Candidate Q&A: Nevada State Assembly – Erica Mosca

“It’s important we have people in office that represent the most marginalized since they typically are the ones who will experience the most consequences.” Ahead of the November 8th election, Emerge asked our alums to answer some questions about the changes they’re seeking to make in elected… Read More

Candidate Q&A: Vermont State House – Brenda Churchill

“It is a mystery to most how the law of the land can be subverted and changed without input from the people most affected.“ Ahead of the November 8th election, Emerge asked our alums to answer some questions about the changes they’re seeking to make in elected… Read More

Candidate Q&A: Maine State House – Cheryl Golek

“My motivation to run comes from lived experience. My advocacy on issues that affect our state and its people did not just start when I decided to run for office.” Ahead of the November 8th election, Emerge asked our alums to answer some questions about the changes they’re seeking… Read More

Candidate Q&A: Michigan Supreme Court – Kyra Harris Bolden

“As a young Black woman running for the highest court in Michigan, it’s important to recognize that there are systemic barriers.” Ahead of the November 8th election, Emerge asked our alums to answer some questions about the changes they’re seeking to make in elected office, their experiences running for… Read More

How Ketanji Brown Jackson is Sparking the Next Year of the Woman

In 1991, women across the country watched as Anita Hill bravely testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee during the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas. They watched in shock as the all-male committee spent its time hurling sexist questions and belittling remarks toward Hill. Those hearings inspired… Read More

Sad News From Emerge Washington

It’s with a heavy heart that I’m sharing this news today. Our Emerge Washington Executive Director Karen Besserman passed away late Tuesday, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. We are all heartbroken by this loss to our network and to our Emerge family. I remember the early days of Emerge… Read More

South Carolina is the Next Georgia

South Carolina is the Next Georgia   Richland City Councilor Gretchen Barron completed Emerge South Carolina’s training in 2020. In 2020, the decades of work by Stacey Abrams and other Black women leaders blossomed into a real victory for Democrats, with community-led organizing and voter registration campaigns leading to… 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