‘We will keep fighting’: inside the push to put Democratic women in power for the long haul
The 2018 midterm elections saw a record number of women elected to Congress. Now, women are organising to make the ‘moment’ into a movement Just days after the most female freshman class in American history was sworn into the 116th Congress in January, the next wave of aspiring women… Read More
Celebrating women in politics: 10 books you need to read for Women’s History Month
This March we celebrate Women’s History Month, commemorating the lives, legacies, and contributions of women around the world. Since the inception of the women’s suffrage movement at Seneca Falls in 1848, we have seen a significant increase in women’s involvement in politics and the fight for women’s rights. It is… Read More
Record-breaking wins by female candidates in 2018 inspiring more to run
“Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University and Scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics, Kelly Dittmar and the Director of Progressive Programming for Sirius XM, Zerlina Maxwell join Chris Jansing to discuss the factors at play behind the surge of women candidates in 2019… Read More
Rolling Stone Features Democratic ‘Women Shaping The Future’ As Cover Stars
The publication shared extensive interviews with each of the four lawmakers…House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), alongside freshman Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) … Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Erica Stewart
“As the newest City Council member for San Luis Obispo, many have asked me what I think about being the first African-American woman female council person in our city.” Erica Stewart, Emerge California ’18 As the newest City Council member for San Luis Obispo, many have asked me what I… Read More
Nancy Pelosi and the New Voices of the House
“Nancy Pelosi, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Jahana Hayes on what brought them to Washington, their message to President Trump, and more.” VIEW VIDEO… Read More
Ask a Senator: How does Bolivia have such a high representation of women in politics, and why is it important to include women’s voices in politics?
Including women’s voices in politics is a starting point of a process to question the privileges and biases that exist, based on gender and social class. It’s a process to break down the patriarchy that frames the construction of this State. Power has been traditionally wielded and preserved by men. Read More
Meet the Women Leading the Resistance – The Women of Emerge
“Our alumnae are running and winning all across the country.” VIEW VIDEO… Read More
Motherhood was once a campaign liability. The 2020 female candidates are making it an asset
As an unprecedented number of women launch their campaigns for the presidency, the female Democratic 2020 candidates are putting their experiences as mothers front and center, speaking candidly about juggling parenting and work. Read More
Emerge California Announces New Leadership of Board of Directors – Committing to Build on Successful 2018 Cycle
San Francisco – On the heels of an historic election cycle for woman candidates and with the launch of the 2019 program class happening this weekend, Emerge California announces the election of new officers to lead its Board of Directors. Emerge California, a statewide organization committed to training… Read More