New Blog Post by Ronda Scholting, Emerge Colorado Class of 2013
By Ronda Scholting,o Emerge Colorado Class of 2013 It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment when the bravado and self-assurance that we all seem to possess when we’re very young turns to caution and self-doubt. When the decisions that used to be made so quickly and without much thought turn to decisions made slowly with the agonizing weight of pros and cons and what-ifs. Read More
A Follow-Up Conversation with Kari Chisholm of Mandate Media on Digital Strategies for Electeds
Thank you to everyone at Emerge that joined me for the webinar on how to use social media to grow your online audience and turn them into engaged activists. Watch the video (slides + audio) of my presentation here. I was able to answer a bunch of questions, but there were a few left hanging when time ran out. Here's some short takes. Read More
Part of the Solution
By Priscilla Flint, Emerge Massachusetts Class of 2013 Emerge, Massachusetts gave me the opportunity to learn new skills needed to consider a successful run for political office. The training afforded me with an opportunity to meet a diverse group of women from across Massachusetts that share my passion for change. Read More
Lean In…Sit At The Table…Take The Leap…and Dance
By Elizabeth Baca, MD, MPA, Emerge California Class of 2013 There has been so much buzz around Sheryl Sandberg’s new book, Lean In, that I felt compelled to add to the discussion. I uniquely identify with her on a few fronts, as a young 4 year-old my family actually had a baby blue colored t-shirt made for me with my photo on it and the phrase, “I’m the Boss!” Apparently, I wanted to be in charge and had an opinion about everything. Read More
Lean In…Sit At The Table…Take The Leap…and Dance
by Elizabeth Baca, MD, MPA California Emerge Class 2013 Read More
Worth the Investment
by Erica Mattison, Emerge MA Class of 2013 There’s no doubt about it – it’s an investment. Many women who consider enrolling in Emerge are concerned that with all the other things they have going on in their lives, they will not be able to also find the time to participate in Emerge. With work, family, civic activities, and school, it can be hard to find the time to squeeze in another time commitment. But I think I speak for dozens if not hundreds of women, when I say Emerge is an investment worth making. Read More
Worth the Investment
by Erica Mattison, Emerge MA Class of 2013 There’s no doubt about it – it’s an investment. Many women who consider enrolling in Emerge are concerned that with all the other things they have going on in their lives, they will not be able to also find the time… Read More
Early Choices on the Path to Politics
By Melanie Scheible, Emerge California Class of 2013 Last month in our training session we had our first discussion about ballot designations. When our presenter asked what kinds of designations should be avoided we answered, seemingly in unison, “lawyer.” The moniker elicits a remarkable mix of admiration and disdain… Read More
One Small Victory In A Very Long Battle
By Fran Cronin, Emerge Massachusetts Class of 2013 Last week’s turbulent passage of the expanded version of VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) was a vivid reminder of the political vulnerability of women in this country, especially those marginalized by race, ethnicity, gender orientation and poverty. Sen. Dianne Feinstein… Read More
Awake, Engaged, Inspired
By Karen Vieth, Emerge Wisconsin Class of 2013 For the first ten years of my teaching career, I thought teaching and voting were enough. I was doing what I loved and I was fulfilling my civic duty. I will never forget the day that all of this changed. It was February 11th, 2011. Like clockwork, a student brought in my classroom copy of the Wisconsin State Journal and set it on the table beside me. Read More