Rj,

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the gravity of the situation we’re facing, and I wanted to share some thoughts with you.

So much is at stake right now. And there is so much to be done.

Defending democracy. Fighting back against oil industry greed and price gouging. Protecting reproductive rights. Ending the epidemic of gun violence. Stopping Trump and his cronies from regaining power.

Keeping and expanding our Democratic majorities in Congress in a midterm election — where historically the party in power flips.

It’s a lot, and I understand why you might want a break. I get it, really. Way more than you might know. But the important thing is to keep pushing for a better future. And never lose hope.

Republicans might have their dark money groups and the billionaire class in their pockets, but we have an unbeatable force of grassroots activists all across the nation who are fighting for our shared values — you and I are both a part of this team. This amazing team.

We’ve beaten the odds before, and I know we can do it again. To help prepare us for the upcoming battles, I’m humbly asking: Can you pitch in $10 today to support our campaign?

If you’ve saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:

Together, we’ve made great progress for working families all across the country, and I’m so thankful for your help every step of the way.

— Adam Schiff