January 6

You're getting this message because you’ve supported good causes and Democratic candidates. We need your support to continue fighting for our democracy. We love having you in our network, but if you no longer wish to hear from us, you can[unsubscribe here](. This is going to be a long email about our January 6th trauma. [If you’re not ready to talk about it or don’t have time to read the whole email, I understand. But if you could still chip in a split donation between my campaign and Blue Amp Action to help me jumpstart this race, I’d appreciate it >>]( If you’re still reading this, I’m assuming you’re ready. Let’s talk about our trauma. You and me. Ask yourself, what has our nation been arguing about for the last 3 years? What conversation has been dominating the media, the government, occupying our courts, and our daily conversations? And even separating friends and families? January 6, 2021. The ripples from that day still threaten our democracy. The lives of election workers – the backbone of our electoral systems – are being threatened online via hundreds of messages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by those who would disrupt our elections: “Watch your back.” “I know where you sleep.” “Be afraid.” Because I speak out about these challenges to our democracy, I get the same threatening messages. “We know where you live.” Yet MAGA representatives in Congress continue to claim our elections are being rigged. The only difference between your January 6th trauma and mine is where we were when we experienced it. I was at the Capitol immersed in a profane mix of sweat, screams, shrieks, anger, fear, blood, death, broken limbs, spit, hatred, horror, racism, bigotry, and heroism. Capitol and Washington Police officers fought for our lives, the lives of fellow police officers, and the nation's elected leaders – it didn’t matter if they were a Republican, Democrat or an Independent. They were the men and women we sent to Washington to govern our nation. It was our duty to protect them. And our democracy. While Donald Trump, then our nation’s Commander in Chief, did nothing to help us for three hours after inciting the violence himself – we were beaten bloody. And some of us died. Even though my experience looks different from yours, I am first an American citizen. A girl dad. A football lover. A voter. This is my country – our country. That day was a stain on our nation. And we need to fight like hell to make sure we NEVER repeat a day like that. I’ll continue to use my voice to protect this country. I’ll stand up to the lies, hate, and bigotry. I will always stand my ground to make sure democracy exists. [So I’m asking you to stand with me. We will get through this trauma – we will get through this nightmare – but only if we stand together. Can I count on you to contribute a split donation between Blue Amp Action and my campaign today?]( [DONATE NOW]( Together, Harry💙 Cliff Schecter President, Blue Amp Action Amplify Good About BlueAmp Action: We cannot sugarcoat the current situation. Right-wing authoritarianism, defeated by a worldwide coalition during WWII, was only in hibernation. Over the past decade it has infected democratic societies--including ours. It is as simple as it is terrifying: What we do now will define the future of our country and world. We at Blue Amp Action are dedicated to liberal, open societies, where reason and science are applied to solve our problems; where civil rights--including voting rights!--are protected for all. We fight for these values every day. Speaking up on our platforms, raising the voices and the political prospects of liberal pols and pundits. So we ask that you support our work, so we can continue to engage in this fight every moment of every day. So our kids grow up in democracy, not dystopia. Thank you for your support for all we do! Please follow Cliff Schecter on Twitter @cliffschecter, or subscribe to The Takedown with Cliff Schecter on YouTube, to keep up to date with this battle for the heart and soul of our country. Follow Us Blue Amp Action PAC PO Box 8384, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Having trouble viewing this email? [View it in your web browser]( Paid for by Blue Amp Action PAC [Unsubscribe]( or [Manage Your Preferences](