State Voices

"Women of color are often told by mainstream society that the things that make us unique are deficits. It’s not true, and we must remind ourselves of this every day. The things that make us different could be our greatest assets." "Every leader has their own sauce that makes them unique. I used to shy away from my vulnerability and emotional attunement, and how I learned that those traits are strengths. Attunement isn’t just my strength, it is my superpower." Our amazing Chief Executive Officer, Alexis Anderson-Reed, shares her leadership strategies that turned around our network in her new article, "Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: A Recipe for Building Strong Organizational Culture, Seasoned to Taste" with Aurora Commons. Read it today, and let us know: what is YOUR leadership superpower? https://lnkd.in/eyus2RZi

Movement community — want to learn more about protecting voting rights in the South? On March 24, the Supreme Court?will hear a Louisiana redistricting case which is pivotal to the fight for fair representation of Black and minority voters in that state and across the South. Follow Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, a State Voices affiliate in Louisiana, a plaintiff in the case, and a leader in the fight to count every vote, hear every voice, and meet every need across the state. What the courts decide will determine the power of the Voting Rights Act and will inform how districts will drawn in the future across the United States. https://lnkd.in/e2ZUFeAD

2024 was an eventful year for Michigan Voices (MV) and their amazing partner organizations. While the nation’s attention was on the Presidential Election, they engaged communities on multiple fronts from coordinating integrated voter engagement to election protection programs. Read more in their 2024 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/ef3SwYrk

By having illegal access to Treasury Department data, DOGE can withhold or delay payments like tax returns and Social Security benefits that people depend on. This is one of the latest examples of data and technology being weaponized against our communities, but we can use them to help free us. Tell Congress to stop Musk and protect our data and our country: https://p2a.co/F3O8hLS

Technology should be used to strengthen democracy, not sabotage it. Nobody elected Elon Musk. This illegal overreach of power calls for immediate and decisive action until these actions are halted, investigated, and Musk and his groupies are held accountable. Tell your members of Congress to STOP this illegal overreach: https://p2a.co/F3O8hLS

Greedy corporations and self-serving politicians have fostered an environment ripe with disinformation on voter registration and other services that organizations like ours provide. In the last year, at least nine state legislatures have introduced bills or enacted legislation to limit nonpartisan voter outreach initiatives. Federally, the proposed SAVE Act would require all eligible Americans to provide proof of citizenship by presenting a passport or birth certificate when registering to vote. Learn from advocates at our Nevada state affiliate, #SilverStateVoices , why nonpartisan voter education is so critical. “As a first generation American, I vote for my family and friends, especially my tias and tios who came to this country undocumented in search of a better life not just for them but for their families. To ensure their kids, my cousins, can have the same opportunities that I did. To a life that contains good, accessible healthcare, a public education system, a livable wage and resources so that when you get kicked down, you have resources to help you get back up.” The work of the State Voices Affiliated Network is needed now more than ever. Today, you can help support our work ensuring everyone — no matter their age, race,? financial status, gender, or zip code — can have their votes counted, voices heard, and needs met. #StopTheSAVEAct?#VotingRights #VoterRegistration?#StopVoterSuppression #GOTV #DirectDemocracy #StateVoices

For the courageous organizers and advocates at Silver State Voices, 2024 was a year of victories, challenges, and incredible resilience. From supporting crucial ballot initiatives to organizing in-person community events, 2024 proved to be a labor of love for the SSV team. https://lnkd.in/eByCxnm9

During an intense election year, Ohio Voice's progressive c3 ecosystem scaled up to meet the moment. Check out our 2024 Annual Report to read how their network of dedicated democracy organizers and advocates and partners leveled up! https://lnkd.in/e7X664nb

2024 was an eventful year for the good people at Alabama Forward . Check out highlights from the year including innovative voter engagement campaigns, capacity growth, meaningful partnerships, and incredible fundraising. https://lnkd.in/eNf3UB4R

The movement for multiracial democracy is still growing every day. We’re excited to announce that State Voices is welcoming two new members to our Board of Directors, and our sister 501(c)(4) State Democracy Action is adding three new members to the Board of Directors! Please join us in welcoming Carlos Jiménez and Nick Chedli-Carter to State Voices’ Board of Directors, and Kyle Serrette, Cedric Lawson, and Ivan Luevanos-Elms to State Democracy Action’s Board of Directors! Carlos Jiménez is a collaborative leader with a deep commitment to helping diverse stakeholders build teams and campaigns in pursuit of more inclusive, equitable economies. Carlos joins us from Invest in Our Future from the AFL-CIO, where he focused on membership and organizational growth across the labor movement. Nick Chedli-Carter is Director of the Resilient Democracy innovations incubator, and Chair of the Civic Digital Organizing Group initiative. He previously served as Director of Democracy Initiatives at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation where he focused on incubating transformative ideas, community, and practices to advance democracy. Kyle Serrette is the National Education Campaign Manager at the National Education Association. In this role, Kyle directs the work of the Campaign to Promote, Protect, and Strengthen Public Education. Since joining NEA, he has supported NEA partners in building education justice campaigns. Cedric Lawson? has been organizing for civil and human rights for twenty years - first starting as a volunteer canvasser, voter registrar, and leader of the queer students of color organization on his college campus, University of Wisconsin - Madison. In his previous role, Cedric was a state partnerships director at Way To Win. Ivan Luevanos-Elms is the Executive Director of Local Progress and the Local Progress Impact Lab, which works to advance a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of government. Ivan has more than 15 years of experience in municipal government, electoral campaigns and grassroots organizing. We are honored to strengthen our organizations with these incredible leaders. There’s no stopping our progress towards a democracy where everyone can thrive in their full dignity. #StateVoices #StateVoicesNetwork #StateDemocracyAction #DirectDemocracy #MultiracialDemocracy