The fight for our freedom
While it is not surprising that the leaked Supreme Court draft majority opinion effectively overturns Roe v. Wade, it is still shocking. Let’s call it what it is: an all-out assault on women, our rights, our autonomy, our freedom. As we sit with the heaviness and devastation of all that this… Read More
Flurry of Special Elections Opens Doors for New Wave of California Lawmakers
“Melanie Ramil, executive director of Emerge California, viewed the special elections as a chance to further her organization’s mission to recruit and train Democratic women to run for office. “We knew that this was coming,” said Ramil. “The combination of redistricting, retirement and term limits — we have been anticipating… Read More
20 Years of Impact
2022 is a big year for our movement. Emerge California has been empowering Democratic women leaders to run for office – and changing the face of power – for 20 years! Will you help us celebrate 20 years of impact with a contribution… Read More
2021 Annual Report: Fighting for Justice
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True Justice
To our Emerge California community, Yesterday’s long-awaited verdict brought forth a deep and complex range of emotions – relief, sadness, anger, grief – and we want to affirm the weight and import of this moment. Our hearts go out to the family of George Floyd, and the families of the… Read More
Statement on the Fight for Justice for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
We are heartsick. One week ago, eight people – including six of our Asian sisters – were victims of white supremacy, misogyny, the fetishization of Asian women, and gun violence. The families and communities of these victims will never be the same. We will never be the same. Violence from… Read More
2020 Annual Report: Leaders Matter
This Is Our Why: Statement from Emerge California
To the Emerge California Community, We are reaching out with a heavy heart and a deep sense of purpose. The fight for justice and equity for Black Americans must include dismantling systemic racism and eradicating anti-Black policies within the criminal justice system and beyond. The way we do this is… Read More
Emerge California Honors Women’s Equality Day with Support for Child Care Initiatives
Emerge California Honors Women’s Equality Day with Support for Child Care Initiatives Prominent Democratic Women’s Organization Supports Initiatives to Promote Gender Parity Among Elected Officials … Read More