John,
Today, we’re launching our 21 to Watch in ‘21 campaign – a biweekly series where we spotlight and introduce you to some of the people and issues to keep your eye on in the progressive movement -- all making bold moves in 2021.
After you saved Democracy in November 2020, delivered another victory for Democrats on January 5, 2021, and witnessed an insurrection on the citadel of our Democracy on January 6th, you know how important it is that we elect leaders who will stand for our founding Democratic principles:
Government of the people, by the people, for the people
That is why we’re taking the time to highlight 21 of our endorsed candidates, inspiring activist allies, and dedicated movement partners that we think you should know. They are on the front-lines fighting the good fight, fighting for the issues that matter most to our members and the progressive movement.
And who better to kick off this series with than Louisiana State Senator and current Congressional candidate for LA-02, Karen Carter Peterson.
It’s fitting that Karen is our first spotlight, because her election is only 32 days away, and early voting begins in only 18 days.
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Our full-length interview with Karen is available online HERE, below are excerpts from the interview with shorter corresponding clips.
On the pandemic:
“So many people are suffering right now. . . that's part of the reason why I want to go to Congress, to be able to have some immediate impact, and to help people rebuild their lives.
On DFA’s "fight everywhere, win everywhere" ethic:
"I know y'all were all in on Georgia – and thank gosh – you helped to save our Republic, our democracy!"
On being the only pro-choice woman legislator in LA:
“There are only six women [in the Louisiana State Senate] that currently serve . . . of all six Democrats and Republicans, I'm the only pro-choice woman. . . I would like to be able to champion the rights of progressive women – progressive people – on the issues that I've been fighting for which sometimes are not the dominant advocacy group in the body that I currently serve in.”
On securing DFA’s endorsement:
“All the organizers were like, ‘What?! DFA is on board now?! Kick it up a notch – BAM!’ After what [DFA] did in Georgia, I cannot keep saying how important it is to save our democracy, but we know what's possible when your members get engaged and that's what’s so exciting.”
She also bares all about a subject faced by many individuals and families. She’s an overcomer. Watch the video to learn more.
Karen is exactly the kind of progressive champion we need fighting for us in Congress. Can you chip in to help get her over the finish line?
Change is coming. Change is happening. The 21 to Watch in ‘21 are working hard to make sure we live in a Democracy that works for everyone, everywhere.
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- Kelley
Kelley Jackson, Communications
Democracy for America
