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Jun 18Liked by Jessica Craven

Thanks for the reminder! Great discussions - Stacie and Misha were excellent (with the help of a good moderator)! I am amazed at how they - and the other state-level leaders we are hearing - know all of the fine-grain details of their state's politics, and the specific Dem strategy tailored to their respective campaigns. We are in good hands - all we have to do is keep up the work!

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They were amazing, weren't they? Thanks for coming, Ben!

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Thanks for sharing. Sorry to miss. On the one hand, I would appreciate learning of insights and best practices to apply here in Iowa. On the other hand, I don't want you to broadcast to the world the entire playbook (realizing Project 2025 did just that with policies, but not strategy)

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I'll keep an ear out for Iowa-related events.

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Jun 18Liked by Jessica Craven

Sorry I couldn’t make this. We’re going to Montana soon and will be there until after Labor Day. I donate monthly to Tester’s campaign. I’ll be looking for other ways to help while I’m there as well.

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It was so good! Their donor table would be a great place to give, too. They're doing incredible work.

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So glad to hear this. And I am beyond delighted that you are going to speak at our Zoom Seniors Taking Action in July. We want Seniors to be inter generational and are writing letters to our grandchildren about why we’re working so hard for democracy. I know you invited your mom to join our group but please invite your husband and son to join us as well. We’d love to meet them. (Though I imagine they are beyond busy like you.) Thanks for all you do and have a terrific time at the Women’s Summit next week. It looks like a lot of fun and full of good energy and fresh ideas.Enjoy the weekend 😊

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Thank you! I will do that!

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Jun 17Liked by Jessica Craven

I made a donation but am unable to attend this event - another zoom meeting at that time.

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Thanks, Janie!

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Speaking of important grassroots groups, we all need to be supporting and promoting the work of Gen Z-led RISE ( https://risefree.org/ ), which is doing phenomenal and impactful work helping youth register, vote, and engage with the political process! Through grants, they pay their young volunteers, so a wider range of youth can actually afford to do the work of connecting with other young people throughout the year. Our Indivisible group (Indivisible Northampton-Swing Left Western MA) just hosted their CEO to speak - and she was informative and inspiring - spread the word!

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Really good to know, thanks!

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😊🙏

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