Dear Mothers and Others,
Five years ago, if you had asked me whether one protest outside the Texas Capitol would turn into anything, I would have laughed and said, “No way.”
Today, I just want to say thank you.
Thank you for believing in Mothers Against Greg Abbott. Thank you for believing in me. Most of all, thank you for proving that ordinary Texans really can make an extraordinary difference.
Back then, during COVID, I had just closed my stationery business. I was planning to go back into the workforce when the pandemic changed everything. I never intended for that protest to catch fire the way it did.
But it did.
My background in marketing helped me figure out the next step, and together we built something I never imagined possible. The last five years have not been easy. Democratic politics has plenty of gatekeeping. There are always people waiting for you to fail. Sometimes the obstacles feel as big as Mount Everest. But this movement has taught me something I never expected.
Lead with gratitude.
Share what you know.
Never gatekeep.
Look people in the eye and let them know they matter. Because at the end of the day, whether they’re a volunteer, a voter, or a first-time candidate, most people simply want to know that someone sees them. I do.
Over the last five years I’ve hosted more than 300 candidate webinars, helped produce dozens of political ads, built brands and messaging campaigns, interviewed hundreds of Democratic candidates, created voter education resources, and worked alongside some of the most dedicated volunteers I’ve ever met. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together.
But the accomplishment I’m most proud of isn’t an award, a billboard, or a viral video. It’s when a candidate tells me, “You’re the reason I decided to run for office.” There is no greater compliment than knowing you’ve helped someone believe they could make a difference.
Since the 2024 election, I’ve been quietly working behind the scenes with candidates, county chairs, donors, and campaign leaders to build something bigger than any one organization.
Today that network includes more than 230 Democratic candidates, county chairs, and campaign teams sharing messaging, research, and strategy every week.
I wrote the Democratic Playbook and shared it freely.
I host weekly messaging meetings.
We’ve built AskMe2026.com
We’ve created the Monsters ad.
We’re putting up billboards across Texas in Midland, Abilene, San Angelo, Belton, and more communities every week.
Because I have one goal.
Help Texas Democrats win.
No gatekeeping. No keeping “secret sauce.” Just sharing everything we’ve learned so more good people can succeed. And none of it would have been possible without you. Thank you for standing with us these past five years.
Here’s to the next five.
With gratitude,
Nancy Thompson
Founder, Mothers Against Greg Abbott
P.S. Five years ago, one handmade sign started this movement. Today we’re interviewing candidates, training campaigns, buying billboards, and helping Democrats compete across Texas. If you’d like to celebrate our fifth anniversary, would you consider making a $5, $25, or $50 donation today? Every dollar helps us build the next five years.
Our Anniversary Sale on mothersagainstgregabbott.com/shop/
Upcoming Events around Texas:
August 7 - Johnson City - Community Social 6:30 pm
August 8th: San Antonio - Back to School Giveaway
9 am - 12 pm 650 VFW Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78214
August 8, Denton - The People’s Cookout
11 am - 2 pm at Briercliff Park Pavilion, Denton, TX
August 8 - Caldwell County Democrats HQ Grand Opening
10 am at 219 N Main Street, Lockhart, TX
August 13th - Johnson-Hill Young Dems Monthly Meeting with Holly Taylor
7 pm at 205 South Main Street, Cleburne Texas
August 19 - Wilson Co, Floresville - We the People Rural Rally
7 pm - 9 pm 600 SH 97 West, Floresville
August 28th - Johnson City Community Social
6:30 - 9 pm in Johnson City Go here to sign up
August 29 - Travis County -Together for Victory - Pooja Sethi General Election Kick off
10:30 am - 12:30 PM at Travis County Coordinated Campaign Office
September 13 - Bastrop Tri-CountyGOTV
2-5 pm at Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut St B, Bastrop
Happy Birthday, Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! May you have many more! 🙏🏼
The photo of you with your sign protesting Abbott and not caring if it was you alone… you were absolutely inspiring. Thank you.