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.
Volunteer Spirit Makes a Critical Difference in the Fight Against COVID-19
When Shelly Wong first learned about the dangerous shortages of protective masks and face shields for health care workers treating COVID-19, the Alameda-based entrepreneur and a member of the Leadership group of the Sister District Project East Bay swung into action.
Conducting Fair and Safe Elections this November
Democracy works best when all eligible voters participate. Yet election rules vary widely from state to state, making it much harder to vote in some states than others. These differences are more significant now than ever, as we prepare to conduct the most important election of our lifetimes during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Want to Help Save Democracy? Be a Poll Worker
In 2020, there is a particularly urgent need for new volunteers to step up to staff the polls so that everyone can vote safely and efficiently, and with confidence that their vote will be counted accurately. Learn more about how to become a poll worker.
A Profile In Resilience: Felicia French
Arizona LD6 State Senate candidate Felicia French is no stranger to thriving despite long odds. An Army and National Guard veteran with over three decades of service, former MedEvac helicopter pilot, sustainability scientist, and much more, Felicia is running for Arizona State Senate because she is committed to leading for the communal good.
Reach Out and Touch Someone (by Phone)
Our phone contact rate is up nearly 50% from the average for all of last year. The high contact rate tells us something about this moment: volunteers want to connect.
Fighting for the States During This Unprecedented Pandemic
Coronavirus has demonstrated the awesome power of state officials: governors, state legislators, and state agencies.
How the coronavirus highlights the importance of state legislatures
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recently, Trump’s irresponsible proclamations and missives about COVID-19 have made national headlines. Instead of bringing our country together in a time of crisis, Trump has used the coronavirus as an opportunity to throw Democrats under the bus, while spuriously claiming they’re using the epidemic as a political tool. The truth is that, on his watch, […]
