by babs4104 | Apr 15, 2019 | Take the Lead Blog
In 2019 we ramped up our training programs to meet the needs of North Carolina after seeing so many women deciding to run for office this year. Who are the amazing women in your life who you think should run for office? Maybe you have a friend who is actually running...
by babs4104 | Mar 27, 2019 | Take the Lead Blog
As we reflect on women’s history this month, I am reminded that Lillian Exum Clement, the first woman elected to the North Carolina General Assembly, did not begin her service until 1920. She was elected by an all male electorate as women did not yet have the right to...
by babs4104 | Mar 6, 2019 | Take the Lead Blog
In the last two years, women have really changed the political game and we want to talk about it. We’ve seen women run against establishment men accused of sexual assault and win. We’ve seen women be out-raised by their opponent and win. Overall,...
by babs4104 | Feb 15, 2019 | Take the Lead Blog
We know the progressive pro-choice women elected to the legislature are already hard at work for our shared values. Lillian’s List spent Monday afternoon with these women, talking about the state of reproductive freedom in North Carolina. Thanks to an expert in the...
by babs4104 | Feb 7, 2019 | Take the Lead Blog
The Legislative Leader is a monthly interview with one of the pro-choice, progressive women currently serving in the North Carolina General Assembly. Representative Sydney Batch grew up in North Carolina and attended UNC-Chapel Hill. Following law school, she started...
by babs4104 | Feb 7, 2019 | Take the Lead Blog
In 2018, we helped elect nine new women to the NCGA. In 2020, we’re going to work to protect the women currently serving and elect pro-choice women to the Council of State. But, we’re also scouting for women to run for the NCGA and local offices across...
