Make Your Voice Heard

Dear Sharra,   My deepest thanks to those of you who responded so positively to my announcement that I'm unsuspending my campaign. I know many of you are asked questions about this campaign, even faced with challenging rebuttals to your interest. I'd like to take on one of those arguments head on: "But she's not qualified!"  First of all, here's what the Founders had to say about it: according to the Constitution, the President must have been born here, must be 35 years or older, and must have lived here for 14 years. And it's also important  to note what the Constitution does not say. It does not say the person has to have been a Congressman, Senator, or Governor. It does not say the person has to be a lawyer. In other words, the Founders were leaving it up to every generation to decide for itself what skill set we think makes a person most qualified to lead us through the challenges of a particular time in history. In my opinion, I'm not less qualified but rather more qualified than other people running. Why? Because I have a grasp of how this moment fits into the larger arc of American history and the lessons that that teaches us. I understand the economic anxiety millions of Americans are feeling today, based on years of up close and personal experience with frustrations over lack of health care, education, job opportunities and more. Having seen so many problems up close, I've gained an understanding of what is needed to solve them. President Franklin Roosevelt said the most important job of the President "is not administrative, but moral leadership." America has lost its moral commitment to the well-being of our people and planet, to peace, and to the notion of equality itself. We need a President who can help us retrieve America's commitment to the heart of things, and I feel I bring strong qualifications for that job based on over forty years of experience. And not being part of the corrupted machine of DC politics, I have more clarity how much it desperately needs to change. I have spent time in DC — in fact, I live there now. I have been in rooms where some of the most important decisions are made. I've witnessed how politicians "make the sausage," so to speak. Believe me, I'm not impressed by the argument that you "have to be one of them." We don't need another technocrat in Washington; we need a visionary. And while I may not be the greatest visionary in America today, I'm the only one running for the Democratic nomination for President. The problem is not that we don't have enough political car mechanics; the problem is we're on the wrong road.  I'm glad to be in this race right now, and I know there's something more important going on here than meets the eye. We are continuing to provide the American people with an option for an Economic Bill of Rights, a transition from a war economy to a peace economy, and from a dirty economy to a clean economy. We are standing for a ceasefire now, an end to the War on Drugs, and repudiation of a forever war machine. In other words, we're offering a powerful vision of hope and possibility for millions of Americans at a time when hopelessness is everywhere. That is how we will defeat Donald Trump, and how we will begin to repair America. I believe that this campaign matters, and it means so much to me that you think so too. Many states have early voting. I hope you will make your voice heard by voting for me. Please support the effort generously, so we can make the most of this extraordinary opportunity. With gratitude,  Would you like to receive text messages about events and opportunities to join us? You can join here. (Opt out at any time.) Shop Marianne Williamson shirts, hats, mugs, and more here!   Paid for by Marianne Williamson for President ©2024 Marianne Williamson for President, all rights reserved   Our mailing address is: Marianne Williamson for President 1901 Harrison Street Oakland Suite 1550 Oakland, CA 94612 United States If you wish to receive fewer emails from the Marianne Williamson for President campaign, please click this link.   We're sad to see you go, but if you believe you received this email in error, or you no longer wish to receive our emails you can unsubscribe using the link below: unsubscribe

UNSUSPENDING

Dear Sharra,   As of today, I am unsuspending my Presidential campaign. All of us have noticed America's political dynamics are moving in a disturbing direction. Donald Trump's power is on the incline, and President Biden's is on the decline. More and more people are saying the quiet part out loud: that despite the fact that the President deserves credit for many of his accomplishments, he is clearly a weak candidate to defeat Donald Trump in 2024. I, however, am not. My ability to arouse in Americans the angels of our better nature is the most powerful antidote to Trump's dark and authoritarian vision. I suspended my campaign because we were losing the horse race. But there is something much bigger than the horse race that's at stake here. In the words of Mohammed Ali, 'When the mission is right, the odds don't matter." We cannot sit idly by while the D.C. political class sleepwalks this country into disaster. Too many have followed the directives of the status quo for too long, but we are awakening now. We are ready to act, to take the wheel of history into our hands and turn it in another direction. We need a President who stands for a new beginning in America, and whether I can help do that as President or in some other way, unsuspending the campaign is a necessary next step. We will win on the promise of restoring America's middle class and waging peace both domestically and internationally. From #MedicareForAll to #CeasefireNow in exchange for the hostages, from tuition free college and tech school to a guaranteed living wage, from waging peace to repudiating America's forever war machine, from subsidized child care to ending America's War on Drugs, our platform is the winning one.   I will respond to the cult-like personality of Donald Trump with a light-filled vision of hope and possibility. We will become once again a "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" at a time when corporate interests have taken Washington hostage.   I hope you are as moved by this vision as I am. You have supported the campaign before, and I hope you feel moved to support it again.   We must rise to the occasion like never before; so much is riding on what we do now. Even if the most I can do is influence the President, that in itself is a goal worth striving for. For those of us who are deeply committed to Trump not returning to the White House, it's imperative that we do everything possible to help mount a winning campaign in 2024.   I hope you will help me do this. There is no time to waste. Please give generously so we can restart the engines and race to the top. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Donate $5 Donate $25  Donate $100  Donate $250 Donate $500 Other Amount With gratitude and conviction,  P.S. Stand with me for an Economic Bill of Rights and a New Chapter in American history...   Donate now to help share our message and keep Trump out of the White House! Would you like to receive text messages about events and opportunities to join us? You can join here. (Opt out at any time.) Shop Marianne Williamson shirts, hats, mugs, and more here!   Paid for by Marianne Williamson for President ©2024 Marianne Williamson for President, all rights reserved   Our mailing address is: Marianne Williamson for President 1901 Harrison Street Oakland Suite 1550 Oakland, CA 94612 United States If you wish to receive fewer emails from the Marianne Williamson for President campaign, please click this link.   We're sad to see you go, but if you believe you received this email in error, or you no longer wish to receive our emails you can unsubscribe using the link below: unsubscribe

Cities are the problem. They can be a solution too.

Together, we can turn the tide against climate change. View in browser  Dear Sharra, Cities like mine are responsible for 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. But cities can also be the most significant engines of climate action. My name is Ysabel Jurado, and I am running for the Los Angeles City Council. Today, I'm reaching out as a candidate in the second-largest city in the U.S., and as someone who shares your deep concerns about the future of our city and planet. My city was almost underwater last week. The streets were unrecognizable. And the damage this latest California storm caused is almost unprecedented. The recent catastrophic weather events in Los Angeles have brought to the forefront the urgent need for city leaders who recognize and act on the threats posed by climate change. The unprecedented rain and atmospheric rivers have not only flooded our streets but have also exposed the vulnerabilities in our infrastructure, threatening the safety and well-being of our communities. I made climate action and environmental justice the center of our campaign's platform as they intersect with every other public policy. Please join me today to ensure Los Angeles has a climate champion at the City Hall. ››› DONATE NOW The Trump administration aggressively weakened environmental and climate protections and, since restored regulation, could be on the chopping block again after the November election. Combine this with the Congress's inability to bridge the partisan divide on climate and the continuation of war conflicts. You can see how local climate efforts gain importance. Chip in ››› When elected, my priorities on L.A. City Council will include: Reducing energy and material use through climate-centric land use planning Switching to net-zero carbon energy sources, including electrifying mobility Increasing carbon storage through vegetation Allocating climate-related resources through just and equitable policies What climate action Los Angeles takes matters to all of us because global warming has no borders. Who leads our largest cities will impact our collective climate vulnerabilities and our response to them nationwide. But your $10 today will go a long way toward a more sustainable and resilient future. Donate now ››› Sharra, you understand that your personal commitment to climate action drives the support of electing leaders who are determined to make the hard decisions necessary to protect us from the escalating threats of climate change. By contributing to my campaign, you are investing in a resilient, sustainable future. Together, we can turn the tide against climate change and build cities that stand as beacons of hope and resilience. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference in this critical fight. Thank you for considering this urgent appeal. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Abrazos at Ingat, Ysabel Jurado Candidate for Los Angeles City Council, District 14 Ysabel Jurado is a tenants' rights attorney, affordable housing activist, mom, lifelong Angeleno, and candidate to become the next councilmember for Los Angeles District 14. Her platform focuses on increasing access to housing, ending homelessness, supporting small businesses, and building a more just economy for all. When elected, she will make history as the first Filipina to ever serve on the Los Angeles City Council and the first woman to represent her district. Find out more at ysabeljurado.la. CONTRIBUTE Paid for by Jurado for City Council 2024 FPPC ID#1457034 16633 Ventura Blvd #1008  Encino, CA  91436 Additional information is available at ethics.lacity.org Unsubscribe