Abortion Rights in the States: Interview with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Executive Director Jamie Lockhart
With a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, there is a very real possibility Roe v. Wade will be struck down. Learn what’s at stake for protecting access to reproductive healthcare in Virginia and throughout the country.
Fighting for the States During This Unprecedented Pandemic
Coronavirus has demonstrated the awesome power of state officials: governors, state legislators, and state agencies.
How the coronavirus highlights the importance of state legislatures
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recently, Trump’s irresponsible proclamations and missives about COVID-19 have made national headlines. Instead of bringing our country together in a time of crisis, Trump has used the coronavirus as an opportunity to throw Democrats under the bus, while spuriously claiming they’re using the epidemic as a political tool. The truth is that, on his watch, […]
A special election affected by pandemic and GOP tactics
It’s not clear how the coronavirus outbreak affected this election. But it IS clear Republican gerrymandering and voter suppression played a massive role.
Creative Organizing During a Pandemic
Our top 7 recommendations for staying healthy, sane, and still getting Democrats elected during the coronavirus outbreak.
The Aisha Sanders Interview
Sister District sat down with Aisha Sanders (Mississippi House of Representative Candidate, District 96), to find out more about her platform and why she is running.
The Tammy Savoie Interview
Sister District sat down with Tammy Savoie (Louisiana House of Representative Candidate, District 94), to find out more about her platform and why she is running.
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.
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.
How to Fight Back Against Restrictive Abortion Laws
Last week on Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick spoke with professor of law Melissa Murray of NYU about the swath of draconian abortion laws that has been passed by state legislatures in recent weeks.
