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  Montica Talmadge · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 4:48 PM

These Women Are Our Last Line of Defense

Dear John,  With the reversal of Roe v. Wade, electing our Featured Candidates is more important than ever. These pro-choice, progressive women will be the last line of defense for abortion access in North Carolina.  We currently have 12 Targeted Featured Candidates running in the most competitive …
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 6:04 PM

The Lead: Roe was never enough

Roe Was Never EnoughA version of this op-ed by our Executive Director Sarah Preston was printed in the News & Observer on June 29.  While Roe v. Wade established a right to abortion, what followed the decision was a 50-year assault on access to this basic health care at the state level. Since R…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 9:52 PM

Activate with Lillian’s List on our 25th Anniversary

Dear John,  You're invited to join us in celebrating 25 years of Lillian's List at our Lead with Lillian Summit and Celebration this September! The summit will include: Lead with Lillian Abortion Activist Training, Sept. 22, 1-4pm: Learn how you can help protect reproductive freedom in North Caroli…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
June 25, 2022 at 4:44 PM

Last Line of Defense for Abortion

Dear John,  Yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization reversed Roe v. Wade, the constitutional protection that pregnant people have had for nearly half a century to legal abortion. In doing so, the highest Court in the land has effectively handed immense…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Activate to Protect Abortion in NC

Dear John,  Today's U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization reversed Roe v. Wade, the constitutional protection that pregnant people have had for nearly half a century to legal abortion. In doing so, the highest Court in the land has effectively handed immense pow…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
June 7, 2022 at 7:19 PM

Really, Mark Robinson?

Dear John,  Yesterday, the news came out that NC Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson has once again made backwards and hateful comments, this time saying that "We are called to be led by men," and not women.  By now, we are used to Robinson's extreme and divisive rhetoric. He even tried to bully Feat…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 4:41 PM

The Lead: Drag Queen Bingo!

Drag Queen Bingo!Join us on Wednesday, June 29 at 6pm at Trophy Brewing & Taproom (656 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603) for drag queen bingo hosted by Raleigh's own Kiara Mel! Sponsor or get your tickets today!  Contributions from this event go toward our training and recruitment programs for pr…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Defending against extremism

Dear John,  We hope you are hanging in there during this difficult week. We're thankful for the Lillian's List community during times like this.  The North Carolina General Assembly is our last line of defense against extremists who want to ban abortion while refusing to pass laws that actually pro…
  Devon Roberts · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Foundations of Messaging Training

Upcoming training for 2022 candidatesDear John,  We know this election season will be a turbulent one. Some of the turbulence we can plan for, like the Supreme Court repealing Roe v. Wade this summer. Some will be a surprise. Either way, our candidates need to be prepared to speak to their voters w…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 4:55 PM

We are so proud

Primary Featured Candidate ResultsDear John,  Abortion rights were on the ballot this primary election. Since the leak of the Supreme Court opinion showing the Justices’ intention of overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, the elections for state legislatures around the country have become more important …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 7:14 PM

Election Day is tomorrow!

Support your Primary Featured CandidatesDear John, Tomorrow is North Carolina's Primary Election day! With the recent Supreme Court leak warning that Roe v. Wade will be struck down, it is more important than ever to elect pro-choice, progressive women in NC. We're happy to share that Lillian's Lis…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
May 11, 2022 at 8:44 PM

The last line of defense

Dear John,  We know that many of our supporters are still reeling from last week's leaked Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. While the official decision is still to come, it is clear that we cannot depend on the Supreme Court to protect our rights.  Soon, the North Carolina General Asse…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 5:18 PM

"We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled"

Dear John,  Last night, it was reported that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. In the draft opinion, Justice Alito wrote, "We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled." While the official decision is still to come, it is clear that we cannot depend on the Supreme Court to protec…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 6:10 PM

The Lead: Early voting & more!

Early Voting & Primary Candidates  Early voting has started and we encourage you to get out and vote if you haven't already! Below, you can see our list of endorsed primary candidates for the NC House and Senate. We will also be announcing a few more candidates this week, so please stay tuned. …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Time to vote!

Primary Featured CandidatesDear John,  We have 10 Targeted Featured Candidates running in competitive primaries this year. The good news is that Early Vote starts today, April 28th! Each of our targeted Featured Candidates is running a strong, modern campaign. When they make it through their primar…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 4:16 PM

See you Wednesday?

Last chance to register for our Triangle Campaign Kickoff!John,  Our Triangle Campaign Kickoff is just two days away! It's not too late to sign up to join us this Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the Durham Arts Council.  At the Kickoff, you'll get to meet our 2022 Featured Candidates: the progressive, pro-c…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 4:15 PM

ICYMI: Candidates & Campaign Kickoffs!

John,  Just in case you missed it: last week, we announced our 2022 Targeted Featured Candidates for the NC House and Senate. We're proud to support these women running in competitive districts across the state, from Buncombe to Bertie County.  Want to meet these amazing women running to change the …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Announcing 2022 Featured Candidates!

Support them today!Dear John,  We are excited to share our Targeted Featured Candidates for the 2022 primary! Each of these progressive, pro-choice women is in a competitive primary or general election and is running a smart, modern campaign.  Electing champions of reproductive freedom is more impor…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 4:23 PM

Campaign Kickoff in 2 weeks!

Plus a big announcement coming soon John,   Our Triangle Campaign Kickoff is just two weeks away! We hope you'll join us on Wednesday, April 13 at 5:30 pm at the Durham Arts Council to celebrate and  support our 2022 Featured Candidates.   That means that our Charlotte C…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Tonight! Women Breaking Barriers

Dear John, We are so excited for our Women Breaking Barriers Panel tonight at 7PM. Register for this free event today! We will celebrate women who are blazing a trail in their posts and paving the way for many more diverse women to come!  We will have a powerful keynote address from former Chief Jus…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 7:47 PM

See you next month?

John,  Spring is here and we're thrilled to be gathering the Lillian's List community in person for the first time in over two years at our 2022 Campaign Kickoffs.Triangle Campaign Kickoff, April 13 at 5:30pmCharlotte Campaign Kickoff, April 27 at 5:30pm The Kickoffs are a chance to meet and get to …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
March 18, 2022 at 2:26 PM

Women Breaking Barriers all over NC

Dear John,  Join Lillian's List on March 22 at 7PM for the Women Breaking Barriers Panel. Register for this free event today! We're excited to celebrate women who are blazing a trail in their posts and paving the way for many more diverse women to come! We look forward to a keynote address from form…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Join us at a Campaign Kickoff!

We're excited to see you in person!Dear John,  We’re so excited to be hosting our first in-person events since January 2020! You’re invited to join the Lillian’s List community at our 2022 Campaign Kickoffs.Triangle Campaign Kickoff, April 13 at 5:30pmCharlotte Campaign Kickoff, April 27 at 5:30pm T…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Women Breaking Barriers!

Dear John,  Join Lillian’s List this Women’s History Month as we reflect on the progress we have made to advance gender equity and reproductive freedom and hear from some trailblazing women serving and advancing women in elected office! On March 22 at 7PM we're hosting the the Women Breaking Barrie…
  Devon Roberts · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Campaign Staff Training!

We're partnering with The Arena on an exciting campaign staff training.Dear John,  Lillian's List has a long history of campaign staff training going back to our first ever JKH Academy in 2013. Many of our alumni are working on campaigns, in legislative offices, and non-profits across the state. Th…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 6:59 PM

The Lead: Join us for our 2022 Campaign Kickoffs!

and sign up for upcoming trainings2022 Campaign Kickoffs  We are looking forward to hosting our first in-person events since January 2020! At our 2022 Campaign Kickoffs, the Lillian's List community will come together to meet and get to know our amazing Featured Candidates. Triangle Campaign Kickof…
  Devon Roberts · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 8:24 PM

Two exciting opportunities

Join us for our virtual Future Candidate Training + a campaign staff trainingDear John,  We're excited to announce our first Future Candidate Training of 2022. This training is for women who are planning to run in the next 1-3 years. If you are running for office in 2022 this training will provide …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
February 21, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Tomorrow! A Celebration of Black Women in Politics

Dear John,  Don't miss out on this great FREE event! Join us via Zoom tomorrow, February 22 at 7pm for A Celebration of Black Women in Politics and help us uplift some of the women behind the scenes that power campaigns across the state. Register today! We're really looking forward to hearing fro…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 8:25 PM

Our last #WomanCrushWednesday!

Learn more about lifelong educator Sen. Joyce Waddell Dear John, Today, for our final #WomanCrushWednesday, we are featuring Sen. Joyce Waddell, a lifelong educator and administrator who served on the School Board before joining the NC Senate. The Lillian's List Foundation is committed to developin…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
February 11, 2022 at 3:48 PM

A Celebration of Black Women in Politics

Dear John,   As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to focus on the Black women that are continuing to shape the political landscape of our State. Join us via Zoom at A Celebration of Black Women in Politics and help us uplift some of the women behind the scen…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
February 9, 2022 at 8:56 PM

Announcing our first round of 2022 Featured Candidates!

Support them today! Dear John,   We are excited to share with you our first round of Targeted Featured Candidates for 2022. Each of these progressive, pro-choice women is in a competitive primary and is running a smart, modern campaign. With your early support, they …
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
February 4, 2022 at 9:50 PM

The Lead: Announcing a Celebration of Black Women in Politics!

And welcome to our new Recruitment and Organizing Manager A Celebration of Black Women in Politics   You're invited to join us on Tuesday, February 22 from 7-8pm for our second annual Celebration of Black Women in Politics. Register for this free,…
  Devon Roberts · [email protected]
February 3, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Two training opportunities!

Join us for our virtual Path to Victory training + a campaign staff training Dear John,   There is already so much going on to get ready for the 2022 election! The Lillian's List Action Fund is hosting a The Path To Victory candidate training on F…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 8:10 PM

#WCW: Thank you, Rep. Evelyn Terry!

Rep. Terry is still fighting for us in her last term in the NCGA. Dear John,   It's our first #WomanCrushWednesday of February! Today, we are featuring Rep. Evelyn Terry, who is currently finishing her last term in NCGA after serving in the House …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 7:30 PM

#WCW: Rep. Carney and Women's Cancer Research

Rep. Carney is a champion for women's health in the NCGA! Dear John,   For our last #WomanCrushWednesday in the month of January, we are featuring Rep. Becky Carney, who has been fighting for us in the General Assembly for almost 20 years!   Rep. …
  Devon Roberts · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 9:49 PM

First candidate training of 2022!

Join us for our virtual Path to Victory training Dear John,   We are thrilled to announce our first candidate training of 2022! It's exciting that candidates are powering up their campaigns despite the ongoing redistricting process. We are making …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Our #WCW Rep. Logan is fighting for maternal health

Learn more about the NC Healthy Pregnancy Act Dear John,   There are only a few weeks left in our #WomanCrushWednesday series! This week, we are highlighting the work of Rep. Carolyn Logan, who was elected in a wave of progressive women in 2018 an…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 7:55 PM

It's a great #WomanCrushWednesday with Rep. Gill!

Plus free school meals Dear John,   Lillian's List Foundation trains and supports women interested in running for local offices across North Carolina and especially in areas where progressive women are particularly underrepresented. We are also th…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 5:24 PM

It's 2022 and Rep. Adcock is our #WomanCrushWednesday

Plus more school nurses Dear John,   Lillian's List Foundation works to ensure that women are represented at every level of government. To that end, we are so proud of the female legislators already representing us in the North Carolina General A…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Our Top 5 Moments of the Year

As we say goodbye to 2021 Dear John,   It's been a long and at times difficult year, as we continue to battle against the ongoing pandemic and the spate of attacks on reproductive rights around the country. But as we reach the end of 2021, we wanted to reflect on som…
  Pia Nargundkar · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Rep. Belk is our last #WomanCrushWednesday of 2021!

Plus breast cancer diagnostic imaging parity Dear John,   Lillian's List Foundation is leading the effort to recruit and train women to run, win, and become champions of gender equity in North Carolina. To that end, we are so proud of the women a…
  Pia Nargundkar · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Cheers to Rep. Cunningham, our latest #WomanCrushWednesday

Plus equal pay for equal work Dear John,   Lillian's List Foundation envisions a state where women are able to freely and fully participate in political and economic life. To that end, we are so proud of the women legislators championing gender eq…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
December 14, 2021 at 2:53 PM

FIRST LOOK: Our new website!

Keep track of our work as we head into 2022 Dear John,   We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned Lillian's List Action Fund website! As we gear up for the 2022 elections, we want to make sure you have all the information you need about our Featu…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Today's SCOTUS ruling

underscores how important our work is Dear John,   Just this morning, the Supreme Court released a new decision that will allow abortion clinics to continue to challenge the draconian anti-choice law passed in Texas earlier this year.   While this is good news, the l…
  Pia Nargundkar · [email protected]
December 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Rep. Fisher is our fantastic new #WomanCrushWednesday!

Plus banning conversion therapy Dear John,   Lillian's List Foundation is committed to building the bench for women to successfully run and win at the legislative level and above. And we're so proud of the women legislators already serving in the …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 5:05 PM

We can't count on SCOTUS

but we can elect pro-choice women to defend our rights. Dear John,   This week, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade and further restrict our already limited access to abortion. We know we can no longer count on the Court to pro…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 3:29 PM

The Lead: Status of Women in N.C. Politics

And don't miss our last FCT of the year! STATUS OF WOMEN IN N.C. POLITICS   While women make up 51 percent of the population in North Carolina, we've long been underrepresented in elected office. A new report by Meredith College highlights both wo…
  Pia Nargundkar · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 2:09 PM

It's a merry December with our #WomanCrushWednesday Rep. Butler!

Plus increasing abortion access Dear John,   Lillian's List Foundation is committed to developing a strong pipeline of women to run for elected office who will make North Carolina a better place to be a woman. We are particularly proud of the curr…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 5:10 PM

Our gratitude this #GivingTuesday

Thankful for our 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.   Right now at Lillian's List, we are gearing up for the 2022 elections, where we wi…
  Pia Nargundkar · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Thankful for Sen. Robinson, our latest #WomanCrushWednesday!

Plus paid sick leave Dear John,   Lillian’s List Foundation envisions a time when women are consistently the majority of all elected officials in North Carolina. And we are so proud of the female legislators currently serving in the General Assemb…