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Monthly Newsletter
April 2023
Dear Friend,
The daily news out of our state capitol is atrocious. Not only is the Republican-controlled legislature fast-tracking a near-total abortion ban, they're recklessly using their power to silence our opposition. Limiting public testimony and forcing us to take to the streets in peaceful protest, leading to senseless arrests are antithetical to our democracy. Governor DeSantis and his Republican allies care nothing about the people of Florida beyond using us as pawns for their political gain.
In stark contrast, we've seen Democratic women leaders in the legislature time and again champion the issues that matter to the majority of Floridians, while fighting on the front lines to defend our rights. It's why we must stay true to our mission to elect Democratic pro-choice women to state and local office. Will you join me in honoring our Democratic women in the House and Senate by making a donation to Ruth's List, so we can continue recruiting, training, and electing leaders who will put the health and safety of Floridians first? [[link removed]]
We've always known changing the political calculus in Florida would be a long-term strategy. It may take years to build the bench, but we have to start investing in our future today. We may not stop this abortion ban, but we will never stop fighting to elect leaders who will protect our reproductive freedom.
Onward,
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Christina Diamond, Interim CEO
Ruth's List Florida
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CONGRATULATIONS CORNER
Congratulations to Donna Deegan on making the May 16th runoff for Jacksonville Mayor. If elected, Donna would make history as the first woman to lead Florida's largest city. We know she has the experience and tenacity to win this race and flip this seat blue in May, but she needs our help to get there! Donate here [[link removed]] or by clicking the graphic below.
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ENDORSEMENTS
Kate Connolly for Mayor of New Port Richey [[link removed]]
Ruth’s List is proud to endorse Kate Connolly in her campaign for Mayor of New Port Richey. If elected, Kate would be the first openly gay woman to serve as the city's mayor. Her election is also critical to keeping this seat in Democratic hands. Donate here [[link removed]] to her campaign and let's do all we can to make sure she wins on April 11th.
WELCOME TO THE TEAM
Ruth's List is excited to welcome two new staff members -- Deb Spector, our new Development Director, and Cassidy Whitaker, our new Political Director. We are thrilled to have them on our team as we build for the 2024 election cycle.
[[link removed]] Deb Spector, Development Director
Deb is an experienced fundraiser for pro-choice Democratic women candidates seeking political office, having worked both nationally and statewide in California. She brings extensive experience taking non-profit and political organizations to the next level, increasing capacity and elevating the power and influence of organizations, including Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Women’s Political Committee of Los Angeles, and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California.
Cassidy Whitaker, Political Director [[link removed]]
Cassidy has worked in nearly every aspect of political campaigns for Democratic candidates at the local, state, and congressional level. Most recently, she was the campaign manager for former State Representative Andrew Learned’s 2022 re-election campaign, one of the most competitive and expensive state house races in 2022. She worked on former Chair of the Hillsborough County Commission Kimberly Overman’s first campaign for office in 2018, served as a district and legislative aide in the Florida House of Representatives for former State Representative Adam Hattersley, and was a part of Florida-based Statecraft Digital, where she helped manage the paid digital communications for over a dozen down-ballot candidates in Florida and Michigan.
EVENT CALENDAR
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 6:00 pm
An evening with Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon
Join Ruth's List and Anne Gannon for a discussion about electing pro-choice women in Florida
RSVP here [Ruthslistfl.org/Gannon413]
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 6:00 pm
Ruth's List St. Petersburg fundraiser featuring Pinellas County School Board Member Caprice Edmond and Ruth's List Florida Interim CEO, Christina Diamond
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Friday, April 21, 2023, 6:00 pm
Ruth's List Central Florida fundraiser featuring U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost, State Attorney Monique Worrell, and Ruth's List Interim CEO Christina Diamond
RSVP here [ruthslistfl.org/CFL421]
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 6:00 pm
Ruth's List Miami Fundraiser featuring Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and State Rep. Ashley Gantt
RSVP here [ruthslistfl.org/Miami516]
Check out the event page on our website [ruthslistfl.org/events] for updates and additional events.
TRAININGS
Helping Democratic pro-choice women in Florida run and win is why Ruth’s List exists. If you're thinking about running for office, we're here to help. This month, we're kicking off our series of trainings to support current and prospective candidates. Spaces are limited, so register here [[link removed]] as soon as possible.
A full description and calendar of our training can be found at on the training page of our website. [ruthslistfl.org/trainings]
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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
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Have you renewed your Ruth's List Membership for 2023? For $100 a year (8.33 a month) , your support enables us to recruit, train, and elect more Democratic pro-choice women to office. Join or renew today [[link removed]] and get your free gift -- along with the knowledge you're making a difference for Florida's future!
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