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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDoes Everyone Know About Emerge America?
I only found out about this group last week, but wanted to share info about the work they are doing. Hillary includes them in her Onward Together organization and I think they are doing good things.
The e-mail I got from a friend pointed out that Republicans currently hold 32 state legislatures, and if they get up to 34, they have the ability to pass US Constitutional Amendments. That frightened the sh*t out of me, and it actually made me wonder what the DNC is doing to secure state legislatures and flip them Blue, so that this threat is not made a reality.
Enter Emerge America. While Emily's List is just a fund-raising arm, Emerge America runs boot camps for women interested in running for state offices nationwide, so that they can campaign effectively. I am so excited about this. I campaigned on the state level in 2016 and learned how important money is, but also how important visibility is - especially going to churches, civic meetings, state and county fairs, debates, etc., and how important making the right connections and getting the right endorsements is. And how important it is to have a ground team that knocks on doors, does GOTV and poll visibility. SO important. And I want to believe that Emerge America is teaching women these strategies so that they can run, and win.
At any rate, here is their website. https://emerge.ngpvanhost.com/
At the bottom of the page is a list of state-specific "Emerge" groups, and you can see if your state is there are decide if you want to get involved on the state level.
I am SO excited about this organization!
qwlauren35
(6,150 posts)more people will see this.
triron
(22,019 posts)Hillary is doing good things it looks like and still very much a leader.
qwlauren35
(6,150 posts)This makes me want to see what else she is advocating.
qwlauren35
(6,150 posts)In April, 2017, Onward Together launched by announcing its support for five organizations: Color of Change, Emerge America, Indivisible, Swing Left, and Run for Something.
qwlauren35
(6,150 posts)In May of 2017, Onward Together endorsed the following organizations:
Color of Change
Emerge America
Indivisible
Swing Left
Run for Something
Then in December of 2017, Onward Together added six more groups to our endorsement list:
Alliance for Youth Action
Arena Summit
Collective PAC
iVote Fund
Latino Victory
Voto Latino