What’s at Stake in Virginia
Since the historic 2017 “blue wave” in Virginia, legislators that you helped put in office passed a bill expanding healthcare coverage to over 400,000 Virginians. Even though Democrats did not control the legislature, Republican lawmakers could see the writing on the wall: voters care about healthcare. But the narrow Republican majority also prevented meaningful reforms that Virginia – and the entire country – desperately needs. Here’s what’s at stake in Virginia.
Let’s Finish the Job in Virginia
When I started Sister District on my living room couch in 2016, I thought only a few of my wonky neighbors in California would care about building Democratic power by flipping state legislative chambers. I created a simple web page with my idea for matching deep blue districts with purple ones that needed help, I […]
The Important Elections That Nobody’s Talking About
While much of the focus has been on next year’s presidential race, Virginia’s state legislative elections have high stakes. Sister District Executive Director Rita Bosworth joins EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock for a joint op-ed.
2019 must be about more than impeachment. Thanks to you, it is.
Moments ago, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House of Representatives will begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump. As new allegations surface about Trump’s illegal dealings with the former Soviet Union, many of us continue to ask how low is too low (still no end in sight). This is likely to galvanize conservatives this fall and heading into 2020, so while the House does its part, let’s be sure to do ours.
Flipping Virginia Blue
Last night Sister District joined the Cleantech Party, NextGen, and the League of Conservation Voters for a fundraiser that raised over $100,000 for Virginia state legislative candidates who have a proven record of fighting for the environment. Check out a recap of the event and photos!
EMILY’s List Joint Weekend of Action in Photos
Sister District teamed up with EMILY’s List for a joint weekend of action! Check out photos of phonebanking, postcarding, canvassing, and textbanking!
Democrats bet big on Obamacare to win Virginia statehouse
“Defending Medicaid expansion is a message that I think resonates for Democratic voters and is an important message for candidates this year,” said Gaby Goldstein of the Sister District Project, a progressive advocacy group working to flip control of state legislatures to Democrats.
Sister District Joins Forces with EMILY’s List
A Weekend of Action: September 7-8th We’ve been working hard this year to flip the Virginia Assembly from red to blue, and now we are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with one of the biggest players in Democratic politics: EMILY’s List. We’re joining forces with the EMILY’s List community on a joint Weekend of […]
Mental healthcare is healthcare.
Larry Barnett, Candidate for Virginia’s HOD District 27: I worked as a licensed mental health professional in Chesterfield County for more than 30 years. As Director of Emergency Services for the Chesterfield County Mental Health Department, I’ve seen firsthand our mental health crisis here in Virginia.
GOP lawmaker doesn’t want background checks for guns since some terrorists use bombs
“DeSteph’s own community of Virginia Beach was ravaged by gun violence,” Gaby Goldstein, political director of the Sister District Project, told Shareblue Media. “The people of Virginia Beach deserve a state senator who will fight to keep them safe. Luckily, DeSteph is being challenged this year by Missy Cotter Smasal, a Democrat who is not afraid to stand up for gun safety and gun violence prevention.”
