the reality

Emily outlines the political reality we face in her message, and we wanted to make sure you saw it. TL;DR → The dystopian headlines and news alerts you see on a daily basis are, more times than not, a living reality in Groundwork’s partner states. Emily outlines the political reality we face in her message, and we wanted to make sure you saw it. TL;DR → The dystopian headlines and news alerts you see on a daily basis are, more times than not, a living reality in Groundwork’s partner states. Groundwork supports the progressive organizations doing hyper-local work to uplift their communities and fight against the decades-long impact of oppressive conservative politics. Want to be a part of our work? [We set a 48-hour, $5,000 flash goal. We need your help to reach it and power our work with partners on the ground — chip in right now.]( Team Groundwork Begin forwarded message: [Groundwork Project] Decades of conservative racism, neglect, and abuses of power are having disastrous consequences in Groundwork’s partner states. In Oklahoma, Mississippi, West Virginia, and Alabama, state legislators have: 📚 Banned books in schools 🏳️‍🌈 Introduced or passed sweeping anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation ⚠️ Proposed and enforced extreme restrictions on abortion and reduced access to reproductive care [Donate to power local organizers on the ground fighting these efforts >>]( Groundwork is one of the only national political organizations funding hyper-local groups and folks organizing for progress in our partner states – the very frontlines of conservative dominance in our country today. With your support, our work powers the organizers fighting back against the GOP’s most oppressive policies by building power within their communities – in other words, YOU can make a difference! [We’ve set a 48-hour goal to raise $5,000 to fuel this work, can we count on you to chip in right now?]( If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: [DONATE $15]( [DONATE $50]( [ANOTHER AMOUNT]( We don’t have to wait for a wake-up call: the struggle for resources, justice, and reproductive and civil rights is happening now – especially in the states where our partners are fighting every day for change. That’s where Groundwork comes in – where you come in. Thanks for your support, Emily P.S. Before I let you go… I wanted to remind you that with your support of Groundwork you are joining the fight against far-right forces on the frontlines of our democracy. Joe calls our states the real political battlegrounds of our time. [Join Groundwork in empowering local leaders and donate today.]( – Emily Kaufman (she/her) Executive Director Groundwork Project --------------------------------------------------------------- Founded by Joe Kennedy III, Groundwork Project invests in year-round, local community organizing in places Democrats have gotten used to writing off. With a focus on Appalachia, the Deep South, and the Plains, we support local advocates and activists working to build durable political infrastructure and secure power for those historically excluded. [CONTRIBUTE]( Individual contributions will be allocated as follows: $5,000 per calendar year to a bank account that operates as a Federal PAC, and the remainder to the Non-Contribution Account of our PAC. --------------------------------------------------------------- We want to respect your boundaries while keeping you informed. Too many emails? Instead of unsubscribing, check out our [Email Lite Program](. We will only send you the most important messages each month. [Sign up for Email Lite here.]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](. Paid for by Groundwork Project, www.groundworkproject.com, not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Groundwork Project 124 Washington Street, Suite 101 Foxboro, MA 02035 United States