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You’ve seen what Citizens United has done to federal politics. Now, imagine if we let the same thing happen at the state and local level.

Imagine unrelenting attack ads accusing your state treasurer of being a socialist — or accusing your state legislator of being a secret Muslim — or of your city councilor waging a war against religious freedom.

Right-wing groups are dismantling campaign finance laws across the country to allow unlimited corporate spending up and down the ballot in all 50 states.

We’ve got to fight back. Last week, we launched our campaign to get attorneys general across the country to stand up for common sense campaign finance laws.

The response has been amazing. So far, over 75,000 DFA members have joined our campaign.

Can you contribute $4 right now to get your Attorney General to stand up for common sense campaign finance laws?

All you need to do is look at Montana to see how far right-wing groups are willing to go to undo common sense campaign finance laws — and exactly how your Attorney General can stop them.

Montana’s ban on corporate spending in political campaigns was challenged in court — and Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock stood up to defend it. He fought hard to keep it on the books and took his case all the way to the Montana Supreme Court.

He won.

That is the sort of leadership we need from AGs today. Please contribute now to fuel the campaign.

Thank you for everything you do.

– Michael

Michael Langenmayr, Political Director
Democracy for America

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Thank them for their service … Ron Pierce, Democrats.org

03/20/2012 Nativegrl77

“Welcome home.”

That was President Obama’s message to troops at Fort Bragg in December, marking the end of the war in Iraq.

Today is the nine-year anniversary of the start of that war.

More than 1.5 million men and women served there over the past nine years. Some troops are still stationed overseas, in Afghanistan and elsewhere.

I’d like to ask you to take a moment today to reflect on the sacrifices our troops and their families have made — and the sacrifices some are still making — and invite you to leave a message to thank them for their service:

http://my.democrats.org/Thank-our-Veterans

President Obama recently announced one of the largest increases in funding for veterans‘ health care in decades, so they can return to the care they need.

He’s also working to make sure veterans get the jobs they deserve, taking executive actions and signing legislation that provides help for them to re-enter the workforce.

It’s an important part of his promise — not just to bring the war in Iraq to a responsible end, but to honor our commitment to our service members.

And it all comes down to one simple principle: Because they got our backs, we’ll get theirs.

Please take a moment to honor our troops’ service on this anniversary, and if you’d like, send a message to thank them:

http://my.democrats.org/Thank-our-Veterans

Thanks,

Ron

Major Ron Pierce (Ret.)
Director of Outreach for Veterans and Military Families
Democratic National Committee

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The Redistricting Song – repost

03/19/2012 Nativegrl77

by propublicaon Oct 31, 2011

How powerful interests are drawing you out of a vote. Part of a ProPublica investigation.

See more at: www.propublica.org/redistricting

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President Barack Obama Speaks at National Women’s Law Center 2011 Annual Dinner

03/19/2012 Nativegrl77

On November 9, 2011, President Barack Obama delivered an inspiring keynote speech at the National Women’s Law Center’s Annual Awards Dinner. In his speech, he praised the Freedom Riders and efforts to promote women’s equality.

Learn more about the National Women’s Law Center at http://www.nwlc.org.

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Help tell the story of health care reform in Washington

03/19/2012 Nativegrl77

Two years ago when health care reform was on the line, thousands of Washingtonians shared their personal stories — and that helped shape the national debate.

Then, President Obama accomplished what presidents from both parties had tried to do for more than 70 years. He’ll be the first to admit he didn’t do it alone — he was bolstered by people like you who stood up to fight for reform.

Now, as we approach the two-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, we want to check in on the progress that’s been made. This is going to be a key issue in this election, and your stories will help show voters how this law is already helping millions.

Share how health care reform has helped you or someone you know.

If you’d rather make a video to tell your story, we’re all for it: Just upload it to YouTube and send us the link.

Before reform, hundreds of thousands of families each year would find themselves on the brink of bankruptcy just because someone got sick. Pre-existing conditions allowed insurance companies to deny coverage to children. A coverage gap for prescription drugs caught seniors by surprise, costing them hundreds of dollars out of pocket.

But then you spoke up and stood with President Obama for change. And on March 23rd, 2010, we made history by helping pass the Affordable Care Act.

Now, two years later, folks are starting to see the real-life impact of reform.

In Washington alone, 2.4 million people no longer have a lifetime limit on coverage; 483,000 women have seen their coverage for preventive services like mammograms expanded; 500,000 seniors and people with disabilities who have Medicare have already received free preventive care; and 52,000 young people who would otherwise be uninsured are staying on their parents’ insurance plans until they turn 26.

This isn’t where the story ends. The other side is bent on taking down the health reform we fought so hard for.

Will you help tell the story of the Affordable Care Act and why it matters to families in Washington, and across the country?

Or, submit a video telling your story:

Thanks,

Jen

Jen O’Malley Dillon
Deputy Campaign Manager
Obama for America