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April 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Our next electoral test

All eyes are on Virginia. All eyes are on Virginia, John. This November, we have a real shot at a Democratic trifecta in the Commonwealth — not just to stop Trump’s agenda, but to show what’s possible when community leaders are in office…

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April 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Meet the 7 Democrats who could decide Virginia’s future:

Our best chance to defend Virginia’s razor-thin Democratic House majority. John,   Earlier this week, we announced our first wave of endorsements in Virginia’s 2025 elections!  Yesterday, we announced our first wave of endorsements in V…

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April 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM

BREAKING: Trump is coming after ActBlue

Right now, we need you. John,   Donald Trump just signed a presidential memorandum targeting ActBlue — the grassroots fundraising engine that powers organizations like Sister District and progressive candidates up and down the ballot. …

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April 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM

Drum roll please…

Split a donation between these 7 powerhouse candidates right now. 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 cha…

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April 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM

We’ve chosen our 2025 postcard design →

Next up? Printing and shipping 35,000 postcards to our amazing volunteer teams. The votes are in, John!   Thanks to the more than 2,200 people who weighed in, we’ve chosen our 2025 postcard design. Take a look at the winner: …

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  Shawn Werner, Sister District · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Here’s how we decide which candidates to endorse →

Hi, it’s Shawn Hi John, it’s Shawn, Sister District’s Organizing and Political Director.   Before I dive in, I’m thrilled to share with you that we’ll be announcing our 2025 candidate endorsements in Virginia very soon! …

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April 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Time is running out to cast your vote!

We’re missing your vote. Hi John, did you catch our email last week?   We asked our community to help us choose the design for this year’s postcards to voters, and more than 1,700 people have already voted!   But we noticed that you hav…

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April 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Local organizers need your help

Your donation today will go twice as far! John,   Across the country, local organizers are doing the kind of work that too often goes unseen — but is absolutely essential to defending democracy and building progressive po…

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April 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM

This Just In: Your April Sister District Update!

Exciting updates inside. Hi John, welcome to the April edition of our newsletter!   Every month, we will continue to share updates on the important work we’re doing to build enduring political power in states across the…

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April 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Can you invest monthly in Sister District?

We’re building the Trump resistance. John,   Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans in Congress are continuing to push dangerous policies, incite division, and undermine the systems meant to protect our rights and our communi…

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April 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Which postcard design do you like?

Weigh in before we print our first batch of postcards. John,   We’re getting ready to print and ship 35,000 postcards to our volunteer teams as we gear up to connect with voters ahead of the Virginia elections this November — and we’d re…

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April 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM

re: Wisconsin

Susan Crawford won last night’s crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court election. John,   Last night, democracy won in Wisconsin!   Susan Crawford’s victory in the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court special election stopped Republ…

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March 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Can you be one of the 127 Sister District supporters we need to pitch in today?

Funding our plan takes resources. John,   Earlier this month, we announced our plan to target and support candidates in dozens of districts across 9 swing states over the next two years. If we succeed, 42.5 million Americans will have a …

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March 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM

These headlines speak for themselves

We have the people-power to resist. John, in the past, we’ve shared that Republicans are using state legislatures to push harmful policies in our communities. And now, the headlines speak for themselves.   Red states are adopting measur…

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March 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Breaking News: PA Dems hold onto House majority 🎉

Democrats have outperformed in nearly every state legislative election this year. Powerful news out of Pennsylvania last night, John — Democrats just delivered two major special election wins! 🎉   Representative-Elect Dan Goughnour's vic…

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March 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM

We need your help to keep the momentum going

The more progressive power we build in the states, the harder it becomes for MAGA Republicans to push their agenda unchecked. John,   Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans in Congress are on the attack — rolling out dangerous policies…

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March 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Support organizers in Virginia →

We’d love for you to be part of this! John,   We’re coming up on our final State Bridges virtual fundraiser of the year — and we’d love for you to be part of it. Join us on March 26 at 8 pm EDT as we hear from and suppo…

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March 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Our plans for 2025 and 2026 are here

Learn about our state targets for the next two election cycles. As we look toward the 2025 elections and the 2026 midterms, one thing has never been more clear: in the face of unchecked Republican power in Washington, the future of our de…

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March 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM

I hope you’ll join me on this new journey

I’m endlessly grateful for everything we’ve built together. Dear John,   After eight incredible years co-founding and growing Sister District alongside my co-founders, staff and all of you in our inspiring volunteer community, I’m thrill…

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March 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Help us train the next generation of progressive campaigners

At Sister District, we know that winning elections means building a long-term pipeline of progressive talent that will power our movement for years to come. John,   At Sister District, we know that winning elections means building a long-…

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March 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Did you catch our invitation?

We’re less than a week away from our virtual mobilization call, and we want to make sure you have the invitation. John, we’re less than a week away from our virtual mobilization call, and we want to make sure you have the invitation.On Tuesday, March 18 a…

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March 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Things are starting to change

Take a look for yourself: John,   In the past, we've told you that state legislative races don't usually receive the same amount of attention and money as federal races.    That's starting to change.   Right-wing billionaires are increa…

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March 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Supporting year-round organizing is the best way to fight back against chaos and extremism

The urgency of this work couldn’t be more clear. John,   Next week, our Sister District community is coming together to raise funds for our State Bridges partners in Michigan and Wisconsin: We the People MI, Mothering Justice, Citizen Action of Wiscon…

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March 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM

This Just In: Your March Sister District Update!

Preheader Text Exciting updates inside. Hi John, welcome to the March edition of our newsletter! Going forward, you’ll find updates from The Sister District Dispatch and our States and Stats newsletters here. Every mont…

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March 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Join our nationwide mobilization call on March 18

We’re ready to fight back. John, in last night’s joint address to Congress, Donald Trump bragged about his callous policies that hurt working people, attacked immigrants and trans people, and made it clear that he will keep pushing a far-…

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February 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Re: You won’t want to miss out on this ➡️

RSVP now to join us tomorrow for our first State Bridges event of 2025! More than a month into Donald Trump's second term, it's become clear that states will serve an invaluable role in protecting our rights and communities.    Our State Bridges program …

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  Shawn Werner, Sister District · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM

This moment is ours

Our best line of defense against the MAGA agenda starts and ends in state legislatures. John,   We started off 2025 on a strong note after helping to elect Kannan Srinivasan and JJ Singh to the Virginia state Senate and House of Delegates…

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February 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM

We’re seeking your feedback!

State legislatures remain crucial battlegrounds in the fight to defend our rights and communities. John,   One month ago, Donald Trump retook the White House. Since then, state Democrats across the country have been mobilizing to fight ba…

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February 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Our alumni are making the news!

There's no denying that this has been a dark time in our nation's history, John.   The last few weeks have left us struggling to make sense of the rapid pace of developments coming out of Washington D.C.    Even as things at the federal …

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February 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM

We ❤️ building progressive political power

From our team to you: Happy Valentine’s Day! From our team to you: Happy Valentine's Day, John!   If you have been receiving our emails for a while, you know it's no secret that we have major 😍 for state legislatures.  In the spirit of V…

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February 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM

[You’re invited] State Bridges: Arizona x Pennsylvania

RSVP today to join us on Wednesday February 26th! We're excited to announce our first State Bridges event of the new year — and you're invited, John!   RSVP today to join us and our partners on Wednesday February 26th at 8pm ET/5pm PT by clicking the…

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February 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Building an anti-Trump “firewall” begins in the states

While the news has felt like chaos, there have been a few signs of hope at the state level — and we don’t want to lose sight of them! John,   The first few weeks of Trump’s presidency have felt like a year. But while the news coming out …

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January 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Re: Meet our 2025 State Bridges partners →

This year, we’ve set a goal to raise $150,000 for our nine partner organizations. John,   Only nine days into his second term, Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies have been keeping themselves busy with attacks on our communities and our rights.    With Repu…

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January 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM

We are excited to share something hopeful and forward-looking with you

Are you ready to show your support? John,   It’s been a long week of exhausting news. That’s why today, we are excited to share something hopeful and forward-looking with you: our 2025 State Bridges partners! This year, Sister District is once again s…

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  Sarah Curmi, Sister District · [email protected]

January 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM

I am honored to introduce myself as Sister District’s new Executive Director

I am so proud to join Sister District Dear John,   My name is Sarah Curmi, and I am honored to introduce myself as Sister District’s new Executive Director.In my first three weeks, I have had the privilege of meeting some of our passionat…

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January 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM

Despair is not an option

Like many of you, we woke up this morning to waves of worry and uncertainty with Trump’s distressing day one executive orders. John,   Like many of you, we woke up this morning to waves of worry and uncertainty with Trump…

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January 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM

Donald Trump will be sworn in today — here’s how we fight back:

This work takes all of us. Now, more than ever, it’s critical to stay engaged and be ready to take action. John,   Today, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as President of the United States for his second term. It’s a hea…

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January 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Will you take the 2025 Volunteer survey?

Our mission to build enduring progressive power in the states has never been more important Our mission to build enduring progressive power in the states has never been more important, John.   In just a few days, Donald T…

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January 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM

[Sign the Card] Thank you, Lala!

Please join us in sharing some appreciation and best wishes for Lala. Dear John,   As you may know, Sister District’s co-founder, Lala Wu, has stepped down as Executive Director. From co-founding Sister District with four other women to g…

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  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Announcing our new Executive Director

After 8 incredible years, I’m thrilled to share our next chapter with you. Dear John,   A new year is a time of new beginnings for many, and today I’d like to share some news of ours as well. After eight incredible years…

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January 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM

Special election victories 🎉

Incredible news, John. John,   What a way to start the year! Thanks to this incredible grassroots team, we helped secure major victories in last night’s special elections in Virginia, electing Kannan Srinivasan and JJ Singh! Every contrib…

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January 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM

Our impact, John:

Today, we’re thrilled to release our 2024 Impact Report! John,   Today, we’re thrilled to release our 2024 Impact Report!   While the presidential outcome was not what any of us had hoped for, our wins in the states underscore the power …

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January 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support of this grassroots team during our Season of Giving fundraising sprint! John,   Happy New Year from all of us at Sister District! As we welcome 2025, we’re fill…

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January 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Two Sister District champions need your help

2025 is now in full swing, and our movement is facing its first big test in just a few days. John,   2025 is now in full swing, and our movement is facing its first big test in just a few days.    Sister District champions Kannan Sriniv…

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December 28, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Reflecting on 2024

As we say goodbye to 2024 and prepare to bring in a new year, I wanted to share a message with you. John,   As we say goodbye to 2024 and prepare to bring in a new year, we wanted to share some thoughts with you.  In the …

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December 27, 2024 at 4:19 PM

The clock is ticking!

Your generous gift will be matched 2x.   Paid for by Sister District Project. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Donations to Siste…

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December 23, 2024 at 7:03 PM

[Sister District Dispatch] Celebrating our 2024 victories, VA special election alert, and more!

Read now to learn more! 👋 Welcome to the December edition of The Sister District Dispatch — our last newsletter of 2024! Every month, we’ll catch you up on the latest election news and keep you informed on our collective…

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December 20, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Today marks one month until Donald Trump’s inauguration

With our democracy at a tipping point, the work to shift the balance of power and strengthen our state legislatures has never been more urgent. John, in exactly one month, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as President of…

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  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 4:32 PM

[States & Stats] Virginia 2025: Every Vote Counts—Here’s the Data to Prove It

Welcome to the last issue of the States & Stats Newsletter for 2024, highlighting the work of our award-winning political research team. Greetings, John!   Welcome to the last issue of the States & Stats Newsletter for 2024, high…

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December 18, 2024 at 4:03 PM

In case you missed it: We’re thrilled to endorse Kannan Srinivasan and JJ Singh!

Yesterday, we announced our new endorsements for the VA special election happening on January 7. John, in case you missed it:    Yesterday, we announced our new endorsements for the VA special election happening on January 7.  We’re so pr…

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