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  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM

I’ll be honest:

Without grassroots donors like you, we won’t have the resources to recruit, train, and support more women like them.   John, I know the news is nonstop. Every day it feels like another attack, another threat, another piece of our democracy under siege. I understand that political emails a…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
August 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM

LAST CHANCE: Survey closing at midnight!

With Trump and MAGA Republicans attacking our rights every day, we must be more strategic and responsive than ever. Your input helps make that possible.   John, This is your last chance to take our 2025 Emerge Community Survey, and we still need 50 more responses before midnig…
  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
August 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM

6X the odds. 6X the impact.

It’s a fact: When women train with Emerge, they gain the skills, confidence, and community to run strong campaigns and win.   John, Emerge alums are 6x more likely to win their races than a typical first-time candidate. It’s a fact: When women train with Emerge, they gain the …
  Becca DeFelice, Emerge Texas · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Texas is a warning sign for us all

The attacks on our rights are escalating. We need to be prepared to respond, and with your support, we’ll train the women who will lead the charge.   John, What’s happening in Texas right now is a warning sign for the rest of the country. Republicans in the Texas House just pa…
  Allison Abney · [email protected]
August 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM

we need strong governors to fight back

Trump’s takeover of D.C. is a dangerous precedent that threatens democracy across the country—and why we need strong Democratic governors more than ever.   John, Trump’s takeover of D.C. is a dangerous precedent that threatens democracy across the country—and why we need strong…
  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM

what’s happening in Texas:

Last night, State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to comply with Texas Department of Public Safety’s demands that they “escort” her to and from the Capitol, and they locked her in the House chamber.   John, Yesterday, we hosted our most attended #LeadersMatter virtual event to hear…
  Jasmine Smith, Emerge · [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM

TODAY- Emerge-ncy Update Virtual Event with Speakers

John,   This is your last chance to RSVP for today’s Emerge-ncy Update virtual event about Texas’ redistricting today, August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET. We will hear from Texas Democratic State Sen. Molly Cook, Representative Rhetta Bowers, and DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad on how they’re fighting back…
  Ashley Floyd, Emerge · [email protected]
August 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Did you see A’shanti’s invitation for 8/18?

Did you see A’shanti’s invitation for our Emerge-ncy Update event tomorrow? We hope you will join us for an important virtual update on Texas’ redistricting tomorrow, August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET with Emerge alums. Additional speaker information can be found below and we hope you can join us. RSVP…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
August 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM

We want to hear from you

Your insights help us refine our strategy, improve our trainings, and ensure we’re ready for what’s next.   John, Already this year, Emerge alums have stepped up to lead at every level, and they’re fighting back hard against an increasingly extreme agenda. But we MUST seize ev…
  A'shanti F. Gholar, Emerge · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Join me on 8/18- Emerge-ncy Update TX Redistricting

John,   Join me on Monday, August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET for an “Emerge-ncy Update” virtual event on Texas’ redistricting. I will be joined by Emerge alums Texas Democratic State Rep. Rhetta Bowers, who broke quorum in Texas, and Sen. Molly Cook, who are fighting back. I will also be joined by Emer…
  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Back to school. Back to building power. 🎒

As students and teachers prepare to head back to school, we’re reminded of the power of education and what it makes possible.   John, As students and teachers prepare to head back to school, we’re reminded of the power of education and what it makes possible. That same spirit …
  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
August 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Where we stand:

I was proud to recently present our Mid-Year Report showing all of our momentum so far this year.   John, I was proud to recently present our Mid-Year Report showing all of our momentum so far this year. At a time when our rights, our democracy, and our public institutions are…
  Jasmine Smith, Emerge · [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM

EMERGEncy Update 8/18- TX Redistricting

John,   At the direction of Donald Trump, Texas Republicans are rushing to redraw the state’s congressional maps before the midterm elections. And Texas Democrats left the state to block a vote on these unconstitutional maps. It’s a bold move to protect democracy, and it’s the kind of leadership th…
  Shannon Schokora · [email protected]
August 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM

She raised her hand, and everything changed

In case you missed Mallory McMorrow’s email below, her story is a powerful reminder of why Emerge’s work matters.   John, In case you missed Mallory McMorrow’s email below, her story is a powerful reminder of why Emerge’s work matters. From raising her hand in an Emerge training to runni…
  Mallory McMorrow · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Nobody is going to make our seat for us

My Emerge training cohort of 22 women changed my life. We weren’t there because we dreamed of being in office. We were there because we quite reluctantly saw running as the only solution to problems nobody else seemed to be fixing.   John, When I applied to train with Emerge, I…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
August 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM

What’s happening in Texas and what you can do about it

Yesterday, A’shanti sounded the alarm about what Texas Republicans are doing: rushing through extreme gerrymandering to rig the maps before the midterms and silence Black and Brown voters.   John, Yesterday, A’shanti sounded the alarm about what Texas Republicans are doing: rus…
  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM

This is what voter suppression looks like.

At the direction of Donald Trump, Texas Republicans are rushing to redraw the state’s congressional maps right before the midterm elections.   John, At the direction of Donald Trump, Texas Republicans are rushing to redraw the state’s congressional maps right before the midterm…
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Last chance to activate your membership

Emerge is training Democratic women to lead with courage and fight for our rights, but we need your help to finish this drive strong. Please, give what you can today.   John, Our Summer Membership Drive ends at MIDNIGHT, and this is your last chance to activate your membership before the …
  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM

This is one of the most important elections of 2025

Virginia is about to make history, and what happens this November could impact the entire country.   John, Virginia is about to make history, and what happens this November could impact the entire country. 33 Emerge alums are on the ballot for the Virginia House of Delegates t…
  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Activate Your Summer Membership Drive!

Summer is here, and so is one of the most critical moments of our year. Our Summer Membership Drive launched last month to power the next generation of Democratic women leaders. But right now, we’re still 400 members short of our goal.   John, Summer is here, and so is one of …
  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Summer Membership Drive ending soon

This is the final week to close the July gap, and what we do now will determine how many women are ready to lead in the critical fights ahead.   John, We’re down to the final week of our Summer Membership Drive, and we’re still short of our goal. July has always been one of th…
  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
July 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Help us build the pipeline

Emerge alum and current Secretary of State Jena Griswold is running for Attorney General in Colorado. And as she steps up to higher office, another Emerge alum, State Senator Jessie Danielson, is running to take her place.   John, At Emerge, we believe in a simple but powerful …
  Team Emerge · [email protected]
July 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Every dollar helps train Democratic women who are standing up to Trump’s agenda and leading with courage across the country.   John, We’re closing in on our $15,000 goal for the 🔥Bring the Heat Fund🔥 — but we’re not there yet. And with our 5X match expiring at midnight, now is t…
  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
July 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM

5X match just unlocked

From school boards to Congress, Emerge women are standing up to extremism, defending our rights, and holding power accountable, even when it comes at a personal cost.   John, We unlocked a 5X match for the 🔥Bring the Heat Fund🔥 and that means your impact today will go five times furthe…
  Sandra Bishop, Emerge · [email protected]
July 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Final call: Survey closes at midnight!

This is your last chance to take our 2025 Emerge Community Survey, and we still need 82 more responses before midnight to hit our goal.   John, This is your last chance to take our 2025 Emerge Community Survey, and we still need 23 more responses before midnight to hit our goa…
  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM

One of the most important elections of 2025

Virginia is about to make history, and what happens this November could impact the entire country.   John, Virginia is about to make history, and what happens this November could impact the entire country. 33 Emerge alums are on the ballot for the Virginia House of Delegates t…
  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
July 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM

🔥Bring the Heat Fund🔥

From courtrooms to capitol buildings, Emerge alums are leading the charge: defending reproductive freedom and protecting our democracy in the face of escalating threats.   John, Trump and his administration have made their agenda crystal clear: Ban abortion. Criminalize immig…
  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
July 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM

We’re running out of time

I’ll be frank with you: We’re almost to the halfway point of July, and we’re still short of our goal.   John, I’ll be frank with you: We’re almost to the halfway point of July, and we’re still short of our goal. To stay on track and keep training Democratic women to lead, we n…