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Emerge @emergeamerica.bsky.social · Aug 23

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.

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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Aug 29

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...

Trump cancels Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail that was extended by undisclosed Biden order | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump revoked Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection on Thursday, according to a copy of a letter reviewed by CNN.

www.cnn.com

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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Aug 20

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...

Target names longtime insider Michael Fiddelke its next CEO as retailer tries to break sales and stock slump

Fiddelke will take over as Target CEO as the big-box retailer tries to win back both customers and investors after roughly four years of stagnant sales.

www.cnbc.com

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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Aug 20

#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. 🫶🏾

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West Coast Women Forward (A Persist Affiliate) @westcoastwomen.bsky.social · Aug 20

“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

Trump Calls Putin Before Meeting Zelensky | USAID Crisis & Global Health Fallout

NightCap with Dr. Nola Haynes | Episode 9

thepersistnetwork.substack.com

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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Aug 15

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.
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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Aug 5

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.

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Emerge @emergeamerica.bsky.social · Aug 1

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.

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · Aug 2

🚨 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. 🗳️💪

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Emerge @emergeamerica.bsky.social · Aug 5

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.

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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · Jul 12

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

Reshaping American Democracy One Woman At A Time

Interview with Emerge President & CEO A’shanti Gholar

thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com

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West Coast Women Forward (A Persist Affiliate) @westcoastwomen.bsky.social · Jul 5

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

Today We Choose Joy

...because we can't afford dispair

open.substack.com

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Susan McPherson @susanmcp.bsky.social · Jul 7

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!

PERSIST. @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 7

3,000+ joined us to fight the GOP budget bill. We’re PERSIST—a growing women- and ally-led movement building political power every day, not just every 4 years.

New here? Welcome. Been here? This is why we persist.

We’re building a permanent home. Rewriting the rules. Reclaiming it all.

#WePersist

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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · Jul 10

“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-...

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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

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AFT @aft.org · Jul 3

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...

Key food programs for CT students could be at risk with proposed SNAP, Medicaid cuts, advocates warn

An advocate warned if the federal cuts pass there will be more hunger in homes and classrooms and over the summer.

www.nhregister.com

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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Jul 3

Let’s keep going!!!

A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Jul 2

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.

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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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Hannah Rosenzweig, MPH @hannahrr.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

Emerge @emergeamerica.bsky.social · Jun 24

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/...

Recruiting candidates in an age of political violence

While these most recent attacks represent a fresh wave of violence, lawmakers have long had to weigh threats.

www.politico.com

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Emerge @emergeamerica.bsky.social · Jun 26

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...

Analysis | Four takeaways from Mamdani’s surprising results

Is Democrats’ aversion to leaning left changing?

www.washingtonpost.com

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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Jun 26

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.

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Emerge @emergeamerica.bsky.social · Jun 24

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/...

Recruiting candidates in an age of political violence

While these most recent attacks represent a fresh wave of violence, lawmakers have long had to weigh threats.

www.politico.com

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Jeremy M. Helfgot @jhelfgot.bsky.social · Jun 7

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

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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Jun 7

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!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

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