Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Americans deserve a raise - add your name:

Organizing for Action
Diane --

President Obama said something I'm pretty proud of in last night's State of the Union:

"Opportunity is who we are. And the defining project of our generation is to restore that promise."

Some people in Washington have spent their entire careers turning their backs on folks asking for a fair shot. Our movement is defined by fighting for the principle that anyone who works hard and plays by the rules has the opportunity to succeed.

The President made it clear last night he isn't waiting for Congress -- he's doing everything in his power to work toward that goal right now. Yesterday, he took action to raise the minimum wage for federal contract workers with new contracts to $10.10 an hour, a step that will directly help thousands of Americans -- folks like janitors, cafeteria workers, and cashiers.

It's our turn to fight for hard-working Americans who deserve a raise.

If you agree that it's time to raise the minimum wage, add your name right now:

http://my.barackobama.com/Time-to-Raise-the-Minimum-Wage

Last night, the President showed he's willing to walk the walk. When it comes to fighting for what you believe in, I hope you're ready to do the same.

Thanks,

Lindsay

Lindsay Siler
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Join me, Diane



Diane --

I know this can be a breakthrough year for America.

That's because people like you and organizations like OFA are working hard to keep us moving forward.

I'm committed to doing my part here in Washington. But we all know there's so much more we can get done if lawmakers on Capitol Hill join us in getting to work.

Join me in calling on Congress to make 2014 a year of action -- add your name today to say you'll fight for that goal with OFA.

Washington could learn a lot from some of the great work going on in the states right now to expand opportunity for all.

Because of local leaders and a whole lot of community organizing, we've seen raises in the minimum wage so more of our workers can earn a living wage. We've seen local governments taking strides to make sure women earn the same as men, and find new ways to train workers and create good-paying jobs.

That's the kind of action we need from Washington in 2014. People like you, Diane, are the reason America is on its way back.

Imagine what we can get done if Congress decides to join in.

Make a commitment, and join OFA to call on Congress to get to work:

http://my.barackobama.com/Year-of-Action

Let's go,

Barack

















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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

That's my president

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Diane --

Tonight, President Obama made sure everyone knows:

He's not waiting for Congress. He's taking action now, and he's going to explore every method in his power to restore real opportunity for all Americans.

Let's follow the President's lead. We can win big fights this year, but with all the forces standing in our way, let's not kid ourselves into thinking that will happen without real commitment at the grassroots level -- from all of us.

Diane, let's get to work. Say you're in:

http://my.barackobama.com/Year-of-Action

Thanks -- more soon,

Jon

Jon Carson
Executive Director
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Before President Obama speaks tonight:

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Diane --

Before you tune in for the State of the Union at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, I wanted to report back on what OFA supporters said they wanted to hear in the President's speech tonight.

The top responses from folks like you: the economy, good-paying jobs for the middle class, health care reform and the benefits millions of Americans are already seeing, immigration reform and where that fight goes from here, and what we're going to do about climate change.

As President Obama lays out his national agenda tonight, OFA supporters across the country will be watching and gearing up for the months ahead.

There's a lot left to do, and a lot standing in our way -- it's going to take all of us pitching in, but I believe we can make serious progress this year.

Say you're ready for the fight:

http://my.barackobama.com/State-of-the-Union-2014

Thanks -- more soon,

Sara

Sara El-Amine
National Organizing Director
Organizing for Action

P.S. -- OFA supporters are gathering at watch parties across the country tonight. Don't miss out -- tune in at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time for the White House's enhanced livestream:

http://my.barackobama.com/White-House-SOTU

















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Monday, January 27, 2014

Truth Team: It's time for a fact check

Truth Team
Diane --

Fun fact:

The latest member of Congress caught spreading myths about Obamacare is none other than the one chosen to give the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers recently blamed the Affordable Care Act for layoffs in the health care industry.

FactCheck.org dug into the research and didn't find any support for Rep. McMorris Rodgers' claims -- zilch. In fact, they found that there has been steady health care job growth, and that trend is expected to continue. One economist even called her conclusion "silly."

We're sure we'll be hearing more on health care from Rep. McMorris Rodgers in tomorrow night's response. That's why we can't afford to let any myth like this go unchallenged.

Fight back -- let your friends know about this embarrassing fact check and help get the truth out about health care reform.

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The reality is Rep. McMorris Rodgers tried to pounce on what was a slight downtick in reported health care jobs -- something economists say could be attributable to "statistical error." But of course, there are voices out there who want nothing more than for health reform to fail -- that's why they've voted 46 times to repeal or derail the law.

What's more absurd is that FactCheck.org found that "the new health care law is widely expected to increase health care employment" and quoted one Dartmouth economics professor who said he didn't know of "any evidence that doctors have lost their jobs because of Obamacare."

Truth Team, you know what to do.

Share the truth about Obamacare and the economy on Facebook:

http://my.barackobama.com/Obamacare-Fact-Check-FB

Or on Twitter:

http://my.barackobama.com/Obamacare-Fact-Check-TW

Thanks -- and make sure to tune into the State of the Union tomorrow at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Erin

Erin Hannigan
Health Care Campaign Manager
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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Thanks for taking OFA's State of the Union poll

Friend --

Thanks for answering OFA's State of the Union poll -- there's a lot to look forward to this year, and this is a moment you'll want to share.

As President Obama prepares to take the floor to lay out our national agenda, make sure your friends and family have the opportunity to share what they're excited to hear about.

Share this super quick, one-question poll with three friends today:

http://my.barackobama.com/State-of-the-Union-Survey

Thanks -- and be sure to tune in for the State of the Union on Tuesday, January 28th, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Organizing for Action

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Quick poll:

Organizing for Action
Diane --

What issues do you think should be at the top of the national agenda?

With the State of the Union right around the corner, that's the question on everyone's mind.

Before President Obama takes the stage on Tuesday night, we want to hear from you.

Take this quick, one-question survey to let OFA know what issue you're most excited to hear the President address in the State of the Union.

This is a big moment for all of us who care about the fight for change. We've made some real progress in the last year, in spite of a divided Congress that has failed to get much across the finish line.

The State of the Union is a moment for the nation to reset its priorities -- to look forward, take a deep breath, and decide what we really want to focus on.

Take a minute and fill out this quick survey about what you're most excited to hear the President address on Tuesday:

http://my.barackobama.com/State-of-the-Union-Survey

Thanks -- and be sure to tune in for his speech on Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Lindsay

Lindsay Siler
National Director of Issue Campaigns
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Thursday, January 16, 2014

→ → Sign here to wish the First Lady a happy birthday!

Organizing for Action
Diane --

First Lady Michelle Obama is turning 50 tomorrow, and I've heard from a lot of folks who want to do something nice to celebrate.

I think everyone appreciates hearing from people who care enough to wish them well on their birthday, so we're putting together a collection of notes and well-wishes from the OFA community.

Help us celebrate our awesome First Lady -- sign OFA's birthday card today:

http://my.barackobama.com/Card-for-the-First-Lady

Thanks,

Jon

Jon Carson
Executive Director
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