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  Sister District · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 6:32 PM

You don’t want to miss out

Less than one week away! John, On the second anniversary of Dobbs next Monday, Sister District and Red Wine & Blue are hosting a virtual event to examine the ongoing importance of state legislatures and state policy in reproductive rights and health care. Will you join us? …
  Lala Wu, Sister District Project · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 10:33 PM

My daughter’s first protest

When my daughter was just a few months old, I took her to her first protest Hi John, it's Lala from Sister District.   Two years ago next week, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and rolled back our reproductive rights.    Shortly a…
  Sister District · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 7:01 PM

2 LGBTQ+ candidates that need your help

Support Dallas Harris and Lisa Grafstein now. Happy Pride Month, John! Representation matters, and we couldn’t be more proud to support State Sen. Dallas Harris (NV) and State Sen. Lisa Grafstein (NC) this year. Dallas Harris helped form the first LGBTQ+ caucus in Nevada, and…
  Sister District · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 6:34 PM

[RSVP] State Power Series: The Fight for Reproductive Freedom 2 Years Since Dobbs

Join us as we discuss our fight for reproductive freedom. John, June 24 marks two years since the right-wing Supreme Court issued the Dobbs decision, stripping away reproductive freedom as a constitutional right and giving states full control of abortion access. Together with o…
  Sister District · [email protected]
June 8, 2024 at 6:32 PM

We wanted to make sure you saw our invite

Join us on Monday. John, we wanted to make sure you saw our invite. With Pride Month in full swing, it’s the perfect time to celebrate LGBTQ+ state legislators and have conversations about building LGBTQ+ power in state legislatures — and why it’s so urgent, especially right n…
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 6:02 PM

[Sister District Dispatch] Happy Pride Month!

Read now. 👋 Happy Pride Month, and welcome to the June 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 mor…
  Sister District · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 7:34 PM

You’re invited…

Don’t miss out! John, Next Monday, Sister District and Teen Vogue are hosting a special “Historic First: Pride Edition” virtual panel — and you’re invited! Can we count on you to be there? RSVP by clicking here and join us on Monday, June 10, at 5pm PT/8pm ET. It’s official…
  Sister District HQ · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Donald Trump is now a convicted felon

We need to organize and build support for progressive leaders who can counteract Trump’s far-right footsoldiers every step of the way. You've probably seen the news, John. Donald Trump is now a convicted felon. But that doesn’t stop him from running for President. And it doesn…
  Sister District · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 9:23 PM

We did it!

Here’s what this means: John, we did it! Last week, we launched our 2024 Expansion Fund. We set a goal to raise $10,000 in founding donations to help us expand our work to New Hampshire and Minnesota this year — and unlock an additional $10,000 in matching funds. Because of th…
  Sister District · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 9:51 PM

We’re writing to ask you to make a donation and help us make an even bigger impact

None of this is possible without you! John, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the news: We’re aiming to add two new battleground states to our 2024 target list: New Hampshire and Minnesota — which means endorsing and organizing for even more brilliant progressive candidat…
  Lala Wu, Sister District · [email protected]
May 22, 2024 at 6:51 PM

Announcing our 2024 Expansion Fund

Your donation will be matched! John, From now until Election Day, Sister District will be on the frontlines doing everything we can to help build, protect, and expand Democratic majorities and turn out voters in crucial presidential battleground states. Right now, we’re target…
  Sister District · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Just a handful of votes

This is the most impactful thing we can do. We kicked off our National Phonebank program earlier this month, John! Right now, Sister District volunteers, fellows, and staff are making high-impact dials in support of our eight endorsed candidates across Arizona, North Carolina,…
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 4:05 PM

[States & Stats] Just In – Results from Our Battleground Survey on Ballot Roll-Off

Welcome to our third States & Stats Newsletter, highlighting the work of our award-winning political research team. Greetings, John! Welcome to our third States & Stats Newsletter, highlighting the work of our award-winning political research team. Our research team wo…
  Gaby Goldstein, Sister District · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 3:02 PM

June 10

Join us on June 10 for a special Pride Month panel. John, In honor of Pride Month in June, we’re inviting you to a special panel event to celebrate trailblazing pioneers from the LGBTQIA+ community who have made history in state legislatures and beyond. In partnership with ou…
  Sister District Project · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 9:33 PM

[Sister District Dispatch] Candidate endorsements, national phonebanks, and more!

Read now. 👋 Welcome to the May 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 been …
  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…