? Friend, Today is the day. In Austin, lawmakers in the legislature will begin debating the Republican voter suppression bill. This is our last chance to block it. Thanks to YOU we were able to stop SB7 in its tracks. You sp…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 4:34 PM

NEW: Greg Abbott just announced plans for his voter suppression bill

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Do you have Texas Democrats’ backs? Friend, Texas Governor Greg Abbott just announced the topics for Republicans’ special session in the Texas legislature, beginning tomorrow. And it looks like Republicans will try to pass their voter suppression bill once again. Texas Democrats heroically blocked t…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 3:01 PM

I’m endorsing Charles Booker

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Charles Booker just jumped in the race for U.S. Senate in Kentucky. Can you help us make his launch a big success? Friend, I just got some exciting news: Charles Booker is officially running for U.S. Senate against Rand Paul in Kentucky. I’m proud to be a day one endorser of Charles. I know from exp…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Last time I’ll ask

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Hi there — Today is the last day of the quarter, so this is the last time I’ll ask: can you make a contribution before the end of the day, ahead of our FEC fundraising deadline? We’ll immediately put your donation to work to help elect progressives at every level of government across Texas and the n…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 4:33 PM

asking for $5

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Will you please consider making a $5 donation to help us close a fundraising gap before Wednesday’s FEC deadline? Will you please consider making a $5 donation to help us close a fundraising gap before Wednesday’s FEC deadline? I’m sorry to be so blunt with you, but with the FEC deadline less than 4…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 10:09 PM

[URGENT]: SB7 is back next week

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It’s all-hands-on-deck to defeat voter suppression in Texas once again Earlier this month, Texas Republicans tried to ram through SB7 — one of the most restrictive voter suppression bills in the country. It would have even allowed judges to overturn elections without sufficient evidence of fraud. Te…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
June 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM

personally asking

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The only way we’ll be able to do it is with grassroots support from folks like you. Hi there — I’m personally reaching out to just our top supporters — including you — to ask if you can chip in before Wednesday’s FEC deadline. We know that Republican leaders in Texas like Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz ha…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 7:05 PM

next week’s FEC deadline

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I would not ask if it were not important. We’re facing a major FEC deadline in just a few days, and before it gets here, we need to generate as many grassroots donations as possible. The number of donations is just as important as the amount we raise, so if you can, please make a donation of any amo…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 10:54 PM

It’s time to abolish the filibuster.

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We must safeguard our democracy. Senate Republicans just blocked the For The People Act, a bill that safeguards our democracy and voting rights. Even though all 50 Democrats voted in favor of advancing the bill, Republicans were able to use the Jim Crow filibuster to block it. The filibuster is stan…
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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Juli=E1n?= Castro · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 7:46 PM

Greg Abbott is failing Texans

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Greg Abbott can’t keep the lights on, but wants to spend $250 million of taxpayer money for a border wall around Texas. Last week as millions of Texans conserved energy to keep the power on, Gov. Greg Abbott announced his plan to spend $250 million in taxpayer money on a useless border wall around T…
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