Working Families Party · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 5:36 PM

We can beat the GOP’s anti-abortion minority

In a resounding victory against election-rigging, Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a Republican ballot proposal that would have undercut a hugely popular abortion rights measure set to appear on the ballot this November. John, did you see what happened in Ohio last night?…

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  Scarlett Mayoralgo, Working Families Power · [email protected]

August 6, 2023 at 3:53 PM

UPDATE: Stop Cop City

John, I wanted to give you an important update on our campaign to stop Cop City — a $90 million urban warfare training facility that would tear down part of the Weelaunee Forest to build a mock city where police forces can test weapons and explosives, helicopter landings, and f…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

August 5, 2023 at 3:27 PM

The WFP August Newsletter!

Read on to learn what we’ve been up to since our last roundup, and how you can take action to keep up the fight. John, This is your WFP August Newsletter, a roundup of just some of what our multiracial working-class movement achieved last month thanks to the efforts of amazin…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

August 4, 2023 at 9:17 PM

WFP vs. the GOP

On Monday, the Philadelphia Working Families Party submitted a record-breaking 21,000 nomination signatures to get three candidates — Kendra Brooks, Nicolas O’Rourke, and Jarrett Smith — on the General Election ballot under the WFP line. John, In one of the nation’s largest…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 7:32 PM

The next big abortion battle is in Ohio

Ohio is just one of several states in the country where Republican lawmakers are working to make it harder for voters to amend their state constitution, in large part to derail efforts to protect abortion rights and access in a post-Roe world. John, In less than one week, O…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 7:29 PM

ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District

John, Arizona State Senator Raquel Terán has a proven history of taking on far-right extremist bullies — and winning. Now, we’re endorsing her for U.S. Congress to fight back against unjust MAGA policies nationwide and work to build an economy that rewards hard work — no…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

July 29, 2023 at 9:45 PM

A win for the Teamsters is a win for us all

John, We have a major update on the 340,000 UPS workers in the Teamsters union fighting for a fair contract: After seeing the tremendous power that workers have when they stand strong together, UPS executives agreed to the union’s demands this week, allowing them to reach a …

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  WFP Election Alert · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Progressives coalesce behind Aaron Regunberg for Congress

John, We’re nearly one month out from WFP champion Aaron Regunberg’s competitive primary election in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District — and we have some major updates on the race: Aaron just picked up a huge endorsement from Senator Bernie Sanders, who join…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 1:06 AM

Sign the petition: Workers deserve breaks in extreme heat

Yesterday, Rep. Greg Casar staged a thirst strike on the Capitol steps to bring attention to the plight of workers forced to work in extreme heat without water breaks. John — Yesterday, Rep. Greg Casar, who represents Austin, TX, staged a thirst strike on the Capitol steps to …

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  Jane Kim, Working Families Party · [email protected]

July 24, 2023 at 7:17 PM

ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Barbara Lee for U.S. Senate

California, one of the bluest states in the nation, deserves a Working Families Party champion in the U.S. Senate. Hi John, I'm Jane Kim, State Director of the California Working Families Party, and I’m excited to announce our first statewide endorsement for 2024: Barbara…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

July 22, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Thanks for all you do, John

When we join together in numbers, we know we are unstoppable. John — We wanted to take a moment to thank you for all you do as a member of the Working Families Party. The Working Families Party is regular people, coming together across our differences, to make a better future …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Some photos from the picket line

John, Last week, actors in the SAG-AFTRA union officially joined the Writers Guild of America for their first simultaneous strike in 73 years.1 They’re fighting back against ridiculous contracts from the massive studios and streaming services taking advantage of their work…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 12:05 AM

UPS workers could go on strike

We stand with UPS workers. It’s Hot Strike Summer, John — with workers across industries joining together to demand better pay and better working conditions for all. The next group of workers to join this historic moment are UPS workers — who despite delivering record profits …

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  Working Families Power · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Stop Cop City

John, Residents of Atlanta, Georgia have 27 days left to put a referendum on the ballot this November that would let the public vote on whether their tax dollars should be used to fund the construction of a massive police training facility dubbed "Cop City.” By August 14, orga…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 8:23 PM

A WFP champion just made the ballot!

As of today, Aaron Regunberg has officially qualified for the ballot in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District! John, we wanted to take a quick second to update you on one of the biggest races of the year — Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, where Rep. David Cic…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 10:54 PM

What you missed last month

Read on to learn what we’ve been up to since our last roundup, and how you can take action to keep up the fight. John, It’s time for the WFP Newsletter, your monthly update on how we’re fighting for the many — and winning. Read on to learn what we’ve been up to since our last …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Bro, do you even lift (up the working class)?

Exercise your power 💪 John — Did you see Rep. Jamaal Bowman bench 405 lbs? While Rep. Bowman is getting gains for the working class in Congress, he’s also getting gains at the gym. 💪 Maintaining a healthy democracy means everyone has a fighting chance — to well-paying job…

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July 8, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Biden's new student debt relief plan

President Biden has promised to use the authority given to his administration in the Higher Education Act to bypass the right-wing majority on the Supreme Court and deliver relief for borrowers being held hostage by the student loan crisis. Pressure works, John. Last week…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 7:26 PM

SIGN ON: The Abortion Justice Act

The Abortion Justice Act is a clear vision for a nation where abortion care is normalized and easily accessible for anyone who needs it. John, In the year since the extremist, out-of-touch Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, 25 states have banned or restricted access to abort…

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  Stop Cop City (via Working Families Power) · [email protected]

July 3, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Let the people of Atlanta decide

Decisions about our communities should be made by the people directly impacted. John, For two years, residents of Atlanta, Georgia have fought tirelessly to stop "Cop City" — the proposed $90 million training facility that would tear down part of the Weelaunee Forest to build a…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Biden can still cancel student loans

We’re urging President Joe Biden to immediately sign another executive order and reissue his student loan cancellation plan under the Higher Education Act. John, Today, the Supreme Court ruled against the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan. We’re urging Presi…

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  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 9:05 PM

2023 by the numbers

Check out what we've accomplished together in the first half of the year. Thoughts? Feedback? We want to hear it. Reply directly to this email and let us know. This email was sent to [email protected]. If you received this email as a forward and want to get the latest updates …

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  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 9:32 PM

The big picture

We want to do all of these things — and more. John, As we get close to the halfway mark of 2023, we thought it was a good moment to step back and look at the big picture: We’ve accomplished so much together already in the first half of 2023. Thanks to the support of te…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 10:52 PM

We support Starbucks workers on strike

Workers are fighting to negotiate a contract that protects LGBTQ+ workers and puts an end to Starbucks’ unfair labor practices, illegal union-busting, and more. Thousands of Starbucks baristas at more than 150 stores across the U.S. are striking this week, John. The strike comes…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 24, 2023 at 5:18 PM

1 year since Roe fell

John — Exactly one year ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out nearly 50 years of precedent by overturning Roe v. Wade and undermining the fundamental right to an abortion. In the 12 months since Roe fell, we have seen rollbacks and outright abortion bans in state after…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 7:08 PM

You’re invited: A new chance to send a WFP champ to Congress

Dear John, It may be an odd-numbered year, but the Working Families Party has a chance to send another champion to Congress! There’s a safe Democratic seat up for grabs in Rhode Island, and we have a chance to elect a truly amazing candidate: organizer, climate lawyer, and l…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Stand in solidarity with UPS workers

We’re ready to stand with UPS workers as they negotiate with executives and prepare for a possible strike. To let them know you’re with them too, sign the petition now. John, This August, we may be in for the largest work stoppage since 19591 — and the biggest against a single…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Defend abortion rights in Virginia

After last night’s victories, we know we have momentum on our side. But our work is far from over. Last night was a big night for progressives in Virginia, John! Of the 10 Working Families Party endorsed candidates on the ballot, 8 won their primary elections! The list o…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 19, 2023 at 6:08 PM

This Juneteenth

Today is a day to celebrate Black freedom. It's also a day to reflect on the ways freedom continues to be denied for Black people in the United States. Today is Juneteenth, John. It is a day to celebrate Black freedom. It's also a day to reflect on the ways freedom continues to…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 18, 2023 at 11:09 PM

Sign the petition: Congress should defend the human rights of Palestinian children and families

U.S. military aid should not be allowed to contribute to human rights abuses. John, Millions of Palestinians have lived their entire lives under systemic oppression. For decades, multiple Israeli governments have flaunted international law and human rights. Yet for all of that…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 7:55 PM

An update on student loans

Many pundits predict it’s a forgone conclusion that the Supreme Court, with its 6-3 conservative majority, will rule against the Biden administration's student loan cancellation plan — but that is by no means certain. John, Nearly a year ago, President Biden unveiled his studen…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Trump

Preheader: We know we can beat them — because we’ve done it time and time again. John, Donald Trump was just arraigned in a federal courtroom in Miami, where he plead not guilty to 37 criminal counts including providing false statements, conspiracy to obstruct, and willful …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 12, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Stop this anti-choice Dem

When reproductive rights are on the line, we can’t let anti-choice Democrats off the hook. John — The primary election in Virginia is just over one week away — and this year, the future of reproductive rights in the Commonwealth are at stake. Anti-abortion Democrat and…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 9, 2023 at 9:29 PM

West coast air quality crisis reaches East coast

The cost of inaction is mounting, and as a country, we need to act now and deliver deep cuts to emissions. John, This week, 98 million people in the U.S. were under ‘Code Red’ air quality alerts after hazardous smoke from over 400 Canadian wildfires drifted south, blanketing …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 8:17 PM

What you missed last month

Here's your inside look at what’s happening in our party, and how we’re organizing towards a world where our elected leaders have working people’s backs. John, We’re back with the WFP Newsletter — your inside look at what’s happening in our party, and how we’re organizing towar…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 10:03 PM

12 new endorsements

This November, every single seat in the Virginia State Legislature is up for election — making Virginia one of the most hotly-contested battlegrounds of the year. And the primary election is just two weeks away! John, This November, every single seat in the Virginia State …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 4, 2023 at 6:05 PM

How we can show up for our LGBTQ+ siblings

Happy Pride, John — As we celebrate Pride Month, it is crucial that we remember our history. Pride is not just a parade or a celebration — it is an act of resistance. This month we are celebrating by uplifting the stories of LGBTQ+ activists, organizers, and icons, like Marsha…

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  Wendy Howell, Working Families Party · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 5:53 PM

Big landlords hate this progressive champion

Candi CdeBaca's campaign to make housing affordable in Denver is a threat to real estate developers and corporate landlords who are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to defeat her. John — A competitive runoff election next Tuesday could have huge consequences for ou…

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  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Here’s why your contribution matters so much:

Your contributions through emails like this one, combined with tens of thousands of others, are what allows us to organize year-round and elect working families champions up and down the ballot. Dear John, Our records for this email address in ActBlue show that you haven…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 6:17 PM

We can send one more WFP champion to Congress this year

We know we can count on Aaron to lead the charge in Congress for policies that lift up working people. John, A surprise resignation has left an open U.S. House seat in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District — and today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve endorsed Aaron…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Abortion rights are under attack

For more than half a century, abortion foes have dreamed of the day that abortion would be banned in America. Our goal is to never let that day become a reality. John — Since the fall of Roe v. Wade last year, we have seen state after state roll back our reproductive right…

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  Ayanna Pressley (via Working Families Party) · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Will you add your name to support the Equal Rights Amendment?

For far too long, women and LGBTQIA+ folks have been relegated to second-class legal status. It’s high time we change that. John, I’m proud to have led a historic resolution affirming the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and, in partnership with my sister-in-service C…

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  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 9:49 PM

No scare tactics

We know from experience that when we communicate with our supporters honestly and transparently, it builds stronger relationships and a stronger movement. John, at the Working Families Party, we don’t believe in scare tactics when it comes to email fundraising. We know fr…

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  Merch Alert via Team WFP · [email protected]

May 20, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Summer’s almost here, and so are your new Working Families ‘fits! 😎☀️

At Working Families Party we don’t just live our values… we also wear them. Pack up your coats and mittens, John — summer’s almost here, and so are your new Working Families ‘fits! Summer nights can get cool — but you’ll look even cooler in our bomber jacket Show of…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Join the Squad for a night of movement-building in DC

It’ll be a night of camaraderie, organizing, and dedicated planning for our futures. Big news, John — Next Wednesday, May 24 at 6PM ET, we’re co-hosting a special evening in Washington, DC with the Squad Victory Fund and Squad members Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, …

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 7:56 PM

Tell Biden: Say no to Republican demands on default

This is about more than an election. John, Ever since they took control of the House in January, Republicans have been threatening to force the United States to default on its debt and set off an economic catastrophe. And with every day that goes by, their threat becomes mor…

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  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Our work doesn’t let up now

This is about more than an election. John — Last night was another big election night in Pennsylvania — and from Philly to Pittsburgh, Working Families Democrats ran incredible and inspirational campaigns. In Allegheny County, WFP members helped power primary wins for…

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  Working Families Party · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 11:56 PM

We can make history tomorrow

The work we do now through tomorrow will send a very loud and clear message to the rest of the country, and that’s that a progressive agenda — an agenda that prioritizes meeting the needs of the community — is a winning agenda. John, The latest polls out of Philadelphia sho…

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  Team WFP · [email protected]

May 14, 2023 at 3:54 PM

We’re willing to wait for our favorite shows. Are you?

John, We’re now on the second week of the writers’ strike, and TV shows across networks and streaming services have halted as workers take a stand against months of unpaid work, meager wages, and replacement by AI. Here are just a few of the shows on hold while the studios ref…

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  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (via Working Families Party) · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Something remarkable is happening down in Philly

I'm proud to support Helen Gym for mayor, because she’s running to return power where it belongs — in the hands of the community. John, Something remarkable is happening down in Philly. Helen Gym, a community organizer, teacher, and former City Councilmember, is running an …

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