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Your Guide to Pride, Prejudice, and Power in Your Campaign
Pride is here, and we’re ringing it in with opportunities to learn about everything you need to run a campaign that’s inclusive, equitable, and ready to take action. Our lineup is fit for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+, is backing an inclusive campaign, or is fighting in solidarity.
Join us for: So You Want to Run for Office – Pride Month Edition: Advance Equality, Run For Office
Date: Monday, June 9th
Time: 1 pm ET
You won’t want to miss this panel and the opportunity to ask LGBTQ+ leaders your questions in real-time! This conversation is more important now than ever as the conservative movement is targeting our schools, our rights, and our voices. Join this June 26th panel to learn how you can take direct action to fight back in your community.
Our Learners Are Making a Huge Impact!
Rep. Nick Menapace delivered a $284 million in emergency funding to cover Connecticut’s Medicaid shortfall—a lifeline for families across our state because health can’t wait.
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Introduction to Social Media for Your Campaign
Learn the ins and outs of every platform you need to build community and mobilize supporters.
06.11
3pm PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Using Digital Advertising On Your Campaign
Take your digital presence a step further and make the most of your ad content.
06.16
10am PDT
We have lots of other exciting upcoming events + trainings. Click here to explore what else is coming up this month.
Protect My Public Media
Call Congress!
The Administration wants to claw back $1.1 billion in public media funding. If enacted, this action would instantly destabilize local public radio and TV stations nationwide. Protect Sesame Street! Protect Julia Child! Protect NPR!
SUBSTACK
Fighting the GOP’s LGBTQ+ rhetoric
We dive into 3 ways you can combat hateful, homophobic rhetoric from the GOP without losing your mind or falling into their traps.
What’s On Our Newsfeeds
Why this story is important:
Congratulations goes to Keshian Scott — a 24-year-old Democrat that pulled off a landslide win in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s backyard to secure a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Why this story is important:
Senator Joni Ernst’s flippant cruelty should cost her her job. We are excited to see JD Scholten’s campaign for Senate. Iowa deserves better leadership.
Why this story is important:
It tells you something that even Elon Musk thinks this bill is a “disgusting abomination.” (Yes, we’re here with the popcorn for this intra-GOP food fight/finger-in-the-wind moment.)
Why this story is important:
Part of being an elected official is knowing what you are voting for – Marjorie Taylor Greene couldn’t even do that. She voted on the budget bill, and it turns out it includes some things she strongly disagrees with.
Why this story is important:
Former Republican Congressman David Jolly has announced he is running for Governor of Florida — as a Democrat.
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