How we'll continue to speak out: U.S. SENATOR PATRICK LEAHY.

Friend, With just three weeks until Election Day, our path to victory -- and a blue Senate -- is clear: Support the incredible Democratic women running for office this November. Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court was only the latest example of a GOP-controlled Senate that does not listen to or stand up for the rights of women and survivors, but instead works to degrade our democracy and strip protections away from our nation's most marginalized communities. By funneling much-needed support to Claire McCaskill in Missouri, Heidi Heitkamp in North Dakota, Jacky Rosen in Nevada, and Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona in the final stretch of their campaigns, we can take back the Senate and put a wrench in Trump and McConnell's hateful, far-right agenda -- while creating a more diverse Senate. Senator Claire McCaskill and Senator Heidi Heitkamp are defending two of our most at-risk seats this cycle -- and far-right conservative donors are certainly going to continue funneling millions attacking them in this final stretch to try and block our caucus from retaking the Senate. And in Nevada and Arizona, Jacky Rosen and Kyrsten Sinema are both locked in tight races to turn currently red seats blue. If we can give their campaigns the boost they'll need to win, we can take back the Senate. We must not let ourselves be silenced by the attacks on our communities and our values -- we must continue to speak out. Our best course forward is to do everything in our power to change control of the Senate and elect more Democratic women. Thank you for continuing the fight. Sincerely, Patrick Leahy U.S. Senator

Three ways to volunteer depending on your schedule. HILLARY CLINTON.

David -- If you’re getting this email, you already know that voting matters. And you know it's not enough for people like us who know the stakes just to vote this November. We have a responsibility to talk to our families, to our friends, and to our neighbors about why it’s so important that they cast their ballots. So I wanted to make sure you knew about three important opportunities to do just that from three of our Onward Together partner organizations. I’m going to start with the big ask -- volunteering the last weekend before the election -- and then share two opportunities to help if you have an hour, or just a few minutes to spare from home. Help in the most critical last weekend: Volunteer for The Last Weekend with Swing Left Studies show that the most effective way to get someone to vote is to talk with them, face-to-face, in the last few days before the election. That's why Swing Left -- together with a grassroots coalition of 60 other progressive organizations -- is asking people like us to commit to volunteer in person in our closest swing district between November 3rd and November 6th. Click the link above to get more information and to commit to volunteering during The Last Weekend. Help in an hour: Call voters from home with Indivisible Indivisible is phonebanking every single day for their endorsed candidates in between now and Election Day -- and they could use your help. Week after week, Town Hall after Town Hall, the Indivisible movement has been about showing up and it’s never been more important to keep the momentum going. Sign up to phonebank at the link above to talk to voters on your own schedule, an hour at a time, between now and Election Day. Help in 3 minutes: Crush the Midterms app with The Arena In just a few minutes you can maximize the impact of your time and money by making a plan to Crush the Midterms with a new app from Onward Together partner, The Arena. Answer a few quick questions about your availability, capacity to donate, and location. Then, Crush the Midterms will build a plan for you to help your nearby candidates and will show you how to get your family and friends to create plans of their own. We can’t take anything for granted, take it from me. So whether you have a few days, a few hours, or just a few minutes to give, pick a way to get involved between now and November. If everyone on this big-hearted team signed up to spend just an hour or two talking to voters, we could reach millions of people before the most consequential midterm elections of our lifetimes. Onward, Hillary

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION.- 2019 Eastern Division meeting highlights.

Dear DAVID, Have you registered for the 2019 Eastern Division meeting, January 7–10 in New York, NY? If not, take a moment to register online now! In addition to colloquium and symposium sessions, this year’s meeting features a robust program complete with sessions sponsored by APA committees and affiliated groups. Highlights include the following sessions: Romanell Lecture: Hartry Field (New York University), “Epistemology from a ‘Naturalistic’ Perspective,” Tuesday, January 8, 9:00 a.m.–Noon Lebowitz Prize Exchange: Stephen Yablo (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Kit Fine (New York University), “What Is Meaning?,” Tuesday, January 8, 2:00–5:00 p.m. Arthur Danto/American Society for Aesthetics Prize Lecture: Kenneth Walden (Dartmouth College), “Art and Moral Revolution,” Wednesday, January 9, 1:30–4:30 p.m. John Dewey Lecture: Cora Diamond (University of Virginia), “Reflections of a Dinosaur,” Wednesday, January 9, 1:30–4:30 p.m. Presidential Address: Anita L. Allen (University of Pennsylvania), “The Philosophy of Privacy and Digital Life,” Wednesday, January 9, 4:45–7:00 p.m. (a reception will follow) Early bird registration rates ($125 for APA members, $240 for non-members, and $40 for student members) are available until online registration closes on December 20. Eastern meeting registration will not be available December 21 through January 6. If you don’t register online by December 20, you can still register on-site at the meeting—but note that on-site registration rates are $50 higher than early bird registration for all categories. Please note: You’ll save an additional $5 on meeting registration if you opt not to receive a paper copy of the program. The meeting program is available online, and our free meeting app for smartphones and tablets also contains the full program. Session locations will be added to the app on the first day of the meeting. Haven’t yet renewed your membership? Renew now! In order to receive the discounted meeting rate available only to paid members, your APA membership must be current. (Lapsed members who have not renewed their memberships for the 2018–2019 year pay the non-member rate of $240 in advance or $290 at the meeting.) Register for the 2019 Eastern Division meeting today! We look forward to seeing you in New York! All the best, Amy E. Ferrer Executive Director

What Bob Gibbs said is downright disrespectful. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE KEN HARBAUGH.

After avoiding his constituents for months, incumbent Bob Gibbs agreed to sit down with Ken and the Cleveland.com Editorial Board for an interview. 

When Ken described the oath of office he swore upon joining the Navy, Gibbs said that he too risks his life serving in Washington, just like those serving in our military.

That Gibbs would make such a comparison is an insult to those who have worn our nation’s uniform. Congressman Gibbs has voted three times to raise his six-figure salary, has state-of-the-art healthcare at taxpayer expense, gets more than a hundred days off a year, and spends his time rubbing elbows with DC donors and lobbyists.

When Gibbs compared the sacrifices he makes as a Congressman with the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform, it was more than just a sign of disrespect -- it showed just how out of touch he is with working Ohioans.

 In service,

Team Harbaugh.