| Diane, our democracy is under attack – and President Barack Obama has an urgent message about how you can fight back: | If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: | | | | | | | | | | Republican attacks on democracy are nothing new. That's why the NDRC has been working with our affiliates for years to combat GOP tactics like gerrymandering and voter suppression. And we've had great success.
Now, this call to action from President Obama comes at a critical time in our work. We just announced our strategy for the midterm elections, which includes investing in target races in 17 states across the country. By focusing on these races, we can help elect pro-democracy leaders who will defend the future of our elections. And that's just one part of our strategy to defend our democracy!
Will you take a moment to watch President Obama's full message about the importance of joining our efforts? We hope we can count on your support, Diane.
– The NDRC Team
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"…the energy and drive that our movement has sustained so far." | | | Diane,
The New York Daily News recently reported that "If Americans aren't following [Moore v. Harper, the case that could give gerrymandered state legislatures near-total control over federal elections] and worried about the [2024 election] outcome, they should be."
We agree that Americans should be worried – especially now that Trump Attorney General Bill Barr, in partnership with Karl Rove, has launched a legal organization to promote the fringe idea that state legislatures should control elections.
But we're not panicking. Because we have a solid plan to help elect Democrats to state-level offices where they will serve as a last line of defense against the Republican sabotage of our democracy. | If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: | | | | | | | | | | Thanks,
Team NDRC | | | | Since 2017, the NDRC has executed a comprehensive redistricting strategy that shifts the redistricting power, creating fair districts where Democrats can compete. Our victories have been made possible by our strong community of grassroots supporters. | | | If you want to receive periodic updates from the NDRC on our fight for fair maps, text MAPS to 36787. Text HELP for help, STOP to end. Msg & Data rates may apply. Privacy Policy.
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and that's no small thing Diane --
By striking down Roe v. Wade, the conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court signaled their intent to give extreme Republican state legislatures significantly more power over fundamental rights to privacy. And in an upcoming case -- Caster v. Merrill -- the Court's conservatives could allow state legislatures to adopt maps that dilute the voting power of voters of color.
That means Republican state legislators could roll back even more fundamental rights -- and their own constituents might not be able to stop them.
Caster v. Merrill is part of a decades-long campaign by conservatives to roll back the landmark Voting Rights Act (VRA). During my presidency, the Court's conservatives chipped away at the VRA's requirements for states with a history of discriminatory voting practices. In this latest case, they could do something similar nationwide.
The through-line here is clear: Conservatives on the Supreme Court are looking to roll back hard-won rights by declaring that those rights can be subject to the whims of gerrymandered state legislatures. They did it by overturning Roe, and they may do it again by further undermining the Voting Rights Act. Help us respond by contributing to All On The Line's $30,000 rapid-response goal for July. | If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: | | | | | | | | | | Merrill isn't the only pending Supreme Court case that could give state legislatures more power to gerrymander districts. The Court is also hearing a case called Moore v. Harper where Republicans are making an argument under the "independent state legislature" theory. If adopted wholesale, this theory could eliminate the roles of governors, commissions, and state supreme courts in drawing fair congressional maps -- and vetoing or invalidating gerrymandered maps when necessary.
We have seen what happens when we limit access to the ballot and threaten fair elections in America. It's a dark road, and one we shouldn't travel down again.
And yet, there are also reasons for hope. People who believe in equality and democracy have faced powerful opposition before. But they've also risen to the challenge, and defended the fundamental rights that make us who we are as Americans.
When you tell your friends or family that you support All On The Line, I hope you know that you are part of this story. What we're doing here is no small thing -- All On The Line's affiliate is supporting both Caster v. Merrill and Moore v. Harper as they make their way to the Supreme Court. And All On The Line itself will help mobilize a grassroots response no matter how the Court rules.
The men and women who came before us in the fight for a true and inclusive democracy marched and fought and died for access to the ballot, even when they knew that they themselves might never live to see it. Our fight is their fight, just like it has always been.
Help us keep going by showing your support today.
In solidarity,
Barack Obama
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To quote President Obama, "The fight for fair maps is part of the fight to protect our democracy." | | | A short history of how we got to this point, Diane: That brings us to today. Not only are Republicans such as Governor Ron DeSantis clinging to their rigged maps, but they are continuing to spread Trump's Big Lie, suppressing the vote, and even waging attacks on election officials and processes!
So our strategy is shifting in response. To quote President Obama, "The fight for fair maps is part of the fight to protect our democracy." That's why we're now fighting both the threat of Republican gerrymandering and the anti-democracy forces trying to take hold in the states. We're targeting 17 critical states and just announced our initial candidate endorsements!
But look – when we say this election could be our last chance to win, we're not exaggerating.
We need you with us, Diane. If you're able, will you rush a donation today to support our democracy-saving work? | If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: | | | | | | | | | | Thanks,
Team NDRC | | | | Since 2017, the NDRC has executed a comprehensive redistricting strategy that shifts the redistricting power, creating fair districts where Democrats can compete. Our victories have been made possible by our strong community of grassroots supporters. | | | If you want to receive periodic updates from the NDRC on our fight for fair maps, text MAPS to 36787. Text HELP for help, STOP to end. Msg & Data rates may apply. Privacy Policy.
We know we send a lot of emails, but we think it's important to keep you updated with the latest information on Republican gerrymandering and voter suppression and how we're fighting back -- regardless of whether you choose to donate. Click here to make a donation. Every dollar you give will go toward our fight to end gerrymandering and voter suppression. | 
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