Over the past year, we've seen Democratic pro-choice women defeat Republicans nationwide. Anti-choice ballot initiatives have been overwhelmingly rejected by voters in not-so-blue states like Kansas and Ohio; Democrats in Virginia flipped the state House and held control of the Senate (with EMILYs List's support!); and state leaders are fighting hard to stop anti-choice extremists and pass pro-choice ballot measures.
I've seen this kind of grassroots energy before — back in 1992. That was the year EMILYs List grew our membership by 600%, elected four new women to the Senate, and elected 20 to the House. It quickly became known as the "Year of the Woman."
Well, guess what? I think 2024 is about to be the "Year of the Woman" all over again.
Americans overwhelmingly agree with our pro-choice values — no doubt about it. We just need more resources to recruit, train, and support candidates to make those values into policy.
I've seen a lot as the founder of EMILYs List. We were a much smaller organization in 1992, organizing to defeat anti-choice extremists, and women nationwide were inspired to get involved and demand better representation.
Now, it's been two years since the ultraconservative Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and obliterated national abortion rights. Twenty states have banned or significantly restricted abortion, and women across the country are enraged. And this year, we can turn our anger into action to elect more Democratic pro-choice women than ever — just like we did in 1992.
I know we can make 2024 another "Year of the Woman," Harris. I know we can protect the Senate majority by electing and reelecting candidates like Angela Alsobrooks, Elissa Slotkin, and Jacky Rosen, and send pro-choice champions like Yadira Caraveo, Kirsten Engel, and Janelle Bynum to take back the House — but we need your help.
Thanks for joining the team, Harris. I — along with the entire EMILYs List community — am grateful to have your support.
Sincerely,
Ellen R. Malcolm Founder and Chair Emerita, EMILYs List
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