John,

A federal judge just gave Donald Trump the go-ahead to send the National Guard into Portland.

But Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, an Emerge alum, isn’t backing down.

She’s joined peaceful protestors in her district to oppose the deployment and show the country what Portland really looks like — a city of people who take care of one another, not the violent image Trump is trying to create.

Emerge alum Rep. Maxine Dexter joins peaceful protestors

And when Trump initially tried to override a judge’s ruling by calling in troops from another state, she stood firm and told Oregonians to stay calm and keep protesting safely.

That’s leadership.

Congresswoman Dexter is showing exactly why Emerge exists. We are training Democratic women who will stand up to abuse of power and protect their communities.

Can you chip in $25 today to help us train and support more Democratic women ready to lead when it matters most?

Thank you for stepping up,

— Team Emerge