John,

Yesterday, we hosted our most attended #LeadersMatter virtual event to hear directly from Emerge women like State Sen. Molly Cook who are pushing back against the latest Republican power grab— gerrymandering.

Here’s the latest in the fight:

Last night, State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to comply with Texas Department of Public Safety’s demands that they “escort” her to and from the Capitol, and they locked her in the House chamber.

Protestors showed up in force to support her, chanting “let her go!” deep into the night. Emerge Alum State Sen. Molly Cook stepped up to protect three women protestors demanding Collier be free to go, but Texas DPS arrested them.

This fight isn’t just about Texas. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections and ensuring every vote counts.

Can you chip in $25 to help us train the women who will lead the resistance in Texas and across the country?

Every dollar powers our training programs. Every training prepares women to run, win, and lead in this critical moment. If we fall short, we’ll have to scale back when we should be scaling up.

Thank you for standing with us,
Jasmine Smith
Deputy Development Director, Emerge

P.S. If you missed our event, you can still watch the recording to hear directly from Emerge women fighting on the frontlines in Texas.