Vice President Kamala Harris is SPEAKING OUT on the future of Emerge:

We must support Democratic women to WIN at every level this November. Will you contribute now to help us recruit and train bold, Democratic women to protect our right to abortion?

Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are working overtime to pass dangerous laws restricting a person’s right to choose.

Donald Trump made one thing clear: He proudly claims that he overturned Roe v. Wade. And, no matter what he says or doesn’t say, he will sign a national abortion ban if he wins in November.

We’re working to recruit and train Democratic women at all levels of government to fight for our reproductive rights, but we can’t do it without your support.

Can you contribute $5 to help us support Emerge women and WIN in 2024 and beyond?

–Team Emerge

Empowering Democratic women to run – and win!
www.emergeamerica.org

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Nothing that we’ve accomplished so far would’ve been possible without donors like you. So, we wish we didn’t have to ask for one more donation — but we still have more work to do.

• If we’re going to save the planet from the climate crisis, we need your help.
• If we’re going to keep communities safe from gun violence, we need your help.
• If we’re going to restore reproductive freedom, we need your help.
• If we’re going to continue lowering health care costs, we need your help.
• If we’re going to defend our democracy, we need your help.

We know you might be wondering — can one $25 donation really do all of that?

Yes. The answer is yes. Absolutely yes.

Because by the time you read this, lots and lots of people have already chipped in their next $25. Now, they’re counting on you to do the same.

The only way we will defeat Trump in this election is by working together. Please use this link or the buttons below to make a $25 donation to President Biden’s reelection campaign today.

Thank you. We’re humbled to have you standing alongside us in this fight.

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We sincerely thank you for your help and support.

Last week, the Supreme Court heard a challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone, which could impact telemedicine and accessing pills by mail.

Medication abortions made up 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023 — the first full year after Roe was overturned — which is a 10% increase from 2020.

Despite immense obstacles, people across the country are still accessing abortion pills — which is exactly why GOP extremists want to criminalize yet another method of care. Overturning Roe v. Wade will never be enough for them, but I won’t stand for it.

No matter what happens with this case, as Washington’s next Attorney General, I will defend abortion rights for all and prioritize access to medication abortion. Under my leadership, Washington will remain a safe haven for women’s rights.

But I can’t do this alone. Your grassroots support helps our campaign build resources and educate voters about the real threat of right-wing attacks on abortion — and what I’ll do as Attorney General to protect fundamental freedoms for all.

Will you chip in today to ensure Washington can count on an Attorney General who will fight tooth and nail to protect abortion rights?

Thank you for supporting abortion access for all Washingtonians.

— Nick

Nick Brown for Attorney General
401 2nd Ave S STE 303
Seattle, WA 98104
United States

INFO@NICKBROWNFORAG.COM

Our hard work is paying off —

Thanks to your support, we started this campaign strong last year and have kept up that momentum in the first months of 2024. While this is no easy feat, it’s all because of your support. Together, we can ensure that our campaign continues to reach every corner of the state.

This month alone has brought endorsements from dedicated public servants like Congressman Adam Smith, impactful unions like the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Washington Area District Council, and most importantly, everyday Washingtonians. Our message is connecting with folks across Washington, and thanks to your support, I’ve been able to meet with people directly in their communities.

As I’ve said before, as your next Attorney General, I’ll be committed to fighting climate change, standing up for abortion access, cracking down on gun violence, and doing everything in my power to uplift people and families. But to get there, we need to maintain the momentum we’ve worked hard to attain so that we can keep our state protected from whatever extremism Donald Trump’s Republican Party threatens to throw our way.

This Sunday is our first end-of-quarter fundraising deadline of 2024, and we set an ambitious goal to keep our grassroots campaign going strong. If you can, chip in $10 or more to help us hit our critical goal and grow our momentum >>

Thank you,

— Nick

Nick Brown for Attorney General
401 2nd Ave S STE 303
Seattle, WA 98104
United States

INFO@NICKBROWNFORAG.COM

Here are some ways you can take action.

• Sat, Mar 16 @ 10am
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• Mon, Mar 18 @ 1pm
  Calculating Your Vote Goal ›
• Thu, Mar 21 @ 1pm
  NDTC Expert QA: Women Working to Win ›
• Fri, Mar 22 @ 1pm
  Building Equity-Centered Volunteer Teams ›
• Mon, Mar 25 @ 1pm
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• Tue, Mar 26 @ 1pm
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: SHIRLEY CHISHOLM

As we mark Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the legacy of trailblazer Shirley Chisholm.

Shirley Chisholm’s legacy is characterized by her resilience and dedication to breaking barriers for underrepresented groups in American politics. Her famous words, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair,” demonstrate her dedication to making change.

To honor her legacy, we created a special collection of merch featuring Shirley Chisholm herself as the first trailblazer on the Official Democratic Store:

Chisholm made history as the first Black woman elected to the House of Representatives, representing New York’s 12th Congressional District. And a few years later, she became the first Black candidate to run for a major political party’s presidential nomination.

Chisholm co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Women’s Political Caucus, championing the rights of marginalized groups throughout her career. She was a fierce advocate for civil rights, gender equality, and social justice.

Happy shopping,

❤️Emma
Merchandise Director
Democratic National Committee

ACLU Supporter, we can’t afford to leave our rights up to chance.

That’s why the ACLU is working year-round in courts, state legislatures, and at the grassroots level, using our unique reach to make real progress for our rights – and defend against attacks from power-hungry lawmakers who would trade away our rights for political points.

At the top of the week, here are just a few of the cases we’re fighting right now – particularly at the Supreme Court:

• In trans rights… We’re awaiting a ruling in Poe v. Labrador, in which we’re calling on the Supreme Court to uphold lower court rulings blocking an unconstitutional ban on medical care for trans youth in Idaho.
• In voting rights… The fight for fair maps continues. We’re expecting a ruling any day in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, our redistricting case where we’re looking to overturn South Carolina’s racially discriminatory district maps. These maps unlawfully harm Black voters by disproportionately targeting them for movement into new districts.
• In reproductive rights… SCOTUS is hearing two major abortion cases over the next two months – one about whether anti-abortion groups can impose nationwide restrictions on mifepristone, an essential medication for abortion and miscarriage care, and one about whether politicians can force doctors to turn away patients suffering emergency pregnancy complications. And we’re meeting these threats to our reproductive rights with the full backing of the ACLU – as we go into arguments this March, we’re bringing with us the signatures of over 150,000 supporters like you who have signed onto our petition to protect medication abortion.

ACLU Supporter, our ability to fight attacks on our rights on all fronts is thanks to members like you. We’re so grateful for your support of this critical work – and we’ll keep you updated on the latest in our fight for all our rights.

– The ACLU Team

American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004, USA

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Hello Democrats and Happy Friday!

With Super Tuesday and the State of the Union behind us – November’s presidential election is coming more clearly into view and the stakes are getting higher every single day. 

Please join me in cheering President Biden’s victory in all major contests! We must keep building momentum and ensure every voter under our big tent is ready to participate and get engaged. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do to get out the Democratic vote!

It’s a disappointment, but not a surprise that former President Donald Trump also won the vast majority of available delegates on the GOP side. In doing so effectively closing the path for his last remaining challenger, Amb. Nikki Haley and spurring her decision to concede her candidacy. Trump responded in a characteristic and deeply off-putting manner, calling her a “birdbrain” and saying he had no interest in bringing in her supporters. 

I think we can now say with confidence that it will be another Trump vs. Biden matchup this November and we need to commit to working together to ensure Democrats carry the day. We have a very ugly campaign season ahead of us and we must be ready to be tough, take the high road, and take every opportunity we can to remind voters that Democrats are the Party who will work around the clock to improve their lives. 

It is not hyperbole, and it bears repeating, that our Democracy is once again under threat. Trump has openly said that if elected he will “be a dictator on day one” and any suggestion to the contrary by Trump or others is wishful thinking or a flat out lie. We have no choice but to put everything on the line, work 24/7, and do everything in our power to win. I’m counting on all of you to show up and do the work every day between now and Election Day! 

One more thing – if you haven’t yet voted in our WA State Democratic Presidential Primary – Please return your ballot ASAP to make your voice heard in this critical election! 

If you still need to register to vote, or want to check the status of your ballot – you can do so at VoteWA.gov – and dropbox locations can be found here! 

WORKING FOR WASHINGTON

As the 2024 legislative session comes to a close – please join me in thanking all of our terrific Democratic lawmakers for their hard work on behalf of the people of Washington State! 

Congratulations to our powerful and diverse Democratic majorities for all their hard work to move our state forward – and an even bigger (if that’s possible) congratulations and thank you to Governor Jay Inslee for three incredible terms. 

We should be proud of all we have accomplished, but we also cannot forget that our majorities aren’t set in stone (we’ve only held the Senate since 2017). If we want to keep leading the nation in powerful Democratic legislation we must never stop fighting hard to win races at the state level and never yield a single inch!

What I’m Listening To This Week

Big shout out to NC Chair and personal friend Anderson Clayton – who provided great insight during Rachel Maddow’s coverage of Tuesday’s results! 

Amidst all the Super Tuesday coverage I saw this week – hers stood out – and I highly recommend checking it out!

Democrats in the News

The results are coming in after Super Tuesday, the biggest day so far in the 2024 race for the White House, and the message is clear – we’re heading for a Biden v Trump rematch.

Aging Bridge Is a Flashpoint in Competitive Washington State House Race

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is running on fixing one of the busiest bridges in the region. Her far-right opponent calls it an “Antifa superhighway.”

Patty Murray invites woman affected by Idaho abortion ban to Biden speech

When President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address Thursday, Central Washington mom Kayla Smith will be watching in the House of Representatives chamber, hoping her presence will keep the spotlight on anti-abortion laws that swept many Republican states after the fall of Roe v. Wade.

WSLC’s Sims is Strickland’s guest to State of the Union

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash., 10th) has announced that her guest to President Biden’s third State of the Union address is April Sims, President of the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), AFL-CIO.

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Keep in touch, stay engaged, and as always, thank you for all you do!

With gratitude,

Chair Shasti Conrad
Washington State Democratic Party

The work we do today wins elections tomorrow. If you’re ready to elect Democrats in every race and every place in Washington state, invest in our efforts and make a contribution now. 

Want to support our work year round? Join Blue Washington, our monthly giving program! It is the most effective way to help candidates, volunteers, organizers, activists, and staff because it gives us the certainty we need to scale up our program with confidence. Your monthly investment ensures we can defend our strong legislative majorities, flip key congressional seats from red to blue, and fight for progressive values. Help us lead the way to victories at all levels of government today!

Washington State Democrats
PO Box 4027
Seattle, WA 98194
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Announcing our National Fundraising Bootcamp happening March 9!

Whether you’re a seasoned campaigner or just starting out, this one-day bootcamp offers in-depth training on key fundraising tactics. Through four distinct sessions covering the essential pillars of fundraising, you’ll gain insights from experienced trainers who have successfully fundraised for campaigns.

Delve into sessions covering “making the ask,” maximizing call time, email fundraising, and strategy planning. The goal is that over the course of this one day, you’ll walk away with a solid foundation for how to move forward in fundraising, whether it’s for your campaign or local Democratic Party.

Four sessions. One day of maximized learning. Save your spot now!

(Not too late to register!) Building a Candidate Support Plan
Today, February 23 at 1pm ET

Being a political candidate is not a one-person show! The most effective candidates make it to Election Day because of support from their community and allies.

Learn about ways to support candidates, both hard and soft. This training gives you the tools to create a plan that will help you help candidates throughout the entire cycle. This is an essential training if you’re involved with your local party in any capacity!

So You Want to Run for Office
Monday, February 26 at 1pm ET

If running for office is ever something you considered, this training is a must. You’ll learn everything you need to know before announcing your campaign, and you’ll even practice sharing the news with your network of supporters and friends.

And if you’re on the fence about jumping in, we’re here to help you decide if running is right for you!

So, if you are planning to run for office this cycle or even the next one please join us.

So You Want to Run for Office Women’s History Month Edition with Elect Black Women PAC
Monday, March 4 at 1pm ET

Women are less likely to pursue roles they don’t feel 100% qualified for. But running for office doesn’t have prerequisites besides caring about your community!

This Women’s History Month, we’re here to provide a space for women who have thought about running for office. This special edition of So You Want to Run for Office will cover the basic considerations of running with a focus on the challenges women may face on the trail.

And we’re excited to partner with Elect Black Women PAC, who is dedicated to empowering Black women in Democratic politics!

Setting Up Your Local Democratic Party’s Structure
Tuesday, March 12 at 1pm ET

Local parties are the linchpin of Democratic success come Election Day! The way a local party is organized can maximize efficiency, provide better support overall, and ensure people’s strengths are being used to their fullest potential.

This training will introduce you to the many ways a local party can be structured, with real-life examples. You’ll evaluate the strongsuits and weaknesses of different organizational layouts, plus strategies for goal-setting.

📣 CALLING CANDIDATES IN MICHIGAN, NORTH CAROLINA, FLORIDA, ARIZONA, GEORGIA, OR PENNSYLVANIA 📣
Candidate Bootcamp: Campaign Fundamentals
Saturday, March 16 at 10am ET

Candidates: here’s an opportunity to delve into the essentials of campaign management, complete with expert guidance, resources, and a supportive environment alongside fellow local Democrats running for office.

Candidate Bootcamps offer a virtual program that bring key training sessions into a single-day event. Specifically diving into “Campaign Fundamentals,” the goal is that you walk away with the baseline skills needed to run an effective candidacy this cycle. This streamlined approach allows you to gain core campaign skills and kickstart your progress.

The four sessions awaiting you include…

Three Steps to Establishing Your Campaign
Calculating Your Vote Goal
Four Steps to Raise More Money
How to Connect with Voters Through Personal Stories

Rest assured, by the day’s end, you’ll emerge with newfound confidence in these critical campaign fundamentals. Please note that this bootcamp is for to candidates in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Stay tuned for other opportunities coming soon for other states!

And it doesn’t stop there! You can always visit the Online Academy’s Course Catalog, set up a free account, and keep track of your progress while taking advantage of our extensive course offerings.

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8th District Virtual Town Hall

 In a combined effort to support open communication and more community engagement, three 8th District lawmakers are hosting a virtual town hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m.

Washington State Senator Matt Boehnke (R), State Representative Stephanie Barnard (R), and State Representative April Connors (R), all three representing the 8th Legislative District, invite the public to attend the virtual event. Virtual Town Halls are a great way for local residents in the Tri-Cities area to connect and engage with their state lawmakers.

“During session, we normally don’t have the opportunity to engage with our constituents. This type of event allows us to hear directly from local voices on the things that matter most,” Boehnke said. “Since we’re not able to make it back to our district very often during session, it’s great to connect with local constituents in their own space. I’m a big fan of these types of events.”

The 2024 legislative session began on Jan. 8 and concludes on March 7. This year’s 60-day short session focuses on a supplemental budget, which makes adjustments and additions to the previously adopted two-year budget.

“Virtual town halls are a game-changer, breaking down barriers and bringing us closer to the heartbeat of our communities,” Barnard said. “Connecting in your space means we can zero in on what matters most to you. I’m genuinely thrilled about the impact of these events and can’t wait to connect with the people we represent in Olympia.”

During the one-hour virtual event, the lawmakers will listen to your comments, answer your questions, and discuss issues related to the 2024 session.

“I am encouraging folks in the Tri-Cities to attend the upcoming virtual town hall meeting for the mighty 8th District,” Connors said. “While we’re here in Olympia for the legislative session, this will be a great opportunity to give us direct feedback about the issues you care about. I hope to see a strong turnout.”

To register for the virtual town hall event, please visit http://tinyurl.com/8thDistrictVTH. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. If you have additional questions or want more information,  please email Matt.Boehnke@leg.wa.gov or call (360-786-7614).

Sincerely,

Sen. Matt Boehnke
R-Kennewick