Persuasive politics: Cialdini’s principles of persuasion at work
Social psychology, and the work of Dr. Robert Cialdini and colleagues in particular, has had an outsized influence on modern-day political strategies. Here, we review the principles and talk about how they are used in politics.
Abortion Rights in the States: Interview with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Executive Director Jamie Lockhart
With a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, there is a very real possibility Roe v. Wade will be struck down. Learn what’s at stake for protecting access to reproductive healthcare in Virginia and throughout the country.
If Roe is overturned, the fight moves to the states
We’ve always known that a conservative-majority Supreme Court would threaten abortion rights. Still, we know that state legislators have power, for good and for ill.
Virginia Climate Bills – Sister District Candidates Make a Difference
Read more about Virginia’s climate bills including the Virginia Clean Economy Act of 2020, supported by Sister District Alumni.
Why Are States So Important? Virginia’s Blue Trifecta Miracle
Let’s take a closer look at what life under a blue trifecta looks like. Herewith, a non-exhaustive list of notable legislation passed by the Virginia legislature since 2020 — humane, life-saving measures that would’ve been unthinkable before the blue wave.
2021 Executive Director Transition
Change is in the air! We have a new president who is already taking quick action to undo many of the harmful policies of the last administration. We have a woman vice president for the first time in our history. And here at Sister District, we will be making a leadership change as well. After […]
Statement on the Violence in the Capitol
We unequivocally condemn the violent attack on our nation’s Capitol this week. It was not simply the desecration of a sacred building; it was an attempt to destroy democracy itself. We support efforts to remove Donald Trump from office as soon as possible, and it is imperative that all those complicit in this terrorist act […]
State legislatures in the 2020 election: what happened?
None of the state chambers targeted by Democrats flipped in 2020. As in any complex system, many factors likely contributed to these results. Let’s take a look at three possible groups of explanations that may have contributed to state legislative outcomes: gerrymandering, roll-off/ticket-splitting, and enthusiasm/awareness gap. This analysis aims to describe what happened, but not […]
2020 Election Results: Early Analysis
The 2020 election results are still coming in, and we will continue to provide analysis. In the meantime, here are a few highlights.
The Future We Envision is Possible
On election eve, Executive Director Rita Bosworth reflects on the last 4 years and the future we envision.
