Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Do your state legislators represent you, John?

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Hey John, Did you know that Black women and Latinas outnumber their male counterparts in state legislatures? And that in Arizona, New Americans have the highest levels of representation? What about the fact that in nine states, ther…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Resistance Roundup 8/12: Goodbye to 'Remain in Mexico'

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith After a U.S. district court judge lifted an injunction requiring the Department of Homeland Security to resume Trump’s abhorrent “Remain in Mexico” policy, the Biden administration ended the cr…

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July 29, 2022 at 10:45 PM

Resistance Roundup 7/29: Women are rising in politics ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Even with recent gains, there’s still a sizable representation gap in U.S. political leadership. But there is reason for optimism—check out these recent headlines in Axios and The Washington Po…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Resistance Roundup 7/15: The future is female! ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith We love to see it: There’s a record number of women of color running for office in Vermont! As we know, when women run for office, they win at the same rates as men, making their candidacies a …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Resistance Roundup 7/1: This Fourth of July, our freedoms are on the line

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Yesterday’s decision by the Supreme Court to end the cruel "Remain in Mexico" policy is the right one. But our fight to ensure the rights and dignity of immigrants is far from over. While the B…

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  Colorado State Representative Naquetta Ricks · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 8:45 PM

I’ve come full circle in my leadership journey, thanks to NAL

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us ✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾 Hi John, This Immigrant Heritage Month, NAL has celebrated New Americans working to build the inclusive democracy we deserve. I am honored to be part of this history as a NAL alumna who, thanks to the skills and confidence NAL ga…

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  Eva Masadiego · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 6:12 PM

Turn your anger into action

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Hey John, Like many of you, recent news has left me feeling hurt and angry. Between the Supreme Court's decision to cruelly overturn Roe v Wade to the mounting violence and hate against immigrants and people of color, it has never b…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Resistance Roundup 6/17: DACA is not enough

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith On Wednesday, President Biden named Julie Chávez Rodríguez—the granddaughter of the late civil rights and farmworker leader César Chávez—as a White House senior advisor! She’s now one of the fi…

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  Eva Masadiego · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Step 1: Attend an info session ✅ Step 2: Apply for Ready to Win ✅

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Hey John, Believe it or not, the priority deadline to apply for Ready to Win is just one week away! Ready to Win is our immersive, four-day training for New Americans who want to run for office or serve as a senior-level staff membe…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Join Us in Joy and Resistance During Immigrant Heritage and Pride Month

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us ✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾 Hi John, Today is the start of Immigrant Heritage and Pride Months. I know that in the aftermath of the heartache and hate we have seen, marking these moments can seem superficial. Yet, as the poet Toi Derricotte reminds us, “Joy…

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Commemorate Immigrant Heritage Month with Your NALpista Family on June 7th

New American Leaders Hi John, Our hearts are heavy in the aftermath of the Buffalo and Uvalde massacres. But in the face of these tragedies, it is more urgent than ever to build our collective political power and fight for change. We can continue to uplift immigrant leadersh…

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  Craig Valdez · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 8:25 PM

We're coming back to DC 🏛 to get Ready to Win, John!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Want to start your week with some good news, John? Then keep reading! Here's the good news: This August, the next cohort of fierce, authentic New American candidates and campaign leaders will come together in Washington, DC to learn h…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Resistance Roundup 5/20: Standing in mourning and solidarity with Buffalo and Black communities

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Yesterday, U.S. Representative Grace Meng announced that her bill to establish a commission to study the creation of a national museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washingto…

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  Craig Valdez · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 11:17 PM

🎶 It's the final countdown... for Ready to Lead! 🎶

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us It's almost here, John—the final Ready to Lead training of 2022! In just under a month, we'll come together in Aurora, Colorado for our last Ready to Lead training of the year. And after a great return to in person programs, we can…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 11:25 PM

Resistance Roundup 5/6: The time for politics as usual is over

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Congratulations to new White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on becoming the first Black woman and out LGBTQ+ person in the role! The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Jean-Pierre will g…

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  Craig Valdez · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 1:14 PM

🚨 LAST CALL 🚨 Will I see you tonight at our info session?

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Hey friend, Believe it or not, the deadline to apply for our last Ready to Lead training of the year is just one week away. Still wondering if you should apply? Want to learn more about our COVID-19 safety protocols? Have questions …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Resistance Roundup 4/22: Dreamers = here to stay + the subject of a new musical

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith One of our alums, Tony Valdovinos, is the subject of an off-Broadway musical opening May 1st! "¡Americano!," co-produced by our founder, Sayu Bhojwani, tells Tony's story as a Dreamer, activist…

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  Kiana Abbady · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 10:00 PM

⏰ You have just a few hours left to submit your AANHPI Women Rising application, John!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Happy Monday, John!  Before the week gets away from us, I want to make sure you don't miss out on your chance to apply for AANHPI Women Rising! We have an all-star lineup of trainers and elected officials ready to make our first eve…

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  Kiana Abbady · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 10:50 PM

Have you submitted your AANHPI Women Rising application, John?

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us We made it to Friday, John! But as you finalize your weekend plans, don't forget to leave time to finish your AANHPI Women Rising application! This new training was created specifically to empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, an…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 11:20 PM

Resistance Roundup 4/8: A historic confirmation

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith A Black woman will finally sit on the Supreme Court! Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday, will be the first Black woman as well as the first former publ…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Patsy Mink. Kamala Harris. And now you, John ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Hey John, We know that our democracy is stronger when everyone is represented and heard. But right now, only 1.9% of all voting members of Congress, 1% of all statewide elected executives, and 1% of state legislators are Asian Ameri…

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  Craig Valdez · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 11:10 PM

Guess what? We're bringing Ready to Lead to Colorado! 🏔

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Did you hear the news, John? New American Leaders is bringing its signature Ready to Lead training to Colorado on June 10th-12th! With a quickly growing New American population, we know that New American community leaders across Co…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Resistance Roundup 3/11: California dreamin' of a more inclusive democracy

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith We love it whenever our people get the recognition they deserve. 🙌 Today, POLITICO released its list of the 40 most influential people on race and politics, and we’re so pumped to see a number …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Resistance Roundup 2/25: A historic nomination

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Today, President Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court! If confirmed, Jackson, who has been a federal appellate court judge since last June, would be the first Black w…

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  Kiana Abbady · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 10:20 PM

We ❤️ you and want you to apply for Ready to Lead, John!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Hey John, I know it's a bit cheesy, but in honor of Valentine's Day, we wrote you a poem 😍 Republicans are red, Democrats are blue. Our deadline hasn't gone by, Will you apply soon? Before you take time to celebrate with your loved…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

February 12, 2022 at 12:21 AM

Resistance Roundup 2/11: New Americans are ready to lead!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Happy 50th anniversary to the Women Legislators of Maryland, the oldest women’s state legislative caucus! We’ve come a long way toward building a more equitable, just, and representative democr…

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  Eva Masadiego · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 12:46 AM

We have a spot for you at our National Women's Training, John!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Hey John, Good news! Thanks to an incredible response from New American women across the country, we have extended our deadline to apply for our Ready to Lead: National Women's Training to Monday, February 14th at 11:59pm ET!  We ha…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Resistance Roundup 1/28: RSVP now for next week's info session!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith State legislative sessions just started but our NALpistas are already flexing their political muscles and getting down to business. In the New York State Assembly, NAL alumna Catalina Cruz intr…

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  Eva Masadiego · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Did you hear? We're bringing our National Women's Training to California! ☀️

New American Leaders California, here we come! Did you see our big announcement last week, John? After four years, we are so excited to share that we'll be back to show California some love by bringing our Ready to Lead: National Women's Training to the Golden State! This…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

January 15, 2022 at 12:15 AM

Resistance Roundup 1/14: A democracy in peril

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith According to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Education Fund, a record number of Latinos served in elected office in 2021! Over the past two decades, t…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 3:06 PM

It takes ALL of Us. Especially YOU, John!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Dear John: I’ll be honest – I wasn’t convinced that NAL’s Ready to Lead training was right for me.  Back in 2015, in my hometown of Dearborn, Michigan, I had to be talked into attending. But from the moment I stepped into the room…

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  Varisha Khan · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 7:14 PM

A special message from Redmond, WA City Councilmember Varisha Khan

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Dear John: I’ve come full circle. In 2019, as I was pondering a run for office, I participated in New American Leaders’ Ready to LeadTM training. There, I met a warm and enthusiastic community who showed me that my identity as a y…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 10:45 PM

Resistance Roundup 12/10: NALpistas made history in Maine!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith After years of organizing, New York City just became the largest municipality in the U.S. to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections! The measure, known as “Our City, Our Vote,” was approv…

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Can’t stop, won’t stop New American political momentum

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Dear John: As 2021 comes to a close, I hope you will join us in celebrating New American wins in office. In November, we shared that cohorts of NAL alum will join the city councils across the country, enabling them to set the prog…

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  Serenity Williams · [email protected]

December 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Just two hours until Power & Policy, John! Will we see you there?

New American Leaders Last chance to register for our annual policy summit! John, With just two hours until we kick off our second virtual Power and Policy summit, we have just one question: Will we see you there? Designed for New American elected officials, policy expe…

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 12:45 AM

There’s still time! ⏰ Step up to resource our New American Advocates in office!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us John, Sending you heartfelt thanks for helping NAL build a movement for inclusive democracy. We toast you for volunteering on campaigns, canvassing, texting, and donating to make New Americans in office a reality. New cohorts of N…

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  Kiana Abbady · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 3:08 PM

You are key to our New American movement, John

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Dear John, As a program manager at New American Leaders (NAL), I inspire community advocates to run for office and lead campaigns. It is my honor to help young rising leaders embrace their immigrant heritage as a leadership asset …

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 9:09 PM

⏰ Time to Activate The New American Agenda in Office ⏰

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Dear John, Here’s the good news: New American elected officials are gaining power and setting previously impossible pro-immigrant agendas.  Your investment in New American leadership made all the difference. In Nevada, NAL alumni …

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  Eva Masadiego · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 11:49 PM

Drumroll please... 🥁Ready to Lead 2022 is here!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us It's official, John. Ready to Lead is back and ✨ in person ✨ in 2022! After nearly two years of online trainings, we can't wait to be back in person and in community with the members of our newest Ready to Lead cohorts! Check out the …

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 2:42 PM

Will you keep NAL at the top of your gift list?

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Dear John, In a rollercoaster year like 2021, it’s important to have people and networks who uplift and inspire you. As a member of the NAL family, you have inspired us to keep going against all odds to train more New Americans to…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 12:40 AM

Resistance Roundup 11/12: New Americans won!!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Last Tuesday, New Americans made history. From Boston to Dearborn, Michigan to New York City and all across the country, the 2021 elections once again showed that New Americans and BIPOC can ru…

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October 29, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Resistance Roundup 10/29: On Tuesday, leave no power on the table

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith It’s pretty simple: you should be able to run for office as you are and with the name you're known by. But, in New York, that hasn’t always been the case. Just last year, the Board of Elections…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 11:05 PM

Resistance Roundup 10/15: Helping you run for office—on your phone

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith While they currently make up only 1% of all local and federal officials in the United States, Latinos—who are one-fifth of the U.S. population—are undoubtedly claiming their power in our democr…

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  Eliot Sasaki · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 5:10 PM

Snapchat wants you to run for office, John

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Did you hear the news, John? New American Leaders and Snapchat have teamed up to help more young New Americans run, win, and lead! Just this week, we helped launch Snapchat's Run for Office in-app Mini. Through the Mini, Snapchat…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

October 2, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Resistance Roundup 10/1: We need citizenship now!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Did you know that since 2016, the number of registered American Muslim voters increased by 18%? (Side note: Did you know that 1 in 10 of eligible voters in the U.S. are immigrants?) At the same…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Resistance Roundup 9/3: We have a new President!!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith It has been the best news of the week—at least for us—and we’ve been shouting it far and wide, but we’ll repeat it again: WE HAVE A NEW PRESIDENT! Ghida Dagher is a refugee, New American, and p…

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  Sayu Bhojwani · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Meet NAL's New President

New American Leaders Help me welcome New American Leaders' new president! John, When I stepped down as president of New American Leaders at the end of 2020, I left feeling deeply proud of our movement and hopeful for the future ahead of us. From school boards and city c…

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  Eva Masadiego · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 2:10 PM

Today's the day! Apply to Ready to Lead by midnight!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us ✅ Get coffee ✅ Make weekly to do list ❓Apply for Ready to Lead Welcome to Monday, John! Before the day gets too busy and you dive headfirst into your to do list, I want to make sure you've applied for our Ready to Lead: National Wom…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 10:15 PM

Resistance Roundup 8/20: Refugees are welcome here

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith On Wednesday, the Miami-Dade and Hillsborough County School Boards voted in favor of a mask mandate to protect Florida's children amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in the state. This is a prime ex…

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  Eva Masadiego · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Don't forget — apply for Ready to Lead this weekend!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us We're almost to the weekend, John! But as you get ready for some well-earned rest and relaxation, make sure you don't forget to apply for our Ready to Win: National Women's Training! At our online Ready to Lead: National Women's Tr…

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