John,
Eighteen years ago I was starting my first term as state representative in the Maine Legislature. From the floor of the Maine House, then to the state Senate, to the campaign trail while running for Congress, and for the last five and half years as Executive Director of EMILYs List, I have been proud to be a part of this enthusiastic and unapologetic EMILYs List community that never stops fighting for reproductive rights for everyone. And that's why I became an EMILYs List member.
To be honest, when I received my first EMILYs List membership card in the mail in 2008, I didn't know that *every* new and renewed member receives a personalized card. It was a prized possession and I carried it in my wallet — I still do that today — and I now know that card symbolizes membership in a millions-strong community. For me, that feeling of being part of something powerful hasn't faded a bit.
Want to join me and be part of the team? Donate any amount to activate your 2023 membership to get your personalized membership card. We're only accepting memberships until midnight tonight!
Now, our yearly membership drives are a highlight of my year. EMILYs List was founded on a model that allowed donors (like you and me!) to help Democratic pro-choice women run and win. Not only can you support those on the frontlines of the fight for reproductive rights, but you can be a card-carrying member of the team that helps those women WIN up and down the ballot.
We're nearing the end of our final 2023 membership drive, John — which is also my last as the executive director of this incredible organization — so I wanted to ask you personally:
We're *so close* to hitting our goal of 150,000 total 2023 EMILYs List members before this drive ends! Will you activate your EMILYs List membership for 2023 by midnight? Donate now:
https://emilyslist.org/go/Last-Chance-Membership
Thank you so much — and GO TEAM!
Emily
Emily Cain (she/her/hers)
Executive Director, EMILYs List
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