Diane, America will celebrate its 250th birthday next week. It can be easy to overlook just how incredible — and improbable — this milestone is. America has always been an experiment, defined by the belief that people united not by race or ethnicity but by a shared set of ideals can live and work together. We’ve seen the power of that belief over the last two and a half centuries. But our democracy has never been self-executing. At every turn, we’ve had to keep it alive. Revolutionaries, inventors, abolitionists, suffragists, civil rights leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizers have worked and sacrificed to keep us moving forward. Of course, there have always been people who don’t believe in the American experiment — leaders who put their self-interest ahead of the common good, and would prefer to take us backward rather than give up their own wealth and power. But generation after generation, the American people have prevailed. They’ve rolled up their sleeves, locked arms, and done the hard work of building a more perfect union. Now it’s our turn to answer the call. The National Democratic Redistricting Committee has a plan to defeat the gerrymandering that threatens fair elections so we can ensure that the will of the people ultimately prevails. Can we count on you to make a donation to fund the work of defending democracy?
We celebrate this historic milestone because it took heroism and sacrifice to get here. It took leaders who had a vision for what America could be — and who helped make it real. Together, they believed in an America where everyone has an equal opportunity to make their voices heard. Where every person is equal under the law, no matter who they are or where they live. Where elections are always free and fair. 250 years after America’s founding, that vision is still our north star. Attorney General Eric Holder and I founded the NDRC to protect the promise of America from the extreme, anti-democratic forces trying to undermine it. Right now, too many Republicans are trying to hold onto power and silence voters. They’re manipulating district maps to entrench themselves, while making it harder for ordinary citizens — especially in Black and brown communities — to elect the representatives they want. But in America, we the people get the final say. It’s our turn to roll up our sleeves and help strengthen the fabric of our nation. I believe we will rise to meet the urgency of this moment. If you can, please make a donation to the NDRC, and let’s get to work. Thank you, Barack Obama
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
America’s 250th birthday
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Breaking news out of Georgia
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We just got some breaking news out of Georgia, Diane. Just before the special legislative session began, Republicans pulled the plug on a plan to pass new gerrymanders. You want to know why? This headline from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution puts it well:
That’s right. Georgia Republicans saw the results from Tuesday’s primary and the enthusiasm on the ground from THIS MOVEMENT — and they made the calculation that passing extreme gerrymanders right now could hurt them at the polls this fall. But let’s be clear here – this is not the end of this fight. Republicans know that their window to pass new maps could expire if they lose the governorship in November. Don’t think for a minute that they’re fully abandoning their dream plans to gerrymander — they’re simply hitting pause. My best guess is Gov. Kemp is hoping to sneak through a redraw immediately after the fall election. We’ll be ready for it. Democrats across the country are fired up to ensure that Republicans can’t rig their way into permanent majorities. Moments like this — when democracy is in desperate need of fierce champions — are why President Obama and A.G. Holder founded the NDRC. We have a robust strategy to counter the damage Republicans have already done, while combating future attempts to manipulate maps. Thank you, John Bisognano
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
President Obama wants you to hear this:
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Diane, Republicans are still trying to manipulate maps before the midterms. They're still trying to make it harder for ordinary people to vote. And their efforts have been turbocharged since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. It's wrong, and everyone knows it. This is a moment to fight back. That's why President Obama recorded a message for you — to call on everyone who can to do their part.
As President Obama says, the work we’re doing will determine if the midterms will be fought on a level playing field. The NDRC is doing everything we can to stop the Republican power grab — like the efforts being made in states across the country to rush through even more egregious gerrymanders. But we can’t do it without you. Thank you for making a difference, Brianna Shamsuddoha
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
A wake-up call
Hey Diane, It’s been one month since the Supreme Court dismantled key parts of the Voting Rights Act. Within hours of the ruling, lawmakers in multiple states started the process of systematically weakening the voting power of Black and brown Americans — all in an effort to gain an extra advantage in the midterms. This should be a wake-up call for everyone who believes in fairness and equality. It should unsettle all of us who have faith in the American experiment, and the bedrock principle that every citizen should play a role in shaping our future. Republicans are trying to undermine democracy because they care more about holding power than improving the lives of their constituents. But no matter what they may want us to believe, the most powerful title in this country is citizen. We get to decide where we go from here. The weeks and months ahead will be tough. We will win some fights, and we may lose others. But when we look back at this moment years from now, we should feel confident that we did everything we could to protect and strengthen our democracy. Thank you, Barack Obama
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Monday, May 25, 2026
bumping this to the top of your inbox, Dianea:
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Dianea, Did you see President Obama’s email on Wednesday? We wanted to make sure you got it, because there’s no better moment than now to take action. Dianea, the DNC is the only organization working around the clock to register new Democrats in key states, organize across the country, and distribute resources to campaigns and state parties that need it. Thank you, The Democrats ---------- Forwarded message ---------
Dianea, I’m the hope and change guy, but I’ll be honest: we’ve got some real work to do in this country. And if we want to make progress, we’ll need leaders who tell the truth, tackle hard problems, and serve the people who put them in office in the first place. The good news is we have the chance to elect leaders like that this year — in both houses of Congress, governorships, state legislatures, and offices up and down the ballot. But it’s going to take all of us to do it. It’s up to all of us, as citizens, to stand up for our values. We can’t just leave it to somebody else. We have to fight, even when it’s hard. Republicans want you to think that a few people in power make all the decisions and the rest of us have to live with the consequences. But when you look at the history of America, real change has always come from the bottom up — from ordinary folks who make it happen. So yes, we are being tested. But we have the power, as citizens, to change this country. We’ve just got to use it. Dianea, the DNC is the only organization working to elect the Democratic leaders we need at all levels of government, all across the country. When you chip in to the DNC, you’re supporting thousands of candidates we must elect this year. If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly. Thank you, Dianea. Barack Barack Obama  If you gave recently via check or mail, our system may not have yet processed your gift. We are appreciative and thank you greatly for your support. A message from DNC Chair Ken Martin: Want to receive fewer emails? Click here. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Click here if you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC. |
