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--------------------------------------------------------------- JULY 2022 NEWS ROUNDUP Last month was a lot, friends, and we completely understand if you are exhausted. The good news is our partners have been building the infrastructure needed to fight back in moments like this. And you will see proof of that in this newsletter! From voting rights to economic justice to reproductive rights, our partners and grantees are tackling some of the toughest issues we’re facing as a nation; their work can change the trajectory of the upcoming midterm elections and our collective future for generations to come. They know what needs to be done and know the best strategies to support their communities – they just need the resources to execute their plans. That is where you come in. [{NAME}, can we count on you to give $25 so we can keep our support headed their way?]( Learn more about what our partners are doing since SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade in our July News roundup below. Thanks, Groundwork Project --------------------------------------------------------------- News You Should Know --------------------------------------------------------------- Groundwork grantee SHERo has been supporting pregnant people in Mississippi for years. After the recent decision on Roe from the Supreme Court, SHERo’s Co-Founder & Executive Director, Michelle Colón, is digging in to support folks as they scramble to find immediate care for pregnant people across the state. “I'm going to defy this ruling, defy this law, with everything in my being.” ~ Michelle Colón [read more here]( This month, we’re hosting a series of Facebook Live conversations, each focused on one of our partner states. We know our states don’t always make the usual political roundups, so we want to give you an opportunity to really learn about what’s happening on the ground in AL, MS, WV & OK. Joe kicked the series off last week with our grantees from Mississippi and a timely discussion of the post-Dobbs landscape. Head on over to the link below to meet Senator Robert Jackson, (Quitman County Development Organization), Michelle Colón, (SHERo Mississippi), and Jaribu Hill (Mississippi Workers' Center)! And stay tuned for our upcoming discussions featuring Groundwork Grantees in AL, WV & OK. [WATCH HERE]( Late last week, the Supreme Court struck down the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulatory power and plan to reduce carbon emissions, putting our planet and future in jeopardy. This case came out of Groundwork partner state West Virginia and will limit options the Biden administration and lawmakers across the country can take to combat climate change. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: This country can no longer absorb the cost of continuing to ignore “tough states.” [read more here]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Take Action --------------------------------------------------------------- Join us Wednesday 7/13 and 7/20 for our next two partner state conversations. Meet our grantees, learn about their work, and find out how to get involved! RSVP today so you don’t miss when we go live! [RSVP FOR WV]( [RSVP FOR AL]( Want to make sure honoring Pride 🏳️‍🌈 goes year-round? Check out ACLU of Alabama’s recent IG post with seven Alabama organizations that provide direct support and services to transgender people all year. [LIKE & SHARE]( 📢 ABORTION IS ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE 📢 Now more than ever we need to mobilize to defend our rights. Learn how and where you can start taking action in OK. [read more here]( --------------------------------------------------------------- >Founded by Joe Kennedy III, Groundwork Project invests in year-round, local community organizing in places Democrats have gotten used to writing off. With a focus on Appalachia, the Deep South, and the Plains, we support local advocates and activists working to build durable political infrastructure and secure power for those historically excluded. [CONTRIBUTE]( Individual contributions will be allocated as follows: $5,000 per calendar year to a bank account that operates as a Federal PAC, and the remainder to the Non-Contribution Account of our PAC. --------------------------------------------------------------- We want to respect your boundaries while keeping you informed. Too many emails? Instead of unsubscribing, check out our [Email Lite Program](. We will only send you the most important messages each month. [Sign up for Email Lite here.]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](. Paid for by Groundwork Project, www.groundworkproject.com, not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Groundwork Project 124 Washington Street, Suite 101 Foxboro, MA 02035 United States