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John —
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Last week we saw an attempt to subvert the will of American voters, and destroy our democracy. While it ultimately failed, it is an important reminder of why we need more elected officials in office who will uphold the Constitution and not fan the flames of hatred or spread disinformation.
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We have all been deeply affected by the actions of these extremists, but despite their best efforts, truth has won. We have won incredible Senate victories in Georgia, and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be inaugurated on January 20th as president and vice president.
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In Georgia, the victories were a direct result of years of organizing and hard work by so many organizers and groups on the ground.
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These victories give us hope — and Emerge believes that the entire South deserves to be treated like Georgia was for the last few weeks — that's why for the past several years we’ve invested in our affiliates in Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Arkansas, Texas, and yes, Georgia. And, our resolve for change at the federal, state and local level is stronger than ever.
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We’ve seen what happens when we invest in communities that are overlooked by national groups. John, we’re asking — can you join the fight to keep up this momentum by making a contribution today?
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When we invest in electing Democratic women, progressives win, so that’s what we’ve done for the past fifteen years.
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Emerge has grown from a single program to a national organization with 27 state affiliates, to train more than 4,000 alums in communities across the country.
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Over the next 15 years, we’ll be laser-focused on expanding our reach, lifting as we climb, and repowering political structures to expand and build upon our initial investment in these communities. And, most importantly, centering our work on the New American Majority — Black, Brown, and Indigenous women, women of color, LGBTQ+ women, young women, and unmarried women, and so many others from underrepresented communities whose voices haven’t been heard. These are the communities changing elections in the South.
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It takes real resources to upend GOP strongholds and fight the status quo, and if we continue to put in the work, we can win. Please, make a contribution today to support our work building progress for the next 15 years and beyond.
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Onward,
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A'shanti F. Gholar
President
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