Sarah Preston · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Our Campaign Kickoff is 3 weeks away!

Dear John, Our Triangle Campaign Kickoff is less than than a month away! We hope you'll join us in Durham on Thursday, March 21 at 6pm. This is your chance to meet and support our Featured Candidates. 100% of proceeds from these events go to our Featured Candidates' campaigns. At the Kickoff, you'll…

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  Shanetta Burris, Lillian's List · [email protected]

February 22, 2024 at 3:01 PM

TONIGHT: Black Women in Politics panel

Dear John, Our 2024 Black Women in Politics: Celebrating our Intergenerational Sisterhood panel is tonight (Thursday, February 22) at 6:30pm. It's not too late to sign up for this free virtual event. Sign up here! Our keynote speaker for this program is Elaine O'Neal, former Mayor of Durham, NC. Ela…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 5:14 PM

See you at the Campaign Kickoff?

Dear John, We're looking forward to our 2024 Campaign Kickoffs in the Triangle and Charlotte on March 21 and April 18! This is your chance to meet and support our Featured Candidates. 100% of proceeds from these events go to our Featured Candidates' campaigns.  At the Kickoffs, you'll get to meet ou…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Meet our Featured Candidates for the 2024 Primary!

Dear John, We're excited to share our complete list of endorsements for the 2024 primary elections! All of these candidates are carefully vetted champions for reproductive rights. Our legislative candidates must win to break the supermajority. NC Republicans have already banned abortion after 12 wee…

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  Shanetta Burris, Lillian's List · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 5:54 PM

2 weeks away: Black Women in Politics panel

Dear John, Our 2024 Black Women in Politics: Celebrating our Intergenerational Sisterhood panel is just two weeks away! We hope you will join us for this free virtual event on Thursday, February 22 at 6:30pm. Sign up here! Our keynote speaker for this program is Elaine O'Neal, former Mayor of Durham…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM

The Lead: Join us to celebrate Black women in politics

Black Women in Politics: Celebrating our Intergenerational SisterhoodYou're invited to join us on Thursday, February 22 at 6:30pm for our 2024 Black History Month webinar entitled Black Women in Politics: Celebrating our Intergenerational Sisterhood. Our keynote speaker for this program is Elaine O…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Join us at our Campaign Kickoffs!

Dear John, You're invited to join us at our 2024 Campaign Kickoffs in the Triangle and Charlotte on March 21 and April 18! This is your chance to meet and support our Featured Candidates. 100% of proceeds from these events go to our Featured Candidates' campaigns. All of our progressive, pro-choice …

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Featured Candidate Announcement!

Dear John,  We're excited to share that we have endorsed four more Targeted Featured Candidates! These candidates are incumbents who are in competitive districts. They are champions for reproductive rights and we need to keep them in the legislature to break the supermajority. Can you make a donatio…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Our Top 5 Moments of 2023

Dear John, It has been a challenging year in the fight for abortion rights and reproductive freedom in North Carolina, but I know that we are heading into 2024 more ready than ever before to elect pro-choice, progressive women across NC. As we reflect back on the year, I wanted to share our top five…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

December 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM

The Lead: Candidate filing starts today!

Candidate filing starts today!Candidate filing for the 2024 elections begins today and runs through December 15! We're excited to see progressive women filing to run at all levels of office in the coming days.  There is a path to breaking the Republican supermajority in the NC General Assembly by e…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM

We need your support this Giving Tuesday!

Dear John, I hope you and your family had a happy Thanksgiving. Here at Lillian's List, we are thankful for your support of our mission to elect pro-choice, progressive women in NC! As you know, 2024 is just around the corner. Our Featured Candidates will begin filing for office in just a few days o…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Campaign Camp was a success!✅

Dear John, Last weekend, we hosted our biennial Campaign Camp for aspiring campaign managers and volunteers! We had a great group of activists from across NC who are ready to help progressive women run winning campaigns. Thank you to everyone who donated to support this training in the past few week…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Endorsement Alert: Rachel Hunt for Lt. Governor!

Dear John, We're excited to share with you that we have endorsed our first candidate of the 2024 election cycle! Sen. Rachel Hunt is a champion for reproductive freedom who has served in the NC House and Senate, and now she is running to be our next Lieutenant Governor.  You can learn more about Rac…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Only 5 days left to support Campaign Camp!

Dear John,  Lillian's List is thrilled to be hosting our Campaign Camp for progressive campaign staff and volunteers this weekend, November 17-19. This in-person, intensive training helps provide the well-trained teams that our Featured Candidates need to help them run strong, modern campaigns. This…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Abortion rights are a winning issue!

Dear John, Last night, voters across the country showed that they want to protect abortion rights. Ohio voters passed a ballot measure that will enshrine abortion rights in their state constitution and Democrats in Virginia were able to flip their House of Delegates by making abortion access a top c…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Urgent Need: Support Campaign Camp Today!

Dear John,  Lillian's List is thrilled to be hosting our Campaign Camp for progressive campaign staff and volunteers this November 17-19. This in-person, intensive training helps provide the well-trained teams that our Featured Candidates need to help them run strong, modern campaigns. This is also …

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 2:10 PM

The Lead: We're going to break the supermajority

New Maps & Breaking the SupermajorityLast month, the NC General Assembly passed new legislative maps for both the NC House and Senate. These maps were drawn in total secrecy by Republicans, with no input from their constituents or Democratic colleagues.  Since Republican policies like controllin…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Deadline extended: Campaign Camp

Dear John,  We're excited to share that due to overwhelming response, we have added additional seats for our Campaign Camp Training and extended the application deadline until this Friday, October 20, 2023. Campaign Camp is our biennial training for campaign staff and volunteers of all genders. We e…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Last chance to apply for Campaign Camp!

Dear John,  Tomorrow (Friday, October 13) is the deadline to apply for our upcoming Campaign Camp! Thanks to overwhelming interest this training is almost full! Please apply today to participate in this immersive training experience. Campaign Camp is our biennial training for campaign staff and volu…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

October 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM

The Lead: Bad budget, Drag Bingo, & more

NC's (mostly) Bad Budget  This year’s budget becomes law today, October 2, without Governor Cooper's signature. Among many other harmful provisions, this budget allocates over $20 million dollars to unregulated, anti-abortion so-called “Crisis Pregnancy Centers”—the most funding for CPCs in state hi…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Fall Trainings: Future Candidate Training & Campaign Camp

Dear John,  It may not feel like fall in most of NC, but we are excited to be getting closer to our fall trainings. Please check out the trainings listed below and share them with your networks!Future Candidate Training - Virtual This training is designed for women who are interested in running for…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Lead with Lillian is about to sell out!

Dear John, Lead with Lillian is coming up on Sunday, September 24 at the Durham Arts Council. This week is your last chance to get tickets, as we are very close to selling out!  Sponsor or get tickets now!  At the event, we will present the 2023 Jan Allen Courage Award to Rep. Diamond Staton-William…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 2:51 PM

The Lead: Join us at an event or training this fall!

Lead with LillianLead with Lillian is just around the corner on Sunday, September 24 at 3pm at the Durham Arts Council. We hope you'll join us for this empowering event, which is looking like it will sell out!  Sponsor or get tickets today!  At the event, we'll award the Jan Allen Courage Award to R…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Lead with Lillian is less than a month away!

Dear John, Lead with Lillian is less than a month away, coming up on Sunday, September 24. We hope you'll join us for this annual event, which is looking like it may sell out! Sponsor or get tickets now!  At the event, we will present the 2023 Jan Allen Courage Award. In case you missed it, the reci…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 2:31 PM

And the Courage Award goes to...

Dear John, We're thrilled to announce that the recipient of our 2023 Jan Allen Courage Award is Rep. Diamond Staton-Williams, who represents House District 73 in Cabarrus County!  Diamond, a Registered Nurse, mother of three, and former town councilor, was the only progressive, pro-choice woman to f…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Come see Martha Bassett at Lead with Lillian

Dear John, We're excited to announce that we'll be joined by singer-songwriter Martha Bassett at Lead with Lillian on Sunday, September 24 at 3pm at the Durham Arts Council. We hope you'll join us for our empowering annual event!  Sponsor or get tickets today!   Martha is a singer, songwriter, and g…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Get fired up at Lead with Lillian

Dear John,  As we saw in the results of Ohio's special election on Tuesday, voters are fired up about protecting abortion access. Let's keep building the momentum here in NC at Lead with Lillian on Sunday, September 24 at 3pm at the Durham Arts Council. We hope you'll join us for our empowering annu…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

August 4, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Fall Trainings Announcement

Dear John,  As we wrap up our summer trainings, we're excited to announce two upcoming trainings we have planned for this fall: Future Candidate Training  This training is designed for women who are interested in running for public office at any level in the next 1-2 years. This is a virtual trainin…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

August 1, 2023 at 6:56 PM

The Lead: Join us in September!

Plus, LL in the Sunday New York TimesLead with LillianThis year's Lead with Lillian will be on Sunday, September 24 at 3pm at the Durham Arts Council. We hope you'll join us for this empowering event, with even more to come on the dynamic program! Sponsor or get tickets today! A generous anonymous d…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Join us at Lead with Lillian!

Dear John,  We're excited to invite you to this year's Lead with Lillian, our largest annual event with supporters around the state! Lead with Lillian will be on Sunday, September 24 at 3pm at the Durham Arts Council. Sponsor or get tickets today!   It's been a tough year for North Carolinians, as w…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 3:18 PM

Last Chance for Courage Award Nominations!

Dear John,  Since 2009, Lillian’s List has presented the Courage Award to women legislators or Council of State members who have shown courage in standing up for women, children and families.  We need your help with nominations for this year's Jan Allen Courage Award! The deadline to submit your nom…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 2:38 PM

Win Locally Application Closes this Friday

Dear John,  The deadline to apply for our WIN Locally Training is this Friday, July 14. WIN Locally is an in-person training for women running at the local level of government scheduled for Saturday, July 22 from 10am to 4:15 pm in Raleigh. There will be two virtual follow-up sessions on Wednesday, …

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

July 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM

The Lead: 12-week Ban in Effect Today

NC's 12-week Abortion Ban in Effect July 1The Republican 12-week monster abortion ban goes into effect today, July 1. Though the rushed, poorly written bill faces legal challenges, a federal judge has allowed it to go into effect while temporarily blocking a rule about required doctor paperwork.  W…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Future Candidate Training: Applications due Friday!

Dear John,  The deadline to apply for our upcoming Future Candidate Training is this Friday, June 30. This training is for women who are considering a run for office at any level in the next one to three years and will be held virtually on July 8 and 11. Potential candidates will learn more about p…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

June 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM

One year since Dobbs and we're still fighting

Dear John,  Today marks the one-year anniversary of the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and take away our federal right to abortion. With this decision, our pro-choice women legislators became our last line of defense against attacks on abortion access in NC. They were able to ho…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Courage Award Nominations

Dear John,  Since 2009, Lillian’s List has presented the Courage Award to women legislators or Council of State members who have shown courage in standing up for women, children and families.  We need your help with nominations for this year's Jan Allen Courage Award! The eligibility criteria for th…

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  Team Lillian · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 6:23 PM

The Lead: Join a Training

Learn more about our upcoming trainings!Trainings for Future Candidates We are happy to share that we have true progressive women prepared to run against all four of the NC Republicans who betrayed their constituents and their word by voting in favor of further restrictions on abortion last month.  …

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Elect Women of Color Training: Application deadline next week

Dear John,  The deadline to apply for our third annual Elect Women of Color training is next Friday, June 2. This in-person, two day training is designed for politically ambitious women of color. The purpose of this training is to create a safe space for women of color to take a deep dive into camp…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 5:34 PM

Fight back: attend a candidate training

Dear John,  We're excited to announce two candidate trainings we will be hosting this July. If you're fed up with anti-abortion, anti-woman lawmakers and want to run for office, our trainings are a great place to start! Future Candidate Training: This virtual training is for women who are considerin…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Turn your anger into action

Dear John,  We know our community is fuming after Republicans rammed SB 20, their latest abortion ban, through the NC legislature and voted to override the Governor's veto this week. Now more than ever, we must mobilize and stay persistent in fighting against attacks on our bodies and freedom.  Join…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 12:42 AM

Degrading & Disgusting

Dear John, Tonight, NC Republicans overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of their 12-week abortion ban, Senate Bill 20. This ban is a degrading and disgusting attack on our bodies and rights. It was created and passed in a rushed, undemocratic process with a total lack of transparency and input from the …

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 13, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Fight to uphold Gov. Cooper's veto

Dear John,  Today, Governor Cooper vetoed the Republican 12-week abortion ban. We're thankful to have a pro-choice governor who supports abortion rights, but we know the Republicans will try to overturn his veto in the coming days. Because of Tricia Cotham's party switch, Republicans now have the n…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 3:49 PM

Rally against abortion bans this weekend

Dear John, We wanted to spread the word about the many rallies happening across NC this weekend as we continue to fight back against the Republican abortion ban. Join a rally near you:Raleigh - Saturday at 10am, Bicentennial Plaza (1 E Edenton St)Cary - Saturday at 5:30pm, Old Library Park (310 S A…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 1:51 PM

Take our Abortion Activist Training

Dear John,  Last week, Republicans undemocratically rammed SB 20, their 12-week abortion ban, through the NC legislature in just 48 hours. Now more than ever, we must mobilize and stay persistent in fighting against attacks on our bodies and freedom.  Join us on Wednesday, May 31 from 6:30-8:30pm fo…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 9:04 PM

NC Abortion Ban rammed through in 48 hours

Dear John, This afternoon, the NC Senate voted to pass the Republican abortion ban. Republicans undemocratically rammed the bill through the legislature in just 48 hours. This huge, 46-page bill would not only limit abortion to 12 weeks, but enact even more unnecessary restrictions on doctors and c…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 2:07 AM

Fight Back: NC Abortion Ban Passes the House

Dear John,  The NC House just voted to pass the Republican abortion ban. This is a huge, 46-page bill that would not only limit abortion to 12 weeks, but enact even more unnecessary restrictions on doctors and clinics and give millions to fake "clinics" that deny pregnant people accurate informatio…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

May 2, 2023 at 11:16 PM

Abortion Ban in NC: Fight of Our Lives

Dear John,  Today, NC Republicans filed a 12-week abortion ban in a closed-door process with no public comment. We're outraged and we know you are too. We knew this was coming. Republicans have made it clear they want to control our healthcare decisions and take away our freedom to make our own dec…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Last call for Campaigns 101!

Dear John,  There's still space to join us tomorrow (Wednesday, April 26) from 6-8pm for Campaigns 101! This is a basic, two hour training designed for women who are exploring becoming a candidate, volunteer, or staffer. We'll cover the foundations of political campaigns including campaign timeline…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Last call for Legislative Lunch

We still have a few tickets leftDear John, Our Legislative Lunch is this Friday, April 21, and there are just a few tickets remaining! Don't miss your chance to speed date with the progressive, pro-choice women representing you in the NC General Assembly. Get your ticket today!  There will be plenty…

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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 6:42 PM

Last Chance: Legislative Lunch this Friday!

We still have a few tickets leftDear John, Our Legislative Lunch is this Friday, April 21, and there are still a few tickets remaining! Don't miss your chance to speed date with the progressive, pro-choice women representing you in the NC General Assembly. Get your ticket or sponsorship now!  There …

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