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 Dr. Maxwell Medeiros Dantas receives the CBTUR VIP Award

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Last January 25th, Dr. Diego Maxwell Medeiros Dantas received, together with his wife Dayse Karine Ribeiro de Oliveira and his daughter Nicolle Ribeiro Medeiros, the CBTUR VIP Award, which was held on the 468th Anniversary of the city of São Paulo.

The event was held at the Hotel Sol Alphaville, and the featured category was “lawyers”. 

 The event organized by Tourism Brazilian Chamber  took place in Alphaville and honored personalities on the 458th anniversary of São Paulo. Dr. Diego is a China representative in Brazil and will be a member of the VIP Show “Lei de Fato” program. 

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- Our schedule is jampacked this month. We've got major program developments in every single one of our target states. Take a look:

• North Carolina: Our first ever online course was launched in the Tar Heel State. Students can navigate the course at their own pace to learn about the state's redistricting process and the history of map manipulation in North Carolina.
• Colorado: Lights, camera, organizing. We'll be hosting virtual screenings this month of "Slay the Dragon," a documentary focused on citizen-led movements battling gerrymandering. We'll be following up on the viewings with a live-panel discussion.
• Arizona: The application process to become a commissioner on the state's independent redistricting commission is fast-approaching so we're hosting multiple info sessions this month to teach advocates whether they meet state qualifications and how to apply.

Ok, time for a breather. You hear from us all the time how much work we have to do in our target states and how we must take a localized approach to secure fair maps in 2021. Well, we take a localized approach for our fundraising too -- it's why this month, we've set a goal of 100 $1 contributions in New York to help fund our localized organizing programs.

But hey, we said every target state. So, take a look at what else is going on if you're not convinced yet:

• Wisconsin: After conservative courts and gerrymandered legislatures forced voters to choose between their health and vote in last month's election, we sent voters a survey to learn more about the obstacles they faced and how we can prevent this disaster happening from across the county in November's election.
• Ohio: This month All On The Line deployed its advocacy tool to ask our supporters to contact legislators to demand election reform in Ohio -- because no voter should be forced to choose between exercising their right to vote and protecting their health.
• Georgia: Gerrymandering has worked in tandem with voter suppression in Georgia to suppress the vote in African American communities. We joined Georgia NAACP President James Woodall and Black Male Voter Project founder Mondale Robinson to dive into this topic with supporters
• Texas: The state's Supreme Court and Attorney General are battling on whether all voters will be able to vote absentee to help maintain social distancing. We're hosting a webinar with partners to give the latest guidance to voters on how to cut through all the news and make their voices heard in the upcoming election.
• Florida: Our AOTL Florida State Director hosted a supporter call to update supporters about where Florida is in the redistricting process and what changes we are implementing due to COVID19 as well as a targeted Redistricting U with some of our best partners' leaders.
• Pennsylvania: Thanks to recent election reforms, registered voters can now request mail-in-ballots without a reason. We messaged all of our Pennsylvania supporters this month with links to request ballots and a directory of county election officials.

It's a lot, Sula. We're able to build such a robust programming slate because we have such a robust donor base -- but it takes sustained investment, month after month, from donors across the country. Can you get a start on preparing next month's slate by helping us reach 100 $1 donations in New York before Sunday night?

Thanks for reading and bringing this national campaign to life!

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In the world of 10-year redistricting cycles, there are endless highs and lows. And the last few weeks have been a perfect example.

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High & Low: Alabama »

A highlight in Alabama became a devastating blow when the Supreme Court decided a gerrymandered congressional map -- that a federal court deemed discriminatory -- could be used in the 2022 midterm elections.

As A.G. Holder said, this “ill founded decision by SCOTUS will force voting to proceed with a map that’s a “textbook violation of the Voting Rights Act.”

Moments like this are a good reminder that as the fight against gerrymandering continues, every win and loss has real impact behind it. Will you help support All On The Line as we fight for fair maps?

 

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High: North Carolina »

After Republicans in North Carolina tried to manufacture advantages for their party, voters challenged the gerrymandered maps in court. Last week, the NC Supreme Court struck down both the legislative AND congressional maps!

But we knew we couldn’t take this win for granted -- within hours, our North Carolina team had planned a rapid response meeting and started reaching out to thousands of local volunteers.

A.G. Holder said it best -- “Republicans “underestimated the tenacity of North Carolinians and our preparedness to fight for the right to vote in free and fair elections.”

North Carolina isn’t the only state where voters have sent map drawers back to the drawing board. We need the help of grassroots donors to make sure we can mobilize voters during redraws. Make a donation!

 

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High: Ohio »

Ohio voters overwhelmingly supported redistricting reforms to curb partisan gerrymandering. So when new maps unfairly tipped the scales toward Republicans, voters challenged the maps in court and won!

After Republicans made what A.G. Holder called “inconsequential revisions” to the legislative maps during a court-ordered redraw, the Ohio Supreme Court deemed those maps unconstitutional -- again!

The state of play changes every day in Ohio, but one thing remains unchanged -- Ohio voters are committed to fair maps and we are committed to supporting them in any way we can. You can help make sure AOTL is able to provide voters with support by making a donation.

 

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High: Florida »

Governor DeSantis ousted contenders like Georgia’s Governor Kemp and Ohio’s Governor DeWine for the most egregious map manipulation attempt by a sitting governor -- by trying to hijack the redistricting process AND get the FL Supreme Court to pre-emptively approve the blueprint for his discriminatory map.

Luckily this week, the Florida Supreme Court denied DeSantis’s unprecedented request. The fight for fair maps isn’t over in Florida -- but this was a big win for fair map advocates! Help AOTL secure wins for fair maps by supporting our work.

 

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The redistricting landscape is changing every day. When we entered the height of this process, A.G. Holder reminded us that we’re at a critical junction. He said that our collective actions during this time could be the difference between voters being able to fairly elect leaders who represent their interests -- or another decade of obstruction.

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There is a wide-scale attack on voting rights. But not all hope is lost. A.G. Holder said the fight for our democracy is not over yet.

All On The Line is mobilizing our supporters in states like Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio right now to fight for fair maps.

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President Obama and A.G. Holder said it best, so we’ll let their words speak for themselves: Sula -- will you answer their call and chip in now to help us keep fighting? YES! Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. National Democratic Redistricting Committee 700 13th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 United States Click here if you'd like to receive fewer emails from the NDRC. unsubscribe Sula, a recent op-ed in The Washington Post perfectly captures the problem with gerrymandering: “The nation’s policies are determined not by median voters … but by electorates that have been artificially skewed district by district. Parties that gerrymander can more easily impose radical ideologies, spurn compromise and ignore the majority’s wishes.” We’ve made tremendous progress throughout this redistricting cycle, but unfortunately there are still states where Republicans have passed gerrymandered maps into law – which is why it’s crucial that the NDRC and our affiliates are able to keep up the fight on the ground and in the courts. Pitch in to help the NDRC end gerrymandering and protect our democracy! What’s at stake here is nothing less than our democracy itself. All you have to do is take a look at some of the data detailed in another recent Post piece to see just how bad some of the latest Republican gerrymanders are: “[North Carolina] Republicans could win 71 percent of the state’s congressional seats with only 48 percent of the statewide vote… Texas Democrats would have to win 58 percent of the vote to be favored to carry more than 37 percent of the state’s congressional seats.” We’re working around the clock to bring an end to gerrymandering once and for all – but we need your help to keep going! If you can, please rush a donation right now to help us keep fighting to SAVE our democracy: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Donate $10 Donate $20 Donate $50 Donate $100 Donate $150 Another amount Thank you, Erika   DONATE 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. MAKE A DONATION 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. Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. National Democratic Redistricting Committee 700 13th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 United States Click here if you'd like to receive fewer emails from the NDRC. unsubscribe   Wednesday -  February 16, 2022 from 6 to 9 pm, at 821 First Avenue, NYC.    Confirmation is required Please RSVP at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-travel-culture-art-summit-new-york-tickets-233990240107    sex., 11 de fev. às 17:40 As Republicans continue to “aggressively” gerrymander, election experts confirmed they expect to see a decline in competitive elections. The fight for fair maps isn’t over yet -- almost a dozen states have not yet finalized their congressional district lines and voters in states like Ohio and North Carolina forced redraws of gerrymandered maps. Help secure more fair map wins by supporting All On The Line. Brennan Center for Justice: “Competition is one of the big victims of this round of redistricting.” Washington Post: “Many state legislatures are approving maps that eliminate competition in favor of more solidly Republican or Democratic districts.” New York Times: “The number of competitive congressional districts is on track to dive near -- and possibly below -- the lowest level in at least three decades… fewer than 40 seats out of 435.” Competitive districts are the foundation of our democracy. They ensure neither party becomes too extreme or polarized. We cannot allow this trend of eliminating swing districts to go unchecked. That’s why voters are holding map drawers accountable by challenging partisan gerrymandered maps in court. And so far, voters in Ohio and North Carolina have won -- sending map drawers back to the drawing board! With two of our target states in the midst of a redraw, we’re asking for the support of our grassroots donors. Can you chip in $15 today? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: DONATE $15 DONATE $35 DONATE $50 DONATE $100 DONATE $250 Another Amount -- The AOTL Team   All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund. Support our work to end gerrymandering. Text FAIR to 88228 to receive recurring updates from AOTL by automated text message. Text HELP for help, STOP to end. Msg & Data rates may apply. Privacy policy and Terms of service. DONATE   PAID FOR BY THE NATIONAL REDISTRICTING ACTION FUND. Churrascaria Plataforma Join us for NYC Restaurant Week! 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After Dinner please give your parking ticket to Our Host to stamp on your way out for $15 Parking *up to 5 hours - SUV's and Trucks $25 qui., 10 de fev. às 13:05 Hi Sula, It’s hard to believe that 15 years have passed since I stood in front of the Old Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, and announced my candidacy for President.   It’s easy to look back on that morning, and the nearly two year campaign that followed, and think that our efforts were destined for success. But at the time, our campaign was viewed as a longshot—historic perhaps, but unlikely to end in the White House. What gave me the confidence to move forward in spite of the odds were the people I met, including the people who came out to see us in Springfield. They didn’t stand in the cold for hours just for me. They did it because they believed in what this country could be, and that together, we could create change.   I would go on to see that same spirit in the faces of organizers, staff, and thousands of volunteers across the country who took it upon themselves to organize their own communities. They’re the reason our campaign succeeded, and I carried their stories—about a loved one who lost their health care, or a parent whose retirement account had been wiped out by the financial crisis, or a family struggling to pay their bills—with me to the White House.   Today, we face our own set of challenges. But my faith in what we can achieve when we work together is as strong as ever, in part because so many of the people who got involved for the first time in 2008 continue to find ways to serve. I hope you’ll take a minute to read a few of their stories.   What happened in 2008 and in the years since serves as proof that, in the face of long odds, people who love their country can change it for the better. That’s part of the reason we have focused our efforts at the Obama Foundation on inspiring, connecting, and training the next generation of leaders, and it’s a story we’ll be proud to tell at the Obama Presidential Center. –Barack      Donate to empower rising leaders bringing hope to their communities. DONATE             ⓒ 2022 Obama Foundation Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Subscriber Preferences |  Unsubscribe    You received this email at sula_costa@yahoo.com because you subscribed to updates from the Obama Foundation. The Barack Obama Foundation | 5235 S. Harper Ct, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL, USA 60615 AP: "Democrats make surprising inroads in redistricting fight" Sula -- Over the past few weeks we've seen several headlines like the one above, expressing surprise that this redistricting cycle hasn't been a disaster for fair maps. But for me, it’s not a surprise -- it's strategy. I'm going to explain why below, but first, if you want to support our work, you can do that here. There are three major reasons why redistricting is going better than many predicted. First, groups like the NDRC shifted the balance of map-drawing power. For the first time in history, a plurality of congressional seats (approximately 173) are being drawn by redistricting commissions rather than by politicians. Compare that to 2011, when Republicans controlled map-drawing in 18 states covering 207 U.S. House seats. Second, we've been engaging the public to get involved in the map-drawing process. And that's had an impact. In states where the public and independent redistricting commissions have a say in redistricting, the final maps are adding and/or preserving competitive seats, resulting in more fairness. Third, we refuse to let Republicans get away with gerrymandering. Our affiliates have been supporting voters in lawsuits to strike down manipulated maps. And our affiliates have made significant progress toward fairer maps with legal challenges in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania. Chip in to help the NDRC do even more Now, I don't want to paint too rosy a picture. There are still many challenges ahead of us. But I want to be clear that we would NOT be in the position we're in without the support of people like you. Because of this community, the GOP will effectively not be able to take the House majority through gerrymandering alone -- that's huge. As we look toward what's next, I hope you'll stay with us and continue supporting this movement. There's still so much to do, but also so much we can achieve together. Will you make a donation right now to help us keep fighting to end unfair gerrymandering? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Donate $10 Donate $20 Donate $50 Donate $100 Donate $150 Another amount In gratitude, Kelly Burton President   DONATE 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. MAKE A DONATION 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. Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. National Democratic Redistricting Committee 700 13th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 United States Click here if you'd like to receive fewer emails from the NDRC. unsubscribe sáb., 16 de mai. de 2020 às 20:20 Sula, A lot has changed since the NDRC launched in 2017, but our core mission remains the same: Secure a level playing field so that everyone has an equal voice in our democracy. This year has presented a number of unforeseen challenges on the path to achieving that mission, including a global public health emergency and higher levels of voter suppression attempts by Republicans. But thanks to supporters like you, we're able to meet the challenge of this unprecedented time. We're expanding our work to ensure that voting is safe because we simply cannot achieve fair redistricting in 2021 if we don't have fair, inclusive elections this fall. This pandemic is testing our democracy and our governments, and we must do everything we can to safeguard our fundamental right to vote. So we're placing emphasis on our call for expanded access to the ballot box in every election. Let's revamp our electoral system so that it becomes more inclusive -- permanently. Will you pitch in to support our work? Our May mid-month deadline strikes at midnight. We're not stopping there. The NDRC will do whatever it takes to achieve a fair system, whether that means responding to wrongheaded decisions from ideological Supreme Court justices, defending independent redistricting commissions from GOP attacks, or demanding a fair and accurate census. It's all core to our mission of securing a democracy that lives up to our ideals. It certainly won't be easy, but with you on our side I'm confident we can get there. Will you make a donation to our mid-month goal and help us keep striving for fairness? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express donate $5 >> Express donate $10 >> Express donate $25 >> Express donate $50 >> Or, donate a different amount >> Thank you, Eric H. Holder, Jr. DONATE Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Unsubscribe Click here if you'd like to receive fewer emails from the NDRC.   The fight for fair maps is a fight for the future of our nation. If we lose this fight, map manipulators across the country will become even more emboldened to trample on our country's core democratic principles. That's why we can't lose this fight. We're committed to building a movement that's funded by supporters across the country. That's why we set a goal of 100 one-dollar donations from each state by Sunday at midnight. Can we count on you to be one of the 38 people we still need from New York? Sula, the American people deserve to be represented by elected officials who acknowledge their constituents, listen to their concerns, and hold themselves accountable. Instead -- map manipulation allows our elected leaders to shut their constituents out of the political process without any accountability. We cannot afford to be a country that cedes our collective power to a sliver of extreme, partisan legislators that treat our democracy as a game. Take a stand and donate just $1 by tomorrow at midnight to help us win this fight. We couldn't ask for a better partner than you in the fight for fair maps. Thanks, Sula. --The AOTL Team All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund. Support our work to end gerrymandering. DONATE PAID FOR BY THE NATIONAL REDISTRICTING ACTION FUND. Contributions or gifts to The National Redistricting Action Fund are not tax deductible.