I’m not going to sugarcoat it: 2020 will be a challenge. Will you help us meet it by donating now? It’s the last year before redistricting, which means Republicans are digging in to protect their manipulated maps. Paul Ryan, John Boehner, and even Newt Gingrich have joined the GOP’s gerrymandering team. On top of that, because of the Supreme Court’s decision in June, fair-map advocates no longer have a path to fighting gerrymandering in federal court. So we’re going to have to go state by state to ensure a fair process. Not to mention that it’s a huge election year and we’ll have to compete with the presidential race for voters’ attention. But I have confidence in this team, Sula -- as long as we have your support. Will you pitch in to our $40,000 mid-month goal? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express donate $5 >> Express donate $15 >> Express donate $25 >> Express donate $50 >> Or, donate a different amount >> I want you to think about everything we’ve achieved together. We’ve helped elect Democrats to the governor’s office in 10 states. We’ve helped flip eight legislative chambers and made gains in 10 more. And every major Democratic presidential candidate has signed our Fair Districts Pledge. We’ve made the system fairer -- but we have more work to do. I know that this team can do what we need to do in 2020: Win in our nine target states, support fair redistricting ballot measures, react to whatever the courts throw our way, and keep educating voters about the importance of fair redistricting. But it’s critical that we have the resources to get all of it done. So I’m asking you as one of our top supporters: Can you donate to help us hit our $40,000 mid-month goal? Thank you, Eric H. Holder, Jr. DONATE   Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.

As 2020 heats up, most people will be focused on this: But to secure fair maps for the next decade, we need to win these: Will you pitch in to help us WIN the fight for fair maps? DONATE If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express donate $5 >> Express donate $15 >> Express donate $25 >> Express donate $50 >> Or, donate a different amount >>   Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.

I wanted to reach out and introduce myself. I'm Olivia, the AOTL Colorado State Director. Redistricting is important to me because there is no electoral structure so powerful, yet so corrupted, that we as individuals have the direct ability to impact.

As a first-generation immigrant, I am profoundly committed to the democratic principles of this country -- it's why I joined the All On The Line team. And I'm proud that we're working to create systemic change and empower people's voices in the process.

If you agree that fair maps are essential to a fair system, join the AOTL Grassroots Advocacy team!

As President Obama said, we have a plan to end map manipulation -- but we need a strong grassroots movement to make it happen. By signing up for the advocacy team, you'll get state-specific action alerts when there are opportunities to get involved in this fight.

We have the opportunity to hold our elected officials accountable in the upcoming redistricting process. I truly believe that together we can make a difference, so I hope you'll join the Advocacy team.

Talk soon!
-- Olivia

All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund.

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Invitation to Breakfast Seminar

Amazing Places to Visit in Brazil

Thursday, January 23^rd, 2020

8:30 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.

The Brazilian Tourism Office (EMBRATUR) and the Consulate General of Brazil

have the honor to invite you to a breakfast seminar with the Brazilian delegation

and exhibitors at The New York Travel Show 2020, Booth 323.

Program

          8:30 a.m. Breakfast and networking

          9:00 a.m.                Welcome remarks by Fernando Sena, Deputy Consul-General of Brazil

          9:10 a.m.                Keynote speech by Arthur Grimaldi, N.A. Market Expert at Embratur.

Introduction os speakers by Region in Brazil: Amazing destinations in Brazil: Amazonas, Bahia, Ceara, Mato Grosso do Sul, Parana (Iguassu Falls),

Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, and Sao Paulo (Ilha Bela & Sao Sebastiao).

Presented by Brazilian tourism officers and Destination Management Companies.

         11:30 a.m.               Q. & A. 

         11:45 a.m.               Closing remarks -  EMBRATUR.

Local: Consulate General of Brazil

225 East 41^st Street (between 2^nd and 3^rd Avenues)

Souza Dantas Room – First floor

We know that this year's elections will decide the direction of the next decade, but this quote below really puts things into perspective.
5,000 lawmakers in 35 states! In many cases, the people we elect will have a direct hand in drawing new districts for Congress and state legislatures. The stakes could not be higher.

Sign our Citizen Commitment and pledge to only support candidates who want fair and representative districts.

The next ten years of political progress are at stake. If map manipulators get their way next year, gerrymandering will stall progress on everything from health care to common-sense gun laws. And we won't have a chance to rectify the maps until 2031 -- we must act now.

-- All On The Line Communications Team

All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund. 

PAID FOR BY THE NATIONAL REDISTRICTING ACTION FUND. "If redistricting began today, Republicans would dominate" -- Daily Kos Help us stop them >> We can't put it any more clearly than this headline, Sula. If it were January 2021, Republicans would control redistricting in 15 states and for 37 percent of U.S. House districts, while Democrats would have control in only seven states and for 13 percent of districts.* Fix this imbalance >> Believe it or not, things have improved dramatically since 2017, thanks in no small part to the NDRC and supporters like you. We've already helped Democrats break Republican control over redistricting in five states and gain control in nine! But we still have a long way to go, and less than 10 months left until the last elections before redistricting. That's why we're going all-out to elect Democrats in key states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and North Carolina, which between them have 106 House districts. Will you help us get it done, Sula? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express donate $5 >> Express donate $15 >> Express donate $25 >> Express donate $50 >> Or, donate a different amount >> -- Garrett * In other states control is mixed, there's an independent redistricting commission, or the state has only one House seat. DONATE   Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.

AOTL Goal Status 00:21 (há 9 horas) Sula, we have an important deadline at midnight. We still need to raise $1,286 in the next few hours to hit our goal of raising $5,000. As an All On The Line grassroots supporter, you know how crucial our work is in the effort to secure fair maps. Help us hit this mid-month goal: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/one-day-goal?email=sula_costa%40yahoo.com AG Holder believes we can achieve fair maps through a dedicated grassroots effort -- but we need to be more engaged than we were in the last redistricting process. As we begin 2020, a year that will have a significant impact on redistricting, we are committed to making sure local activists have the resources they need. Can we count on you to help us reach our goal by midnight? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. Express Donate: $15 Express Donate: $35 Express Donate: $50 Express Donate: $100 Express Donate: $250 Or donate another amount Thanks for your support, -- The AOTL Team All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund.  PAID FOR BY THE NATIONAL REDISTRICTING ACTION FUND. January 15, 2020 Amazon vs. Walmart: Who's Really Winning Online Grocery? By Blake Droesch Consumer adoption of online grocery—led primarily by Amazon and Walmart—saw hockey-stick growth last year. As these two Goliaths vie for market control, conflicting reports have made it difficult to determine who has the momentum, and where consumers prefer to shop. Amazon currently holds the largest market share of online grocery. We estimate that Amazon’s US food and beverage sales amounted to $6.13 billion in 2019, or 23.7% of total US food and beverage ecommerce sales. However, a September 2019 survey conducted by The Retail Feedback Group found that 37% of US digital shoppers most recently purchased groceries from Walmart, compared with 29% who used Amazon. Only At Shoptalk: Whole Foods CMO to Speak Whole Foods Market's Chief Marketing Officer is heading up creative consumer-based initiatives such as the Prime Members program. Hear from her and the rest of our All-Female speaker line-up at Shoptalk on March 22-25, 2020 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Get Your Ticket While They Last! But not all consumer data shows the same results. According to a survey conducted by CPG analytics firm TABS Analytics and Caravan Engine, 36% of US internet users said they bought groceries online from Amazon in 2019, vs. 29% who shopped at Walmart. And while Amazon still held a significant lead in 2019 vs. the year prior, the survey also found that the number of respondents buying online groceries via Walmart nearly doubled from 2018. Both surveys were conducted in September 2019, but the wording differed slightly. The TABS Analytics survey, which favors Amazon, asked respondents where they’ve purchased groceries online but didn't specify a timeframe. This includes infrequent online grocery shoppers who might purchase packaged food or beverages from Amazon throughout the year, but aren't regular users of Amazon’s grocery services like AmazonFresh, Prime Now or Prime Pantry. The Retail Feedback Group's survey, on the other hand, asked respondents which grocery service they used most recently in the last 30 days. The fact that this question resulted in more favorable results for Walmart is indicative of the momentum its online grocery business gained in 2019. The retail giant has leveraged its brick-and-mortar footprint to drive online shopping via click-and-collect options, where they’ve made significant investments. According to recent reporting from Bloomberg, this option is now available at 3,000 stores, but it was only offered at about 400 in 2016. Amazon and Walmart will continue to lead online grocery in 2020, with both playing to the key strengths that their competitors don’t have. Walmart seems poised to continue leveraging its brick-and-mortar footprint and has already generated buzz by unveiling an automated warehouse that uses robots to make its grocery pickup service faster. While Walmart might have the momentum right now, Amazon will continue playing to its strengths: free, fast shipping with fewer price restrictions. The company recently eliminated the $14.99 monthly fee for AmazonFresh and now offers the service to Prime members at no additional charge. At the end of last year, AmazonFresh expanded for the third time, making the service available in most major US markets. ©2020 eMarketer, Inc. 11 Times Square, New York, NY 10036 eMarketer Retail is published by eMarketer, Inc.

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