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  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Ruth’s List Florida Endorses State Rep. Rita Harris for Reelection to House District 44

Dear John, Ruth’s List Florida is excited to announce our latest endorsement — Rita Harris for Reelection to House District 44. This is Ruth’s List’s second endorsement of Rita, who is a stalwart champion for reproductive rights in the state legislature.  In her first term, Representative Harris sp…
  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 4:28 PM

DeSantis's latest abuse of power

Gov suspends elected Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ruth’s List Florida Endorses Stephanie Vanos for Orange County School Board, District 6

Dear John, Ruth’s List Florida is thrilled to announce our latest endorsement — Stephanie Vanos for Orange County School Board, District 6.  We could not be more excited to endorse such an incredibly passionate and qualified school board candidate. Stephanie is a staunch public education advocate, …
  Stefanie Clarke, Communications Director · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 6:45 PM

RELEASE: Ruth's List Endorses Stephanie Vanos for Orange County School Board, District 6

Vanos Would Bring Deep Experience and Passion for Public Education to the 8th Largest School District in the Nation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2023 Contact:  Stefanie Clarke, Communications [email protected] Ruth's List Endorses Stephanie Vanos for Orange County Schoo…
  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 8:56 PM

August 2023 Newsletter I Conference Preview Edition!

Monthly NewsletterAugust 2023 Dear John,  I can't believe that in just five short weeks we'll be gathered for our 2023 Annual “She’s the Change” Conference in Orlando. If you haven't yet registered, time is running out.   We just released our program overview, and we're putting the finishing touch…
  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 8:29 PM

What to expect: Check out our She's the Change Annual Conference Program and Register TODAY!

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  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 4:35 PM

The stakes for women have never been higher

Help us meet our July fundraising target  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM

NEW! Sneak Peak at Ruth's List 2023 Annual Conference

Join us in shaping the future of Florida!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Want to get rid of Florida’s abortion bans?

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  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Ruth’s List Annual Conference! Unveiling our Program Sessions

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  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 8:15 PM

We're breaking glass ceilings, John

Donna Deegan sworn in as first woman mayor of Jacksonville  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
July 8, 2023 at 3:06 PM

July 2023 Newsletter I Here's what's happening at Ruth's List

Monthly Newsletter July 2023Dear John,  Summer is the time we all tend to slow down, take those long overdue vacations, and get away from the Florida heat. But here at Ruth's List we haven't skipped a beat when it comes to electing Democratic pro-choice women.  We're moving full speed ahead on our 2…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 1:30 PM

We need your help to fight back

  Dear John, It’s been a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, giving DeSantis and Republicans in the legislature free reign to destroy our reproductive freedom and control our bodies. As soon as the 2023 session began, the GOP fast-tracked their near-total abortion ban right to the…
  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 8:05 PM

One year without Roe

Dear John,   This Saturday, June 24 marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. While the elimination of federal protections for abortion have caused immeasurable harm over these past twelve months, we also know that systemic injustices have put abortion out of reach for too man…
  Christina Diamond, CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Celebrating our May Victories

Help us hit our monthly goal Dear John,   This Saturday, June 24 marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. While the elimination of federal protections for abortion have caused immeasurable harm over these past twelve months, we also know that systemic injustices have put abort…
  Susan Stackhouse-Bosquez, Board Chair · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Welcome Christina Diamond, Ruth's List CEO

  Dear John, On behalf of the Board of Ruth’s List, I am thrilled to announce that veteran political strategist, Christina Diamond, after successfully serving as interim CEO since February, has been officially named to the position. In just a few short months, Christina has demonstrated her abilit…
  The Honorable Arthenia Joyner, Ruth’s Li · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth

Celebrating Juneteenth  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 7:13 PM

June 2023 Newsletter I Here's what's happening at Ruth's List

Monthly NewsletterJune 2023Dear Friend,   June is Pride Month, but here at Ruth's List, we celebrate Pride year-round by working to support and elect Democratic pro-choice women leaders who will fight for equality in Florida. More so, we are committed to recruiting and training a record number of …
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Celebrating our May Victories

Help us hit our monthly goal   Dear Friend, There's been no shortage of discouraging news coming out of Florida lately, but here at Ruth's List we have reason to celebrate. This month we achieved a huge victory in Jacksonville -- and it goes to show what we can accomplish when we come together to f…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Ruth’s List Florida Endorses Sabina Covo for Reelection to Miami City Commission, District 2

Dear Friend,  Ruth’s List Florida is excited to announce our next endorsement in the 2023 cycle — Sabina Covo for City of Miami Commission, District 2. Sabina is a Ruth’s List alumna, who defeated twelve other candidates to win the special election for this seat outright earlier this year. The firs…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Ruth’s List Florida Endorses Sarah Henry for HD38

Dear Friend, Ruth’s List Florida is thrilled to announce our latest endorsement, Sarah Henry for State House, District 38. This is a top priority race for Ruth’s List in 2024, and our second endorsement of Sarah, who came close to winning this seat last cycle.   Sarah’s passion for social change ha…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Check out our 2023 She's the Change Leadership Conference Website!

Dear Friend,  We are thrilled to share our She's The Change 2023 Annual Leadership Conference website with you! Check out this one-stop-shop to register for the conference, book a room at the Orlando Hilton, keep up with program and speaker highlights, and become a sponsor!  Our two-day conference…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Victory in Jacksonville

What it means for Florida Thank you  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Elise Stuewe, Training Director · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Have you checked out our upcoming campaign trainings?

Join us tomorrow for our next training sesson Dear Friend, Are you thinking for running for office, or know someone who is (or should)? Our renowned training series continues tomorrow with a session on building your volunteer army. Later this month, join us to learn how to get and leverage political…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Help us get abortion on the ballot!

Sign the petition today Dear Friend,  If you haven’t seen the latest news, Floridians Protecting Freedom just launched a citizen-led ballot initiative campaign to protect abortion access and restore our right to make our own personal medical decisions.  With Florida Republicans passing a six-week ab…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 6:04 PM

The session is finally over, but the damage has been done

Our mission is more urgent than ever Dear Friend,  Today is the last day of the 2023 legislative session — and it couldn’t come soon enough. In the past 60 days, Republicans have completely wreaked havoc on our state, making it a national embarrassment and causing irreparable harm. Their actions are…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 4:55 PM

May 2023 Newsletter I Here's what's happening at Ruth's List

Monthly NewsletterMay 2023Dear Friend,   If you haven't heard the news, I'm excited to share that Ruth’s List Florida’s Annual “She’s the Change” Conference is back in 2023! The two-day conference will be held September 8-9, 2023 at the Hilton Hotel in Orlando, Florida.   This legislative session …
  Team RLF · [email protected]
April 30, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Less than 24 hours to go

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  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Help us hit our monthly goal, Friend

Our mission is more relevant than ever Dear Friend, As a mother raising two daughters in Florida, this has been one of toughest months I can remember. Knowing that my daughters are growing up in a state that has completely stripped women of our bodily autonomy is not just infuriating, it’s devastati…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 5:45 PM

SAVE THE DATE! She's the Change Annual Conference September 8-9, 2023

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  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Ruth’s List Florida Endorses Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for Her Reelection Campaign

Dear Friend, Ruth’s List Florida is excited to announce our endorsement of Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava in her reelection campaign.   We are thrilled to once again put our support behind Mayor Levine Cava. With Florida Republicans eradicating our reproductive freedom, we need strong…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Will you help us elect Donna Deegan the next Mayor of Jacksonville?

Election day is less than a month away! Dear Friend,  In less than one month, Jacksonville will elect its next mayor — and our endorsed candidate Donna Deegan would not only be the first woman to lead Florida’s largest city, her victory would flip this seat blue AND would mean that three of Florida’…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 9:07 PM

While you were sleeping

DeSantis signs near-total abortion ban in the middle of the night Dear Friend,   As if yesterday wasn’t hard enough, we woke up this morning to the news that Ron DeSantis signed the near-total abortion ban. He did this in the middle of the night, while we were asleep, because he knows how incredibl…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Our worst nightmare is happening

House Republicans Pass 6-week abortion ban Dear Friend,   I wish I didn’t have to send this email, but our worst nightmare has just happened. After intense debate led by our reproductive rights champions, the 6-week abortion ban passed the Republican supermajority-controlled Florida House. The bill …
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Ruth’s List Florida Endorses Joyce Morgan for Duval County Property Appraiser

Dear Friend, Ruth’s List Florida is excited to announce our latest endorsement, Joyce Morgan in the May 16th runoff for Duval County Property Appraiser, If elected, she would be the first African American and first woman ever to serve in this position.  Joyce is a long-time resident of Jacksonvill…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Tomorrow is our last chance to stop FL’s 6-week abortion ban

Dear Friend,  Tomorrow, the 6-week abortion ban will be heard on the House floor. This will be the final vote before the bill goes to DeSantis’s desk. If there was ever a time to make your voice heard, it’s now!   Call, tweet, write, email, and ask our representatives to vote NO on this horrific as…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 8:25 PM

Ruth’s List Florida Endorses Robin Lockett for Tampa City Council

Dear Friend,  Ruth’s List Florida is excited to announce our latest endorsement, Robin Lockett in the April 25th runoff for Tampa City Council, District 2. With her election, we have an opportunity to increase both Black and female representation on the city council, and potentially achieve a femal…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 8:14 PM

April 2023 Newsletter I Here's what's happening at Ruth's List

Monthly NewsletterApril 2023Dear Friend,   The daily news out of our state capitol is atrocious. Not only is the Republican-controlled legislature fast-tracking a near-total abortion ban, they're recklessly using their power to silence our opposition. During testimony, as women were telling their …
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Near-total abortion ban on fast track to DeSantis's desk

Dear Friend,  Today, the Republican-controlled state Senate passed a near-total abortion ban, putting it one step closer to the Governor's desk. The 6-week ban now moves to the full House, where we know it will pass, making Florida one of the most restrictive states when it comes to abortion access…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 8:18 PM

In honor of Women’s History Month

Dear Friend,  In the last few weeks we’ve seen Republicans introduce and advance the worst attack on our reproductive freedom to date. A 6-week abortion ban is making its way through the legislature, and with Democrats in the super minority, it’s going to be nearly impossible to stop them.  This is…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Vote TODAY for our Leader Fentrice Driskell for the Emily’s List Rising Star Award!

Dear Friend,  We at Ruth’s List Florida need your help in voting for our very own Leader Fentrice Driskell for the Emily’s List Rising Star Award. This prestigious annual award is given by Emily’s List as a celebration of women serving in state or local office. Voting ends on Friday, so don’t delay…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 5:11 PM

We Need Your Help Today.

Dear Friend,  The 6-week abortion ban has been added to the Senate special order calendar to be voted on THIS THURSDAY at 1:30pm. We need you to ask our state senators to vote NO to this atrocious ban on our reproductive rights.     Please use this script to let them know that this dangerous and ex…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth's List Florida · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Ruth’s List Florida Endorses Kate Connolly for Mayor of New Port Richey

Dear Friend, Ruth’s List Florida is excited to announce our latest endorsement, Kate Connolly for Mayor of New Port Richey.   Kate is passionate about public service and cares deeply about her community. She has a keen understanding of the city’s policies, budget, and how to preserve the charm of N…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 12:58 AM

Senate Committee passes 6-week abortion ban

Support our repro rights champions in fighting back Dear Friend,  The Republican's 6-week abortion ban just passed its second hurdle out of the Senate Health Policy Committee.  Friend, our worst fears are coming true. Florida Republicans are determined to strip us of our bodily autonomy with this d…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM

ALERT: Senate Committee to hear 6-week abortion ban this Monday

Dear Friend,  Yesterday, Republicans in the House passed a 6-week abortion ban out of committee, despite passionate testimony about the serious harm this will cause Floridians who need reproductive health care.  The Senate version of the bill, SB300 will be heard in the Senate Health Policy Committ…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 6:21 PM

6-week abortion ban passes first hurdle

Our repro rights champions are fighting back Dear Friend,   Today, the near-total abortion ban passed its first hurdle in the Republican-controlled legislature. HB7, the Republican's 6-week abortion ban, passed out of the House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee on a party-line vote. It is unconsci…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 8:25 PM

ALERT: 6-week abortion ban hearing TOMORROW

Dear Friend,   Tomorrow morning the Republican’s 6-week abortion ban, HB7, will have its first hearing in the Florida House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee. This near-total ban on abortion is the most offensive, harmful attack on our reproductive freedom we’ve seen from the GOP yet.   HB 7 bans …
  Elise Stuewe, Training Director · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 9:20 PM

IMPORTANT UPDATE: You Should Run Trainings Now Virtual

Dear Friend, We’re writing to let you know about an important change we’ve made to our upcoming training schedule. Rather than in-person trainings, we will be holding our You Should Run trainings online in a virtual setting. This will help us reach the widest possible audience and make our training…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 11:29 PM

On the GOP's 6-week abortion ban

Dear Friend,   On the very first day of the 2023 legislative session, Florida Republicans wasted no time in filing a 6-week abortion ban. This bill is essentially a total ban on abortion, as most people do not realize they are pregnant before 6 weeks. Florida Republicans are relentless in putting p…
  Christina Diamond, Interim CEO of Ruth’s · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 2:01 PM

The 2023 state legislative session begins today

Dear Friend,   Today is the first day of Florida’s legislative session and we’re excited to welcome our freshman legislators — and welcome back our alumni — to the state capitol. With Democrats in the super minority, this will not be an easy session, and many of the issues we care deeply about are …