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  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 10:15 PM

The lessons from Hurricane Helene

Take a look at these headlines, John: Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a category 4 storm and went on to devastate communities across five different states. Not only did it destroy coastal towns, but as The Guardian reports, “it mangled places in multiple states that have …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 11:39 PM

At least 1,000 killed in less than a month

After conducting indiscriminate airstrikes in Beirut, the Israeli military has begun a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. John, After conducting indiscriminate airstrikes in Beirut, flattening apartment buildings, and killing hundreds of civilians in the deadliest day for Lebanon since 2…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 8:48 PM

re: Hurricane Helene

John, Hurricane Helene made landfall over the weekend, causing historic flooding and damage to large swaths of the Southeast across six states. Some towns and cities, like Asheville, North Carolina, were completely underwater, with roads and bridges wiped out and countless homes destroyed…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
September 29, 2024 at 4:10 PM

This is what a smear campaign looks like

John, First, Rep. Rashida Tlaib was the target of a racist, Islamophobic political cartoon in the far-right outlet, the National Review. Next, major media outlets including CNN and the head of the Anti-Defamation League promoted a harmful and fabricated lie about the Congressmember, misq…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 28, 2024 at 2:52 PM

“Reps. Lee and Ramirez are navigating an institution that wasn't built for people like them.”

John, did you see Justice Democrats incumbents Delia Ramirez and Summer Lee were featured in Teen Vogue this month? Both of these Congresswomen know a thing or two about beating the odds. Delia, a housing advocate and former state representative, defeated a crowded field to become the f…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Help us rebuild the progressive bloc →

Our FEC filing deadline is this Monday. Help show our people power as we prepare to recruit new progressive candidates to run for Congress. Hey John, Our FEC end-of-quarter filing deadline is coming up on Monday, September 30th — that's only 3 days away. This is a crucial moment for us, a…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 11:12 PM

Secretary Blinken lied, Palestinians died.

A new report from ProPublica revealed that the Israeli government has deliberately blocked food, medical supplies, and other aid from reaching millions of suffering Palestinians for over a year. John, A bombshell new report from ProPublica this week revealed that the Israeli government h…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 12:29 AM

This is what a smear campaign looks like

John, First, Rep. Rashida Tlaib was the target of a racist, Islamophobic political cartoon in the far-right outlet, the National Review. Next, major media outlets including CNN and the head of the Anti-Defamation League promoted a harmful and fabricated lie about the Congressmember, misq…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 at 11:24 PM

The U.S. is sending more troops and weapons to the Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is escalating violence in the West Bank and Lebanon after getting away with decimating Gaza. John, After a year of decimating Gaza with bombs and violence, displacing millions of people, cutting off food and medical supplies, and killing or injuri…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 23, 2024 at 7:04 PM

We stand with Rashida, do you?

John, Days after the Israeli military killed Lebanese civilians, including a nine-year-old girl, in a timed attack using explosive devices planted in pagers, a political cartoonist with the National Review decided to portray Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American member of Con…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 21, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Bernie just introduced a resolution to stop arms sales to Israel

As long as the U.S. continues to supply Israel’s military with arms under no conditions, this genocide and violence against innocent people will not end. John, The Israeli military has killed more than 40,000 people in Gaza since last October, and the Gaza Ministry of Health just publishe…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 7:56 PM

It’s time to build homes designed for people, not profit.

Justice Democrats Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just introduced the Homes Act of 2024 to deliver the bold solutions needed to address our nation’s affordable housing crisis. John, The United States faces a housing crisis of epic proportions, with too many working people unable to afford a…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 10:27 PM

62% of ALL voters oppose sending more weapons to Israel

As long as the U.S. continues to supply Israel’s military with arms under no conditions, this genocide and violence against innocent people will not end. John, The Israeli military has killed more than 40,000 people in Gaza since last October, and the Gaza Ministry of Health just publishe…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Michigan filed criminal charges against students for opposing genocide and Detroit police lied about surveilling protesters.

The Attorney General of MIchigan charged 9 ceasefire protesters with crimes, and a new investigation reveals Detroit police lied about surveilling demonstrators. Last week, the Attorney General of Michigan issued criminal charges against 9 protesters who demonstrated for a ceasefire in Ga…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 9:39 PM

out of control

Donald Trump and JD Vance’s racist and xenophobic fear-mongering have gotten out of control. John, Donald Trump and JD Vance’s racist and xenophobic fear-mongering has gotten out of control. The Republican presidential and VP candidates have recently pushed disgusting lies about immigrant…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Justice for Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi

Representatives Delia Ramirez and Pramila Jayapal are demanding accountability for the Israeli military’s murder of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and the escalating violence in the West Bank. Last week, the Israeli military shot and killed 26-year-old American activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi in the West B…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
September 15, 2024 at 5:28 PM

The halfway point

It’s the second-to-last time we’ll file our fundraising numbers for everyone — including our opponents like AIPAC — to see in 2024. Hey John, Today marks the halfway point of September, leaving us with only two more weeks until the next FEC end-of-quarter deadline. It’s the second-to-las…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Netanyahu is invading the West Bank and decimating Gaza with the help of the U.S.

John, day after day, we continue to witness a genocide against Palestinians unfold before our eyes. The Israeli government is not only keeping up its indiscriminate assault on Gaza — leaving more than 40,000 people dead, including 14,000 children, and damaging $18.5 billion of critical inf…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 5:25 PM

AIPAC is extremist, not moderate

John, some will have you believe that AIPAC, the anti-Palestinian lobby group funded by Republican megadonors and corporate special interests, is moderate. Make no mistake: AIPAC threatens the foundation of our democracy by buying elections and using its war chest to scare elected offic…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 11, 2024 at 9:17 PM

“Dear Americans, if you are killed by the Israeli government, our country won’t care.”

John, In the last week, an American citizen was shot and killed by Israeli military forces in the West Bank, and multiple 2,000-lb bombs were dropped on tents of displaced people in Gaza, killing at least 40 Palestinians and injuring 60 more. But none of that was acknowledged during last…
  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 11:17 PM

[Take Action] Demand an independent investigation into the murder of Ayşenur Eygi by Israeli forces

John, Last week, Israeli soldiers shot and killed 26-year-old American demonstrator Ayşenur Eygi while she was peacefully protesting the illegal occupation of the West Bank. Another peace activist who witnessed Ayşenur’s murder said: “Americans are now being shot with American weapons by…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 9, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Netanyahu is invading the West Bank and decimating Gaza with the help of the United States

John, day after day, we continue to witness a genocide against Palestinians unfold before our eyes. The Israeli government is not only keeping up its indiscriminate assault on Gaza — leaving more than 40,000 people dead, including 14,000 children, and damaging $18.5 billion of critical inf…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 7, 2024 at 4:52 PM

The Democratic Party can no longer allow AIPAC to buy our elections.

The anti-Palestinian lobby group AIPAC spent more than $100 million in federal races so far in 2024. John, did you see this news last week? AIPAC, the anti-Palestinian, right-wing megadonor-funded lobby group, has officially spent more than $100 million in federal elections this year, mo…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 8:43 PM

What AIPAC took from us

He couldn’t tell a reporter what the Comstock Act was. Take a look at this headline from Jezebel, John: The Comstock Act is a zombie law from 1873 that Republicans are trying to use to ban abortion pills and procedures nationwide. Justice Democrats incumbent Rep. Cori Bush was the first …
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 10:55 PM

Netanyahu is invading the West Bank and decimating Gaza with the help of the United States

John, day after day, we continue to witness a genocide against Palestinians unfold before our eyes. The Israeli government is not only keeping up its indiscriminate assault on Gaza — leaving more than 40,000 people dead, including 14,000 children, and damaging $18.5 billion of critical in…
  Geoff Simpson · [email protected]
September 4, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Congrats to Ayanna Pressley!

We’ve seen wins and losses this cycle, but our mandate to elect more Justice Democrats and take big money out of politics is abundantly clear. Great news, John: Justice Democrats incumbent and Squad member Rep. Ayanna Pressley just won her primary election in Massachusetts’ 7th District y…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
September 4, 2024 at 12:49 AM

AIPAC is extremist, not moderate

John, some will have you believe that AIPAC, the anti-Palestinian lobby group funded by Republican megadonors and corporate special interests, is moderate. Make no mistake: AIPAC threatens the foundation of our democracy by buying elections and using its war chest to scare elected offic…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Our LAST deadline before end-of-month

We’ll keep this short. John, we know it’s late so we’ll keep this short: We need your support to fight back against AIPAC and the money they’ve spent against us. AIPAC has poured in millions to defeat progressives who are fighting for the issues we care deeply about like Medicare for Al…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 4:35 PM

AIPAC has officially spent over $100 million.

They can spend as much as they want — but our movement will always be stronger. $100,000,000, John. One hundred million dollars. That’s how much AIPAC has spent on our elections this cycle: And they’re not done. Election Day is still over two months away — and you can be sure that AIPAC …
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 7:31 PM

There’s more we can do.

We will stop Project 2025 at the ballot box — but there’s a lot we can do before election day, too. John, By now, you’ve probably heard about Project 2025. You probably know about its plan to take our country backwards. You’re likely aware that it would strip away reproductive rights, eli…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 29, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Our end-of-month deadline is closing in and we need your help NOW!

John, AIPAC and its Republican-funded super PACs are trying to take over the Democratic Party. They’re forcing progressives to turn a blind eye to mass protests and calls to stop Israel’s bombs. They’re taking out progressive incumbents like Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman by using $25 milli…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 11:10 PM

We can't let another Wall Street & Silicon Valley-backed lobby use our elections to raise their profits, buy influence, & avoid regulation.

John, Imagine the influence you wield when you’re spending $91 MILLION on elections. That’s exactly what crypto giant Coinbase is doing, pouring cash into the 2024 race. The Washington Post just released the top 50 donors of the 2024 election and Coinbase is number two, funneling money i…
  Alexandra Rojas · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Make no mistake: we are winning the long-term fight

Our mandate to elect more Justice Democrats and get big money out of politics is abundantly clear. John, I want to take a moment to reflect on the 2024 primaries with you, but before I do, will you consider chipping in any amount to fuel Justice Democrats’ work to elect more progressive l…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM

corruption

John, Our extremist, far-right Supreme Court is dangerous. It’s also one of the most corrupt institutions across all branches of government. For years, Supreme Court justices have accepted — and then failed to disclose — massive gifts from parties with interests before the court. This is …
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM

“Billionaires in both parties should not be able to buy elections.”

John, Something is very wrong when a Republican millionaire and billionaire-backed lobby group and its super PAC can buy elections and oust sitting members of Congress for the sake of protecting their own interests. We saw it happen this summer when AIPAC spent $25 million to successfull…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 7:43 PM

This is a moral failure

John, The 2024 Democratic National Convention concluded in Chicago yesterday with the Democratic Party refusing to invite a single Palestinian American to speak on the main stage despite the Uncommitted Movement's courageous efforts. This is a moral failure, and the Party must do better.…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 6:15 PM

#NotAnotherBomb

John, Throughout this week’s Democratic National Convention, 30 delegates from eight states representing some 700,000 voters from the Uncommitted movement have kept up their organizing efforts to elevate Palestinian voices and demand not only a permanent ceasefire in Gaza but an immediat…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 8:56 PM

Tell the DNC: Reject AIPAC!

Justice Democrats is uniting with a coalition of progressive organizations to call on the Democratic Party to finally reject endorsements and outside spending from AIPAC once and for all. John, With the 2024 Democratic National Convention underway in Chicago this week, we haven’t forgotte…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 9:08 PM

re: AOC’s speech

John, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s primetime speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last night shows there is a new generation of diverse, progressive, working-class leadership in Congress that is transforming the Democratic Party from the bottom up. AOC’s presence is a s…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 8:45 PM

weapons of war

Gun violence rates in the U.S. are already catastrophic. The Supreme Court is trying to make it worse. John, There are many issues on our agenda. But one of the deadliest problems we’re working to address is our nation’s gun violence epidemic. There are too many guns — especially semiautom…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 6:57 PM

Tell Harris-Walz: Support a ceasefire and arms embargo NOW!

We’re calling on the Democratic Party and Harris-Walz campaign to support a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo with Israel immediately. John, The carnage against civilians in Gaza has only continued as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to agree to a permanent ceasef…
  Alexandra Rojas · [email protected]
August 14, 2024 at 2:09 PM

VICTORY: Ilhan Omar handily wins her primary!

Our mandate to elect more Justice Democrats and take big money out of politics is abundantly clear. Breaking news, John: The Democratic primary election in MN-05 is over, and Justice Democrats incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar has handily won re-election! In Don Samuels’ 2nd-attempt to challenge …
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
August 13, 2024 at 4:34 PM

It’s Election Day, John

The polls are open in Rep. Ilhan Omar’s district. Help us turn out every last vote by fueling our GOTV efforts! Today is Election Day in Minnesota, John. Voters in MN-05 are headed to the polls. That means Rep. Ilhan Omar’s race is about to be decided. And it also means that we have just …
  Team Ilhan via Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 11:07 PM

Breaking news from Minnesota's 5th district

With just one day left to go in our primary, we can't leave anything to chance With less than 24 hours left to go in our primary, we had to make sure you saw this breaking news, John: According to The Intercept, members of a WhatsApp group named "Zionists for Don Samuels" have been coord…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Tomorrow.

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s primary is tomorrow. Let’s make sure we do everything we can to support her today before it’s too late. John — this is it. Justice Democrats incumbent and Squad member Rep. Ilhan Omar’s primary election is tomorrow — so we’ll get right to the point. Can you chip in $5 ri…
  JusticeDemocrats.com · [email protected]
August 11, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Don Samuels and Donald Trump

John, this is exactly what we’ve been talking about: MAGA Republicans and right-wing megadonors just unseated Rep. Cori Bush after making her race the second-most expensive House primary ever — and are now openly targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar. The far right is directly encouraging Republica…
  Justice Democrats · [email protected]
August 10, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Three days left.

With three days left until Rep. Ilhan Omar’s primary election, we must do everything in our power to make sure she wins. John — we’ve got three days. In three days, Justice Democrats incumbent and Squad member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a competitive primary election in Minnesota’s 5th congres…
  Ilhan Omar · [email protected]
August 9, 2024 at 5:38 PM

re: AIPAC thinks it can interfere in Democratic primaries like mine

John, I’ll be direct. My Democratic primary election for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district is just four days away, and winning re-election requires a lot of resources. AIPAC alone has committed to spend over $100 million interfering in Democratic primaries like mine this year, and t…
  Ilhan Omar · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 8:48 PM

AIPAC thinks it can interfere in Democratic primaries like mine

John, I’ll be direct. My Democratic primary election for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district is just a few days away, and winning re-election requires a lot of resources. AIPAC alone has committed to spend over $100 million interfering in Democratic primaries like mine this year, and …
  Alexandra Rojas · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 10:25 PM

Congrats to Rashida Tlaib on a well-deserved primary win!

John, While we may have lost our fight to re-elect Rep. Cori Bush in Missouri’s 1st congressional district, another Justice Democrat won their primary yesterday: Rep. Rashida Tlaib in Michigan’s 12th district. As an unapologetic progressive and the only Palestinian member of Congress, Ra…