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  Lala Wu, Sister District Project · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 2:27 PM

BREAKING: Roe v. Wade has been overturned

Abortion is now inaccessible in nearly half of the country. We must stop at nothing to elect pro-choice state legislators this November, and we need your help to do it. Dear John,Moments ago, the Supreme Court overturned…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Announcing our next wave of 2022 candidates! 🎉

Dear John,Today, we are thrilled to announce our next wave of 2022 candidates. These 12 brilliant candidates are running in 7 critical states, where everything from abortion access, voting rights, common-sense gun laws, …
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District Project · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM

You're invited! Announcing the State Power Series

Join Vote Save America and Sister District for a conversation about the end of Roe v. Wade, and what we can do about it. Dear John,Today, we are thrilled to announce a brand new virtual event series in partnership with Vote Save America and Crooked Media: T…
  Jarvis Houston, Sister District · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Help us close the gap to $100k!

In just 3 weeks, we have raised an average of nearly $14k per candidate. Help us hit our $100k total goal! John, Jarvis here. I’m Sister District’s Organizing and Political Director, and I want to share some fantastic new…
  Senator Mallory McMorrow · [email protected]
May 11, 2022 at 4:41 PM

We need you to help us fight in the states

We have a chance to help stop the flood of anti-choice policies that are coming our way. But we’ll only be able to do so if we have pro-choice legislators in office who are willing to do what’s right. Dear John,I’m Mallory McMorrow, curr…
  Lala Wu, Sister District Project · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 4:45 PM

What will happen when Roe is overturned

It's now clear that abortion will soon become inaccessible in nearly half the country. Dear John,We are outraged.Last night, in a truly unprecedented event, a draft decision on the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court case was le…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Drumroll please... our first candidates of 2022 are here! 🥳

Dear John,It’s officially here! Today, we kick off the 2022 midterms by announcing our first 6 candidates of the year. They are running in 4 different states, all critical to Democratic success in the midterms, and vital…
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM

The fight to protect Roe starts now

Dear John,Last week, we celebrated with unbridled joy as the  first Black woman and first public defender was confirmed to the Supreme Court. We are thrilled that Kentaji Brown Jackson's confirmation is a step towards maki…
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Announcing our next round of 2022 State Bridges partners!

Dear John,Today, we are thrilled to announce Sister District’s second wave of State Bridges partners for the year: Citizen Action and WISDOM in Wisconsin, the A. Philip Randolph Education Fund (APREF) and Carolina Federa…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM

TOMORROW! Join us for the 5th Annual Sister District Summit!

The virtual event features keynote speaker DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and more! Dear John,There's still time for you to join us for the fifth annual Sister District Summit, the weekend of Februa…
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Our 2022 states are here! 🎉

Dear John,Today, we are thrilled to announce our seven 2022 state targets! This year, we’ll be targeting strategic state legislative races in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Nevada, and Georgia. It’s no secret…
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 5:01 PM

This February, help us support Black leaders

In 2021, less than 10% of state legislators were Black, and our Black alumni are often the first or only candidates of color in their seats and chambers. Our commitment to Black lives goes beyond the ballot box. Dear John…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 5:01 PM

ICYMI: You're invited to the 5th Annual Sister District Summit!

RSVP now for this virtual event on Feb 26-27, featuring keynote speaker DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison! Dear John,Earlier this week, we extended you an invite to the fifth annual Sister District Summit, the weekend of February…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 10:54 PM

You're invited to the 5th Annual Sister District Summit!

RSVP now for this virtual event on Feb 26-27, featuring keynote speaker DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison! Dear John,Sister District is pleased to invite you to the fifth annual Sister District Summit, the weekend of February 26-…
  Sister District · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Join our first 2022 State Bridges event Feb 2 focused on Arizona!

Our partners RAZA and LUCHA will play a key role in the fight to flip the Arizona House this November -- join us Feb 2 to hear from their extraordinary leaders & support their critical work. Dear John,   Sister…
  Sister District · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Join our first State Bridges event Feb 2 focused on Arizona!

Our partners RAZA and LUCHA will play a key role in the fight to flip the Arizona House this November -- join us Feb 2 to hear from their extraordinary leaders & support their critical work. Dear John,   Sister…
  Lala Wu, Sister District Project · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM

It's National Run for Office Day!

Here's how you can help build state legislatures that look like the communities they represent! Dear John,It’s National Run for Office Day, and we're thinking about all the incredible candidates who have made our work poss…
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Announcing our first State Bridges partners of 2022! 🎉

Dear John,Today, we are thrilled to announce Sister District’s first six State Bridges partners for the year: Rural Arizona Action (RAZA), Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), Mothering Justice, We the People Act…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Our 2021 Impact Report is here!

Just a few days into the new year, we are thrilled to bring you our 2021 Impact Report. Dear John,Just a few days into the new year, we are thrilled to bring you our 2021 Impact Report. This year, we are celebrating our 5-…
  Lala, Gaby, and Lyzz - Sister District Project · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 5:02 PM

From our family to yours

We're taking a moment to reflect upon how far we’ve come, and what lies ahead. Dear John,As another challenging year winds down, we are taking a moment to reflect upon how far we’ve come, and what lies ahead. At Sister Dis…
  Lala Wu, Sister District Project · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 8:32 PM

We met our goal! 🎉

We are thrilled to say that the Sister District community truly stepped up, and we met both our match and our stretch goal! Dear John,Last week, Sister District participated in Giving Tuesday by launching our ambitious 5-Ye…
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Announcing our 5 Year Fund!

It's Giving Tuesday! Help kick off our 5 Year Fund and meet our $30k match by the end of the week! Dear John,It’s here! Today is Giving Tuesday―a global event celebrating the power of generosity to change the world. We’re k…
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 5:04 PM

5 things we're thankful for

On our 5th anniversary, we're taking a moment to celebrate you. Dear John,This month is Sister District’s 5-year anniversary! We’re thankful for the entire Sister District community each and every day, but this week we’d li…
  Lala, Gaby, and Lyzz · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 5:02 PM

It's our birthday!

The next five years will be just as pivotal for our country as the last. We’re committed to staying in the fight, and it starts with the 2022 midterms. Dear John,Five years ago this month, Sister District was born. We’re co…
  The Sister District Team · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 5:38 PM

The Virginia election, 1 week later

Two races are still undecided. Read our most recent analysis about what happened in Virginia. Dear John,It’s been just over a week since the elections in Virginia, and we’ve been busy crunching the numbers and receiving upd…
  The Sister District Team · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Election results are coming in

Dear John,First, the good news: at least three Sister District candidates won their races for the Virginia House of Delegates. Our candidates ran tough races where every single vote mattered, and because of your hard work,…
  Jarvis Houston, Sister District · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 10:03 PM

Re: Final hours to donate!

Candidate fundraising ends at midnight. Help our 6 most critical candidates right now! Dear John,   I wanted to reach out again because we have just a few hours left to raise funds for our 2021 candidates. We want to make…
  Jarvis Houston, Sister District · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 1:02 PM

LAST day to donate to candidates!

Candidate fundraising ends at midnight. Help our 6 most critical candidates right now! Dear John,   Today is the last day to donate to our 2021 candidates, and we want to make sure your dollars are going to the most strat…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
October 19, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Two weeks left before Election Day!

Here's how you can help get out the vote in Virginia, and send a message to the GOP before the midterms. Dear John,This is it. Only two weeks left until Election Day in Virginia! The Sister District community has been on …
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Help advocate for fair redistricting right now!

Accountability, oversight, engagement - help fund these organizations keeping the pressure on politicians when it comes to redistricting. Dear John,   You’ve probably heard that the redistricting process is well underway,…
  Neal Morgan, Sister District · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 5:30 PM

We’re teaming up with Vote Save America to keep VA blue!

Join Pod Save America hosts Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor, and us to help get out the vote! Dear John,   With less than a month to go until Election Day, time is running out to get our voters…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Action Needed: Help us get out the vote in Virginia!

There's a real chance Dems might lose the House this year. Help us make sure that doesn't happen. Dear John,   It’s finally here! Early voting has officially begun in Virginia. This is where the rubber meets the road: aft…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Help our 5 most critical candidates now!

It's officially election season, and the clock is ticking. Help us meet our newest $10k match! Dear John,   It’s September, which can only mean one thing – we’re less than two months away from Election Day! After months o…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Help get these 9 women elected!

We're celebrating Women's Equality Day, but we still have a long way to go. Here's how you can help! Dear John,   It’s Women’s Equality Day! 101 years ago today, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting 26 million women …
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 5:56 PM

Help us hold the GOP accountable for fair redistricting

Your contribution will be TRIPLED through Aug 20! Dear John,   Today, the 2020 U.S. Census data will finally be released, officially kicking off the redistricting process. It’s no secret that the 2020 U.S. Census was a di…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Have you seen what's happening in Texas?

Will you do your part to help Ann Johnson and Democrats from across the state? Dear John,   This week, Texas Democrats made the brave choice to leave the state to stop Governor Abbot and the GOP from ramming through a voter suppression bi…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Action Needed: Help us protect voting rights!

Dear John,   The Supreme Court has just handed down a devastating ruling against the Voting Rights Act, in the Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee case. The decision means that Arizona lawmakers will be allowed to …
  Sister District · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Join us for our Final State Bridges Events!

Dear John,Today, we are thrilled to announce Sister District’s final three State Bridges partners for the year: PA Stands UP, Mothering Justice, and We the People Action Fund. At Sister District, our mission is to build progressive power in state legisla…
  Sister District · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Announcing our next candidates of 2021! 🎉

Dear John,This week, we are thrilled to announce our next three candidates of 2021! This is another high-stakes election year in Virginia, and we must protect the Democrats' fragile majority in the House of Delegates. Read on to learn more a…
  Sister District · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Meet the 4 women fighting back against anti-LGBTQ legislation

Four of our most inspiring LGBTQ alumnae are already achieving great things at the state level. Dear John,This Pride month, we’re taking a minute to celebrate the big wins a few of our LGBTQ alumni legislators have achiev…
  Sister District · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 9:11 PM

Last chance to donate!

Our candidates face a critical fundraising deadline, tonight at midnight. Dear John,   Tonight at midnight is a fundraising deadline in Virginia. Why is tonight’s deadline so important? Strong fundraising numbers will sho…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 6:07 PM

What comes next if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

Dear John,   By now, you’ve probably heard that the Supreme Court has agreed to review a Mississippi law that all but eliminates abortion access – meaning there is now a very real chance that Roe v. Wade will be overturn…
  Sister District · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 4:57 PM

Our first candidates of 2021 are here!

Dear John,This week, we are thrilled to announce our first nine candidates of 2021! We’re back for another high-stakes election year in Virginia, this time to protect the Democrats' fragile majority in the House of Delegates. Read on to lear…
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 7:21 PM

ICYMI: Our State Bridges program has launched!

Join us THIS Wednesday for our first event in the series! Dear John,Building on the successes in Arizona and Georgia in 2020, we know that long-term community-based organizing, often led by people of color, is bedrock for our ability to build progressive …
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District Project · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Announcing our 2021-2022 States!

Announcing our 2021-2022 States! This year, we're returning to Virginia for the third time, and we'll be going hard in the midterms next year. Our 2022 states will include View this email in your browser Dear John, Today, we are thrilled…
  Rita Bosworth, Sister District Project · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 4:59 AM

Change is in the air!

Change is in the air! After four years as Executive Director, I will be stepping down at the end of February. I will continue to serve as a senior advisor, and I am beyond View this email in your browser Dear John, Change i…
  Rita Bosworth, Sister District Project · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Our 2021-2022 Strategy

Our 2021-2022 Strategy We're going even bigger to build progressive power in states, because Republicans will be fighting harder than ever. View this email in your browser Dear John, While the attacks and continued threa…
  Rita Bosworth, Sister District Project · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Looking back and moving forward

Looking back and moving forward Amidst a rollercoaster of a week, we bring your our 2020 Impact Report. View this email in your browser Dear John, Just a week into 2021, the political roller coaster continues, but we are h…
  Rita Bosworth, Sister District Project · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 7:59 PM

The Three Things I'll Carry Forward into 2021

The Three Things I'll Carry Forward into 2021 As 2020 comes to a close, we are also closing a remarkable four-year chapter in history. Here is what is on my mind as we dive into 2021. View this email in your browser Dear Jo…
  Lala Wu, Sister District Project · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 3:59 PM

You're Invited: our 2021 Summit!

You're Invited: our 2021 Summit! Please join us February 6 & 7 for our fourth annual Sister District volunteer Summit, featuring keynote speaker Anat Shenker-Osorio! View this email in your browser Dear John, Sister Dis…