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About Us In August 2020, the They See Blue® Colorado chapter was founded to get out the vote in South Asian populations in the state. We have grown to more than 80 members and followers. In the previous election cycle, we helped plan a fundraiser for Senate candidate and former governor, John Hickenlooper. Goals Continued engagement at the local level to help elect progressive candidates at all levels of government. Contact the Colorado Chapter Register to Vote Vote by Mail Return to Chapters Map Donate to They See Blue ® PROTECT OUR RIGHTS As South Asians, we must unite to protect our rights and those of all Americans. To do that, we must be actively engaged in our democracy against those who want to see it crumble. Your contribution through ActBlue will help us elect more Democrats and expand the majorities in the House and Senate in 2022.

PRESS RELEASE Return to Press Release Page They See Blue® Applauds Biden Signing Inflation Reduction Act into Law, But It’s Just a First Step AUGUST 16, 2022 — The Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law today by President Biden, will significantly cut carbon emissions, lower prescription drug prices and reduce our deficit. They See Blue® hails this landmark legislation that will transform American lives and provide the foundation for greater progress in energy, the environment and healthcare. Americans overwhelmingly want our government to take action to address the deleterious effects of climate change and this bill delivers, helping us reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030. “Our communities believe climate change is a top priority and this important legislation shows that Democrats are committed to action in addressing climate change while delivering on people’s energy needs,” said Rajat Srivastava, a co-founder of the They See Blue® organization, which is tasked with mobilizing Americans of South Asian origin to vote for Democrats. “But this is just a good first step as we deal with more frequent and intense wildfires, droughts and storms.” The legislation includes $369 million that will spur consumer investment in more energy-efficient appliances, solar technology and electric vehicles; incentivize manufacturing commitment to create reliable, cleaner energy production; and drive energy investments in disadvantaged and rural communities. But the law will do so much more. It will allow Medicare to directly negotiate drug prices and cap out-of-pocket costs as well as lower Affordable Care Act premiums. While it will cap insulin costs at $35 per month for Medicare patients, Senate Republicans voted it down for private insurance patients. We need to take care of all Americans. To pay for all this, the legislation will raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans and corporations for their fair share and bolster IRS tax enforcement. This will help pay down America’s debt that will counter inflation and grow the economy. “We commend the Biden administration and congressional Democrats in delivering benefits to the American people, but we have to do more,” said Srivastava. ###

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CLIMATE CHANGE Despite the short-term easing of petroleum reserves by the Biden administration to reduce the pressure on gas prices, climate change is an issue where there is a clear difference of opinion, policy proposals and commitment between the Democratic Party and the GOP. We only have to look at the differences between Biden's and former President Trump's track records to see this. ​ Over four years, Trump: Weakened Obama-era limits on planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and from cars and trucks; Removed protections from more than half the nation’s wetlands and withdrew the legal justification for restricting mercury emissions from power plants; Worked to open up more land for oil and gas leasing through the Interior Department by limiting wildlife protections and weakening environmental requirements for projects; Loosened efficiency standards through the Energy Department for a wide range of products; and Withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement on global measures to tackle climate change. All told, nearly 100 environmental rules were officially reversed, revoked or otherwise rolled back under Trump. In an analysis done by the New York Times (subscription required) in association with Harvard and Columbia, they found: ​ … the Trump administration’s deregulatory actions were estimated to significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade and lead to thousands of extra deaths from poor air quality each year. ​ In just his first year in office , Biden: Signed an instrument to bring the U.S. back to the Paris Agreement; Pledged to cut U.S. climate pollution by 50-52% by 2030, putting the U.S. in the top tier of global climate ambition; Declared the U.S. will work with China to tackle climate challenges (including methane pollution); Joined more than 100 countries in committing to end deforestation during this decade and backing the LEAF Coalition — a public-private effort to mobilize funding for large-scale forest protection; Created a “climate cabinet” that includes senior officials in key leadership positions throughout the federal government who are making climate action a priority; Established the first-ever White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council to raise awareness of environmental justice issues and provide guidance to government entities on how to address them; Established the Justice40 initiative to commit at least 40% of the overall benefits from federal investments in climate and clean energy to overburdened communities; Announced the largest offshore wind lease in U.S. history; Developed a plan to ensure that 30% of U.S. lands and waters are designated as protected land by 2030; Finalized the strongest-ever pollution standards for cars and passenger trucks; Proposed historic climate and health protections to strengthen and expand limits on methane pollution from the oil and gas industry; Removed rules installed by the Trump administration that censored science and distorted the economic impact of air pollution; and Signed an infrastructure bill with several critically important climate investments, including funding for electric vehicle charging stations, clean electric buses, community resilience against natural disasters, lead pipe replacement and the cleanup of polluting orphan oil and gas wells and providing a $20 billion investment in clean energy research and development. ​ The difference could not be starker. While there is a lot more work to be done on making sure we do not leave an unlivable planet to our children, there is no doubt that only electing more and more progressive Democrats can give us the ability to effect policy change in a country where electoral college distortions give disproportionate power to stakeholders in industries that contribute to and profit from catastrophic climate change. ​ The information above is aimed at helping you better understand about the progress to mitigate climate change. To better understand the issue and how to talk about it, please visit the resources below, which provide pointers on addressing the topic with friends and family. Keep checking back here for TSB activities around this issue. More Resources

< Back to All Candidates Josh Harder Website California House Josh Harder flipped District CA-10 that had been held by the GOP for a long time in 2018. This was the first election TSB was involved in. CA-10 is a very purple district which leans red and is highly vulnerable to falling into Republican hands again . To make sure that this doesn't happen, TSB is joining forces with several local Swing Left chapters to host a fundraiser for Josh. Josh is a young fifth-generation resident of California's Central Valley who won his Congressional seat in CA-10 in both 2018 and 2020. He is a great candidate who understands the needs of his constituents and a solid partner for President Biden to help implement his agenda. CA-10 is a highly competitive district that Joe Biden won by only 1.6 points, and it may become even more competitive with redistricting. CA-10 is primarily comprised of Stanislaus County which voted to recall Governor Newsom . This clearly illustrates the uphill challenge being faced by Josh in the 2022 midterms. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has identified Josh as one of their top targets in the nation. All of this suggests that this will be Josh's most competitive race yet.

PRESS RELEASE Return to Press Release Page They See Blue® Congratulates the Democratic Party and Sen. Warnock for a Successful Midterm Election DECEMBER 9, 2022 — They See Blue®, an organization focused on mobilizing South Asian voters to elect Democrats, would like to congratulate the Democratic Party and in particular Senator Raphael Warnock on the results of the 2022 election cycle. We are heartened to see that the Red Wave did not materialize. To support Democrats during the 2022 election cycle, activities by They See Blue members included: • 75,000 handwritten postcards to voters in swing districts and purple states • 10,000 phone calls to voters • 600,000 text messages • 10,000 doors knocked • 10,000 flyers mailed or dropped off In addition, They See Blue delivered multiple TV ads and interviews across seven TV stations, radio ads in English Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Marathi and twenty-nine interviews across twelve radio stations. All ads ran multiple times per day and all interviews were broadcast multiple times. The ads and interviews can be found at: https://www.theyseeblue.org/political-ads-2022 and on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theyseeblue During this election cycle, They See Blue also advertised on social media achieving over 8.5 million impressions in multiple languages. They See Blue expresses our deepest thanks to our base of over 6,000 volunteers who worked tirelessly to help make this happen. They See Blue would like to thank voters for overcoming various obstacles to make their voices heard and preserve our democracy. We would also like to thank our partners at the AAPI Victory Fund, the AAPI Victory Alliance, Indian American Impact, and our many donors and supporters for helping make this a successful election season. Founded in 2018 by four South Asian Americans, They See Blue® has grown to over 6,000 members with 22 grassroots chapters nationwide. As a registered Section 527 allvolunteer organization, They See Blue seeks to engage and increase the participation of South Asian Americans in the political process of our great country and to help elect Democrats. For more information, see: https://theyseeblue.org ###

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RESOURCES Putting knowledge into practice. Learn more about issues important to our rights, prosperity and survival of our democracy. These resources will help you become better informed and make a difference. Book Bans Climate Change Reproductive Rights Student Debt Taxation Resources from Allies Make an impact by fighting those trying to overturn the 2020 election and undermine the electoral process. Ask state and county election officials, state legislators and other officals to support democracy and put country over party. MAKE AN IMPACT Who's running where and how will it turn out? This site offers comprehensive, nonpartisan political analysis and trends and predicts winners on presidential, U.S. Senate and House and state guberantorial elections. GET IN THE KNOW Bone up on where the Democratic Party stands on issues from the climate crisis to increasing wages. "The platform is created to uplift working people and write out the values that will guide our party for years to come." READ THE PLATFORM Search a records database of individuals and organizations in positions of public trust who participated in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. LEARN MORE Interested in racial justice? There are several actions you can take beyond electing Democrats. They include making calls, signing petitions, donating to organizations dedicated to change and other impactful methords. BE THE CHANGE

Goals As Floridians of South Asian descent, we seek to offer constructive policies and provide greater opportunity for all people by participating in the political process. We need to restore democracy by curbing the destructive GOP agenda and Trump policies. ​ We must elect Democrats to national, state and local offices to accomplish the following goals: Health care and Social Security. ​ Ensure availability of comprehensive and affordable healthcare options, including pre-existing conditions. ​ Maintain Medicare and Social Security benefits for seniors. ​ ​ High quality and affordable education. ​ Ensure every child has access to a high-quality education, from preschool through high school. ​ Offer access to affordable and/or free college education. ​ ​​ Contact the Florida Chapter Register to Vote Vote by Mail Immigration. Increase access to immigration without undue burdens like public charge. ​ ​ Jobs and the economy. ​​ Commit to helping Americans meet 21st century challenges through job creation, infrastructure, clean-energy technologies, and small business aid. ​ Fight for equal pay and benefits like paid parental leave. ​ Climate change/clean and sustainable energy economy. ​ Curb the effects of climate change, protect America’s natural resources and ensure the quality of our air, water, and land for current and future generations. ​ Invest in clean energy to protect our environment and create high paying jobs. ​ Gun-sense laws ​ Enforce universal background checks for all gun sales. ​ Close loopholes that allow unlicensed people to sell or give guns to family members, friends, and people they met over the internet or at a gun show without a background check. ​ Implement “red flag” laws which provide a way for family members and/or law enforcement to intervene in cases where a person shows that they are a risk to themselves or society. ​ Restrict access to assault weapons and high-bullet magazines. Return to Chapters Map Donate to They See Blue ® PROTECT OUR RIGHTS As South Asians, we must unite to protect our rights and those of all Americans. To do that, we must be actively engaged in our democracy against those who want to see it crumble. Your contribution through ActBlue will help us elect more Democrats and expand the majorities in the House and Senate in 2022.

Electing Democrats is vital to protect our democracy. Our chapters in target states are galvanizing support among South Asian Americans and others to do just that. But we need your help. We are seeking people to join this chapter's leadership to help contribute to saving democracy in the 2022 midterm elections. Please click the yellow box below and someone will get in touch with you about next steps. About Us The NY/NJ chapter, which launched during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has grown its membership rapidly in less than two months. Spread out across the Tri-State area and beyond, the chapter was initially focused on supporting the Pennsylvania team and other swing states on registration and fundraising. We also identified House districts in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut where the South Asian community made an impact in 2020. ​ We are focused on harnessing the talents of our diverse group and are excited to support the Democratic cause. If you are in the Tri-State area and would like to help out, please contact us. We would love to have your support and energy on our team. Contact the NY/NJ Chapter Register to Vote Vote by Mail Return to Chapters Map Donate to They See Blue ® PROTECT OUR RIGHTS As South Asians, we must unite to protect our rights and those of all Americans. To do that, we must be actively engaged in our democracy against those who want to see it crumble. Your contribution through ActBlue will help us elect more Democrats and expand the majorities in the House and Senate in 2022.

In the News National and chapter press coverage. 2023 to 2021 Dec. 18, 2023 ‘Immigrants are poisoning the blood of our country,’ says Trump Rajiv Bhateja, co-founder of They See Blue, told New India Abroad, “With their blood, sweat and tears, several generations of immigrants built the United States into the great nation it is today. It is hard to imagine what this country would look like without immigration. Today, immigrants can be seen at the highest levels of academia, science, industry, business, high-tech and government. Their entrepreneurship has help transform society and boosted the economy enormously." Read in News Site PDF of Story 2020 December 18, 2020 Democratic organizers set their sights on Asian American voters to win control of the Senate Anjali Enjeti, who co-leads the Georgia chapter of the mobilization group They See Blue, said in the wake of the November elections, both Democratic Senate campaigns are targeting Asian American voters, holding events and expanding their presence on ethnic media channels. But organizers on the ground have been building their own machinery since 2017. The key to wooing Asian-American voters, they say: a candidate they respect with a coherent plan for the pandemic. Read in News Site PDF of Story

2022 Top Democratic Senate Races from Key Swing States Many political prognosticators believe a handful of states will decide control of the Senate in the 2022 midterm election. We are focusing our get-out-the-vote efforts in these key states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. As voters in these states choose their candidates in primaries, we will post brief profiles here — including their social media links and website where you can donate to their campaigns — for a few select nominees. Please consider donating to these candidates. Check back for updates to this list. We also encourage you to visit our Chapters page and Resources page with links to Democratic political advocacy groups that will provide critical information about key races. View Key House Races View Key Governor Races Arizona Mark Kelly U.S. Senator from Arizona Kelly ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and will face Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters and Libertarian Marc Victor in the Nov. 8 general election. Kelly won a 2020 special election against then incumbent Sen. Martha McSally (R). A retired NASA astronaut and Navy combat veteran, Kelly is married to former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who formed a nonprofit organization to end gun violence after she survived an attempted assassination in January 2011. Globe Florida Val Demings U.S. House Member from Florida District 10 Demings, who is a three-term House member, resoundingly won the Aug. 23 Democratic primary with more than 84 percent of the vote. Her opponents were Brian Rush, William Sanchez and Ricardo De La Fuente. She will face Republican incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio and seven other candidates in the Nov. 8 general election. A former longtime law enforcement officer in Orlando and rising star among Democrats, Demings is still considered the underdog against Rubio, who's vying for his third six-year term. Globe Georgia Rev. Raphael Warnock U.S. Senator from Georgia Warnock captured 96 percent of the ballots cast in the May 24 primary, and will face off against his Republican opponent, former NFL player Herschel Walker and Libertarian Chase Oliver. Warnock, who has served as senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta since 2005, assumed his current post in 2021, after defeating Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a special election. Globe Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto U.S. Senator from Nevada Cortez Masto captured more than 90 percent of the vote in her primary and will face Republican Adam Laxalt, a former state attorney general in the Nov. 8 general election along with a few other candidates . Cortez Masto is a former state attorney general herself and finishing her first term as a U.S. senator with the distinction of being the first Latina ever to serve in the upper chamber. Globe New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan U.S. Senator from New Hampshire Hassan, who is seeking a second term in the Senate, easily won the Sept. 13 Democratic primary with more than 94 percent of the vote. In the Nov. 8 election, she likely faces a Trump-endorsed candidate Donald Bolduc, a retired Army brigadier general. Previously, Hassan was the state's governor from 2013 to 2017 and, before then, served in the state Senate, including a stint as majority leader. Globe North Carolina Cheri Beasley for U.S. Senate in North Carolina Former Chief Justice, North Carolina Supreme Court Beasley easily defeated her May 17 Democratic primary opponents, capturing 81 percent of the vote. She is a former longtime judge with the state Supreme Court, assuming the chief justice position in 2019. Before that, she served on the state Court of Appeals and with the North Carolina 12th Judicial District. Her main opponent in the Nov. 8 general election will be Republican U.S. Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) along with a number of other candidates from other parties. Globe Ohio Tim Ryan for U.S. Senate in Ohio U.S. House Representative for the 13th District Ryan easily won his bid to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate, with more than 73 percent of the vote in the May 3 Democratic primary. He has bee a U.S. House representative since 2003 for the state's 13th congressional district. He is co-chair of the Congressional Manufacturing Caucus. He will face Republican nominee J.D. Vance in the general election. Globe Pennsylvania John Fetterman for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Receiving nearly 59 percent of the vote, Lt. Gov. Fetterman handily defeated his May 17 primary opponents U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Alexandria Khalil. Fetterman, who was mayor of Braddock, Pa., from 2005-2019, was elected lieutenant governor in 2018. Fetterman will face TV personality and retired surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, who defeated opponent Dave McCormick in a recount more two weeks after the Republican primary. There are several other candidates from other parties who are on the ballot for the Nov. 8 general election. Globe Wisconsin Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Lt. Gov. Barnes, who was elected to his current position in 2018, easily beat a wide field of opponents in the Aug. 9 Democratic primary, winning more than 77 percent of the vote. Barnes, who is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2013-2017, will face incumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, who easily won his primary with nearly 85 percent of the vote. Globe

Press Release Archives For media inquiries contact: theyseeblue@gmail.com May 18, 2021 They See Blue (TSB) Supports Efforts to Fight COVID-19 in South Asia Over the last several weeks, COVID-19 cases in several South Asian countries have spiked alarmingly. Most notably, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have all seen massive increases in cases, with commensurate severe illness, hospitalization, and death. The problem is compounded by acute shortages of vaccines, oxygen, oxygen concentrators, ICU beds, and other medical resources. Hospitals have turned away serious cases due to lack of capacity. Doctors and nursing staff are overwhelmed and exhausted. Lines at crematoriums and cemeteries stretch longer and longer. Virtually every family has suffered the loss of a family member, loved one, or close friend. May 4, 2021 They See Blue (TSB) Stands in Solidarity with the Sikh Community and Victims of Senseless Gun Violence in the United States Almost two weeks ago, the United States as a whole and Sikh communities globally mourned the loss of eight precious lives at the hands of senseless gun violence that disproportionately targeted and impacted the Sikh community in Indianapolis, Indiana. We remember the victims here and extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, friends, colleagues, and communities. January 17, 2021 They See Blue (TSB) Congratulates the 46th President of the United States Joseph Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala Devi Harris on their Inauguration Day “America United” On January 20, 2021, Joseph Biden Jr. will be officially inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. We congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris who garnered a decisive and historic victory over Donald Trump in November 2020. Kamala Devi Harris will become the first South Asian to serve in the role of Vice President, along with being the first Black and first female Vice President. In addition to mobilizing South Asian voters for the White House, Senate and House races, TSB made phenomenal efforts in Georgia for the Senate run-offs resulting in clear victories for Jon Ossoff and Rafael Warnock, the latter being the first Black US Senator from GA. We congratulate all Georgians, along with Senators Ossoff and Warnock for this historic moment for the Peach State!

___________________________________ ​ *** SPECIAL NOTICE *** ​ Hello They See Blue NC Members, The NC Chapter of They See Blue® is being reconstituted with a new core team and leadership consistent with our mission of supporting only Democrats . To join the new WhatsApp group, please contact info@theyseeblue.org . The previous WhatsApp group is no longer associated with They See Blue®. They are no longer permitted to use our name and logo which are registered trademarks. Thank you. They See Blue December 15, 2023 ______________________________ ​ About Us The They Se e Blue® NC Chapter was established in 2019. Our primary objective is to promote Democratic values in supporting candid ates and coordinating with campaigns at every level of government. We believe that cooperation is better than conflict, unity is better than division, empowerment is better than resentment. Moving America forward comes down to a single battle, and that is creating a path where everyone has an equal shot at success. Our mission is to bring all NC Democrats under ONE umbrella to join forces in the coming elections by empowering grassroots voters, increasing voter registration and turnout on election day. We will support a strong legislature that benefits all North Carolinians, a vibrant civil society, religious freedom, sensible gun laws, equality for everyone and fostering partnerships between various groups. With the help of nearly 300+ active volunteers across NC, we participated in various grassroots campaign activities during the last election cycle: ​ Sent thousands of “register to vote” postcards to encourage South Asian American community in NC. Multiple rounds of “text banking” for voter registration and GOTV campaigns Phone banking in association with NCDEMS & WAKEDEMS Door to Door campaigns, poll greetings, etc. Goals Elect Democrats to the U.S. House and Senate, progressive Democrats in municipal elections and run GOTV campaigns to significantly increase Democratic voter turnout. Contact the North Carolina Chapter Register to Vote Vote by Mail Return to Chapters Map Donate to They See Blue ® PROTECT OUR RIGHTS As South Asians, we must unite to protect our rights and those of all Americans. To do that, we must be actively engaged in our democracy against those who want to see it crumble. Your contribution through ActBlue will help us elect more Democrats and expand the majorities in the House and Senate in 2022.