Spring 2016 Internship

Spring 2016 Communications and Development Internship If you are enthusiastic about the advancement of women in politics, then this is the internship for you! At Emerge, you will be an important member of a national network that is transforming the face of American politics. Who We… Read More

We need resolve, not just resolutions

The great thing about public service is that it feels so pleasurable to win and to see your values carry the day. On the other hand, it can nearly break your heart to lose a vote. My first victory came when I was the Advocacy Chair on the board of directors for a non-profit food pantry. Read More

We need volunteers for our 10th Anniversary Conference and Luncheon!

Emerge America is hosting our 10th Anniversary Conference and Luncheon on Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Francisco. The theme of this year's event is "From Ambition to Action: Celebrating 10 Years of Emerge America's Impact" and will include a morning conference followed by a luncheon with keynote speakers California Attorney General Kamala Harris and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. Read More

63 Women on the Ballot!

We have 63 amazing Emerge alumnae on the ballot today from California, Colorado, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia. Win or lose, they are making a difference in their communities and changing the discourse around women in politics. We are so proud of the campaigns they have run and we can't wait to see the results! Emerge California Annissa Schneider — Millbrae City Council Alicia Crank — Edmonton City Council Linda Jackson — San Rafael School Board Read More

Stacey Kincaid Offers Advice for Women in Law Enforcement Considering a Run for Office

What advice would you have for women in law enforcement who are considering a run for office? Law enforcement and politics are very different. There’s nothing political about being a law enforcement officer, so you have to switch hats when you are running for office. It is important to find a balance so that you don’t bring politics into the workplace, and you don’t betray your values on the campaign trail.  Read More

Emerge America Calls on More Women to Run for Elected Law Enforcement Positions as Part of “Follow Hillary’s Lead” Campaign

San Francisco – July 9, 2015 — Emerge America (www.emergeamerica.org) launched a national effort to identify, recruit, train and support Democratic women to run for key law enforcement positions in the 2016 election cycle. The push is part of Emerge America’s “Follow Hillary’s Lead”  (http://followhillaryslead.org) campaign to… Read More