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EMERGE SEEKS PEOPLE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Emerge is changing the face of politics to create an inclusive democracy. We are the nation’s premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. Since 2002, Emerge has trained more than 4,000 Democratic women and currently operates in 27… Read More
Emerge Applauds Election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Calls for More Women At Every Level of Government
For Immediate Release November 7, 2020 Contact Allison Abney allison@emergeamerica.org Emerge Applauds Election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Calls for More Women At Every Level of Government Washington, DC–In reaction to Joe Biden and… Read More
Post-Election Trainings
Emerge is building on post election excitement by hosting four Step Forward Trainings during the month of November. Step Forward Trainings Our Step Forward trainings were created to help Democratic women answer the questions, “Should I run for… Read More
Women of Color Candidates Poised to Break Barriers on Election Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2020 CONTACT Allison Abney Allison@emergeamerica.org Women of Color Candidates Poised to Break Barriers on Election Day Washington, DC— Women of color are poised to break more barriers this election cycle, making our… Read More
Leading Through Crisis Webinar Series
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be hosting a series of conversations about how you can stand up and be a leader in this moment in history, as an elected official, candidate, volunteer, or activist. These free events are open to all! Please register for them below. Engaging Folks… Read More
Emerge Reflects on the Unequal Progress for Women in the 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment was Ratified
Washington, DC–Emerge President A’shanti F. Gholar released the following statement one day in advance of the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote: “While we celebrate the progress for women that the ratification of the 19th Amendment… Read More
Emerge Applauds Selection of Senator Kamala Harris, Calls for More Women Appointees
Washington, DC–In reaction to former Vice President Joe Biden announcing Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate, Emerge President A’shanti F. Gholar released the following statement: “We applaud Vice President Joe Biden on picking Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. This is a historic… Read More
Democratic National Convention Events
The 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, will fall on August 18, during the DNC Convention. That day, Emerge will host a series of events to commemorate this historic milestone–celebrating its passage, examining the areas where the amendment… Read More
Your Road to Public Office Speaker Series
A three-part series with Emerge and EMILY’s List highlighting the varied stories of women who have run for office. The panels will seek to inspire Democratic women across the country to run for office by showing them how other women transitioned from activist to candidate to elected… Read More