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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…

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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…

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  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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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,…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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  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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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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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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