Team Lillian · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Low stakes ways to learn

Dear John, With North Carolina opening back up we know it can be difficult to commit to a long, virtual event when there is so much to celebrate offline. This is why we are hosting a series of very low-stakes ways to learn about running for office throughout the month of June! A…

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  Devon Roberts · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 4:54 PM

TONIGHT: City Councilor Panel

Dear John, Are you considering running for local government office in the next few years? Curious about what a day in the life of a city councilor looks like?   We are hosting a free panel TONIGHT at 7 p.m. about Serving in Office as a City Councilor. Moderated by Hillsborough …

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 3:55 PM

The Lead: Anti-choice bills, new hire, & upcoming trainings!

ANTI-CHOICE BILLS ARE HARMFUL & UNPOPULAR Reproductive rights are once again under attack in the North Carolina General Assembly. SB 405, a replica of a bill already vetoed by the Governor in 2019, demonizes doctors and will make it harder for them to provide care to their pa…

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  Devon Roberts · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 3:50 PM

TONIGHT: County Commissioner Panel

Dear John, Sixty-six out of the 100 counties in North Carolina have zero or one woman serving on the county commission. We are hoping to change that as we build our program to help elect more women at the local level.   We are hosting a panel TONIGHT about what it is like to s…

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  Jessica Holmes · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 7:57 PM

The First Step to Winning Locally is Running!

Dear John, Recruiting and training women to run at the local level of government is a critical component of building the bench for women to successfully run and win at the legislative level and above. In addition to creating a strong pipeline, this long-term strategic effort ens…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 3:19 PM

Do you have plans tonight?

Hey John, We wanted to remind you that You Should Smile More, our virtual comedy show fundraiser with Eyes Up Here Comedy, is tonight at 7pm! We’ll be joined by these hilarious women comics: Maggie Winters was just named one of Timeout Chicago's 2021 Women of the Year! She's a ve…

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  Devon Roberts · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Laughter is the best medicine

John, There’s a lot going on in the world right now, to say the least. While we fight for equity and against the continuing attacks on our reproductive freedom, it is important to remember to take time for fun and self care when possible. One way you can do this is by joining us…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Our right to choose is at risk

Dear John, Conservatives at the North Carolina General Assembly are fast tracking two anti-abortion bills. Legislators are attempting to undermine Roe v. Wade, which ruled that the Constitution protects a woman’s right to have an abortion without excessive government restriction…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Laugh with us next Thursday!

John, You're invited to You Should Smile More, our second-ever comedy show fundraiser in partnership with Eyes Up Here Comedy on next Thursday, May 20 at 7pm! We're excited to share this outstanding lineup of hilarious women comics: Maggie Winters was just named one of Timeou…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Free panel tonight!

John, We wanted to remind you that tonight we are hosting a special virtual panel, A Celebration of Mothers in Politics, featuring Rep. Ashton Clemmons, County Commissioner and Congressional candidate Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, and Wake Forest Town Commissioner Bridget Wall-Lennon. …

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Tomorrow: A Celebration of Mothers in Politics

Dear John, We wanted to remind you that tomorrow we are hosting a special virtual panel, A Celebration of Mothers in Politics, featuring Rep. Ashton Clemmons, Congressional candidate Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, and Wake Forest Town Commissioner Bridget Wall-Lennon. Mother's Day is this …

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 5:58 PM

The Lead: Something for everyone

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE We're excited to have a variety of panels, events, and trainings coming in the next few weeks to virtually connect with the Lillian's List Sisterhood. A Celebration of Mothers in Politics - May 6, 2021, 7-8PM Join us to chat about being a mother of young chil…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 6:54 PM

You Should Smile More

John, Back by popular demand, Lillian’s List is hosting our second-ever comedy show fundraiser in partnership with Eyes Up Here Comedy on Thursday, May 20 at 7pm! We're excited to share our outstanding lineup of hilarious women comics: Maggie Winters as our headliner, as well as Na…

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  Devon Roberts · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 2:41 PM

Announcement! Win Locally Program

Dear John, The Win Locally Program is our first-ever comprehensive local training and panel series for women running locally in 2021 or 2022. We will only offer this full series once in 2021 so don't miss out! Path To Victory - Local Training June 5th, 8th, and 12th via zoom c…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Let's celebrate moms!

Dear John, Women bring so much to the table when serving in elected office! Lillian’s List Featured Candidates come from diverse backgrounds, from teaching to healthcare to military service, but one quality many of them have in common is that they are mothers. We’d like to invite …

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Big news for moms

Dear John, Our hardworking legislators have been in session for a few months now and they've been getting a lot done! This week is Black Maternal Health week and several of our Incumbent Featured Candidates introduced a collection of bills, the NC Momnibus Act, aimed at improving th…

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  Devon Roberts · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Future Candidate Training

Dear John, We're so proud to already have trained over 40 potential candidates so far this year! We have a Future Candidate Training coming up if you'd like to join this group of change makers. Prepare: Future Candidate Training April 10th and 13th. - This virtual, multi-day t…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Last chance!

John, Today is the last day to get your ticket for Coffee & Conversation with Legislators this Friday, March 26, at 10am! Don't miss out on this chance to hear directly from the powerful progressive women serving us in the NC General Assembly. We'll be joined by the legis…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 4:51 PM

8 days away!

John, I hope you will join us next Friday, March 26 for Coffee & Conversation with Legislators, where you'll get to hear directly from the powerful progressive women serving us in the NC General Assembly. Here are just a few of the important bills your legislators have been…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 3:30 PM

One month away!

John, March is just around the corner, which means our Coffee & Conversation with Legislators event is just one month away! Don't you want to meet the women who are holding the line on reproductive rights in North Carolina? The reason our state has not passed harmful and re…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Don't miss this

Dear John, We hope you've registered for our Celebration of Black Women in Politics on February 18th from 7-8PM. This is shaping up to be one of our best panels. Also on the line-up for tomorrow will be a musical performance by Sandra Dubose and a message from our incumbent Black wo…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 6:28 PM

Meet These Women Leaders

Dear John, Though the NC General Assembly still has a long way to go before reaching gender parity, we're glad to see a growing number of progressive women in leadership positions. Rep. Gale Adcock is the Deputy Democratic Leader in the House, and her colleague Rep. Vernetta Alston …

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 6:14 PM

Coffee with a Congresswoman

Dear John, There's a lot going on in our government right now, from the state house to the White House. We want to give our members an opportunity to hear directly from the progressive women who are impacting policy on both a state and national level. So, we're excited to announ…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 8:24 PM

The Lead: Busy in a good way

BUSY IN A GOOD WAY Just like you we are relieved to be in a new year and put 2020 behind us. We're excited to have a new administration at the national level and a renewed sense of purpose to turn things around in North Carolina. New year, new election cycle, we have a lot to do at …

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Big Training Announcement!

Dear John, We are excited to finally announce our revamped training program for 2021-2022. We are launching three brand-new training programs to suit every type of political woman. Whether you're new or already serving, we have a training for you. You can read more about our new pro…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Kicking off our panel series!

Dear John, This year we'll be hosting a series of free virtual panels. We're excited to kickoff the series with A Celebration of Black Women in Politics on February 18th from 7-8PM. Hosting this panel is former 2020 Featured Candidate, former Wake County Commissioner, and Lillian's …

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Coffee with your legislators!

Dear John, We watched together this week as a remarkable glass ceiling was broken: Kamala Harris officially became the first woman Vice President, as well as the first Black and first South Asian VP. Vice President Harris got her start in local and state-level politics, just lik…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

January 14, 2021 at 6:10 PM

Meet these courageous women!

Dear John, With all that has happened over the past few weeks, one thing in particular has stood out to us here at Lillian's List: the courage that it takes for progressive women to serve in public office, especially in times like these. We're grateful for the leadership of Congres…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 4:02 PM

The Lead: Year In Review

YEAR IN REVIEW Well a lot happened during this very strange year, both good and bad, and we believe those good things are worthy of some reflection. We are very excited about our eight Featured Candidates who won their elections this year. This group of hardworking women comes…

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  Lillian's List · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Election Debrief

John, There is just one more opportunity to engage with the Lillian's List Sisterhood before the new year. Join us tomorrow at our Election Debrief to discuss results, initial plans for next steps, and answer your questions. The Election Debrief is a free event via Zoom on December…

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  Devon Roberts · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 6:35 PM

One last training in 2020

Dear John, We're excited to offer one final candidate training in 2020 to help prepare women to run for office. Get Ready To Network will help future women candidates build their base to launch a strong campaign when they're ready. The bigger and stronger your network is before you …

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Thankful for the Sisterhood

Dear John,   As we head into the season of giving and take part in this year's #GivingTuesday, I am especially thankful for the Lillian's List Sisterhood and our amazing 2020 Featured Candidates. I wanted to share this video with you of our candidates, who we are endlessly proud of for runn…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM

See you Thursday?

John, The 2020 elections may be behind us, but that doesn't mean the Lillian's List sisterhood and network of support is ending! We are working year-round to scout, train, and recruit progressive women candidates and their teams. We hope you'll join us for our post-election virt…

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  Lillian's List · [email protected]

November 11, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Next Steps

John, We hope everyone is getting some much needed rest after working on campaigns and celebrating President-Elect Biden and future VP Kamala Harris' win. We are equally relieved to watch the current President transition out of power. It can't come soon enough! There are just …

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Into the unknown

Dear John,   We can’t pretend we’re not disappointed by the results of the election. While we wait for the results of the Presidential election and watch as every last North Carolina vote is counted, we will focus on what we do know. We are so happy Governor Roy Cooper will remain in office…

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  Lillian's List · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Don't fear

John, We know the Lillian's List Sisterhood is a community of politically active people who keep their finger on the pulse. We trust that many of you have likely already voted. If you haven't, don't fear, there are still three chances to make your vote count. Tomorrow, October 31s…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Still in solidarity

John, Last night, Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in to the Supreme Court after an unprecedented and deeply undemocratic process. Reproductive rights were already under attack in this country, but now they are even more vulnerable, along with protections for LGBTQ people, healthcare…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM

This Court Won't Protect Us

John, Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move forward with Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. That means that she could be confirmed as early as next Monday. If she is confirmed, the Supreme Court will have a 6-3 conservative majority. The conserva…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Sisterhood in Solidarity

John, With Election Day just two weeks away, I know we are all eager to get to the finish line. But the Lillian's List sisterhood and network of support doesn't end after Election Day. We work year-round to scout, train, and recruit women candidates and their teams. That's why we ar…

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  Lillian's List · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 11:20 PM

46

John, We want to take a moment to celebrate our 46 Incumbent and Featured Candidates. This is our biggest and best slate ever. We are so proud of their strength, determination, and bravery each one of them has displayed throughout their campaigns. These are the people who wil…

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  Lillian's List · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Let's break more records

John, This year, Lillian's List has endorsed a record-breaking 24 Featured Candidates in competitive races. This means that we have the chance to elect a record number of progressive, pro-choice women on November 3rd! With just a few weeks until Election Day, we need to continu…

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  Devon Roberts · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Tonight! LGBTQ X Reproductive Freedom Town Hall

John, We're excited to invite you to a free learning experience with us on TONIGHT, October 5th from 6:30-7:30PM. We're hosting the Reproductive Freedom and the LGBTQ+ Community Panel to learn about the intersection of the queer community and reproductive freedom. There is no …

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 7:22 PM

The Lead: Now Is The Time

NOW IS THE TIME This was already the most important election of our lifetime, and then we lost Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the first presidential debate outlined clearly (and loudly) why we can't have another four years under this regime. Whatever happens at the top of the ticke…

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  Lillian's List · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 8:31 PM

We can't go back to the 1930s

John, While we are still grieving the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Republicans are already fast-tracking the confirmation hearings for her replacement. They may have chosen to nominate another woman, Amy Coney Barrett, but her positions are the polar opposite of what…

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  Devon Roberts · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 7:29 PM

LGBTQ+ Community & Reproductive Freedom

John, We're excited to invite you to a free learning experience with us on Monday, October 5th from 6:30-7:30PM. We're hosting the Reproductive Freedom and the LGBTQ+ Community Panel to learn about the intersection of the queer community and reproductive freedom. There is no rep…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

September 20, 2020 at 2:49 PM

A chance to gather today

John, I know many of us are still reeling from Friday night's news of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. In times like this, we want to gather with our communities to mourn, share stories, and eventually strategize our next steps. So, I wanted to extend the invitation t…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

September 19, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Shocked, saddened, and scared

Dear John,   Like us, you may have convinced yourself that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg would be with us forever. But last night, the legend left us, and we are shocked, saddened, and scared. She was a champion of gender equity for women and did more on the Court to advance and protect both rep…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Last chance!

John, Will you be joining us for Lead with Lillian this Sunday? Now is your last chance to get tickets for this year's virtual event, which will feature an exclusive interview with President Obama's Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, music from NC's own Tift Merritt, and the presentati…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

September 8, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Volunteer with our Featured Candidates

  Dear John, It was just reported that the NCGA won't achieve gender parity until 2084 if we continue at the current rate. We can change this if ALL 23 of our Featured Candidates win in November. Will you sign up to volunteer on at least one of their campaigns today? Use the links …

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  Sydney Batch · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Join me on Sept. 20!

Dear John, I'm so honored to be the recipient of the 2020 Jan Allen Courage Award and proud to be a part of the Lillian's List sisterhood as one of this year's 24 Featured Candidates! Since I decided to run for office in 2018, I've faced challenges I never expected, from my can…

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