Sophia for NC

Such a privilege!

NC Senate Bills you should know about: SB58. An act to prevent the Attorney General from challenging the president's executive orders in courts. In other words, a full scale attack not just on Jeff Jackson, but on the office of the democratically-elected AG. This is unconstitutional, & it's dangerous. We elected Jeff Jackson to fight for NC, & that's what he's been doing. We need him protecting critical jobs that are on the chopping block because of these disastrous, illegal executive orders. This bill is expected to pass. #NCPol

??Keep calm and fight back with information! ??Fill out our intake form: https://lnkd.in/edxEprx8 ??Share on socials, via text, wherever your people are. ????????♀?BREATHE. We are at the beginning. We don’t have “for sures” yet. The terror is part of their strategy. Resist it. . . . #SophiaforNC #NCPol #ExecutiveOrders #NorthCarolina #DurhamNC

I know today feels really hard, and I’m right there with you. Together, we broke the supermajority, elected me to the State Senate, and secured Josh, Jeff, Rachel, Mo and Elaine’s seats on our Council of State. And still… we fell short. We might have won, but America lost. Last night, a clear majority of our fellow citizens chose to embrace a politician who espouses? a terrifying agenda, including an assault on LGBTQ rights, an open embrace of antisemitism and Islamophobia, the end of bodily autonomy, a rejection of judicial precedent, and violent rhetoric against people of color. But today, I’m choosing not to be afraid. I’m choosing to serve. And for that, I’m ready. I’m ready to fight hard for maternal health, childcare, and worker’s rights. I’m ready to collaborate when it’s possible and resist when it’s necessary. I’m ready to organize, to learn, and to go back to the drawing board. I’m ready to legislate, to listen, and to lead. I’m ready to be your next State Senator. Rabbi Nachman teaches us that the whole world is a very narrow bridge, and, wow – does that ever feel true right now. But perhaps that bridge will lead to more than we dare to dream of right now, to a communal care that can only be forged from our despair. I’m heartened to know that we’ll be walking along that very narrow bridge together. And together, we WILL make it across: for a better Durham, a stronger North Carolina, and a more compassionate America. Thank you for your tireless efforts this cycle, and for the work that will take lifetimes. I’ll see you on the other side, and every step of the way until then. With love, Sophia

Durham *ALONE* can determine this entire election. I'm going to keep saying it: If we increase voter turnout by just *5%* here in Durham County, we can deliver the ENTIRE win margin for Democrats statewide, including Kamala Harris for President, 2024. So, how do we do that? By working together as a TEAM. That's why I'm so excited to be part of Durham Delivers, a first of its kind candidate-led coordinated campaign to boost turnout among sporadic voters. ?? This week, we're releasing our first round of ads on Connected TV that speak directly to Durham voters about Council of State candidates like Allison Riggs, Rachel Hunt, Jeff Jackson, Mo Green, and Braxton Winston. Check out our preview reel. ?? We're also deploying organizers ambassadors, equipped with new tripling software, across the county to help empower individuals in our community to reach out to low propensity voters they know IRL ??. We're doing this for about HALF of what it costs to run just one traditional TV ad. Want to help turn NC blue? Amazing! Here's how: - ?? Make a contribution (especially if you're out of state and can't volunteer!) - ?? Sign up to become a volunteer ambassador: https://lnkd.in/e5baDNDV - ?? Tag a friend who can help - ? Vote early October 17 - November 2nd and bring three people with you! CC the amazing humans who made this happen: Fellow board members Zack Hawkins and Matt Kopac, candidates Cong. Valerie Foushee, Rep. Vernetta Alston, Rep. B. Ray Jeffers, Rep. Marcia Morey, Nida A., Wendy Jacobs, Stephen Valentine Michelle Burton, and Mike Lee. https://lnkd.in/eb3PcnNd

"If nothing changes, it will take 100 years to reach gender parity in our state legislatures. I’m not willing to wait that long." In a Q&A with Cosmopolitan, our founder Melinda French Gates talked about the barriers women face in elected office—and what we can do to better support them. Check it out below!

You probably know that the road to the White House ???? runs through North Carolina, but you might not know that Durham *ALONE* can determine this entire election. ???? In 2020, 75% of registered voters turned out in Durham -- an extraordinary margin. This year, if 80% of registered voters turnout, we win EVERY MAJOR RACE ?? : the Presidential election, the race for Governor, a seat on the State Supreme Court race, and more. How do we figure? That 5% equals 10,000 votes -- the historic win margin for tight races here in our purple state ??. That's about how much Roy Cooper for North Carolina ?? won by in 2016, and how much Joshua Stein won by last cycle when he ran for Attorney General. ?? The amazing Democratic Party, Coordinated Campaign, c3, and c4 infrastructure here are working overtime ?? to get turnout to 75%, but the tactics and strategies to get to 80% are fundamentally different. That's why I'm so excited to announce the launch of Durham Delivers ??????, a hyper-local new initiative I'm working on with over a dozen local candidates to win the election from right here in our own backyard. ?? We're targeting a specific group of sporadic votes with innovative, evidenced-based tactics like personalized over the top TV ads ?? and relational vote tripling software ??. Most of these tactics have never been used before locally! ?? Want to help us turn NC blue? Invested in protecting choice, voting rights, and public education? Help us make it happen by: - ?? Making a contribution (especially if you're out of state and can't volunteer!): https://lnkd.in/efwvnJQV - ??? Joining our volunteer kick-off this Sunday: https://lnkd.in/e4UNkrAX - ?? Tagging a friend who can help https://lnkd.in/ez3UqpZN

Labor Day marks a lot more than when we put our white clothes back in the closet. The Labor Movement has given us so much, and today, we celebrate all of those accomplishments & the power of the American worker. https://lnkd.in/eHFufJ4M

Data shows that voters want leaders from across sectors to help make caregiving more affordable and accessible. Because when caregivers have access to better solutions, our society will be more equitable, our businesses will be more competitive, and our economy will be stronger.?Explore the data-driven case for investing in care ??

Whether you feel grief or relief right now, we are living through history. Thank you @POTUS, @VP I'm all in! #ElectWomen #VoteBlue