I want you to hear this from me directly

 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ If you want to help The Collective PAC build Black political power up and down the ballot, and across the country, then you’re in the right place. If you'd like to unsubscribe [click here.]( During my time in Congress, I've fought tirelessly to make peace, justice and equality a reality for all people across our country. But my drive to help my community didn't start in Congress. It comes from the very beginning. It comes from growing up in segregated El Paso, Texas — where my sisters and I were the only Black kids at our Catholic school. It comes from working alongside the local NAACP to integrate my cheerleading squad at San Fernando High School. It comes from trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress, who inspired me to vote for the first time and who later became a mentor and friend. And it's this activism that has driven my career in public service, from my time as a community advocate to the California State Legislature and then on to the halls of Congress. I've never stopped fighting to build a state and a country that works for every single person — no matter what zip code you come from. And I never will. But the challenges our country is facing need bold, progressive solutions. We need to tackle the climate crisis so that we leave the planet better than we found it, not worse. We need to increase access to raise the minimum wage and pass pro-union policies so that working families can thrive. We need to secure and expand our civil liberties — from reproductive freedom to voting rights — so that we can build a progressive future that works for everyone. Now, as I reflect on how I can best continue this fight, I want you to hear this from me personally: I told my colleagues I'm exploring a run for Senate and asked for their support. And now I am asking you for yours. If I’m going to become the only African American woman serving in the Senate, I'll need the strongest possible grassroots team behind me. That's why I'm personally asking you: [If you're with me in this fight, will you split $10 or more between my campaign and The Collective PAC to join Team Lee and help me build a progressive future for us all?]( If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will be processed immediately and split between Barbara Lee and The Collective PAC. [DONATE $10 NOW »]( [DONATE $25 NOW »]( [DONATE $50 NOW »]( [DONATE $100 NOW »]( [DONATE $250 NOW »]( [OTHER »]( I'll be following up with an update soon. But for now, I want to thank you for standing with me. In solidarity, Barbara Lee --------------------------------------------------------------- The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Since our inception in 2016, we have helped 110 candidates win general elections at the local, state and federal levels. We strive to support the next wave of progressive and unapologetic Black candidates who will usher in a sea of change in our political system while helping America fulfill its promise of democracy by creating a government that will truly be for the people and of the people.  [Twitter](  [Facebook](  ‚ [DONATE »]( [DONATE MONTHLY »]( To Donate by Check: PO Box 15320, DC 20003 Paid for by the Collective PAC; not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. [Click here to unsubscribe from the Collective PAC's email list.]( Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from The Collective PAC, please [click here](.