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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Help win the fight against these bogus recalls, David. EMILY's LIST.

Did you hear the good news from Nevada?

Republican attempts to recall state Senators Joyce Woodhouse and Nicole Cannizzaro — whom we helped elect — just hit a major setback.

A Nevada district court judge just upheld a state law that allows voters to withdraw their signatures from recall petitions, potentially removing hundreds of names.

We've had Joyce and Nicole's backs from the start of these bogus recall attempts — which are nothing more than a Republican plot to turn the state Senate red.

But this fight isn't over. There will be another round of signature verification, and this case could go all the way to the Nevada Supreme Court.

...help continue to fight this and other outrageous attempts by Republicans to undermine our women and fair elections.

Thanks,

Jenna Kruse,
Vice President of Research, EMILY's List

MARCH FOR OUR LIVES.... PLANNED PARENTHOOD.


Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts, Inc.

Dear SEARCHINGFORREASON.NET,
The past few weeks have been nothing short of inspirational. I have been in awe as young people – from Parkland to Springfield – have walked out, organized for change, and demanded action on gun violence prevention. This incredible movement shows us that young people are not only the future – they are the present and they are a force to be reckoned with. 
This Saturday, the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts is proud to participate in March for Our Lives events in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. Join us to remember the countless lives we have lost to gun violence and stand in solidarity with those leading the fight for change. 
We recognize gun violence is a public health crisis – and many of the communities Planned Parenthood serves are disproportionately affected by gun violence, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ people. By working together to prevent gun violence, we can better ensure that Planned Parenthood patients can lead healthier, safer lives. 
I hope you’ll join us at a local March for Our Lives event near you and take action to push our country forward. 
Thank you,
Kim KargmanOrganizing ManagerPlanned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts

Friday, March 16, 2018

Our most fundamental right. HILLARY CLINTON, ONWARD TOGETHER.

Election season is exciting, David, and it's also a time to take stock of where we are as a nation. Are we paying attention? Are we coming out to participate in primaries and local elections? And are we making sure that our most fundamental right is accessible to every eligible voter?

This week, I've been traveling abroad, talking to people about how our countries have grown and changed over the last few years. I was so proud to be able to share with folks here that Conor Lamb won his race on Tuesday, thanks to the hard work of organizers and volunteers in the 18th district of Pennsylvania who made their voices heard.

But in Pennsylvania and across the country, access to the ballot box is obstructed by one unnecessary measure or another. Working to ensure that the right to vote is protected is one of the most critical issues of our time -- and that's why I'm so grateful to the team at iVote, another one of our Onward Together partners, for the work that they do.

Take a moment to learn more about iVote below...

Onward!

Hillary

Onward Together works to build a brighter future for generations to come by supporting groups that encourage people to organize in their communities or run for office. Because you're an important part of Onward Together, we wanted you to get a chance to know these groups a little bit better. To learn more about Onward Together, click here.

The organization: iVote

The organizers: Campaign veterans Ellen Kurz and Jeremy Bird

The mission: To secure voting rights for all Americans by investing in campaigns to bring universal, automatic voter registration to multiple states and by electing voting rights champions to be the chief election administrator in the office of the Secretary of State in battleground states.

The story: Founded in 2014, iVote went on the offensive by working to elect pro-voting Secretaries of State in key battleground states. Whereas voting rights groups have relied on challenges in court after rights had been impinged, or defeating efforts to further erode rights, iVote takes a different tack - 'flipping the script' from playing defense on voter suppression efforts to going on offense.

The latest: In 2016, iVote ran a petition campaign in Nevada to put automatic voter registration on the ballot. After being successfully certified, iVote is now focused on working with partners to win the ballot initiative in November '18. iVote is also working to advance several pieces of legislation that would put automatic voter registration on the ballot in more states. Earlier this year, iVote announced that they plan to spend $5 million in efforts to elect Democratic, pro-voting rights secretaries of state in seven target states of Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Michigan, Ohio, New Mexico, and Iowa.

The next step: Head to ivoteforamerica.org to learn more and get involved ahead of the next primaries, then check out their new video on why fighting back against voter suppression is so important.

PUBLIC MEETING- Recognizing Hate: Why Symbols Matter. Hosted by ADL New England.


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Recognizing Hate: Why Symbols Matter.

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