We don't have the solutions. We ARE the solution.
As our 2016 classes begin to graduate, we want to share and celebrate with you, our alumnae and supporters! The following speech was given by Emerge Maine executive director and alumna (Class of 2009) Jill Barkley at their graduation reception on March 12, 2016: This current election year has given a lot of attention to the role of women and sexism in politics. That’s right, I said sexism in politics. That’s because it still exists, and we know that, whether it is very subtle or very overt. Read More
Put Your Money Where Your Values Are
By Natalie Kaye Arazi, Emerge California Class of 2016City of Los Angeles, Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council - Vice President Women are on the cusp of a revolution. We are one of the fastest growing philanthropist groups in the United States, and our contributions send a strong message that we will financially support those things that are important to us. “As women flex their developing muscle and money, their giving is exploding in multiple arenas across the U.S. and world.” 1 Read More
On Motherhood and Abortion
By Pratima Gupta, MD MPHEmerge California Class of 2016 and 2016 candidate for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committ Read More
Beyond the Open Door
The elected officials I most admire constantly talk to their constituents. They talk to them on Twitter, on the street, at community meetings run by others and at neighborhood gatherings they pull together themselves. Their constant openness takes energy. Sometimes, it can confuse constituents who aren’t used to access, as U.S. Senator Booker (D-NJ) found a few years ago when a resident of Ireland reached out to him to for help filling a ditch: Read More
We're looking for a talented, driven spring intern!
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 Are Read More
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
Emerge America is hiring a Political Director and a Communications Director!
We are thrilled to announce that Emerge America is hiring! We are looking for two dynamic individuals to fill key strategic positions in our organization—a Political Director and a Communications Director. As laid out in Emerge America’s 2020 Strategic Plan, these two new hires will allow us to expand our… 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
Emerge Michigan is hiring an Executive Director!
Executive Director Emerge Michigan ORGANIZATION 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