Jason, it's Mark. Most of you probably know that I am suing the Secretary of Defense. Last week, I was in court to make my case against Pete Hegseth. After 25 years in uniform and another 5 in the United States Senate, I never imagined I'd have to do something like that. Hegseth has left me no choice. When he censured me and threatened my rank and retirement, he came after what I earned over 25 years — and attempted to chill the free speech rights of every retired member of the military alongside me. If Hegseth isn't stopped, our longest-serving military veterans will have to live with the constant threat that they could be deprived of their rank and pension years, even decades, after they leave the military if they say something he doesn't like. I'm not going to sit by and let that happen. So, I sued Hegseth. And now, we wait and see what the court decides. I've been truly humbled by the support people have sent my way over the past couple of months. It means the world to me that so many of you care about what Trump and Hegseth are trying to do. That's how we've made it this far, and it's how we'll get to the other side of this chapter in our nation's history. Together. If you've been waiting for the right time to make a stand and join the fight, this is it. Please, if you can, will you split a donation between the DNC and me? If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your split contribution between Mark Kelly and the Democratic National Committee instantly: Thank you. Mark  If you gave recently via check or mail, our system may not have yet processed your gift. We are appreciative and thank you greatly for your support. CONTRIBUTE DONATE MONTHLY VOLUNTEER Text JOIN to 43367 Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
As a former CIA officer, I've seen democracies flicker out.   | Jason — In November, myself and five other members of Congress made a video quoting current law, that the military has a responsibility to refuse illegal orders. In response, President Trump tweeted more than a dozen times, calling for me to be investigated, arrested, and hanged. Since then, the FBI and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, now U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, asked to interview me for the inquiry. I wanted to share an important update on all of this, and ask for your help. I wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney Pirro to inform them that I won't be doing an interview, and that their offices should preserve their records should I decide to sue for their infringement on my constitutional rights. I am not going to legitimize what they're doing. The video in question was public, and I've talked about it extensively in the open. Our Constitution is crystal clear about our freedom of speech, and that's a value worth fighting for. To be honest, very smart people have told me to keep my head down and be quiet — that doing so would make this inquiry go away. But that's exactly what Trump and Pirro want. They are employing intimidation to get me to shut up and, much more importantly, to deter other people from criticizing them. So I'm taking the opposite approach, and I am fighting back, because this is bigger than any one senator or any one video. If they can do this to me, what can they do to a business leader, or the head of a community foundation, or a mom who goes viral on the internet for criticizing Donald Trump? We all own our choices. I own mine. And Pirro and Trump must own theirs. This is where I need your help. As I've said before, fighting back against these abuses of power requires a political strategy and a legal strategy. We're opening up an entire new front on the legal strategy — one that goes on offense. But taken together, it requires resources, and that is why I am asking: Can you please split a contribution between my campaign and the DNC to continue fighting back against a president hell-bent on revenge against those who speak out? If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your split contribution between Elissa Slotkin and the Democratic National Committee instantly: I've asked people to fight back and push back. And if I am going to live the values that I preach, that means I have to take some additional risk myself. That is what I am doing, and I appreciate your support as we go forward. Elissa Slotkin CONTRIBUTE NOW  If you gave recently via check or mail, our system may not have yet processed your gift. We are appreciative and thank you greatly for your support. CONTRIBUTE DONATE MONTHLY VOLUNTEER Text JOIN to 43367 Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
 
It's been a difficult few months. Someone recently asked me, "Are we screwed?" What is important in moments like these is not to think in binaries. Good/bad, screwed/not screwed. There is no doubt that things are bad. Some things, really bad. And they may likely get worse. But that does not preclude the fact that slowly but surely, some good can be growing as other things fall apart. This is not some syrupy sweet silver lining case for optimism. Rather, it is really about a choice all of us will have to make in life, either consciously or unconsciously: will I be a person who is safe and creates good for others? Will I be a person who stands up? Will I be a person who primarily minds my business and serves myself or try to be part of something bigger? Or will I just be a passive, "neutral" observer of it all? What I sometimes tell my staff is that the world we are fighting for is already here. It exists in small spaces, places, and communities. We don't have to deal with the insurmountable burden of coming up with novel solutions to the world's problems. Much of our work is about scaling existing solutions, many created by small, committed groups of people, that others haven't seen or don't even know are around the corner. So while we can't change the world in a day, we can and do have the power to make our own world within our own four walls, or on our own blocks. We can grow from there with the faith that somewhere out there, everywhere, others are doing the same. And we will come together. That's why if you're a parent, how you parent matters. If you're a neighbor, how you are a neighbor matters. Many of our biggest problems are results of massively scaled up isolation from others. That means many of our solutions can be found in creating community. Ultimately, we live in this world and in this time. We have no choice but to engage in it while we're here. Even running away is a form of engagement. So will your engagement hurt or heal? Build or bring down? There is no neutral choice, so we can at least do our best to make good ones and learn and do better the next day. You are allowed to be scared. To grieve. To be angry. But you are also allowed to create good, to be soft, and enjoy the small reprieves. Struggle lasts as long as we do. In solidarity, Alexandria  
| Jason, you deserve better. We all do. ICE murdering Americans in the street.
Health care premiums jacked up by hundreds or thousands for millions of people.
An affordability crisis made worse by insane tariffs.
All from a president whose name is all over the Epstein files. It's simple, Jason — America deserves better than this. If Democrats take back control of Congress, we'll use our majority to stop ICE from terrorizing American cities, bring costs down, and put an end to Donald Trump's chaotic attempts to ruin our country. But to win in November, we need your help. Chip in $7 to the DNC today to help us win in November and do right by the American people → If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly. Thank you for standing up for your community, The Democrats  If you gave recently via check or mail, our system may not have yet processed your gift. We are appreciative and thank you greatly for your support. CONTRIBUTE DONATE MONTHLY VOLUNTEER Text JOIN to 43367 Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
| Jason, This November, Democrats have the chance to flip 37 vulnerable Republican seats, regain a Democratic majority in the House, and bring Trump's agenda to a grinding halt.  This is a big deal. In 2025, we saw major Democratic wins in key races across the country, and we know we can't take our foot off the gas this year. That's why we're launching a nationwide campaign to register voters, train our volunteer base, and host in-person and virtual events in places where people need to hear from us. We're organizing everywhere so we can win anywhere — and we're starting right now. But this kind of investment wouldn't be possible without our team of grassroots supporters just like you. Flipping these 37 districts would put a major check on Trump's power and help Democrats secure a brighter future for every American. The DNC is putting in the work, along with our sister committees, to get out and make meaningful connections with voters across the country and ensure that our Democratic base is as strong as possible before November. Thousands of Democrats across the country are already chipping in to ensure we can flip the House this year. Jason, will you join them and make a contribution of $37, or whatever you can afford, to help flip these 37 districts and retake Congress this year? If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly: Thank you for your help, The Democrats  If you gave recently via check or mail, our system may not have yet processed your gift. We are appreciative and thank you greatly for your support. CONTRIBUTE DONATE MONTHLY VOLUNTEER Text JOIN to 43367 Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
| Jason, Here at the DNC, we have a saying: organize everywhere, win anywhere. To us, that's not just a bumper sticker saying. It's something we live every day. That's why we're always doing whatever we can to reach the voters who need to hear from us most, through ads, town halls, volunteer contact, social media, and more. We're always trying new things to expand our reach — like our new program, When We Count, where we are hiring hundreds of young organizers who will spend the next nine months registering thousands of new Democratic voters. We're investing in state parties and using our networks to assist them with volunteer recruitment. And here's the thing: it's working. Texas Democrats just flipped a state senate seat in a ruby-red district, in a 32-point swing to the left. That's not just voters responding to a historically unpopular president; that's the result of real hard work on the ground. So, Jason, can you chip in $7 today to help us continue and expand this work as we gear up for November? A donation now will help us build and expand the infrastructure we need to reach every voter. If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly. Thank you for your support, The Democrats  If you gave recently via check or mail, our system may not have yet processed your gift. We are appreciative and thank you greatly for your support. CONTRIBUTE DONATE MONTHLY VOLUNTEER Text JOIN to 43367 Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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