We love to see it: There’s a record number of women of color running for office in Vermont! As we know, when women run for office, they win at the same rates as men, making their candidacies a huge step forward in our work to build a more inclusive and representative democracy. And what's happening in Vermont is happening around the country. In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s cruel decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, more women from all across the country are looking to become more politically active and know more about who represents them in their state legislature. Now is the time to both step up to lead and support New American elected officials who are working hard to protect our rights, including the right to abortion care.

Recently, we’ve learned that:

• The Secret Service deleted text messages from January 5th and 6th
• Former Vice President Mike Pence didn’t trust the Secret Service on January 6th
• The Secret Service “missed” the pipe bomb outside the DNC when Vice President Kamala Harris visited

Each new chilling revelation from the January 6th hearings is another reminder of what we already know—that white supremacy and hate are the biggest threats facing our communities and our democracy. We need to hold those who planned and encouraged the insurrection accountable, and we must continue working to end the deep-seated systemic white supremacy, anti-Blackness, xenophobia, and hate that Trump preyed on in the lead-up to January 6th.

A decade ago, immigrant youth fought hard to win and protect DACA. But even now, the future of the program remains at risk amid ongoing attacks and legal battles. That’s why we’re asking all elected officials to add their name to this pledge to stand with immigrants and demand that President Biden and Congress deliver permanent protections for all.