It’s official: Texas’ freshly gerrymandered congressional map is headed to the Governor's desk to be signed – but the fight is not over. Hear from Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social and #EmergeAlum and TX-18 congressional candidate @akedwardstx.bsky.social on the fight ahead.

Here’s the thing: They don’t know how many of us would literally throw hands to protect this woman. www.cnn.com/2025/08/29/p...

They didn’t mention it in the article, but clearly the boycott is working. Let’s keep it going! #BoycottTarget www.cnbc.com/2025/08/20/t...

#WCW. I always love any opportunity to hear the wise words of the iconic Gloria Steinem. We are so honored to have her on our @emergeamerica.bsky.social advisory board. 🫶🏾

“The problem isn’t ignorance. The problem is indecency.” — #NightCap Democracy needs vigilance, online & offline. Full breakdown: thepersistnetwork.substack.com/p/trump-call... Friends spread the word: @ashantigholar.bsky.social @shannonrwatts.bsky.social @underthedesknews.bsky.social

Emerge is hosting an Emerge-ncy Update virtual event about Texas’ redistricting on August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET. We will hear from Texas Democratic State Sen. Molly Cook, Representative Rhetta Bowers, and DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad. secure.everyaction.com/I7yhlUgb8EyZ...

Are you a Black woman wanting to run for office in North Carolina? Apply to join our fall Black Women’s Leadership Collective x Emerge Action Fund Training! Training starts September 13! Apply by Aug. 25. webportalapp.com/sp/login/eaf...

Republicans are trying to rig the maps again, redrawing districts before midterms to hold power. Our Pres. @ashantigholar.bsky.social + @howdypolitics.bsky.social break it down in this vid on Texas. 📞 Texans: Call your reps. 📣 Everyone else: Get loud.

🚨 We’re excited to welcome @ashantigholar.bsky.social to #DemocracyFest2025! 🇺🇸 The CEO of @emergeamerica.bsky.social, A'shanti has spent her career breaking barriers, building power, & training the next generation of progressive women to run — and WIN. 🗳️💪

So much power in one room at the #EmergeWA Anniversary! From local leaders to national voices, we’re building a movement, one woman at a time. 💙 Many thanks to our speakers, including @ashantigholar.bsky.social & Washington State Rep. Jamila Taylor.

Women in leadership are essential to creating a democracy that works for everyone. But how can we elect more women? @emergeamerica.bsky.social President and CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social has the answer on the latest podcast FBP episode #WomenInPolitics #Emerge #WomenLead #DemocracyInAction

Today We Choose Joy open.substack.com/pub/seculara... "I choose to try, even when I don’t see a reason. New opportunities will emerge, if I persist - they always do." We didn't write this, but we are sharing it! @ashantigholar.bsky.social @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @rhonnief.bsky.social

So excited to be part of this community. Thank you, @rhonnief.bsky.social, @katiephang.bsky.social @nolahaynes1.substack.com @elizaorlins.bsky.social @dadnails.bsky.social @ashantigholar.bsky.social & more!

“We really can’t talk about changing the criminal justice system unless we change the faces of criminal justice reform.” President & CEO of @emergeamerica.bsky.social @ashantigholar.bsky.social Tune into the FBP this week to hear more. thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com/p/reshaping-...

It makes me so sad that many Americans truly don’t understand the horrible impact of this bill.

Currently, families receiving government assistance are automatically enrolled in Summer EBT without having to apply. But scaling back SNAP could end that automatic access to Summer EBT and force families to navigate a more complicated application process. www.nhregister.com/news/article...

Let’s keep going!!!

Let’s keep the pressure on them! If you don’t know who your House member is, go to Google and type “How To Find Your Member of Congress.” Click Congress.gov and put in your zip code. It will tell you who your House and two US Senators are.

Let’s be clear - this is the Big Bull$#!+ Bill. Let’s keep the pressure on them!

Thank you @ashantigholar.bsky.social for your leadership on this important issue. 🙏🏻

Our President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social shared insights with @washingtonpost.com what Democrats can learn from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. It's not about every candidate jumping on TikTok, it's about meeting voters where they are. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

If you're on Medicaid, Republicans won’t let you go to a doctor that provides abortions, even if you're going for something like cancer screenings. Planned Parenthood provides tons of other life-saving care for women. Republicans are doing everything they can to take that away.

Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social spoke with @politico.com about the very real and persistent threat of political violence, and how it’s impacting current and future candidates. As A’shanti shared, candidates are not backing down. www.politico.com/newsletters/...

In addition to fighting for the rights of immigrants, we are facing serious First Amendment challenges at the administrative immigration courts in Phoenix. It is the lead front page story in today's Arizona Republic. PLEASE HELP US AMPLIFY THIS: www.azcentral.com/story/news/p... @azcentral.com

I absolutely loved this beautiful moment from the @stateoftheppl.bsky.social Los Angeles tour stop yesterday when Madam VP gave our leader @angelarye.bsky.social her flowers for all that she has done to make the tour a reality and a success. We love you Angela!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

In the midst of 24 hours of the failed leadership of mediocre men being on front street, I’m lifting up the work of @emergeamerica.bsky.social and words of President/CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social re disproportionality of women in office in this country and what Emerge exists to do about it.

The fact that some of you have more energy for Karine than that “journalist” man and his book says so much. Y’all just keep telling on yourself.

Our President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social joined an incredible lineup for the State of the People POWER Tour this week. A’shanti trained attendees on what it takes to run for office, and how they can make a difference right now in their communities.

A huge thank you to NBC News for featuring our Emerge Rising training series for federal workers! Emerge Rising is a FREE three-part virtual training series designed to equip former federal workers with the tools to run for office—and win. You can sign up or spread the word here! lnkd.in/evZwCwkS

#Nightcap RECAP! 🎙️ Nola said, Putin’s gonna Putin. A’shanti said, women gon’ get it done. Kate said, Dems—AI can help. Night Cap has the exciting convos, contouring and Cabernet. 🥂 @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @ashantigholar.bsky.social @cantwinvictoryfund.bsky.social

A Sunday Starter Pack just dropped! This one’s for the everyday fighters: the organizers, the educators, the loudmouths at school board meetings, and the quiet repliers who never miss a chance to clap back with the facts. Follow all. Quote Post. Repost. go.bsky.app/5df7ULY

📲 And show some love on Instagram: www.instagram.com/reel/DJqJco4... 💬 Tag your fav Persisters — this one’s for all of us. @ashantigholar.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @catladies4america.bsky.social @rhonnief.bsky.social @howdypolitics.bsky.social #KatiePhang #WaitADamnMinute #Persist

#HappyMothersDay to everyone celebrating! Started the day w/ a 6am C-SPAN interview about the Public Policy Challenges Facing Moms & Families. Giant thank you to all the @momsrising.org members who’re working to make a better world for moms, families & kids! www.c-span.org/program/wash...

His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV’s mama got Haitian roots — y’all hear that? Her daddy was Haitian-born, and the fam has ties to NOLA’s Seventh Ward. Black women, y’all better smile big this Mother’s Day weekend. We everywhere! Respect on his name. Oh, the irony…

Very excited for our new @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social weekly series with @nolahaynes.bsky.social! Tune in over on IG!

I’m excited to announce that the original Emerge woman, Vice President Kamala Harris, will deliver the keynote address at our 20th anniversary gala on Wednesday! You can join us virtually to watch her first major speech since leaving office. Get your $25 virtual ticket here. lnkd.in/dqbpcMYX

I was happy to do a quick standup with our local FOX affiliate in Phoenix last night, at a rapid-response protest outside the Sandra Day O'Connor Courthouse, in response to the arrest last week of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan. #RESIST #PERSIST. @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social tinyurl.com/mvc599yw

I shall be seated!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

I won’t share RFK Jr.’s lies about autism. It’s disgusting and dangerous. If he had a shred of decency, he would apologize and resign. Autistic people contribute every day to our nation’s greatness. To every kid with autism, I’m in this fight all the way for you.

This!!!

Michael Roth, Wesleyan University's first Jewish president, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism as a "cloak" to get universities to be loyal to the president.

Thank you to GQ and @ellyfishman.bsky.social for letting me rant about democracy, antifascism, and Elon Musk’s loser energy: www.gq.com/story/kat-ab...

Thank you so much, Rolling Out, for this profile highlighting the amazing work we do at @emergeamerica.bsky.social every day. rollingout.com/2025/04/12/a...

Jews are NOT your scapegoat. Undocumented immigrants are NOT your scapegoat. Black people are NOT your scapegoat. Native Americans are NOT your scapegoat. Asian Americans are NOT your scapegoat. YOU ARE THE MINORITY. We are ONE. Hear that, MAGA? We are united. You are the hate. #NOTINMYNAME

From a blog, to a multi-awarding winning podcast, and now…a book! I’m so excited to join The New Press family. “Still Rising” coming March 2027. Thank you to everyone who helped me get here. 🫶🏾

Brava @carolecadwalla.bsky.social. Admiration for your bravery and your power. This IS a digital coup and we all must speak up NOW. www.ted.com/talks/carole... cc: @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @ashantigholar.bsky.social @pomurray.bsky.social @bookersquared.bsky.social @sari.bsky.social

The Republican budget includes cuts to Medicaid, Head Start, and food assistance programs. Medicaid covers 40% of births and over 18.5 million adult women in America. We can’t afford the Republican budget.

In March, I co-hosted the inaugural @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social event. The BGG teamed up with Way to Win to bring the vibe of the room to the BGG audience. Listen to our bonus episode wherever you get your podcasts. link.podtrac.com/r6tx7rxs

While we’ve made progress, women—especially women of color—still don’t have pay parity. If these tariffs stay in place, rising costs will hit women and their families hardest. We must keep pushing for equity. Credit: Future Forward Wo

Trump & Netanyahu achieved nothing. Bibi came to get the 17% tariffs reversed. Trump appeared to refuse, and told Israel to be grateful for existing US aid. Trump announced direct talks with Iran - which Iran denies - & repeated his asinine idea of the US "controlling & owning" Gaza. The end.