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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM

Don’t miss this match

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to give to Emerge, this is your moment.   John, If you’ve been waiting for the right time to give to Emerge, this is your moment. Our 8X match ends at midnight tomorrow, and we’re counting on grassroots supporters like you to help us fin…
  A’shanti Gholar · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Horror and hope

At Emerge, we believe in turning moments of outrage into lasting power. We don’t just react. We train. We build. We prepare women to lead.   John, Every day, we are witnessing both horror and hope. We see the cruelty of Donald Trump’s attacks on our rights, the violence, the corruption,…
  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
June 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Only 3 days left:

We just got word: A generous group of donors is bringing back the 8X match, but there’s a catch — it ends in 3 days!   John, We just got word: A generous group of donors is bringing back the 8X match, but there’s a catch — it ends in 3 days! That means every dollar you give th…
  Allison Abney · [email protected]
June 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Why we do this work

Elected officials are being targeted for standing up for what’s right, including Emerge alum U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver.   John, With just four days until our June fundraising deadline, I’ve been reflecting on why we do this work at Emerge. It’s more urgent than ever that we get…
  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
June 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM

3 years since Dobbs

Three years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion.   John, Three years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion. We knew what was at stake. We knew it wasn’t going to stop the…
  Jill Barkley Roy · [email protected]
June 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM

our antidote to the far-right:

Gavel In, Emerge’s award-winning judicial candidate training program, is how we build power where it matters: in our courts.   John, Our rights are on the line—and it’s happening in our courts. Right now, the far right is banning abortion care, targeting LGBTQ+ families, and …
  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
June 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM

intensive, hands-on, and effective

We need to raise $10,000 before June ends to fully fund our next Emerge Boot Camp, and right now, we’re behind.   John, We have a big deadline this month: We need to raise $10,000 before June ends to fully fund our next Emerge Boot Camp, and right now, we’re behind. If we …
  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
June 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM

What Juneteenth means for our democracy

Today, on Juneteenth, we commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States, a full two and a half years after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.   John, Today, on Juneteenth, we commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in …
  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
June 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Virginia will make history this November

But here’s the truth: not every woman candidate stands for progress.   John, It’s official: this November, Virginia will make history by electing its first woman governor. But here’s the truth: not every woman candidate stands for progress. The race is between Emerge alum…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
June 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Today is Primary Day in Virginia

From local leadership to statewide office, five Emerge Virginia alums are on the ballot in competitive primaries today, including Shannon Taylor, who’s running for Attorney General.   John, Today is Primary Day in Virginia and Emerge women are on the frontlines. From local le…
  A’shanti Gholar · [email protected]
June 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM

They didn’t wait for permission:

At our 20th Anniversary Gala, we heard something powerful again and again from Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary Deb Haaland, and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger:   John, At our 20th Anniversary Gala, we heard something powerful again and again from Vice President Kamal…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
June 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Let’s do this

We just got word: A generous group of donors has offered to 8X match every grassroots gift made before midnight.   John, We just got word: A generous group of donors has offered to 8X match every grassroots gift made before midnight. That means your $10 becomes $80 and your impact goes …
  A’shanti Gholar · [email protected]
June 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM

Need your help.

If we want more Democratic women in office, women who will protect our freedoms and fight for our communities, we have to fund the work to get them there.   John, Here’s the truth: if we want more Democratic women in office, women who will protect our freedoms and fight for ou…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
June 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Pride Month

Across the country, LGBTQ+ Americans are under attack — from book bans to healthcare restrictions to violent rhetoric. And in the face of it all, Emerge women are standing tall and fighting back.   John, This Pride Month, we’re not just celebrating, we’re organizing. Across t…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
June 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM

🚨Activate your 2025 membership TODAY!

By becoming an Emerge member, your support will help us identify women candidates early so we can make investments and turn their potential energy into electoral wins!   An investment in Emerge is an investment in our future, John! Over the past 20 years, Emerge has empowered D…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
June 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Trump sends troops. We send leaders.

President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops without the governor’s approval, invoking rarely used federal powers to break up protests.   John, Have you seen what is happening in Los Angeles? ICE is targeting and locking up undocumented people throughout the city, and…
  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
June 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM

A simple readout

The stakes have never been higher. With more of our Emerge alums stepping up to run, we need to meet this moment with the full force of our grassroots fundraising.   John, I’ll keep this short because it’s really simple: We will start recruiting the class of 2026 in just a fe…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
June 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Not going to scatter.

Emerge has trained thousands of women across the country. Now, with more Emerge women running for office than ever before, we’re building the bench that will defend our values and win tough fights.   John, As Donald Trump threatens our democracy and MAGA Republicans launch att…
  Jasmine, Emerge · [email protected]
June 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Musk vs. Trump: A distraction from real leadership

Enough of the drama. We need real leaders focused on real people, and that’s what Emerge is all about.   John, did you see this? Trump fired back, threatening to cancel federal contracts. You know what all this noise drowns out? The fact that over 10 million Americans o…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
June 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Courage is Contagious

At Emerge’s 20th Anniversary Gala, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful message.   John, At Emerge’s 20th Anniversary Gala, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful message. “Fear is not the only thing that’s contagious. Courage is contagious.” Sh…
  A’shanti Gholar · [email protected]
June 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Deb, LaMonica, Abigail

We’re going to need every strong, principled woman we can get to fight back against MAGA extremism and defend our democracy.   John, This is what Democratic leadership looks like: Deb Haaland breaking barriers in New Mexico. Congresswoman LaMonica McIver standing up to Donal…
  Jasmine, Emerge · [email protected]
June 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM

3 Emerge Alums to watch!

This is unprecedented. We now have more Emerge women running for the U.S. Senate than ever before — and they’re taking on some of the most entrenched and extreme Republicans in the country.   John, Just last week, Emerge alum Dr. Annie Andrews launched her campaign to unseat Li…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
June 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM

donors like you make the difference

Together, you helped us unlock matched donations to train and support Democratic women ready to lead.   John, Thanks to you, grassroots donors across the country, we were able to leverage our match. Together, you helped us unlock matched donations to train and support Democra…
  A’shanti Gholar · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM

FWD: Match ends at midnight

Did you see the note from Ashley earlier? We have only a few hours left, and we’re so close to our goal. I’m including a link here to contribute. Can you take a moment now to help us maximize this generous matching opportunity?   John, Did you see the note from Ashley earlier?…
  Ashley, Emerge · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Last chance to double your impact

This is it — our $25,000 grassroots match ends tonight. We’re still short of our goal, and every dollar left on the table is a missed opportunity to train the Democratic women who will lead the fight for our rights, our communities, and our future.   John, This is it — our $25…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
May 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM

this is it - we need your help

The Supreme Court is poised to decide on two cases that could drastically reshape our nation's commitment to equality and justice.   John, The Supreme Court is poised to decide on two cases that could drastically reshape our nation's commitment to equality and justice. One ca…
  Jasmine, Emerge · [email protected]
May 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM

we’re not there yet!

We’ve seen what’s at stake. Trump’s allies are trying to slash Medicaid, erase reproductive freedoms, and undermine the rule of law.   John, Thanks to early grassroots support, we’re halfway to unlocking the full $25,000 matching gift — but we still have a long way to go. This…
  Sandra Bishop, Emerge · [email protected]
May 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Your gift = 2X impact

Big news: A generous donor has stepped up with a $25,000 matching challenge — and they’ll match every grassroots gift made to Emerge, dollar-for-dollar.   John, Big news: A generous donor has stepped up with a $25,000 matching challenge — and they’ll match every grassroots gift…
  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
May 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Our answer to Trump’s return

Emerge Action Fund is launching the next series of Emerge Rising — a three-part series of 90-minute webinars designed to help attendees explore what matters to them, their connections, and how to grow their involvement in the causes they care most about.. Emerge will train on how to seek out an ap…
  Emerge HQ · [email protected]
May 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Fueling the Next Generation

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate the history, leadership, and resilience of Jewish Americans—and honor the trailblazing Emerge alums who are shaping a more just and inclusive democracy.   John, This Jewish American Heritage Month, we’re proud to ce…
  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
May 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Join the movement →

Emerge is on a mission to change the face of power — by training and electing Democratic women who are ready to lead.   Emerge is transforming politics — and you can be part of it. 👥 JOIN EMERGE — ACTIVATE MY MEMBERSHIP John, Emerge is on a miss…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
May 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Stepping up and speaking out 🗣️

This week, Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made a chilling claim: that habeas corpus — the constitutional protection against unlawful detention — gives the president authority to deport people without due process.   John, This week, Trump’s Homeland Security Sec…
  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
May 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Looking for a way to get involved?

Emerge stands ready to meet the moment by getting strong women leaders ready to run and deliver.   John, There are 520,000 elected offices in the country, and most are at the state and local level. Emerge stands ready to meet the moment by getting strong women leaders ready to …
  Emerge HQ · [email protected]
May 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month 🎉

Our alums are fighting to protect our communities – and we need your help to build an even stronger firewall.   John, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is here! At Emerge, we’re celebrating by uplifting our incredible AANHPI alums who…
  🚨 Emerge Alert · [email protected]
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Rep. McIver facing assault charges?!

This bullying tactic is politically motivated, and Rep. McIver will not back down.   Did you see this, John? Last week, Emerge alum U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) was doing her job as a member of Congress to lawfully conduct oversight at an ICE detention facility in he…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
May 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM

We know what works

Together, we’ve built an incredible network of support and helped transform the face of government one candidate, one race, and one victory at a time.       Paid for by Emerge America Emerge America1001 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20036United States CONTRI…
  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
May 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM

Enough is enough!

Emerge women are on the frontlines fighting back, speaking truth to power, and protecting our most vulnerable communities.   John, Instead of addressing the real challenges facing our nation, the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations and Efficiency (DOGE) held a…
  Emerge HQ · [email protected]
May 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Getting things done for working families 💪

Here at Emerge, we’re proud to train and support women across the country who are breaking barriers, championing bold policies, and building a government that truly reflects the people it serves.   John, Here at Emerge, we’re proud to train and support women across the country…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
May 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Building a government that works for us 💪

A U.S. Court of Appeals upheld Massachusetts’s ban on assault weapons — a victory that marks a major step forward in the fight for common-sense gun safety regulations that protect our communities.   John, A U.S. Court of Appeals upheld Massachusetts’s ban on assault weapons — …
  A’shanti Gholar · [email protected]
May 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM

ICYMI: Gala Recap! 🎉

Last week, supporters and alums from across the country came together to celebrate all of the incredible progress we’ve accomplished at our 20th Anniversary Gala. Here’s a quick recap if you were unable to join:   John, Last week, supporters and alums from across the country c…
  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
May 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM

The women we train today

For the last 20 years, Emerge has helped transform the face of government by recruiting and training strong community-focused women who are leaders in their communities.   John, As more women answer the call to run for public office and serve their community in the face of the…
  Emerge HQ · [email protected]
May 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Trump’s first 100 days

At Emerge, we’re doubling down on our efforts to recruit and train the next generation of Emerge women to run for office and win, so we can build a stronger firewall against the Trump Administration's dangerous policies.   John, At the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala last week, k…
  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Tonight is our 20th Anniversary Gala! 🎉

For every woman who is ready to run for office, Emerge stands ready with the training, resources, and network of support that our alums need at every step of the way.   John, As we prepare for our 20th Anniversary Gala tonight, I’m reminded of the women who helped me get to whe…
  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM

🚨 Maine Governor’s Race Update

As the Trump Administration continues to push extreme policies that threaten the checks and balances safeguards in our democracy, Governors will be a critical line of defense against reckless federal overreach.   John, Emerge alums across the country are stepping up to run for…
  Emerge HQ · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Transforming the face of government

Together, we’ve built an incredible network of support and helped transform the face of government one candidate, one race, and one victory at a time   We have some BIG news, John! Vice President Kamala Harris is joining us in San Francisco for the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala …
  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
April 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Our investments continue to pay off!

After years of investing in women leaders who represent the New American Majority and equipping them with the tools they need to win elections, our investments continue to pay off!   John, After years of investing in women leaders who represent the New American Majority and equ…
  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Help power our fight by becoming an Emerge Sustainer!

Emerge Sustainers are our dedicated group of monthly donors who provide us with a foundational level of support.   When you make a monthly contribution and become an Emerge Sustainer, you can help shape the future of our country, John! Emerge Sustainers are our dedicated group …
  🚨 Emerge Alert · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM

BIG news in Texas and Arizona!

Emerge has built a robust pipeline, connecting bold women who are ready to step up and lead their communities with the resources they need to run strong community-driven campaigns and win elections.   John: Emerge alum, former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards, and curr…
  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
April 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Preparing for our award-winning Gavel In training!

Our team is recruiting the next cohort of our award-winning judicial candidate training, Gavel In, designed specifically to help strong women candidates run strategic and successful judicial campaigns.   John, Our team is recruiting the next cohort of our award-winning judicia…
  Emerge HQ · [email protected]
April 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Get your FREE livestream ticket today!

Next Wednesday, April 30th at 7 PM PT, we’re celebrating the incredible network of support we’ve built together at our 20th Anniversary Gala – and we want YOU to be a part of the celebration!   John, For the last 20 years, Emerge has been building a nationwide movement to help…