Re: I need strong progressives by my side in Congress like Pamela Pugh

Dr. Pamela Pugh is running for an open seat in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District and is the only candidate in her Democratic primary to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. [Pamela Pugh for Congress]( {NAME}, Last month, Congress voted to send $17 billion in bombs and ammunition to the Israeli military in the midst of an unjust war that has killed more than 35,000 Palestinians, including more than 14,000 children. I was one of 37 Democrats to vote against the funding of more death and destruction, and I need more allies by my side to continue to demand Congress stop supporting this war and instead invest in our communities' needs like healthcare, clean water, housing, and education. That’s why we need people in office like Dr. Pamela Pugh, who is running for an open congressional seat in what The Detroit News calls “among the most competitive congressional contests nationwide this year.” Dr. Pugh is the only candidate in her Democratic primary to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire. She is a leader for environmental justice and a water warrior, fighting for water as a human right from Flint to Gaza. Pamela also fought for Detroit’s schoolchildren in the landmark Right to Literacy lawsuit, urging Michigan to guarantee students’ fundamental right to an education. As the President of the Michigan State Board of Education and the Chair of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee for the National Association of State Boards of Education, she works each day for a quality education for all. [Join me in sending a donation directly to Dr. Pamela Pugh’s campaign for Congress today to help send a fierce advocate for marginalized communities to serve alongside me in Congress](. If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [DONATE $8]( [DONATE $20.24]( [DONATE $100]( [ANOTHER AMOUNT]( Together, we’re making progress in our fight for justice and equity at home and abroad, but our work is far from over. Thank you for helping our progressive movement continue to grow. Always serving you, Rashida --------------------------------------------------------------- I’m Dr. Pamela Pugh, and I’m a Saginaw native running for Congress in Michigan's 8th District. I've spent my career fighting to improve the lives of Michigan residents through public health initiatives, and as the Chief Public Health Advisor for Flint I played a pivotal role in standing alongside Flint residents during the water crisis. As a public servant, I currently serve as the President of the Michigan State Board of Education, a statewide elected position. I believe in standing up for the people and fighting for our democracy, our children, and our future. I've lived in Michigan's 8th District for my entire life and it will be the honor of a lifetime to represent my community in the House of Representatives. I'm relying on grassroots contributions to fuel my campaign to victory — [so please chip in what you can right now!]( Our email list is an important tool for us to reach Democrats and activists in Michigan and around the country. If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, please use [this link to unsubscribe.]( Pugh for Michigan 4580 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 United States Unit 138 Paid for by Pugh for Michigan | Eric Welsby, Treasurer