Hey, it’s David Hogg, gun safety advocate and co-founder of March For Our Lives.
Many of our elected officials can be described as one word: Cowards.
Our kids, our planet, our freedoms, our democracy — are all under attack by far-right extremists, from the State House to the U.S. Senate, who are willing to let children be slaughtered at school and watch our planet burn for their own personal gain.
We refuse to back down.
There were many who said after Parkland that we couldn’t change anything because we were just a “bunch of kids.” But we proved them wrong — we passed gun laws in a state owned by the NRA.
There were many who said young people would never vote. But we proved them wrong in 2018 — defeating more NRA backed politicians than ever before in U.S. history. Then, in 2020, we defeated NRA puppet Donald Trump. Both of these victories enabled us to pass the first federal gun law in 30 years.
There were many who said Maxwell Frost, March For Our Lives' first National Organizing Director, could never be the first Gen Z Member of Congress. But we proved them wrong, again.
Badass young people have a habit of being underestimated — and I have a habit of scaring the shit out of Republicans by proving that, while we might be young, we are powerful.
That is why today, myself and Kevin Lata, Maxwell Frost’s Campaign Manager and 2022 Campaign Manager of the Year, are launching Leaders We Deserve — a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young leaders to Congress, and especially our State Legislatures, across the country to help defeat the far-right’s agenda and advance a progressive vision for the future. Leaders We Deserve will work in partnership with a stacked Advisory Board, including Maxwell Frost, Justin Jones, and other influential leaders.
Are you in? Split a donation between Leaders We Deserve and The Collective PAC so we can win back our country and advance a progressive agenda.
Why is this important?
Despite making up 45% of the electorate, Gen Z and Millennials only hold 21% of State Legislature seats.
Conversely, Republicans have made significant investments in down-ballot races, leading to the absolute assault on our rights and freedoms that we’re seeing happen across states — from abortion bans to taking away LGBTQ+ rights to repealing life-saving common sense gun laws put into place after the Parkland shooting.
Our political system is stacked against us, but incredible young leaders have fought back and beat the odds to get elected to office. It’s time to take more young people from movements like March For Our Lives and elect them to office to be the leaders we deserve. But grassroots support is what moves the needle, and it’s what we need from you today.
Join us by splitting a donation of any amount between Leaders We Deserve and The Collective PAC today.
So how are we going to fight back against the 50-year chess game conservative special interest groups have been manipulating?
Leaders We Deserve will invest in young people, knock down barriers, and elect more young people to office. We’re doing this by:
Recruitment: Identifying candidates who will have the biggest impact on their states (that's where the real work is happening).
Providing Day-to-Day Support: We’re helping campaigns build from the ground up and will work with them directly on fundraising, messaging, coalition building, voter contact, and volunteer recruitment.
Volunteer Network: Our grassroots volunteer army (that’s you) will have person-to-person conversations with voters all across a candidate’s district, advocating on their behalf.
Running Paid Media Campaigns: We’ll run well-funded independent expenditure programs.
But there’s a reason our political system favors those who are older, wealthier, and white — running for office takes serious resources.
Which is one of the reasons I’m reaching out today. Young candidates aren’t seen as viable and often struggle to raise money. They have lower personal wealth and smaller donor networks.
So I’m asking: Will you join our movement by splitting a donation between Leaders We Deserve and The Collective PAC today?
There’s so much more I could say, but I’ll end with this — we absolutely cannot do this work without you.
So I’m asking: Will you join our movement by splitting a donation between Leaders We Deserve and The Collective PAC today?
More soon,
David Hogg
Co-founder
Leaders We Deserve
| | | | The GOP has spent decades building state power, gerrymandering districts, and propelling their anti-American agenda across the country. From gutting abortion access to infringing on LGBTQ+ rights, state Republicans have become a one-stop shop for advancing the far-right agenda. But state Democrats are right on their heels. They’re doing everything in their power to ensure these extremist policies don’t come to fruition. Even the Obamas have sounded the alarm: 
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama know just how critical coming together right now to rally behind Democrats is. That’s why they’re calling on members of this community – yes, you! – to help fight Republican extremism across the country. Will you heed the Obamas’ message, take a stand with us today, and chip in a gift of $7 so we can halt Republican power in your state and beyond? | If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately. |
GOP lawmakers have already started to propose dangerous legislation like: - The death penalty for women who have abortions
- Infringing on LGBTQ+ rights
- Enacting execution by firing squad
And so much more!
We can’t afford to have anyone sit on the sidelines if we want to expand Democratic power. Rush a donation of $7, $25, or whatever feels right to help us fight extremism in the states » Thank you, Team DLCCDONATE »MAKE IT MONTHLY »
Hey, it’s David Hogg, gun safety advocate and co-founder of March For Our Lives.
Many of our elected officials can be described as one word: Cowards.
Our kids, our planet, our freedoms, our democracy — are all under attack by far-right extremists, from the State House to the U.S. Senate, who are willing to let children be slaughtered at school and watch our planet burn for their own personal gain.
We refuse to back down.
There were many who said after Parkland that we couldn’t change anything because we were just a “bunch of kids.” But we proved them wrong — we passed gun laws in a state owned by the NRA.
There were many who said young people would never vote. But we proved them wrong in 2018 — defeating more NRA backed politicians than ever before in U.S. history. Then, in 2020, we defeated NRA puppet Donald Trump. Both of these victories enabled us to pass the first federal gun law in 30 years.
There were many who said Maxwell Frost, March For Our Lives' first National Organizing Director, could never be the first Gen Z Member of Congress. But we proved them wrong, again.
Badass young people have a habit of being underestimated — and I have a habit of scaring the shit out of Republicans by proving that, while we might be young, we are powerful.
That is why today, myself and Kevin Lata, Maxwell Frost’s Campaign Manager and 2022 Campaign Manager of the Year, are launching Leaders We Deserve — a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young leaders to Congress, and especially our State Legislatures, across the country to help defeat the far-right’s agenda and advance a progressive vision for the future. Leaders We Deserve will work in partnership with a stacked Advisory Board, including Maxwell Frost, Justin Jones, and other influential leaders.
Are you in? Split a donation between Leaders We Deserve and The Collective PAC so we can win back our country and advance a progressive agenda.
Why is this important?
Despite making up 45% of the electorate, Gen Z and Millennials only hold 21% of State Legislature seats.
Conversely, Republicans have made significant investments in down-ballot races, leading to the absolute assault on our rights and freedoms that we’re seeing happen across states — from abortion bans to taking away LGBTQ+ rights to repealing life-saving common sense gun laws put into place after the Parkland shooting.
Our political system is stacked against us, but incredible young leaders have fought back and beat the odds to get elected to office. It’s time to take more young people from movements like March For Our Lives and elect them to office to be the leaders we deserve. But grassroots support is what moves the needle, and it’s what we need from you today.
Join us by splitting a donation of any amount between Leaders We Deserve and The Collective PAC today.
So how are we going to fight back against the 50-year chess game conservative special interest groups have been manipulating?
Leaders We Deserve will invest in young people, knock down barriers, and elect more young people to office. We’re doing this by: Recruitment: Identifying candidates who will have the biggest impact on their states (that's where the real work is happening). Providing Day-to-Day Support: We’re helping campaigns build from the ground up and will work with them directly on fundraising, messaging, coalition building, voter contact, and volunteer recruitment. Volunteer Network: Our grassroots volunteer army (that’s you) will have person-to-person conversations with voters all across a candidate’s district, advocating on their behalf. Running Paid Media Campaigns: We’ll run well-funded independent expenditure programs.
But there’s a reason our political system favors those who are older, wealthier, and white — running for office takes serious resources.
Which is one of the reasons I’m reaching out today. Young candidates aren’t seen as viable and often struggle to raise money. They have lower personal wealth and smaller donor networks.
So I’m asking: Will you join our movement by splitting a donation between Leaders We Deserve and The Collective PAC today?
There’s so much more I could say, but I’ll end with this — we absolutely cannot do this work without you.
So I’m asking: Will you join our movement by splitting a donation between Leaders We Deserve and The Collective PAC today?
More soon,
David Hogg
Co-founder
Leaders We Deserve
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Since securing a Democratic trifecta in the midterms, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been working alongside state Democrats to safeguard abortion rights and expand access to the ballot box.
But in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is gridlocked – state Republicans are using their razor-thin supermajority to override Gov. Cooper’s veto, ban abortion, and limit voting rights…
SO NOW → We’re working around the clock to power fundraise so we can expand Democratic power in state legislatures and break up Republican strongholds.
Will you help elect state Dems and build strong state legislative majorities nationwide by rushing a $7 donation?
| If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately. |
Electing state Democrats who will work alongside Democratic governors to secure fundamental freedoms in their states is our best path forward.
We gained trifectas in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Maryland last cycle, but our work is far from over. We’re going to need a surge of grassroots support if we want to gain ground in Republican-led states. Can we count on you to own a piece of this fight?
Will you donate $7 to elect Democrats that will work alongside Democratic Governors like Govs. Whitmer and Cooper? Help boost state Dems to victory →
Thank you,
Team DLCC
DONATE »MAKE IT MONTHLY »| | | | The results of this November's elections in Virginia will determine the path our country takes for years to come. That’s why Hillary Clinton is calling on grassroots Democrats, including you, to make a difference: 
Rush $7 to elect state Dems »We can’t let Virginia become the next Republican-controlled state to go down this path. Will you rush $7 right now to stand with Hillary Clinton and build Democratic power in Virginia and beyond? For the past two years, our Democratic majority in the state Senate has acted as a barrier against Virginia Republicans' dangerous agenda. But we risk losing this essential check on GOP power if Democrats are defeated this November. Virginia Republicans have already rolled back voting rights, and their proposed budget favors tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. If the GOP flips the state Senate and keeps control of the House, abortion rights could be first up on the chopping block. Their far-right governor has already endorsed plans to threaten abortion doctors with jail time – it's horrible. The stakes are high, and we cannot afford to lose. This team has stepped up time and time again to help drive our mission forward, so we know you'll come through this year, too. Chip in $7 to heed Hillary Clinton's call to action and support Democrats in critical states like Virginia. Every donation, no matter the amount, will make an incredible difference → | If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately. |
Thank you for everything. Team DLCC DONATE »MAKE IT MONTHLY »
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| | | | Did you see what’s happening in Virginia? Since taking office, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has created barriers to the ballot box, pushed an extreme abortion ban that threatens doctors with jail time, and proposed a budget that gives the ultra-wealthy massive tax handouts. It’s absurd! But there’s good news: This November, we have a chance to reclaim the Virginia House, defend our Senate majority, and deny Glenn Youngkin any opportunity to jam through his extreme agenda. The DLCC is the only Democratic party committee committed to getting it done, and our efforts are ramping up quickly. So we’re coming to you directly: Losing in Virginia means handing extremists the power to enact their radical vision. When you pitch in $7, your donation immediately powers our work to defeat far-right Republicans in Virginia and nationwide. Step up right now » | If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately. |
It gets worse: Glenn Youngkin is so bad, he even refused to name a single policy difference with Donald Trump. Our ability to block Youngkin’s far-right agenda and pass meaningful progressive legislation hinges on electing strong Democrats to lead the Virginia House. We only need to flip five seats to retake control. Your contribution today could help put Democrats over the top. Early investments right now go much further than those made in the weeks and months leading up to Election Day. What do you say? Will you chip in $7 to empower Democrats in Virginia and across the country to run a robust grassroots organizing operation, mobilize voters in every corner of the nation, and support Democrats everywhere? Supporting our efforts to take back the Virginia House from Republicans will help make a lasting impact on the lives of millions of families across Virginia. November’s elections are pivotal. Thank you for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our party in this crucial fight. Your support makes all the difference. With deep gratitude, Team DLCC DONATE »MAKE IT MONTHLY »
The U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Hawaii National Guard troops have all been activated in response to devastating wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, which have killed 55 people as of Friday morning. As our troops work around the clock to coordinate search and rescue operations, evacuations and other lifesaving response and recovery efforts, the USO relies on patriotic Americans like you to help support them at this critical moment and into the future. Will you rush $29 or more to help ensure our troops have the support they need as they respond to emergencies like this one?* The USO has seven locations in Hawaii, through which we support over 200,000 service members and military family members stationed there. But everything we do is only possible because of generous military supporters like you, and we need your help now. In moments of emergency, it’s more important than ever to be there for our troops with essential supplies, connections to home and space to unwind. So please, rush every dollar you can spare to support our heroes around the globe. We will continue to keep you updated as this ongoing emergency develops. Please keep our troops and all who are affected in your thoughts. Thank you, The USO
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 | | |  | Can I tell you the story of how I first got involved in politics, friend? | While serving as the president of Nevada's largest synagogue, I was recruited to run in a competitive House race to help flip a red seat blue. Looking back, it's incredibly fitting that this was my entry point to public service – because my Judaism helps guide much of my work in the Senate today. In fact, my decision to say "yes" and run for public office in the first place was guided by the Jewish principle of Tikkun Olam – which means to leave the world a better place than how we found it. | Now, as the third Jewish woman and only former synagogue president in Senate history, I'm proud to serve Nevada and our country. And as we face everything from growing antisemitism to attacks on reproductive freedom to threats to tear down our very democracy, I'm as committed as ever to keep fighting to better this world and make positive change happen. But I need your help. | Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate has launched his campaign to defeat me, and recent polling shows me 2 points down in the race that experts say will likely decide Senate control. So please, I'm humbly asking: | If the principle of Tikkun Olam resonates with you – if you're with me in the fight to continue making progress for the people and communities that we love – will you chip in $5 or more today to help me defend my seat in Nevada and our Democratic Senate majority? | If you've saved payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: |
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