Emerge Blog

In mid July, I had the opportunity to attend the Young Democrats of America (YDA) Summer Conference in Washington, DC.

Part of my job as the Chair of the Wasco County (Oregon) Democrats is to make sure we have a full slate of Democratic candidates on the ballot.  Unfortunately, that is easier said than done

When the results came in from the recent primary elections, the media went haywire calling it "ladies night" and a "new year of the women," primarily because several wealthy, high-profile conserv

My political career began at the age of seven--in second grade. Who would be our class' first student government representatives?

We are intrigued by the sudden surge of Republican women candidates at the national level.

Our Emerge Kentucky class has just completed the fourth session and each one truly gets better and better.

Because I'm a member of the Emerge Oregon class of 2010, I was recently asked to give a presentation to a local women's group about the past, present, and future of women in politics.  As I

I first learned about Emerge from Sonoma City Councilwoman Laurie Gallian, who's a 2008 Emerge California graduate.

Computers and the web have provided tools for less expensive, more efficient communication and outreach.  I no longer have to use the mail, develop phone trees or broadcast faxes as organizing

When my friend Bennie Doggett encouraged me to apply for Emerge Kentucky, I was skeptical. Nevertheless, I took " the plunge ".