We Stand With the AAPI Community
Friends, Three weeks ago, we could not have imagined that our lives would change so drastically. In this short time, as we’ve learned to adjust, our communities have come together in ways that are inspiring and encouraging as we navigate our new realities. However,… Read More
A Message from Emerge President A’shanti Gholar: We’re Not Canceling Trainings
Friends, Over the past few days, as the coronavirus outbreak has rapidly spread across our nation, I’ve been especially grateful for all of the Emerge alums serving in elected office right now. Democratic women like London Breed, mayor of San Francisco, and Kim Schrier, congresswoman and physician from Washington, are… Read More
Campaigning Through Crisis Webinar Series
We understand that running a traditional campaign is not possible during this public health crisis. That is why Emerge is offering a new, five-part webinar series that will help prepare Democratic women to continue to campaign during this time. Leaders matter and we want to make sure they are equipped… Read More
Welcome Letter from A’shanti F. Gholar, President of Emerge
Dear friend, Today, it’s my great honor to officially step into the role as President of Emerge. The work this organization does is shaping the future of our country, and I could not be more proud or excited to lead it into the future. I first became a part of… Read More
Emerge Names A’shanti Gholar as Next President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2020 CONTACT: Allison Abney allison@emergeamerica.org; 202-670-7994 EMERGE NAMES A’SHANTI GHOLAR AS NEXT PRESIDENT Washington, DC—Emerge, the nation’s premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office, announced today that it has named A’shanti Gholar as its next… Read More
Corruption in Campaign Finance Is a Racial Justice Issue
Ten years ago, on a narrow 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision that has reshaped our country’s democracy. Citizens United v. FEC opened a new era in Big Money influence in politics, fueling a dramatic rise in election spending by super PACs and other shadowy… Read More
How to run for Congress
You’re watching the news, you’re talking to people, you’re annoyed at Congress. No, you’re furious at Congress, and you know you could do so much better in that job. But wait — you hate speaking in public, you’re not rich and your name isn’t Kennedy, Bush, Clinton or Trump. Would anyone vote… Read More
Emerge Georgia Seeks an Executive Director
Founded in 2019, Emerge Georgia is the premier political leadership training organization for Democratic women in Georgia. Our mission is to recruit, train and inspire Democratic women to pursue public office at the local, state and national levels through our 6-month campaign training program. Emerge Georgia’s work is sorely needed. Read More
More than 120 Emerge Alums Win On Election Night in Critical Year for Democrats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2019 CONTACT: Danielle Noel 202-780-5953; danielle@emergeamerica.org MORE THAN 120 EMERGE ALUMS WIN ON ELECTION NIGHT IN CRITICAL YEAR FOR DEMOCRATS As… Read More
2019 Candidate Spotlight: Radhika Nath
My name is Radhika Nath and I am running for Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education because every child deserves high-quality education and the opportunity to succeed. I came to this country as an immigrant drawn to its excellent higher educational institutions. I… Read More