Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM

The Road Behind Us, The Journey Ahead

Your contributions—whether of time, treasure, talent, or all of the above—have been pivotal in Sister District’s work to build enduring power in state legislatures. Dear John, As we turn the corner into 2024, many of us are already thinking ahead to the next election. Some conc…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 6:04 PM

[Enclosed] End-of-Year Sister District Supporter Survey for John

Have a minute? Hi John, Members of our Sister District community are the heart of our movement to build progressive power in states across the country. As we wrap up 2023 and head into a critical 2024 presidential election year, we want your input as our digital, political, an…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

December 22, 2023 at 6:03 PM

We recorded a message for you!

Watch now. John, on behalf of our team at Sister District, thank you for being a part of our community! As we wrap up 2023, we’re reflecting back on this historic and extraordinary election year in Virginia, and we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for you and o…

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  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 11:01 PM

[OP-ED] "Running for Office As a Young Person Means Dealing with Ageism. I Did it Anyway."

Read State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr.’s op-ed about why he thinks young people should run for office. Welcome to our Historic Firsts series, where barrier-breaking lawmakers will tell us how their identities have informed their work in local and state politics — and why it matters…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Republicans won’t stop until abortion is abolished

In case you missed it. John — in case you missed it: Just 18 months after it overturned Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court — stacked with anti-abortion extremists — announced it will take up a case that will determine the fate of the abortion pill, Mifepristone. Mifepristone is a…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Sister District Dispatch — 2023 Wrapped!

It was an incredible year for our movement. 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…

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  Sister District HQ · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 10:49 PM

Getting ready for 2024

We need to identify candidates to endorse, train an army of volunteers, and mobilize huge numbers of voters. John, Since 2016, Sister District has helped elect more than 200 progressive state legislators, including eight candidates we endorsed this year in Virginia. Whether you’…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 9:31 PM

It’s been a big year for Sister District alums!

We can’t wait to share this with you. John, it’s been a big year for Sister District alums! From passing life-saving state policy to aiming for higher office, the progressive champions we’ve helped to elect are making waves! We can’t wait to share what our alumni have been up…

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  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District Project · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 7:02 PM

We’ve raised nearly $500,000 for local organizers

We are just $1,462 away from crossing the ½ million dollar mark for our State Bridges partners. Help us get there before the end of the year! John, When we launched our State Bridges program three years ago, we had ambitious goals to expand our investment in critical states to…

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  Lindsay Wolff, Sister District · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Did you miss your chance to get a sticker pack?

It's not too late! Hi John, We wrapped up our big Giving Tuesday push last night, and we’re getting ready to mail them out to supporters who pitched in. But we’re reaching out to you first. Our brand-new sticker packs were such a huge hit that we wanted to make sure you recei…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 6:31 PM

We noticed you haven’t made a donation yet

This is your LAST chance to donate to our Giving Tuesday campaign. John, don’t miss out! Yesterday, we launched a special 48-hour Giving Tuesday campaign to help us raise the resources we need to kickstart our work in 2024. But we noticed you haven’t made a donation yet! This…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Who’s left on your holiday giving list?

Give the gift that keeps on giving: Democracy! 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 w…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 4:31 PM

$24.24 to protect Democracy (stickers inside)

It's here! It’s here, John. Today is Giving Tuesday — and by making a donation to Sister District today, you’ll have the chance to give the gift that keeps on giving: Democracy! Make a donation of $24.24 or more before midnight TOMORROW on someone’s behalf (or designate yours…

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  Lala Wu, Sister District Project · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 8:50 PM

We’re doing something extra special

Limited-edition sticker pack inside. Hi John, it’s Lala. Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a day to unleash the power of generosity and support the organizations, causes, and movements we love. There’s no better way to protect our democracy than to build progressive power together.…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Thank you, John!

We wanted to reach out before Thanksgiving to express our gratitude for your support this year. Hi John, we wanted to reach out before Thanksgiving to express our gratitude for your support this year. We couldn't have flipped Virginia’s General Assembly blue without you! Our t…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

One week away!

Get a headstart on your giving. Limited-edition sticker pack inside. Mark your calendar, John: Giving Tuesday is coming up in one week, on Tuesday, November 28! This international event celebrates the power of generosity and gives each of us an opportunity to support the caus…

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  Lindsay Wolff, Sister District Project · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Become a monthly donor to Sister District

It may seem like the time to take a break from our activism, but 2024 will be here before we know it. Hi John, it’s Lindsay, Sister District’s Development Director. We couldn’t be more proud of what our community accomplished last week. Because of supporters like you, Virginia…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 10:01 PM

RSVP: Sister District's 2023 Post Election-Debrief

You're invited! Join us next Thursday. John, Sister District candidates won big in Virginia on Tuesday, flipping the House of Delegates blue and putting an end to GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin’s plans for an abortion ban. What do this week’s wins mean for 2024? How meaningful wa…

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  Lala Wu, Sister District Project · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 4:34 AM

We flipped Virginia blue!!

Tonight’s results are proof of what we can do when we work together to build progressive power. We did it, John! Tonight, voters in Virginia flipped the House of Delegates and defended the Democratic majority in the State Senate, ensuring the Commonwealth will remain the last s…

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  Sister District's Organizing Team · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 9:50 PM

[Sign up] Call Virginia voters with Sister District!

Before time runs out. Tomorrow is Election Day, John! We’re hosting remote phonebanks until the polls close tomorrow to boost voter turnout for our brilliant Sister District candidates — can you join us? Sign up for a virtual phonebanking shift today. Our team will be on deck…

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  Shawn Werner, Sister District · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Writing to you from Virginia!

I’ve been on the ground all week, and more Sister District staff will be joining me this weekend! Hey John, it’s Shawn — Head of Campaigns at Sister District. I’m writing to you from Virginia, where Sister District staff and volunteers are mobilizing on every front during the …

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  Sister District’s Organizing Team · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM

[5 DAYS LEFT] Sign up to phonebank »

Help our progressive champions win! Sister District GOTV Phonebanks November 2 - November 7, 2023 Shifts available every day More info & sign up Make calls with Sister District » John, we’re 5 days away from Election Day in Virginia. State legislative electi…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Introducing 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. 👋 Hi John, welcome to the ✨first ✨ edition of The Sister District Dispatch! We’re glad you’re here. Every month, we’ll ca…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Can you pitch in $10 to power our work in Virginia over the next 10 days?

Our work remains crucial, and you can make a big impact! We have just 10 days to elect our 10 progressive champions in Virginia, John. You don’t have to look far to see what’s at stake: Sister District candidates are running in pivotal swing races against extreme MAGA oppone…

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  Sister District HQ · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM

5 high-priority candidates need your help before midnight »

Last chance. Last Chance: Our candidate fundraising deadline is at midnight. There are five high-priority Sister District candidates that need more resources to turn out voters and win in Virginia. Send a split donation directly to their campaigns right now » John…

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  Sister District’s Organizing Team · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 8:30 PM

[RSVP] Sister District & Gaslit Nation Halloween Phonebank for Virginia!

Costumes are encouraged! We’re going all out to win big in Virginia on November 7th — and we’re having fun doing it, John. This Thursday, we’re teaming up with our good friends at the Gaslit Nation podcast to host a special Halloween Phonebank for Virginia 👻 You don’t want to…

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  Sister District HQ · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 9:30 PM

The next abortion battleground

All eyes are on Virginia. John, Election Day is fewer than 20 days away. All eyes are on Virginia — and for good reason. For the first time since Roe was overturned, the entire General Assembly is on the ballot, and Virginia Republicans are vowing to implement a 15-week abortio…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 7:31 PM

3 weeks

As you read this email, voters in our targeted races are already casting their ballots by mail or early in person. John, we’re officially three weeks away from Election Day. That means time is running out to out-organize the right and propel our 10 progressive champions to vict…

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  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District Project · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 10:30 PM

[Double Your Impact] Invest in organizers in Nevada and Arizona

Your donation will be matched! John, what happens when we invest in community-based organizers who work tirelessly to build progressive power year-round? Take a look at Nevada and Arizona! In these two battleground states, Sister District has directed critical funding to thre…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 2:01 PM

GOP mega-donors are fueling Youngkin’s effort to win control of Virginia

These five candidates need your help. John, this is what our candidates in Virginia are up against: Reports released last week show that Governor Glenn Youngkin and his PAC are collecting millions of dollars from GOP megadonors in an effort to win full Republican control of the…

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  Jarvis Houston, Sister District Project · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 2:50 PM

We’re taking Howard students to organize in Virginia!

Here’s something you may not know about me. Hi John, it’s Jarvis — Sister District’s Organizing and Political Director. 👋 Here’s something you may not know about me: While I’ve been organizing for years, the first canvassing trip I ever organized was as a student at Howard Un…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 6:21 PM

Michael Feggans + Russet Perry + Travis Nembhard + Schuyler VanValkenburg

All our hard work over the last five months is coming to a head now. John, Early voting is underway in Virginia, and Republican leaders are already pushing hard to drive their extremist base out to vote. All our hard work over the last five months is coming to a head now. In or…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

October 2, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Will you invest in Pennsylvania organizers?

Our partners are organizing for long-term progressive change in Pennsylvania. John, Through our State Bridges Program, Sister District directs critical resources to incredible community-based organizations—often led by people of color—building long-term political power in stat…

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  Schuyler VanValkenburg (via Sister District) · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 4:59 PM

I’m a full-time public school teacher and I’m running for State Senate

District 16 is the top pick-up opportunity for Democrats in the Virginia State Senate. Hi, I’m Schuyler VanValkenburg. I’m a Delegate and a public school teacher, and I'm running for Virginia Senate in District 16. It’s a busy time, John. It’s not only the beginning of the new …

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  Tifrah, Sister District Project · [email protected]

August 12, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Can we text you?

We want to invite you to join our exclusive texting community and get timely updates from our team at Sister District. Hi John, it’s Tifrah, Social Media and Digital Manager at Sister District! Whether it’s lifting up the importance of state legislatures, pitching in when you c…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

August 11, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Travis’ opponent could be the deciding vote for a new ban on abortion in Virginia — let’s stop him.

Travis has been busy, knocking on doors in his district and talking with voters face-to-face. John — Sister District-endorsed candidate, Travis Nembhard, is running in a highly competitive, must-win race to flip the House of Delegates and stop right-wing extremism in Virginia.…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 11:40 PM

100 Days Out Week of Action Recap →

John, Last week, we launched our 100 Days Out Week of Action, our biggest organizing week of 2023 yet, as we fight to take back the Virginia House and protect the State Senate. In one week alone, our amazing community of volunteers helped us to: ✅ Complete 342 hours of phoneb…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 10:02 PM

What our candidate support looks like

Have you seen this tweet? John, your support makes tweets like this one, by our candidate Michael Feggans, possible 👇 Our team provides crucial support to our slate of endorsed candidates — including calling voters early on behalf of their campaigns. We talk one-on-one with vot…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 10:31 PM

The power of early investments

With your help, we’ll continue doing exactly what we set out to do — make a massive impact in critical state legislative races that will shape politics for years to come. John, thank you! Last week, we welcomed six all-star progressive candidates in Virginia to our 2023 slate o…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

July 10, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Our candidates are counting on us!

Can you split a donation between our 6 new progressive candidates and help us reach our week one goal? Donate ? This email was sent [email protected]. We rely on grassroots donations from supporters like you, and most of those dona…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

July 7, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Russet, Lashrecse, Phil, Susanna, Travis, and Amy

Did you catch our email this morning? Hi John, Yesterday, we welcomed six brand-new candidates to our 2023 slate—and the support they’ve received from our Sister District community has been amazing! If you haven’t had a chance to make a donation and invest directly in their c…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 11:20 PM

FWD: [ENDORSEMENT ALERT] Meet our new Sister District candidates

Did you catch our email this morning? Hi John, we’re checking in to see if you caught this morning’s exciting email about our newly endorsed candidates in Virginia! The future of the Commonwealth rests on this election, and we’re confident that these six progressives will work …

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 8:00 PM

[ENDORSEMENT ALERT] Meet our new Sister District candidates:

These 6 incredible candidates are running in competitive, consequential districts in Virginia. John, it’s a big day at Sister District: We’re excited to announce our next wave of 2023 endorsements! These 6 incredible candidates are running in competitive, consequential distric…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 7:33 PM

[DEADLINE] Donate to our candidates before midnight

Give our candidates a fundraising boost before midnight. John, The Virginia primary is officially behind us—that means the time to define Virginia Republicans is right now. We must mobilize on every front to make sure Virginia voters know what’s at stake this November. Our ca…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 10:30 PM

A peek behind the curtain

Our strategy to evaluate candidates that are worthy of the passion and dedication of our community’s power → Hi, John. I’m Jarvis, Sister District’s Organizing and Political Director. Have you ever wondered how we decide which candidates to endorse? Well, that’s why I’m emaili…

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  Sister District Project · [email protected]

June 24, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Do you remember how you felt when Roe fell?

None of us want to wake up on November 8th wishing we had done more John, One year ago today, SCOTUS issued the Dobbs decision, striking down Roe v. Wade and unleashing anti-abortion Republicans in states across the country to do what they’ve been working to do for decades: tak…

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  Lyzz Schwegler, Sister District Project · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 11:02 PM

This is what Sister District candidates are up against:

We need to ramp up now. Hi John, it’s Lyzz. People across the Commonwealth voted in the Virginia Primary on Tuesday. If you missed the results, I have bad news, good news, and more good news to share. First, the bad. All ten of Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin’s endorsed ca…

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  SisterDistrict.com · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 12:35 AM

Our fourth year in Virginia

We’re headed back to VA. 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, here ar…

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  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Breaking the concrete ceiling for other formerly incarcerated people to run for office

Washington State lawmaker Tarra Simmons talks to Teen Vogue in the June edition of Historic Firsts. Read now: Welcome to our Historic Firsts series, where historic first lawmakers will tell us how their identities have informed their work in local and state politics — and why i…

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  Sister District · [email protected]

June 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM

3️⃣ ways your gift powers the work we do ⚡

Every donation makes a difference. Hey John, we're reaching out this weekend to ask if you'll make a $15 donation to power our work at Sister District. Whether you give $5 or $25, your donation helps us organize, mobilize, and build lasting progressive political power in key st…

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