Melissa Watson Ward · [email protected]

September 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Only 10 tickets left to Level Up

Dear John, RSVP here to get one of the last 10 tickets to our third annual Level Up Event during Congressional Black Caucus week in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, September 23 from 6-8 PM ET! This event celebrates the leadership of Black women and showcases the women in the current cohort of Emerge…

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  Team Emerge · [email protected]

September 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM

quick question—

Democracy depends on fair maps. Without action, the next elections will be skewed before a single vote is cast.   John, Republicans in Texas and Missouri are rewriting the rules to lock in power. Both have passed new congressional maps giving themselves an unfair advant…

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  Alison Abney · [email protected]

September 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM

How Emerge women are defending democracy

As Trump and the GOP undermine our democracy, Emerge women are standing up to defend it — women like Rep. LaMonica McIver, who is facing retaliatory federal charges for conducting a lawful oversight visit at a federal detention center.   John, As Trump and the GOP undermine our…

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  Melissa Watson Ward · [email protected]

September 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Last chance to register for Level Up

Dear John,     Our third annual Level Up Event during Congressional Black Caucus week in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, September 23 from 6-8 PM ET is almost sold out!   Join us to toast to Emerge President & CEO A’shanti F. Gholar’s 5-year anniversary. This event celebrates the leadership of …

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  Team Emerge · [email protected]

September 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Say goodbye to the old boys' club

Say hello to the new girls' network   John, Emerge women aren’t playing by the rules. They’re rewriting them. Every day, we train more women, and with your support, we’re turning the old boys’ club into the new girls’ network. Women ready to run, win, and lead in every…

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  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]

September 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM

for the cost of a cup of coffee ☕

Every contribution goes towards training, mentoring, and equipping women to take on leadership roles and resist anti-democratic attacks.   John, This is urgent: We’re halfway through September, and we’re not halfway to our goal. Emerge women are stepping up across the country,…

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  Melissa Watson Ward · [email protected]

September 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Join Emerge at Level Up during CBC Week!

Dear John,   I’m writing to invite you to join us at our third annual Level Up Event during Congressional Black Caucus week in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, September 23 from 6-8 PM ET.               This event celebrates the leadership of Black women and showcases the women in the current cohort…

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  Ashley @ Emerge · [email protected]

September 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Republicans are hoping that you don't open this email

They want us to give up. We’re not going anywhere.   John, Republicans are banking on us being so overwhelmed by the nonstop chaos in the news that we stop fighting back. When they’re rigging maps and suppressing voters, they’re counting on us to give up. But our September dea…

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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM

the next Abigail Spanberger

We can’t afford to wait. With your help, we’ll train more women to step into these roles, defend democracy, and transform their communities.   John, Virginia is one of the most important states in the country this year. The Democratic nominee for Governor, Emerge alum Abigai…

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  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]

September 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Emerge women are stepping up. Will you support them?

These are the leaders protecting reproductive rights, voting access, and progressive policies — and your support makes it possible.   John, Emerge women are stepping up across the country, running for office, defending communities, and challenging entrenched power. Over 250 wo…

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  Emerge HQ · [email protected]

September 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM

[ADD YOUR NAME] Texas abortion rights under attack

HB 7 is part of the GOP’s strategy to roll back reproductive rights, silence women, and suppress marginalized communities.   John, Last week, Texas Republicans passed House Bill 7, a law allowing private citizens to sue out-of-state abortion pill providers. Abortion is already …

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  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]

September 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM

I’m tired, but…I have hope

This work is personal for me. I’m where I am because other women lifted me up, believed in me, and showed me that I belonged in politics. At Emerge, we’re building that same network of support every day for the women who will lead us forward.   Please take a moment to read a personal mess…

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  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]

September 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM

This is not a drill.

Right now, Republicans are making moves that could silence voters, roll back rights, and block progress for years to come.   John, Right now, Republicans are making moves that could silence voters, roll back rights, and block progress for years to come. Across the country, Eme…

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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]

September 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM

The South is at stake

Republicans are counting on complacency.   John, Virginia is the epicenter of the fight over abortion rights and progressive policies in the South, and Emerge women are on the frontlines. Abigail Spanberger is running for Governor to protect access to reproductive care, defend…

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  Team Emerge HQ · [email protected]

September 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Happy Labor Day from Emerge

From fighting for fair wages and worker protections to affordable childcare and healthcare, Emerge women at every level are bringing labor issues to the forefront of our democracy.   Happy Labor Day, John! At Emerge, we recognize that the labor movement plays a crucial role in …

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  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]

August 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM

I’m tired, but…

This work is personal for me. I’m where I am because other women lifted me up, believed in me, and showed me that I belonged in politics. At Emerge, we’re building that same network of support every day for the women who will lead us forward.   Please take a moment to read a personal mess…

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  Important Emerge Update · [email protected]

August 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM

august is slipping away

They want us to give up. We are not going anywhere.   John, This is it. If we miss tonight’s August deadline, our work will take a hit. It means fewer women trained. Fewer leaders ready to run. Fewer fighters prepared to take on Republicans at every level of government…

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  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]

August 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Sorry to bother you on the weekend

Thank you for taking a moment out of your holiday weekend to stand with us.   John, Sorry to bother you over the weekend, but a few things have been keeping me up at night. This is one you can help with. Our August deadline is tomorrow at midnight, and we’re still behind on ou…

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  Team Emerge · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Before you log off for the weekend…

We’re heading into the final stretch of August, and Republicans are counting on us being distracted.   John, Before you log off for the long weekend, we have an important message: We’re heading into the final stretch of August, and Republicans are counting on us being distract…

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  Emerge Update · [email protected]

August 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM

FIRST—

Trump took back the White House, and he’s assaulting our democracy every single day, wreaking havoc on everything we stand for.    FIRST, Trump took back the White House, and he’s   assaulting our democracy every single day, wreaking   havoc on everything we stand for.…

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  Ashley @ Emerge · [email protected]

August 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Republicans hope you don’t open this email

They want us to give up. We’re not going anywhere.   John, Republicans are banking on us being so overwhelmed by the nonstop chaos in the news that we stop fighting back. When they’re rigging maps and silencing voices like they are in Texas, they’re counting on us to give up. …

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