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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 for office in 2019. Maybe your neighbor would be great for City Council? We have built trainings to suit all of the ambitious women in your life. We're challenging you to forward this email to one friend who you think should run...

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 vote. Now, North Carolinians are served by 44 women in the legislature, the majority of whom are progressive champions of reproductive freedom and gender equity. And, in the last election, women turned out at greater numbers to...

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, we've seen women run and win at higher rates than ever before. We want to talk about this. We hope you'll join us on March 28th from 6:30-8:00PM in Charlotte for our second Women in Politics Town Hall! We're excited to host this candid conversation...

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 field, we heard all about the current state of the law and how best to champion reproductive freedom. I am even more grateful for the courage candidates show when they decide to run for office when I think about how many barriers...

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 a family law practice with her husband.  As a mother of two, social worker, and child advocate, Sydney is passionate about improving the lives of children in North Carolina.  In 2018, she decided to run for an open seat in Wake...

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 North Carolina. We know that you know amazing women who should consider running for office. Maybe it's you! We want to meet these women and help them be successful! Our Get Ready to Run training is designed for women thinking about running in...