The Nation magazine just endorsed Rep. Edwards, calling her a "progressive leader,"
On April 26, one the most important progressive leaders in the country -- Congresswoman Donna Edwards -- faces an extremely competitive Democratic primary election for U.S. Senate in Maryland. The Nation magazine just endorsed Rep. Edwards, calling her a "progressive leader," in part because she was the first member of the House to propose a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.
In the message below, Donna Edwards explains why it matters that we send a progressive Black woman to the Senate. If we can help elect her, she'll fight for Medicare for All, for expanding Social Security, and for working people everywhere. Donna Edwards doesn't take money from the Wall Street banks, so she needs the help of DFA members like you now. Can you chip in $3 or more to her U.S. Senate campaign before time runs out? -- Jim Dean, Chair, Democracy for America
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If we win this primary election on April 26th, I will be on the road to be the second black woman elected to the U.S. Senate in history. I won't run away from that, and I say it again and again because it matters.
It matters that a black woman's voice is at the table when we're talking about how to expand Social Security, Medicare, and healthcare coverage for all. Because it's just a fact that for women, particularly for most older black women, Social Security is their main source of income at the end of their lives.
It matters that a black mother is at the table when we talk about fixing a broken criminal justice and policing system. One who's had "the talk" with her son about how to interact with police so he stays safe.
And it matters that the granddaughter whose grandparents were denied access to the polls is at the table when we are fighting to restore voting rights.
If you believe that the voices of black mothers need to be at the table in the United States Senate, join DFA members across the country and get on the record as an official supporter with a contribution right now. We are being outraised every day and only you can close the gap.
Making a difference isn't easy. And neither is making history. We never thought something that has only been done once before in our country's 240-year history would be.
But despite being outraised and seeing the special interests line up against us, we're in a position to win. That's because of grassroots supporters like you.
Will you make sure everyone knows we're ready to make history and win this fight?
Get on the record as an official supporter and make sure the voices of all Americans are represented in the U.S. Senate.
Thank you for being a part of this,
- Donna
Donna Edwards
Congresswoman and candidate for U.S. Senate (Maryland)
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