WFP Justice Fund · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Our first 2021 endorsements

Last summer, you helped us launch the WFP Justice Fund with a goal of identifying and electing leaders at the local level who take courageous action in this moment. That moment is now. Dear John, One year ago today, George Floyd was murdered by police officers in Minneapoli…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 8:56 PM

A two-seat majority in Congress

On June 1st, voters in New Mexico's First Congressional District could decide not just the future of the Democratic House majority — but the future of our entire progressive agenda. John, In a moment, we're going to ask you to chip in to support our organizing efforts in t…

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  WFP Action Alert · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 8:42 PM

Add your name: It's time to abolish the filibuster

The House passed a bipartisan bill this week to create an independent 9/11-style commission to investigate the events on and leading up to January 6th. But reports today suggest that Senate Republicans are preparing to use the filibuster for the first tim POLITICO: Filibus…

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  WFP Election Alert · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Our plan to get Jennifer Carroll Foy elected

We need more elected officials in governor's mansions who stand unequivocally with working families and who represent the communities who elected them. John, We need more elected officials in governor's mansions who stand unequivocally with working families and who represe…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 11:42 PM

WFP May Assembly with Melanie Stansbury, Julia Salazar, and Puya Gerami

At our Assembly on Sunday, champions for progressive reform Melanie Stansbury, Julia Salazar, and Puya Gerami will be speaking with WFP National Director Maurice Mitchell about their work to invest in our communities by taxing the rich. John, This Sunday, May 23 at 8:00 PM EDT/…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Police unions vs. justice

Reimagining criminal justice reform is possible — we just need to elect leaders who demand it. John, Across the country, a people's movement to elect candidates who will fight for racial justice and against police brutality has taken hold. But police unions — and their dee…

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  Pam Campos-Palma, Working Families Party · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Email your member of Congress and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 2590

Repression and targeted violence and killing of civilians, children, and protestors through military lethal force anywhere is war criminality and the antithesis of the values we as the United States claim to aspire to and uphold. John, As the world watches brutality in Gaza and …

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  WFP Election Alert · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 4:13 PM

We can stop the corporate PACs again

Nina Turner's opponent is not-so-subtly calling on the same lobbyists, corporate PACs, and special interest groups that have tried — and failed — to blunt the grassroots momentum around WFP champions like Jamaal Bowman, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib. John, this just in: N…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 6:51 PM

What’s happening in Philadelphia

John, In 2017, Philadelphia turned the page on decades of failed tough on crime policies, electing civil rights lawyer Larry Krasner to the office of District Attorney. Under his leadership, Philadelphia has fought against racism and inequality in policing and the courts, …

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  WFP HQ · [email protected]

May 9, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Hundreds of restrictive election and voting bills

John, we're used to Republicans playing games with our right to vote. We’re also used to adapting our strategy to meet whatever they throw at us — even during an unprecedented public health crisis. John, when voters in Georgia delivered the White House and the Senate to Demo…

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  WorkingFamilies.org · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Add your name: Call on the Biden administration to #FreeTheVaccine

President Joe Biden can temporarily waive patents and other intellectual property protections standing in the way of the ability of other countries to produce their own vaccines. Will you add your name to our petition? John, Vaccine availability continues to improve, and mor…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 3:57 PM

CALL TO ACTION: Tell Congress to Co-Sponsor the THRIVE Act

Stand for good jobs, environmental renewal, and racial justice Good morning John— Our country is currently facing an intersection of crises. Over the last year, millions of people have lost their jobs and healthcare in the middle of a deadly pandemic. Catastrophic climate even…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 9:26 PM

"We, as the governing party, have to go beyond putting a band-aid on the virus"

Transformative change is possible in this time of enormous upheaval — but we need a movement powerful enough to continue demanding it. John, On Wednesday night, President Joe Biden shared his vision for an America "on the move" during his joint address to Congress. But the…

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  Rep. Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 3:11 AM

The question

Tonight I had the honor of delivering a response to President Joe Biden's joint address to Congress on behalf of the Working Families Party. John, Tonight I had the honor of delivering a response to President Joe Biden’s joint address to Congress on behalf of the Working …

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  WFP HQ · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 6:12 PM

After Pres. Biden’s address, tune in to the WFP response with Rep. Jamaal Bowman!

It’s time to go big. RSVP to tomorrow’s watch party to hear our vision for bold, transformative change from WFP champion Jamaal Bowman. Hi, John! We wanted to make sure you saw our invite to watch Rep. Jamaal Bowman give the Working Families Party’s response to President Biden’s…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 12:10 AM

Fundraising update

Not every organization would be willing to share when they're running up against some fundraising challenges — but that's exactly what we're facing at the moment. John, not every organization would be willing to share when they're running up against fundraising challenges …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

April 24, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Larry Krasner, Alicia Garza, and Jared Grandy join the Assembly

John, Tomorrow night, Working Families Party members and activists are coming together at the WFP Assembly, our monthly virtual gathering where we recommit ourselves to each other and the movement. On this month’s Assembly we will hear from Philadelphia District Attorney Larry…

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  WFP HQ · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 5:20 PM

Next Wednesday night

We can’t wait for you to be a part of this. John, Big news to share: WFP champion and Representative Jamaal Bowman will deliver our response to President Joe Biden's Joint Address to Congress next Wednesday night. Can you join us? RSVP to join us for our WFP Presidential Addre…

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  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 6:08 PM

A damning indictment

Dear John, Yesterday, a jury in Minnesota unanimously convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. We are glad that those who knew and loved George Floyd will feel some modicum of resolution and closure from this verdict. However, what we saw ye…

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  Cori Bush · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 9:44 PM

A Green New Deal for cities

Today Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and I introduced our bill — a Green New Deal for Cities, Towns, Counties, States, Tribes, and Territories — to bring the fight against our climate crisis to the local level. We all need a Green New Deal, John. That's why today Rep. Alexandri…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

April 18, 2021 at 4:51 PM

Our core belief

When working people come together across our differences, we can forge our own future and build a country where everyone can thrive. John, The Working Families Party and our members nationwide operate under this core belief: that when working people come together across o…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 11:10 PM

Daunte Wright

We will not rest until this system is transformed and all communities can thrive free from the fear of police violence and the terror of white supremacy. Content warning: This email discusses police brutality and murder. John, Three days ago, police in Brooklyn Center, Minneso…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 6:23 PM

On the Frontline: Voting Rights Under Attack

Sign up for tonight’s call to discuss one of the most critical issues of our day: Democracy Reform John, When voters in Georgia delivered the Senate to Democrats, how did the Republican Party in Georgia respond? With a harsh new voter suppression law. In Georgia, the simple ac…

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  WFP HQ · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 3:48 PM

Sign the petition: $10 trillion, 10 years

We've said it before and we'll keep on saying it: the biggest risk we face as a country right now isn't going too big — it's going too small. John, Last week, Joe Biden introduced a $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan. In "normal" times, a proposal of this scale might be conside…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 7:34 PM

NEW: Learn about the THRIVE Act from Sen. Ed Markey tonight!

Learn about the THRIVE Act tonight with Ed Markey! We have exciting news about tonight’s teach-in on the THRIVE Act, John! Senator Ed Markey — one of the leaders of the movement to pass THRIVE — will be joining us during tonight's teach-in to talk about what the THRIVE Act woul…

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  Aimée Castenell, Working Families Party · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 4:56 PM

What do we mean when we say it’s #TimeToTHRIVE? Join tomorrow’s teach-in to learn more

Want to know more about the THRIVE Act and how you can get involved? , I’ll be hosting a virtual teach-in on the THRIVE Act tomorrow night at 7:30 PM ET. Can you make it? RSVP now to let us know. John, During the congressional recess, Working Families Party members and activist…

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  Chardaé Jones · [email protected]

April 3, 2021 at 9:04 PM

Why I chose Malcolm

This isn’t about politics, this is about what working people need. And what we need is help. John, my name is Chardaé Jones. I’m the mayor of a small community east of Pittsburgh called Braddock, and I’m joining the Working Families Party in endorsing Malcolm Kenyatta for …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 9:18 PM

Four reasons why your contribution right now is so important

With an important first-quarter FEC deadline coming up at midnight and our Recovery Recess campaign in full swing, the team is busier than ever — so we'll keep this quick. John, With an important first-quarter FEC deadline coming up at midnight and our Recovery Recess cam…

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  WFP HQ · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 8:02 PM

The THRIVE Act

The moment is now — not ten years from now — for Congress to act boldly. John, the $1.9 trillion relief package passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden earlier this month was an important first step toward delivering desperately needed relief to American…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Join a Recovery Recess event this week

This week, activists nationwide are banding together to make our voices heard, and we want you with us. Find an event near you, or join us at a virtual event this week. John, For working people to not only survive, but thrive, we need elected officials in District of Columbia a…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

March 27, 2021 at 6:51 PM

Pramila Jayapal, Tishaura Jones, and you

The WFP Assembly is our monthly national online gathering where the WFP family joins together to build community, and recommit ourselves to the movement. John, Every month on the last Sunday of the month, we join together for the WFP Assembly — a virtual gathering to build comm…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 11:39 PM

The struggle for voting rights is far from over (Georgia update)

Georgia Republicans know the biggest threat to their power are the Black, Brown, and new voters who turned out for the general and runoff elections. John, the struggle for voting rights continues. Last night, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 202 — one of the most anti-…

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  Nina Turner · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 5:24 PM

I just signed the People's Charter

Hello John! I'm Nina Turner, and I'm running to be the next congresswoman for Ohio's 11th District in this August's primary special election. I'm running because I believe in an America that is as good as its promise, an America committed to justice — economic, racial, soc…

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  Tiffany Cabán, Working Families Party · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 9:18 PM

Join me, Chesa, and Kim

Last month we launched a new web series, Reimagining Justice, to tell the stories of the people fighting for change and the communities dedicated to holding them accountable. This month, we bring you two more amazing stories. John, March 13th marked one year since Breonna Taylo…

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  Pramila Jayapal (via WorkingFamilies.org) · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 6:31 PM

I just reintroduced Medicare for All in the House

Join us in the fight for Medicare for All so we can transform our health care system into one that prioritizes patients over profits and care over corporations.  John, this is a pivotal moment for health care across our country. On this day last year, every single state had a c…

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  WFP Election Alert · [email protected]

March 21, 2021 at 6:23 PM

Big news in Nina Turner's race

John, we've got some big news! With Marcia Fudge officially sworn in as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a date for the primary in the special election to replace her seat in Congress: August 3, 2021. The u…

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  WFP HQ · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 6:31 PM

From March 29th to April 10th

Millions of working families are depending on Congress to take this once-in-a-generation opportunity and deliver the jobs, care, and justice we so urgently need — and we intend to make them deliver. John, The $1.9 trillion relief package passed by Congress and signed into l…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 9:51 PM

Tonight: Join us On the Frontline

Sign up for tonight’s call, and don’t miss upcoming Frontline calls to get plugged into this movement. John, We are one year into the pandemic, and one thing is clear: we need jobs and care and we need it now. That’s why tonight, and every Wednesday for the next three weeks, T…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Tonight: Join us for the THRIVE Act Kick-Off Rally!

Enacting the THRIVE Act will change lives — but we need your help to get it done. Tonight, join us for a virutal THRIVE Act kick-off rally! John, Here at the Working Families Party, we believe everyone should earn enough to thrive, not just survive — and leave a better future f…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 10:17 PM

Sign your name: Tell the Senate to pass the PRO Act

If we pass the PRO ACT, it could very well lead to a once-in-a-generation, revolutionary surge in union organizing — working toward an end to the abuse, harassment, low wages, and unsafe working conditions too many American workers are facing today. John, The pandemic we've bee…

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  WFP HQ · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 9:56 PM

How has this year impacted you?

Since we sent out our first WFP supporter survey of 2021 last week, thousands of you have shared your stories and priorities for the months ahead. Will you join them? John, Since we sent out our first WFP supporter survey of 2021 last week, thousands of you have shared your sto…

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  WFP Action Alert · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Add your name: Senate Democrats must do whatever it takes to pass $15

Will you sign our emergency petition demanding that the Senate Democratic majority we elected do whatever it takes to pass a national, $15 minimum wage immediately? John, The American people voted for jobs and care last year. This year, they're expecting Democrats to use their …

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 8:27 PM

Tell President Biden: Cancel rent

Eviction moratoriums and payment extensions never were and never will be enough. To prevent an eviction and foreclosure disaster, President Biden must act. John, Since the COVID-19 pandemic began around this time last year, millions of Americans have lost their jobs or dealt wi…

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  Tiffany Cabán, Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 12:56 AM

Reimagining Justice

Last month we launched a new web series, Reimagining Justice, to tell the stories of the people fighting for change and the communities dedicated to holding them accountable. This month, we bring you two more amazing stories. John, The fight for criminal justice reform is gener…

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  WorkingFamilies.org · [email protected]

February 21, 2021 at 7:14 PM

re: The Pennsylvania Senate race

We just wanted to make sure you saw our email from Thursday. John, we just wanted to make sure you saw our email from Thursday. State Representative and WFP champion Malcolm Kenyatta is officially running for Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in 2022 and could be the fi…

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  Mercedes Fulbright, Texas Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 7:26 PM

From Texas, with love.

As I slept, at 2:30am on Sunday night, I lost power and heat at my home in Dallas as a winter storm and brutal cold temperatures overtook the state. Dear John, As I slept, at 2:30 am on Monday morning, I lost power and heat at my home in Dallas while a winter storm and brutall…

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  WFP Election Alert · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 2:06 AM

MSNBC: Malcolm Kenyatta is running for Senate in PA

If elected, Malcolm would be one of the Senate’s youngest members and the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color to ever serve. John, Malcolm Kenyatta just announced on MSNBC: he is running to be a voice for Pennsylvania's working families in the U.S. Senate. Malcolm is run…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Should Ted Cruz resign?

🏖️ Ted Cruz just flew to Cancun for a vacation while millions of Texans are going without heat and power in freezing temperatures. Ted Cruz should resign immediately. Add your name » Become a Working Families Party Member! Other political groups have corporate d…

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  WFP HQ · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 6:41 PM

It has taken a tremendous amount of organizing to get to where we are today on raising the minimum wage — and we can get it done if we push a little harder.

Making ends meet on $7.25 an hour is impossible enough. Trying to balance it all while being forced to work through a global pandemic is like a punch in the gut. John, Making ends meet on $7.25 an hour is impossible enough. Trying to balance it all while being forced to …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

February 13, 2021 at 7:34 PM

2022

We want to throw down just as hard next year as we just did in the Senate runoffs in Georgia — but it's all going to depend on the resources we have and the grassroots contributions we are able to raise. John, Last month, we brought victory home for Raphael Warnock and t…

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