How you can help to reunite families today. HILLARY CLINTON, ONWARD TOGETHER.

David -- No child should ever be torn from their parents, and no parent should have to wonder when or if they'll see their child again. But with the reunification deadline set by a federal judge fast approaching, thousands of families who have been separated at the border by the Trump administration still need to be reunited -- and in some cases, children have been sent to states far from where their parents were detained. There is something we can do right now to help. A coalition of groups is raising money for flights, hotels, and cell phones for families traveling to reunite with their loved ones -- so far, they've raised more than $180,000 and helped more than 400 families. Those working to reunite families on the ground have shared incredible stories, from a little boy reunited with his mom just in time for his birthday to reunited families settling in together to watch Pixar's Coco on a quiet evening. Let's make more of these moments happen. Donate right now to help cover travel expenses and more to families separated at the border. Donate now Thank you, Hillary

One week left: Call your reps today! Kim Kargman, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund

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On July 31st, the Massachusetts legislative session ends. This means we have ONE WEEK to push the MA House of Representatives to bring the Healthy Youth Act to the floor for a vote. We have the numbers on our side: 91 percent of likely voters support sex education, the majority of state representatives support the bill, and dozens of organizations have endorsed the Healthy Youth Act. With numbers like these, we need to make sure our voices are heard.

We have one week left. Call your state rep and demand they pass the Healthy Youth Act.

All day long, we’re mobilizing supporters like you to flood the Massachusetts House of Representatives with reasons why consent-focused, LGBTQ-inclusive sex ed is so important to young people across the state. Here’s how to call your representative:

Step 1: Use this form to find your state rep and be connected to their office phone.  

Step 2: You’ll be connected with either a staffer or a voicemail. Share why theHealthy Youth Act is important to you!

Step 3: Make the ask! Urge your representative to bring the Healthy Youth Act to the floor for a vote.

When you’re done, forward this email to your friends, family, and colleagues. Then, share your activism on social media. Shout your support for the Healthy Youth Act from the rooftops. We have no time to waste.

Let’s make some noise!

Kim Kargman

Organizing Manager

Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts

P.S. We need everyone talking about the Healthy Youth Act. Spread the word by inviting your friends to join our Healthy Youth Call-In Day on Facebook.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: NPR: GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick: 'The President Was Manipulated By Vladimir Putin'

GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick: 'The President Was Manipulated By Vladimir Putin'

Pennsylvania Congressman Fitzpatrick served in the FBI and says he has full confidence in the U.S. intelligence community. Days ago, GOP Rep. Will Hurd of Texas came to the same conclusion.

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A GOP Congressman and former FBI agent says he thinks President Trump was manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Brian Fitzpatrick told NPR's Michel Martin on All Things Considered that he drew that conclusion after the two leaders appeared in Helsinki.

"The president was manipulated by Vladimir Putin," Fitzpatrick said. "Vladimir Putin is a master manipulator."

The Helsinki summit came days after Special Counsel Robert Mueller issued an indictment for 12 Russian intelligence agents accused of hacking Democratic emails and sowing confusion around the 2016 elections.

Fitzpatrick sits on the House committees on Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security. In his previous role as an FBI special agent, he said he was assigned to Ukraine and worked on counterintelligence, collecting Russian propaganda reports.

He told Martin he was "frankly sickened by the exchange" between Trump and Putin.

The congressman, who represents Pennsylvania's 8th District, said he shared his view with former CIA agent and fellow House Republican Will Hurd of Texas. Hurd wrote recently in The New York Times that Trump "actively participated in a Russian disinformation campaign."

American intelligence agencies have said they are certain Russia meddled in the 2016 elections. Trump appeared to question that conclusion in Helsinki. He has also called an investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller a "witch hunt."

Some Republican leaders have fallen in line with the President. Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio has demanded the Mueller investigation be terminated. The House Intelligence Committee ended its Russia investigation and said it found no evidence of collusion. House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows was seen carrying impeachment papers against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.

Others have pushed back. After the Helsinki meeting, House Speaker Paul Ryan issued a statement that read, "There is no question that Russia interfered in our election and continues attempts to undermine democracy here and around the world."

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell added, "As I've said repeatedly, the Russians are not our friends and I entirely agree with the assessment of our intelligence community."

Arizona GOP Senator John McCain said, "No prior president has ever abased himself more abjectly before a tyrant."

Fitzpatrick noted to NPR that he has co-sponsored a House bill in support of Mueller's investigation; it was introduced in April but has yet to pass. He noted Sunday that "there's not nearly enough" urgency in the White House regarding Russia's role in the 2016 elections and decried the "mixed signals" sent on the subject by the administration.

"It needs to be accepted as fact by everybody in our government because we need to respond to that reality and it's a significant threat. We cannot let that happen again," Fitzpatrick said.

He pointed out that his constituents are baffled. Fitzpatrick recalled a voter who approached him in a supermarket. "They were just confused about what exactly transpired, what message are we sending," he said.

Progressive Caucus Endorsed! STEVE SEVIGNY, MD.

Dear David,

I'm incredibly honored to have received the endorsement of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF).

 

The DPCF has led the Florida Democratic Party forward on a number of fronts, including establishing a bold platform of our values. Healthcare for all, living wages, protecting our environment, equality, justice, retirement security, and so much more...

 

 

“Steve walks the walk. That’s rare, even among the best candidates. He doesn't just talk about a living wage; he pays his employees a living wage. He doesn't just talk about healthcare without understanding it; as a practicing physician, Steve is on the front lines of that battle. As voters get to know Steve, we think they’ll agree that he’s the real deal.” -- DPCF VP Michael Calderin

 

It's incredibly humbling to have organizations that put values first decide to back your campaign. It's fantastic to know there are so many out there who share our values, who are working to put an end to the devastation being wrought on our nation.

 

With your support, we will win the primary on August 28th and continue fighting forward to build Tomorrow's Democratic Party - a party where our values come before profits.

 

 

In solidarity,

 

Steve