MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA SUPPORT THE PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT. THIS IS WHY.

Michelle Obama knows Vote-by-Mail is our ONLY hope to save the Election from Republican Voter Suppression.

“No American should have to choose between making their voice heard and staying safe...

Vote-by-Mail [is] long overdue.”
- First Lady Michelle Obama

We need 50,000 Democrats to stand with Michelle Obama and DEMAND Congress pass Vote‑by‑Mail >>

Getting Democrats to the polls is the most effective way to win elections -- and increasing Democratic Voter Turnout is the only way to defeat Donald Trump.

Our country is going through dark times. But we can’t stop fighting for progress when it matters most. We can’t sit idly by while Republicans rip apart our Democracy. We have a moral obligation to fight for ourselves, our grandchildren, and our future.That’s why we need your help! Passing Medicare for All, saving Social Security, and making Trump a one term President will take a MASSIVE increase in Democratic Voter Turnout.
Our plan? Use data & science to win elections and change the world. We design, test, and execute Voter Turnout campaigns to elect a wave of Democrats nationwide. We’re working around the clock to knock doors, make phone calls, and skyrocket Democratic Voter Turnout to the highest levels ever in 2020.

ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATIONS WITH VOTERS HISTORIC INCREASE IN VOTER TURNOUT SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN RESULTS

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DEMOCRATS REPORT GRASSROOT FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ARE REACHING RECORD HIGHS.

I want to say thank you. April was an incredible month for our party -- and it’s all because of this team, including the 157,906 grassroots Democrats who made generous investments in our work last month. Now, I’m proud to share some exciting news: Not only did we blow past our ambitious April goal in the final hours before our deadline, but we smashed our party’s year-to-date grassroots fundraising record. There’s a lot to love in these numbers, but I’ll start with this: The DNC isn’t just the strongest or best-prepared it’s ever been to win this election. It’s the strongest and best-prepared because of the strength of our grassroots. That distinction matters. For the last three years, the DNC has made it our priority to return power to the grassroots. That goal runs through everything we do -- from reducing the role of superdelegates to prioritizing investments in local organizing -- and it’s one of the reasons I’m so proud to work on a team where I get to engage with and listen to our supporters every day. That’s because we know our party is strongest when it’s driven by, empowered by, and accountable to you. And these results are proof. When we win in November, it won’t be because of one organization or candidate. It will be because we earned your trust, fought for your buy-in, and invested in the results together. Our record-breaking month of fundraising means more resources to protect the right to vote; scaling up our localized investments in battleground states; and bolstering our innovations in data, research, and more that will give every candidate -- from Joe Biden to thousands of Democrats running down-ballot -- the competitive edge they need to win. So for that, and for all you continue to do -- from volunteering to mobilize voters online, to talking to your friends and family about why supporting Democrats matters and more -- I want to say thank you. The road to Election Day gets even tougher from here, but I’m confident this team will rise to the occasion. Winning the most important election of our lifetimes is a momentous task, but I know we’re ready to do whatever it takes to make sure Democrats have the resources they need to compete and win. Together, Clarke Clarke Humphrey Director of Online Fundraising Democratic National Committee DONATE

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION. Call for Nominations: 2020 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching.

Dear DAVID, We are pleased to open nominations for the 2020 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching, sponsored by the American Philosophical Association (APA), the American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT), and the Teaching Philosophy Association (TPA). This annual prize recognizes a philosophy teacher who has had a profound impact on the student learning of philosophy in undergraduate and/or pre-college settings. The winner will be awarded $1,000 and a plaque. Eligibility is open to any APA member. Nomination letters should be no more than 2,000 words and should address the selection criteria detailed below. Only APA members may submit nominations; self-nominations are welcome. Criteria to Include in the Nomination Letter Excellence in undergraduate and/or pre-college philosophy teaching, established, in part, by the nominee’s attention to student learning Creative and effective use of high-quality pedagogies Broader impact on the quality of philosophy education through service and/or research The nomination deadline is August 1, 2020. To submit a nomination, fill out the nomination form. After reviewing the nomination letters, the APA committee on the teaching of philosophy will invite selected finalists to submit detailed information. We look forward to receiving your nominations for the 2020 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching. All the best, David Concepción Chair, APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy

The American Philosophical Association University of Delaware 31 Amstel Avenue, Newark, DE 19716

NORTH AMERICAN KANT SOCIETY. NAKS meeting announcements.

Dear David McDonald, I hope this finds you safe and well. I write with two updates concerning forthcoming NAKS events as affected by the pandemic. First, the Midwest study group has decided to postpone its fall 2020 meeting to 2021, in light of the considerable uncertainty about whether it could be held (in person). We look forward to resuming with the study group in fall 2021; any volunteers interested in hosting that meeting should contact Anne Margaret Baxley (organizer of the Midwest study group) at abaxley@wustl.edu. Second, Melissa Zinkin has pivoted her hosting service for the NAKS Biennial to hold the meeting virtually (via Zoom), still on June 5-8. All NAKS members will be welcome to attend/participate, though registration for specific panels (to facilitate circulating papers for the pre-reading format) will be required. More information about how to register and program details is forthcoming. With best wishes, Rachel Zuckert, President The "North American Kant Society" is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization. 2809 Kenyon Circle, Boulder, CO 80305. http://northamericankantsociety.onefireplace.org/