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  Sister District · [email protected]
May 4, 2024 at 4:02 PM

[NEW SWAG] Build progressive state power in style!

Shop our online store now. Donate » This email was sent to [email protected]. We rely on grassroots donations from supporters like you, and most of those donations come from emails like this one. However, if you would like to change your sub…
  Sister District · [email protected]
May 1, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a state legislator?

RSVP to join us on May 14! John, Our Sister District community has worked to elect progressive champions to state legislatures across the country — but have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a state legislator? How do state legislators work across the aisle in these chal…
  Shawn Werner, Sister District Project · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Our candidates are phenomenal. Let me tell you why:

It’s an exciting (and busy) time for us! Hi John, it’s Shawn — Sister District’s Organizing and Political Director. It’s an exciting (and busy) time for us! Last week, we rolled out our first candidate endorsements of 2024, and our team is hitting the ground running to do what …
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 5:41 PM

These 8 progressive candidates need your help:

Did you catch the exciting news? Did you catch the exciting news yesterday, John? Our first wave of 2024 candidate endorsements is here! Here are the progressive champions we’re supporting so far this year: Each of these brilliant state legislative candidates is running agai…
  Sister District · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 9:41 PM

Our first endorsements of 2024!

Look inside. Donate ? This email was sent [email protected]. We rely on grassroots donations from supporters like you, and most of those donations come from emails like this one. However, if you would like to change your subscriptio…
  Sister District · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Making sure you didn’t miss this!

Sister District recently launched a digital ad campaign to recruit new volunteers. John, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this! Sister District recently launched a digital ad campaign to recruit new volunteers to help us build progressive power and win as many elections a…
  Sister District · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Our research was just featured in Politico!

Check it out. John, Sister District has just completed exciting new research in partnership with Data for Progress, exploring the biggest problem and opportunity for Democrats: down-ballot roll-off, the term for what happens when a voter ticks the top, but not the bottom, of t…
  Sister District · [email protected]
April 20, 2024 at 7:31 PM

We put the “bridge” in State Bridges!

We couldn’t be more proud. John, seven Sister District teams from all over the country joined forces last weekend for a “Bridge Walk for State Bridges,” a collective day of action to support our amazing 2024 State Bridges partners. From the Bay Area to Portland and from Oregon…
  Lyzz Schwegler, Sister District · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 5:31 PM

We’re trying something new

We’re running digital ads to recruit and mobilize grassroots volunteers across the country. John, we’re trying something new at Sister District. As we ramp up our work to organize in critical states this year, we’re running digital ads to recruit and mobilize grassroots volunte…
  Sister District HQ · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Protect the Earth 🌎 and build progressive power in the states!

Combatting the climate crisis can only happen if we have bold climate champions in our state legislatures. John, There is no Planet B. That’s why here at Sister District, we’re celebrating Earth Month by doubling down on our plan to build long-term progressive power in the st…
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM

[States & Stats] Tiny Margins, Massive Impacts - Why Does A Little Roll-Off Matter A Lot?

Welcome to our second States & Stats Newsletter, highlighting the work of our award-winning political research team. Greetings, John! Welcome to our second States & Stats Newsletter, highlighting the work of our award-winning political research team. Our research team …
  Sister District · [email protected]
April 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM

[Sister District Dispatch] Here’s what we’ve been up to this month!

Take a look! 👋 Welcome to the April edition of The Sister District Dispatch! Every month, we’ll catch you up on the latest election news and keep you informed on our collective fight to win permanent progressive power in the states. Keep reading to learn more about what we’ve b…
  Sister District · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Candidate endorsements are coming soon 👀

Our team is preparing right now. Hey John, big news is coming! We’re gearing up to endorse our first wave of 2024 candidates very soon. 🌊 And right now, our team is preparing to go all in to support each of our candidates — including providing tailored strategic support, kicki…
  Sister District · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 10:20 PM

[RSVP] Join our upcoming research briefing on down-ballot roll-off

Sister District has just completed exciting new research in partnership with Data for Progress. John, Please join us on April 22 for a deep dive into the biggest electoral problem you haven’t heard of: down-ballot roll-off. Sister District has just completed exciting new resea…
  Sister District HQ · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Breaking news in Arizona

The stakes just got higher in Arizona. Breaking news, John: The Arizona Supreme Court just upheld a near-total abortion ban that was first passed in 1864. The GOP’s cruel attacks on our bodies aren’t letting up, and we can’t either. We must continue to build power and protect …
  Sister District · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 5:21 PM

We’re hiring 34 paid fellows

We have some exciting news! John, we have exciting news to share with you: We’re gearing up to hire 34 paid fellows to provide crucial support to our candidates and volunteer teams and help with voter outreach and mobilization. Our fellows will play a key part in building the …
  Sister District HQ · [email protected]
April 1, 2024 at 10:50 PM

We need your feedback!

Which of our target states are you most excited about this cycle? Hey John, As primaries start to wrap up, we’ve been getting ready to put our general election plans into action across 7 battleground states: Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan, Georgia, Wisconsin, and North…
  Sister District · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Huge Democratic victory in Alabama!

Did you catch the huge news? John, did you catch the huge news out of Alabama this week? On Tuesday, Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands won her special election race and flipped a critical state house seat — by campaigning on protecting abortion and IVF access. This momentous v…
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 6:31 PM

[Sister District Dispatch] Here’s what we’ve been up to this March:

2024 is in full swing! 👋 Welcome to the March edition of The Sister District Dispatch! Every month, we’ll catch you up on the latest election news and keep you informed on our collective fight to win permanent progressive power in the states. 2024 is in full swing. Keep readin…
  Sister District HQ · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Mifepristone

This case should have never been taken up by SCOTUS in the first place. John, we knew that anti-abortion Republicans wouldn’t stop after overturning Roe. Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that will determine the future of Mifepristone, the most commonl…
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM

State Sen. Kim Jackson made history in Georgia

Our Historic Firsts series uplifts inspiring, historic firsts among recently elected state lawmakers, with a focus on women, people of color, young folks, LGBTQ+ folks, and folks from nontraditional backgrounds. Welcome to our Historic Firsts series, where barrier-breaking lawma…
  Sister District HQ · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Our commitment this Women’s History Month

Today, women still vastly remain underrepresented in state legislatures. John, Nearly 130 years after the first three women were elected to state legislative office in the U.S. — women remain massively underrepresented in our state legislatures across the country. This is desp…
  Sister District HQ · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Election wins are turning into policy progress

The results from this year’s legislative session prove just how powerful the work we’re doing really is. John, The Virginia Assembly has officially adjourned after the 2024 session, and one thing is clear: The Election Day wins that Sister District volunteers helped secure last…
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Our first States & Stats Newsletter!

At Sister District, using a data-driven approach to building state legislative power is core to our existence. Greetings, John! At Sister District, using a data-driven approach to building state legislative power is core to our existence. That’s why today, I’m excited to bring …
  Sister District · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 6:01 PM

2024 is set to be a huge year for Wisconsin

Just a few years ago Republicans gerrymandered themselves into what looked like unbreakable majorities in Wisconsin. John, We are three months into 2024, and election season is ramping up! We already know that this year is set to huge for state elections, and it will be especi…
  Sister District · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 10:50 PM

Arizona + Pennsylvania

Join us tomorrow. John, Tomorrow, we’re hosting a special virtual event to raise critical resources for four power-building organizations laying the groundwork for big wins in Arizona and Pennsylvania. We’ll hear directly from each partner: Living United for Change in Arizona…
  Sister District · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Donald Trump is going to be the Republican nominee

We’re laying the groundwork we’ll need to continue building progressive power in the states. John, With Super Tuesday now behind us, one thing is clear: Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for president. We knew this day was coming, and we’re already laying the groundwo…
  Sister District · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Support our State Bridges partners in AZ & PA!

These incredible organizations are organizing year-round to build progressive power in their communities. John, Next week, the Sister District community is coming together with a special event to raise funds for our State Bridges partners in Arizona and Pennsylvania. And we wan…
  Sister District · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 8:32 PM

[Sister District Summit] Less than one week

You don’t want to miss it! John, the seventh annual Sister District summit is less than one week away! We are thrilled to announce that our one-day virtual summit on March 9th will kick off with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and feature a keynote fireside chat with Mandela Barn…
  Sister District · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Join us next week for a panel discussion on state legislatures

Ever wonder what a state legislature actually does? Join us to find out! Dear John, Have you ever wondered what a state legislature actually does? We’re teaming up with Red Wine and Blue for a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 PM to answer that important qu…
  Sister District · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Making sure you saw the big news

We’re going big! John, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan, Georgia, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. Earlier this week, we announced that Sister District will organize, invest, and work hand-in-hand with candidates across these seven presidential battlegrounds this year. A…
  Sister District HQ · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 9:52 PM

Announcing our 2024 Political Strategy!

Meet our 2024 target states: Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan, Georgia, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. John, It’s finally here! Today, we are thrilled to announce our 2024 target states. This year, we know that we’ll be going big to elect candidates in Arizona, Pennsyl…
  Lala Wu, Sister District Project · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 12:31 AM

The ramifications of Alabama’s IVF ruling, explained

The time to act is now. John, If you’re like me, you’ve watched in utter disbelief as Alabama’s Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos, used in the process of in vitro fertilization, are classified as people under Alabama state law. In the two days since the ruling, we have see…
  Sister District · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Show your love for state legislatures this Valentine’s Day

Roses are red. Violets are blue. Donate » This email was sent to [email protected]. We rely on grassroots donations from supporters like you, and most of those donations come from emails like this one. However, if you would like to change your subscription preferences,…
  Mandela Barnes via Sister District · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Personally inviting you to Sister District’s Summit

If you haven’t already, make sure to register! Hi John, it’s Mandela Barnes — former Lt. Governor of Wisconsin. Sister District’s seventh annual Summit is one month away, and I can’t wait to join this incredible movement as your keynote speaker! Sister District’s Summit is the…
  Sister District · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Sister District is committed to diversifying our state legislatures

Today we’re celebrating how far the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus has come! John, Last week kicked off the start of Black History Month, and as the Virginia legislative session is in full swing, we are taking the time to celebrate how far Virginia’s Legislative Black Caucus…
  Sister District · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Join us and Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez tomorrow! (rsvp)

Don't miss out! John, We’re hosting an exciting virtual fundraising event TOMORROW evening in support of our State Bridges partners in Michigan and Wisconsin, and we don’t want you to miss out. We’ll hear from organizers who are laying the groundwork right now for the 2024 e…
  Sister District · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 9:51 PM

Help elect gun safety champions

State legislatures can save lives. John, We want to share some grim but important statistics. Last year saw 656 mass shootings in the United States—the second-highest number on record—and tens of thousands of gun-related deaths.1 It’s no secret that the pro-gun conservatives h…
  Gaby Goldstein · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Help us unlock $10,000 in matching funds for power-building partners in Michigan and Wisconsin!

We have big news. John, we have big news: Our first State Bridges fundraising event of 2024 is just one week away – on February 7 at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET on Zoom! This special event is an incredible opportunity to support and hear from our extraordinary power-building partners in M…
  Sister District HQ · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Why we do the work that we do

It’s clear proof that elections have consequences. THIS is why we work so hard to build progressive power in state legislatures, John: All over the country, progressive state legislators that Sister District volunteers helped to elect are standing in the way of Republicans …
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
January 29, 2024 at 9:30 PM

[Sister District Dispatch] We’re hitting the ground running!

It’s a new year, and it’s been a busy month! We’re hitting the ground running, strategizing, and preparing for the upcoming 2024 election. 👋 Welcome to the January edition of The Sister District Dispatch, John! Every month, we’ll catch you up on the latest election news and keep…
  Sister District · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Want to keep the White House blue? There is no better place to invest your time and resources than state legislative races

We’re sure you’ve heard by now. John, we’re sure you’ve heard by now: Despite his 91 criminal charges—including conspiring to overturn the 2020 election—Donald Trump won the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire primary election (by a lot). Nearly all of his one-time GOP opponents…
  Sister District · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Our keynote speaker is...

Register now. John, We’re thrilled to invite you to our seventh annual Sister District Summit held virtually on Saturday, March 9 — featuring a special fireside chat with Mandela Barnes! Mandela Barnes is the 45th Lt. Governor of Wisconsin – the state’s second-ever Black sta…
  Sister District · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Abortion is a winning issue

51 years later, we’re fighting—state by state—to gain back our fundamental right to reproductive freedom. John, Today marks the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision Roe v. Wade, which protected abortion care under the Constitution. Now, 51 years later, we…
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Our 2023 Impact Report is here! Take a look:

Today’s a big day! Hi John, today’s a big day here at Sister District: We’re thrilled to release our 2023 Impact Report! This annual report details all that we’ve accomplished over the past year and reflects the unwavering dedication of this community to our mission of buildin…
  Sister District · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 11:30 PM

An indispensable part of our mission

Our State Bridges partners are laying the groundwork to build progressive power on Election Day. John, Here at Sister District, our State Bridges partners are an indispensable part of our mission. Building long-term political power in the states requires year-round, on-the-grou…
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Multi-cycle investments work!

Our work is about more than just winning elections. John, our work is about more than just winning elections. It’s about building long-term power in state legislatures and passing progressive legislation that will reshape America. And now, as we’ve officially entered a new year…
  Sister District · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 9:20 PM

In case you missed it: 2024 State Bridges partners are here!

This is a testament to the power of collaboration. John, did you catch the big news? This year, we’re supporting eight grassroots organizations that are building sustained progressive power across four critical swing states: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Michigan. The…
  Sister District · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Our 2024 State Bridges partners are here!

Don't wait! Dear John, Today, we’re thrilled to announce Sister District’s 2024 State Bridges partners—community-based organizations organizing in critical battleground states year-round. Sister District has partnered with each of these eight organizations in the past—and we’r…
  Sister District · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 8:30 PM

2024 Resolution: Build Progressive State Power

Happy 2024! Hi John, Our New Year’s resolution is simple: Build progressive state power in 2024. And we know you’re with us because you opened this email! Thank you. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait until election season heats up to get started. Here are three steps you can…