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Hillary Clinton’s Tweet-Guide to the Elections: National to Local

Posted in 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, tagged 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mid-Terms on October 22, 2018| 3 Comments »

Hillary was busily tweeting today on a variety of issues. Her tweets are shaping up to be a mini-course on U.S. electoral politics.

This is an attack on the humanity of transgender people and it cannot stand. Let's send a clear message that we won't sit back and allow this type of discrimination in two weeks at the ballot box. https://t.co/grIA0sIqN7

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

Alabama, California, South Dakota: Your deadline to register to vote is today. Time to check your voter registration and get your friends and family to do the same. https://t.co/tTgeqxNqYm

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

A reality of a Supreme Court with a right-wing majority is that the states are a new important front in protecting civil rights—especially the rights of the most vulnerable among us.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

State legislatures with Democratic majorities can help preserve access to the ballot for people of color, reproductive freedoms for women, the rights of LGBTQ people, protections for immigrants, Medicaid expansions, and more.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

Winning back state legislatures is also important in this last election before the 2020 Census. State legislatures redraw congressional districts every 10 years based on those numbers, and Democratic legislative majorities can shut down gerrymandering that disenfranchises voters.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

State legislature races are also a great way to make an impact as an activist. The budgets and walk lists are smaller than those of congressional races, so you can move the needle with a few volunteer hours or donations.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

There are many organizations doing great work in the states, but I'd like to highlight three in particular—including two @OnwardTogether partners, @Sister_District and @Flippable_org:

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

.@Sister_District makes it easy for anyone, anywhere to get involved in a state legislature race. And as their volunteers can tell you, it's fun. Join them in these last two weeks before the election: pic.twitter.com/U7eyCM7WOl

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

.@Flippable_org is supporting more than 130 candidates in strategic states to flip legislative chambers, build progressive majorities, and restore democracy. Read their plan for your state, then pitch in and volunteer: https://t.co/5kg40hubRl

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

.@TheDLCC recruits, trains, and supports local Democrats running for state legislative office. They provide candidates with field support, data, and other resources. (They also have a great new podcast.) Listen and pitch in to support their mission: https://t.co/c5sMYlBkWD

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

Whatever you choose to do, do something. With only two weeks before the election, we don't have a moment to lose.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 22, 2018

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Hillary Clinton: Four future governors to support today

Posted in 2018 Elections, Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Onward Together, Uncategorized, tagged 2018 Elections, David Garcia, Gretchen Whitmer, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Janet Mills, Molly Kelly, Onward Together on October 22, 2018| Leave a Comment »

In a moment, I’m going to ask you to support 4 incredible candidates for governor. But first, let me explain why this matters.

Right now, 33 states are run by Republican governors. Just 16 states are run by Democrats. That means twice as many states have a Republican calling the shots on any number of issues and local policies that are critical in people’s everyday lives.

This November, we have the chance to flip 17 governorships from red to blue, but it won’t happen without your help.

So I have to ask: Can you give $$10.48 right now to help elect four new, incredible Democratic governors? Your donation will be split evenly among the four campaigns.

David Garcia
David Garcia is running for Governor in Arizona to fight for working families and against a rigged economy. David wants Arizona to have top quality schools, good paying jobs and honest government for a change. David is a husband, dad, veteran and teacher. As Governor, David Garcia will root out the corruption, fight for education and break the old politics that hold Arizona back. He’s a working-class, fourth generation Arizonan and an infantry marksman who was raised to value service and integrity. David is a national education expert who will invest in our schools, the bedrock of our communities, so our children have the best shot at opportunity and the American dream.

Janet Mills
Janet Mills is an experienced leader and an outstanding public servant running for governor of Maine to expand economic opportunity. A lifelong Mainer, Janet currently serves as the state’s attorney general and is a tireless champion for Maine families. Maine’s next governor will play a crucial part in the redistricting process, and if Janet is elected, she will be uniquely positioned to ensure that women and families’ voices are heard in the halls of power. With so much at stake, the outcome of this election will have serious implications in this swing state and beyond.

Gretchen Whitmer
Gretchen never backs down from tackling the toughest problems facing Michigan’s working families, and she was a key leader in addressing Detroit’s financial crisis. The Flint water crisis was a powerful motivator in Gretchen’s decision to seek the governorship. She is a strong believer in the power of women’s leadership because when women’s voices are included, families and communities benefit from better policy outcomes. As governor, Gretchen would have executive authority to protect Michiganders from President Trump and his Republican allies’ dangerous agenda — and to serve as an example to the rest of our country of just how much we can accomplish together when an experienced, principled, and inclusive Democratic woman leads the way forward.

Molly Kelly
Molly Kelly is an experienced leader and a tireless fighter running for New Hampshire governor to expand economic opportunity for all. Molly knows the challenges working families face because she’s experienced them herself. Molly is running against incumbent Republican Governor Chris Sununu, who has been advancing his party’s dangerous agenda at the expense of Granite Staters he was elected to serve. Sununu has repeatedly pushed for anti-choice legislation and supports policies that would be incredibly harmful to women’s health, such as defunding Planned Parenthood. As governor, Molly will fight to improve economic security for working families and will lead communities into a future where all Granite Staters have the opportunity to thrive.

Not only do governors set the tone and direction for their state, they’re our last line of defense against some of the Trump administration’s worst policies. Governors are also in charge of the officials who control state and local elections — the very people who will influence whether or not we have fair elections in that state.

In just a few short weeks, we have the chance to flip 17 governorships and shift the balance of power back into Democratic hands. These last few weeks and days are critical for voter turnout, and these four candidates can’t get out the vote without support from incredible an incredible team like ours. Chip in $$10.48 now to help David Garcia, Janet Mills, Gretchen Whitmer, and Molly Kelly in the final days of the midterms.

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Hillary

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Hillary Clinton Highlights the Flippable States

Posted in 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Uncategorized, tagged 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mid-Terms on October 19, 2018| Leave a Comment »

What are you ready to flip states for? Now’s your chance to make it happen.

This Saturday is the 2018 https://t.co/bBt6Rr1PGy Day of Action. We’re texting, calling, and talking face-to-face with voters in 10 different states. And we need you with us. https://t.co/BLHJzYIcH5 pic.twitter.com/RSCeyib46x

— Flippable (@flippable_org) October 18, 2018

Seventy-eight congressional districts will determine whether or not we flip the House in three weeks. Find out if you live in one—then recruit your friends and neighbors to make a plan to vote: https://t.co/LjXkfkX6it

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 19, 2018

She also added an endorsement.

I agree with the @LATimes: Fiona Ma should be California's next treasurer. https://t.co/rVo2IoYZT6

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 19, 2018

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Hillary Clinton Tweets Helpful Links

Posted in 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Twitter, tagged 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mid-Terms on October 18, 2018| 3 Comments »

In case you don’t do Twitter, here are some tweets Hillary posted today.

As Secretary of State, Brian Kemp oversaw the cancellation of 1.4 million voter registrations since 2012. Now his office his blocking 53,000 voter registration applications from being processed, 70% are from Black Georgians. This suppression must stop! https://t.co/aIacAg4Wol

— ColorOfChange.org (@ColorOfChange) October 15, 2018

We're counting down the final 20 days until the elections with a series of 20 images we're calling #VOTERIA!

Each card will remind Latinx voters just how high the stakes are, by highlighting issues of importance to Latinxs. pic.twitter.com/BYV40bmWet

— Voto Latino (@votolatino) October 17, 2018

Early voting helps us win. Vote and help spread the word in these states:
[deep breath]
Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont and Wyoming pic.twitter.com/eGrQIqv6hd

— Swing Left (@swingleft) October 18, 2018

Good morning to everyone who has already made a plan to canvass and phonebank this weekend

Ready to help GOTV and build the #BlueWave? 🌊🌊🌊https://t.co/hIwojc1iIx

— Indivisible Guide (@IndivisibleTeam) October 18, 2018

North Dakota tribes need $100K to get tribal IDs to voters, after ND Republicans attempt to disenfranchise them. Daily Kos is raising the money for the effort, and WOAH within the first few minutes we're already at $34,000! Let's finish strong: https://t.co/8IORrRlDYi

— Markos Moulitsas (@markos) October 17, 2018

.@TinaSmithMN shares some qualities with her wonderful home state: hardworking, no-nonsense, huge heart. She's in a tight race to keep working for Minnesota families in a race that could decide control of the Senate. Pitch in if you can: https://t.co/anz5gBQhvU

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 18, 2018

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Hillary Clinton on Twitter: Do Something!

Posted in 2018, 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Uncategorized, tagged 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mid-Terms on October 16, 2018| 6 Comments »

Our democracy is in crisis. The president degrades the rule of law, spreads corruption, and discredits truth. Over the next three weeks, we all have a chance to turn back the tide. Here are three things you can do before November 6:

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 16, 2018

Study after study shows that person-to-person conversations are the most effective way to turn people out to vote.

Sign up with @SwingLeft to knock on doors in a toss-up congressional district near you during the last weekend before the election. https://t.co/0wc4OaV46T

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 16, 2018

Make a plan to vote, volunteer, make strategic donations, and turn out friends with https://t.co/2eWwr3g8D9.

Just answer a few questions about where you vote and how you can help and they'll send you a personalized plan of action.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 16, 2018

Take advantage of @IndivisibleTeam's virtual phone-banking tool to make calls reminding people to vote.

Recruit some friends to join you and make an afternoon of it. https://t.co/HCpjuWfXgi

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 16, 2018

Whatever you do, do something. These midterm elections are our last chance to defend our democracy. Let's win.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 16, 2018

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How to Heal: Fight Back!

Posted in 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, SCOTUS, U.S. Senate, Uncategorized, tagged 2018 Elections, Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Super Volunteers, U.S. Senate on October 8, 2018| 1 Comment »

If you are feeling bruised this Monday morning, I hear you!

For three weeks on social media I saw my friends, people I follow, celebrities, elected officials, strangers, and family members share horror stories brought to the surface by Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. I read every word of every story.

These folks, mostly women, but there were men, too, were recounting some of the most painful moments of their lives. Reading these accounts was excruciating. This was three weeks of unremitting stories of pain. I felt it was my duty as a human to take the time to read every account that people in agony took the time and trouble to share. I know I was far from alone in this journey through annals of hurt and anger.

Now that the confirmation is in the rear-view mirror and Judge Kavanaugh is now Justice Kavabaugh, I am seeing, in the same social media outlets, many of those same people, again primarily but not all women, voicing the defeat and despair they are feeling.

Where do we turn in the face of what we have experienced? I think we all know that we do not give up. This is not our first rodeo. This is not the first time we have been knocked down.

The Super Volunteers offer some suggestions for turning defeat into action. November is coming. Here are some things we all can do to channel our anger, pain, and despair into positive action for change.

“Women are focused on getting things done and bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to a political system that’s crying out for change.” – Senator Amy Klobuchar

#WinWithWomen

Less than 30 days until November 6th. The Midterm election of 2018 truly will be the most consequential election in a generation. We must win back the House and hold if not win the Senate too. Ignore the polls – the pundits – and the political drama and distractions swirling about and sign up for volunteer shifts.An unprecedented number of women are running for office on the Democratic ticket and they need our help! Over the last few weeks we saw the misogyny on display during the 2016 election was in full effect during the Kavanaugh hearings and confirmation. WE CAN NOT LET THIS GO UNANSWERED! The Republican controlled Senate voted to confirm Kavanaugh yesterday and the GOP got their man and their way but WE VOTE NOVEMBER 6th.

There are so many ways to help – from knocking doors, making phone calls, texting voters (for some campaigns), writing postcards to voters, visibility in your communities to visibility on social media platforms and yes donating. There is literally something for everyone! And everyone and every way is critically important! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE – WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

HOW TO FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR YOU!

MOBILIZE AMERICA – put in your zipcode and any number of opportunities will come up – it’s updated regularly and is an easy portal to use! Please visit them here:  https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/

INDIVISIBLE– put in your zipcode to find a local chapter and find volunteer opportunities near you -another easy portal to use!
Please visit them here:  http://www.indivisible.org/events/

BUILD THE WAVE – sign up to help send texts for critical races!
Sign up to help text in the coming days by clicking hyperlink here

SWING LEFT – great organization working to organize volunteers from blue districts and mobilize them to provide support for targeted districts to help flip them from RED to BLUE – sign up here:  https://swingleft.org/take-action

THE LAST WEEKEND – a coalition of organizations including the above listed that can text you or email you updated information for activities in your area – it’s a great link to share across all media platforms so that you can activate volunteers in your network! Please follow this link:  https://thelastweekend.org/

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS – look through a long list of candidates and find the ones you would like to help – sign up to send postcards to voters in their districts (or better yet host a postcard writing party!) Instructions and examples are provided! Follow this link here:  https://postcardstovoters.org/

THE DEMOCRATS – official portal for the Democratic Party with ability to search for events near you! Follow this link here: https://democrats.org/

It’s YOUR TIME – It’s OUR TIME – We will not go quietly into this dark night – We must rise up at this tremendous moment of need and reclaim our time, our democracy, our government, our country and our futures! Government is only as good as the one we participate in and governance by the few for the few is no governance at all – it’s tyranny. We are the majority and we share a vision of a better America, a fairer America, a more inclusive and equitable America, a DIVERSE America. This is the America worth fighting for. You are worth fighting for. We are worth fighting for.

So let’s get out there and do this TOGETHER!

#StrongerTogether

“We are Americans. We are not big on quitting.” – Hillary Rodham Clinton

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Hillary Clinton Tweets Out Mid-Term Support

Posted in 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Uncategorized, tagged 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mid-Terms on October 1, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Studies show the single most effective way to encourage people to vote is to talk to them in person or on the phone in the days just before the election.

This year, don't just vote. Volunteer.

Find your closest swing district with @SwingLeft: https://t.co/QSdE8ZbYzl pic.twitter.com/VY4SHnaasD

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2018

.@Tech4Campaigns, a new addition to the @OnwardTogether network, matches people with tech expertise with campaigns that need their skills. The deadline to get matched is Wednesday—sign up yourself, or spread the word: https://t.co/BepsVdjahU

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2018

If you're angry and ready for change, there's a concrete way to fight back: help candidates with progressive values win their elections on November 6th.

Here are some excellent @runforsomething-endorsed candidates who deserve your support:

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2018

Merleyn Bell is a fifth-generation Oklahoman running for a seat in the state legislature’s House District 45. She wants to focus on funding public education, expanding access to affordable health care, and revitalizing the state’s infrastructure. https://t.co/t0hwYfgYC4

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2018

Alex Brown is running for a seat on Chico, California's city council. She has worked in social services for most of her career and is particularly passionate about mental health, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and violence prevention. https://t.co/yYOg9bRbOs

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2018

Jasmine Clark is running to represent District 108 in Georgia's House. A microbiologist, she serves as faculty at universities in the Atlanta area and wants to bring both her scientific background and record of community activism to the state legislature. https://t.co/1m7sDzG5iB

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2018

Ashton Clemmons is a former school principal and assistant superintendent running in North Carolina's House District 57. She led the turn-around of one of the state's lowest-performing schools and wants to help fight for the futures of her state’s kids. https://t.co/0VGi1YgJGK

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2018

Cassandra Levesque is only 19 years old, but she already has a successful statewide campaign under her belt: She spent four years working with her legislator to end child marriage in New Hampshire. Now she's running for state rep herself. https://t.co/zm86wqit9i

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2018

Pitch in to their campaigns if you can, reach out to friends in their districts to encourage their support, or start with a like or a follow. November 6th is only 36 days away, so there's no time to waste.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2018

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Hillary Clinton Talks Gun Safety and Midterms in San Francisco

Posted in 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Uncategorized, tagged 2018 Elections, Gabrielle Giffords, Giffords Law Center, gun violence, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, San Francisco on June 15, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Hillary was honored for her gun safety activism at the Giffords Law Center in San Francisco. Congratulations, Mme. Secretary!

Hillary Clinton Honored With Courageous Leadership Award in SF

By Jean Elle

Published at 10:50 PM PDT on Jun 14, 2018 | Updated at 11:28 PM PDT on Jun 14, 2018

Hillary Clinton received a standing ovation during her appearance at a gun violence prevention even in San Francisco on Thursday night.

The former U.S. Secretary of State under President Barack Obama spoke at the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence 25th anniversary dinner, where former Rep. Gabby Giffords awarded Clinton the Courageous Leadership Award for her ongoing efforts to strengthen common sense gun laws.

Clinton said her gun safety position made her a target of the gun lobby during her campaign for president.

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Hillary Clinton, in SF visit, calls gun safety ‘a political necessity’

By Bob Egelko

Updated 11:02 pm, Thursday, June 14, 2018

Speaking to an audience of gun control advocates in San Francisco, Hillary Clinton said Thursday that this year’s voting for members of Congress should “finally be the election that turns the tide against the gun lobby.”

“The vast majority of Americans are on our side,” the former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate said at a Hyatt Regency dinner gathering of the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, which presented her with its Courageous Leadership Award. “So we are winning the debate. But now we’ve got to get everyone to vote on this issue.”

Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

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Hillary Clinton speaks at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco.

“It will not be easy,” she said, recalling the National Rifle Association’s multimillion-dollar participation in the 2016 presidential campaign.

President Trump, Clinton said, “did everything he could to ingratiate himself with the gun lobby, and is now doing everything he can to gut existing laws.” She cited his approval of legislation last year that allowed some mentally disabled people to buy guns and his removal of the names of 500,000 fugitives from the federal background check system.

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So thrilled to be with @GabbyGiffords, @ShuttleCDRKelly, & so many others tonight at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Giffords Law Center. Tune in now.https://t.co/m6VNjPNm5Z

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 15, 2018

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Hillary Clinton Endorses and NYDEMS Nominate Andrew Cuomo

Posted in 2018 Elections, Appearances, Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Speaking Engagements, Uncategorized, tagged 2018 Elections, Andrew Cuomo, Appearances, Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, NYDEMS, Speaking Engagements on May 23, 2018| 2 Comments »

According to all reports, this nomination came as it should have, in a calm and civilized fashion with Cuomo receiving something north of 90% of the vote.

Hillary Clinton Addresses The New York State Democratic Convention

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From Hillary Clinton: Celebrate now, but there’s work ahead!

Posted in 2017, 2017 Elections, 2018 Elections, Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Onward Together, Uncategorized, tagged 2017 Elections, 2018 Elections, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Onward Together on November 8, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Hillary Clinton and Onward Together have every reason to celebrate last night’s election results along with all Democrats. If you supported Onward Together, you heard from her today. If you haven’t supported them yet, perhaps you want to consider it. The Big Blue Wave began last night. Let’s keep it going all the way through this year. 2018 is just around the corner now. Look for Hillary with Seth Meyers on Late Night tonight!

Last night, we were reminded what is possible when we come together and fight for what we believe in.

With the support of Onward Together, 40% of the candidates that Run for Something endorsed and supported won their races in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and more — compared to the 10% rate at which first-time candidates usually win. 86 women trained by Emerge America won last night, including nine of the seats flipped in Virginia. Color of Change PAC was instrumental in winning the district attorney race in Philadelphia. And Indivisible groups made more than 600,000 calls into Virginia to help pull out a win for Ralph Northam, Justin Fairfax, and Mark Herring.

This year hasn’t been what any of us had hoped it would be. In fact, it’s been frustrating and, at times, painful. But we never lost faith in our vision of an America where our children and grandchildren can grow up safe and loved, and with every opportunity they deserve.

To those of you who worked your hearts out for these victories, including our friends on the ground in Virginia, New Jersey, and more: thank you. I am so proud to be on your team.

As we celebrate today, we also have to remember the work ahead of us. The groups that Onward Together supports — including Swing Left, which is focused on taking back the House — have been making incredible progress in the fight for 2018 and beyond. We saw again last night that we are at our strongest when we stand together.

Take a moment to celebrate, then consider donating $25 to Onward Together to support this work in the months and years ahead — we really need you now more than ever.

Onward!

Hillary