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Saturday, December 27, 2025

There’s something you should know

Allow me explain where this all began.

For too long, I saw brilliant young leaders hesitate to run for office. I watched qualified, passionate women sit on the sidelines while men dominated our political landscape. I witnessed crucial voices go unheard in the rooms where decisions were made.

That's why I started Off the Sidelines.

I founded this organization because I believe our democracy is stronger when diverse voices have a seat at the table — and I'm not talking about just any seat. I'm talking about leadership positions.

Since launching Off the Sidelines, we've helped elect Democrats up and down the ballot. But right now, our progress is under threat.

With Republicans controlling the House and Senate, our hard-won gains on everything from health care to workers' rights are on the line.

That's why I'm personally asking you, before the end of the year, to rush your very first donation to Off the Sidelines. We need to raise $50,000 before our critical public fundraising deadline on December 31st if we're going to keep recruiting amazing Democrats, provide them with the resources they need to win and take back our majority.

Can I count on you to chip in right away?

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Together in the fight,

Kirsten Gillibrand
Founder, Off the Sidelines

Buying gifts is a luxury

Friend,

The holiday season is a time for celebration, rest, and reflection. A time to decompress and enjoy the company of friends and family. A time to give gifts and remind folks how thankful you are to have them in your life.

But unfortunately, for many people in Ohio and across the country, this year's holiday season is not a cheerful one: Health care costs are about to skyrocket, utility bills keep rising, and food and everyday goods are more expensive than ever. Buying gifts is a luxury.

And Jon Husted has the nerve to say that there's no affordability crisis in our state? It's happening in other states – but not ours, he says. He believes that the solution to this crisis is for Ohioans to make more money.

If only Husted left his privileged Washington bubble long enough to spend time actually listening to his constituents, he'd know what Sherrod knows: Ohioans are hurting.

Sherrod has been on the road meeting with Ohioans face to face, listening to their stories. He understands the reality of the moment we're living in. And he's fighting like hell to get to the Senate to make things better.

But winning this fight will take all of us, friend. So if, and only if, you're in a position to do so, please chip in any amount to our grassroots campaign today. Sherrod is relying on people like you to fuel our movement for working people.

CHIP IN

Thank you,

Team Sherrod

🖐️ reasons to give. 5X the impact for children

Hunger, war and displacement have caused immense suffering for children across the globe. Too often, these emergencies make it hard for kids to eat, learn or play.

Friend, children should come first — no matter the crisis, country or circumstance. As we head into 2026, your support can help Save the Children prioritize kids’ health, safety and nutrition.

That’s why a generous gift today – 5X MATCHED – is so vital. You can ensure we reach more children with lifesaving care and support around the world in the year ahead. Make a gift right now that can go 5X as far to put kids first*.

5 REASONS TO GIVE before 2025 ends 1. Provide children with food, health care and education – today and in the year ahead

2. Deliver lifesaving aid when natural disasters strike.

3. Invest in championing the rights of the world's 1.3 billion children

4. Go 5X as far to put children first with our limited-time match

5. Your gift is fully tax-deductible, lowering your taxable income and amplifying your impact 5X your impact for children

We’re grateful for your commitment to kids around the world. Your support is crucial in helping us respond to children’s needs in the hardest-to-reach places. It also helps us continue to reach as many kids as possible amid devastating humanitarian aid cuts.

Today is your opportunity to turn your compassion into action and create positive change for children as we head into the new year. Make a one-time gift that can be matched 5X for kids facing hunger, war and displacement >>

With appreciation,

Save the Children

*A generous group of donors has donated to a matching gift fund to inspire more donors like you to support our work, and every $1 you donate will unlock $5 from this pool for the first $1,600,000 in donations or until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2025.

Monthly gifts will be matched for the first monthly installment only. If we meet our match goal prior to receiving your one-time or monthly donation, your donation will not be matched but will still go to support our programs.

An aggressive goal

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We've just set an aggressive fundraising goal to reach before our fundraising deadline on 12/31:

$75,000.

After our numbers are released everyone will see how much we've raised—including reporters, opponents, and Republican super PACs. They'll take our numbers as a sign of strength and momentum for our campaign, so it's critical that we reach our fundraising targets.

Can we count on you to donate $5 right now to help us reach our end-of-year fundraising goal and show everyone that we have what it takes to win this race?

Every single donation will help make a difference!

Thank you,

Team Porter

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A personal note

I want to reach out today to thank you for your tremendous support for House Democrats. It would mean a great deal if you could take the time to read this entire message.

Together, we are building a grassroots movement that will pave the way for a historic victory next year.

All across the country, supporters like you are chipping in to fight back against extreme MAGA Republicans. So many of you are making donations, volunteering your time and spreading our winning message to your friends and neighbors.

I'm proud that our movement includes:

– Veterans dedicated to protecting our freedoms

– Union members fighting for good-paying jobs

– Parents and grandparents who want a better future for their loved ones

I'm reaching out to our strongest supporters to personally ask you to split a $10 gift between Kirsten Gillibrand and the DCCC to keep us on track to reclaim the House and elect Democrats across the country. I know we have what it takes to win. We can't do it without your continued support >>

House Democrats are working hard to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up Republican corruption. We will get it done with your help.

We are at a pivotal moment in our nation's history.

Instead of meeting the needs of everyday Americans, Donald Trump and the GOP are prioritizing tax breaks for billionaires, slashing healthcare and ripping food from the mouths of children.

Their behavior is despicable.

We cannot let Republicans get away with this betrayal of the American people.

That is why we must flip the three seats we need to reclaim the House majority and end this national nightmare once and for all.

This election is going to be extremely competitive and incredibly expensive, and we cannot win without you by our side.

It would mean so much to me if you'd split a donation between Kirsten Gillibrand and the DCCC to help reclaim the House majority, defend our democracy from Republican extremists and put a much-needed check on Donald Trump >>

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Keep the faith,

Hakeem

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Believe it or not

Friend, believe it or not, that's me as a teenager in the photo below:

I'm shaking hands with former Ohio U.S. Senator (and astronaut) John Glenn as I receive my Eagle Scout award. At the time, it was the proudest moment of my life – and frankly, it still ranks pretty high on that list!

The values I learned as a scout – integrity, leadership, and service – have shaped who I am and why I'm in this fight: to make our country a place where everyone can thrive.

But I need your help to win a fight this big and important, friend. We're facing an uphill battle in this Senate race, and corporate special interests are gearing up to spend millions to defeat me. The only way I can overcome the odds is with folks like you by my side.

Perhaps the most well-known value I learned as a scout was "be prepared" – so today, I'm asking you to help me prepare for all the dark money and attacks ahead.

Will you chip in $5 or more to help me win in Ohio, bring my Eagle Scout values to the Senate, and be a voice for working people across the country?

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