Learn the Issues

As we see a rash of anti-women legislation and rhetoric across our country, Lillian’s List stands strong in its vision to see a North Carolina where reproductive rights are guaranteed and not subject to political negotiation, and our state is a great place to be a woman.

Reproductive Justice

Contraceptives, abortion care, and sex education should be affordable and accessible to all in North Carolina.

Gender Equity

Women should be able to freely and fully participate in political and economic life in North Carolina.

Take the Lead Blog

Why Women Must Run – Especially Now

In every chapter of our nation’s history, women have shown up - marching, organizing, voting, leading. But today, as our democracy faces unprecedented threats, as our rights are eroded piece by piece, and as voices of extremism grow louder, the need for women to run for office has never been more urgent.   At Lillian’s List, we believe in the transformative power of electing progressive women to public office. But this moment calls for more than belief - it demands bold, decisive action. We...

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Lillian’s List announces new Executive Director

Lillian's List's next Executive Director will be Tiffany Reynolds-Richardson. She brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, political campaigns, and fundraising. Previously, Tiffany served as Principal and CEO at RR Campaigns, a boutique public affairs firm specializing in political campaigns and social justice-focused nonprofits. She was also Campaign Manager for NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and helped launch the first reproductive healthcare clinic in Wyoming. “After an...

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Election Results: There is some good news

We know that we along with our supporters are deeply disturbed by the results of the Presidential election. We had the chance to elect a strong, intelligent, pro-choice, and progressive woman as our president, but misinformation, voter suppression, and outright lies led to Trump’s election instead. We do have some good news here in North Carolina: our Featured Candidates have helped break the Republican supermajority in the NC House and we have elected pro-choice Josh Stein to serve as...

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We’re voting for pro-choice women up and down the ballot!

Today's announcement from President Biden that he is dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris is big news, but it doesn't change what we're up against here in North Carolina. NC Republicans still have control of our state legislature, and we must elect our pro-choice, progressive women candidates to break the supermajority and prevent an even worse abortion ban from being passed here. It is imperative that we elect women who are champions of reproductive...

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Leadership Transition Announcement

We wanted to share with our community that our Executive Director Sarah Preston will be departing this June after almost eight years with Lillian's List. We will miss Sarah's strong leadership, but are so excited for her as she moves on to work with the national American Civil Liberties Union in Washington, DC. From Christine Kushner, our Foundation Board Chair: "Sarah has provided exceptional leadership to Lillian's List for eight years, setting us up for continued success. She's been...

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The Battle Ahead

After yesterday's primary elections, the general election stage is set. We are thrilled that many of our Featured Candidates will advance to the general! Congratulations to these candidates: Rep. Laura Budd, House District 103, Mecklenburg Woodson Bradley, Senate District 42, Mecklenburg Sen. Lisa Grafstein, Senate District 13, Wake Evonne Hopkins, House District 35, Wake Monika Johnson-Hostler, House District 33, Wake Rep. Lindsey Prather, House District 115, Buncombe Rep. Diamond...

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