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.
The way forward with a conservative Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed to the Supreme Court. What can we do to still make progress? The answer has three parts.
States Matter More than Ever, and the Public is Finally Getting It.
Coronavirus and redistricting have awakened the public’s awareness of the importance of state government like never before.
Expanding Candidate Services
Sister District leverages our staff’s combined 10+ years of campaign expertise to provide our candidates with strategic and practical support, completely free of charge.
How to Survive the Presidential Debates
4 concrete ways that activists and political communicators can respond to Trump. (Hint: First of all, don’t!)
Ruth Bader Ginsberg: Our hearts are broken
The weeks ahead are going to be even tougher than expected. But know this: the future is not written yet.
