President Obama believes in the power of speaking out

He said we've already seen "what we can achieve when ordinary citizens get involved in our democracy."

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Our campaign has been advocating for legislation that protects the right to vote and ends congressional partisan gerrymandering. In fact -- thanks, in part, to this movement's efforts -- all 50 Democratic senators voted in favor of passing the For the People Act.

But the fight isn't over. As President Obama said: "We must continue advocating for strong democracy reforms on the federal level while also working at the state and local level to expand access to our political system."

President Obama also said that we must keep the faith that activism will prevail over cynicism. If you agree, pitch it and stay in the fight!

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-- Jake


---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Barack Obama
Subject: Here's where you come in
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2021

 

Last week, we saw what we can achieve when ordinary citizens get involved in our democracy. All 50 Democratic senators voted to advance voting rights legislation and push back against the wave of voter suppression laws sweeping the country. But we also saw a Republican Party continue blocking reforms supported by the vast majority of Americans in order to retain their own power.

The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy. It's a bedrock value that we as Americans take pride in. Yet in the aftermath of an insurrection, with our democracy on the line, Republicans have refused to even debate a bill about voting in America. That's unacceptable. And that's where you come in.

All On The Line is working to broaden the coalition that has taken commonsense good government reforms this far -- while simultaneously executing their state-by-state strategy to rein in gerrymandering. And they need your help. Can I count on you to make a donation today to support their efforts?

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Democracy shouldn't be about keeping people out -- it should be about bringing everyone into the fold and ensuring we have a representative, vibrant democracy where every voice is heard, every vote matters, and every vote is counted. But institutional barriers that not only discourage people from voting, but also prevent those votes from translating into action, have made our political system more extreme and prevented compromise.

These rules and reforms we're talking about -- gerrymandering, voter suppression, money in politics -- may seem like points of process. But they have everything to do with issues that will determine whether we're able to create an economy that works for everyone or build a future where our kids have the opportunity to succeed.

We must continue advocating for strong democracy reforms on the federal level while also working at the state and local level to expand access to our political system. Investing in All On The Line's work is one way you can do that today.

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We must keep the faith that activism will prevail over cynicism,
Barack Obama

 

 

All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund.

 

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