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Rewriting the Blueprint of Local Democracy | The Female Body Politic ft. #EmergeAlum Phylicia Porter

When Local Justice Becomes Democracy’s Front Line | The Female Body Politic Podcast ft. Huma Ahsan

Women step up in several Baltimore County political contests - The Baltimore Banner

Beyond Spanberger, women fuel a Democratic resurgence in Virginia - The Washington Post

Spanberger’s long journey from the CIA to Virginia’s first female governor - The Washington Post

Emerge in AP News: Democratic women candidates rise in state legislatures, GOP women lag behind

Erica Deuso's campaign for Downingtown mayor isn't based on being trans

A'shanti Gholar on "Politically Georgia" | The A.J.C.

A'shanti Gholar on the World We Want Podcast

Republican Redistricting Is Sowing Chaos in Houston | The NYT

Rolling Stone: Trump Is Prosecuting a Democratic Congresswoman. She Isn't Flinching

CNN: She left her federal job because of Trump. Now she’s running for office to fight his policies

Listen to A'shanti on The Female Body Politic podcast

Listen to A'shanti: Louisville Public Media's Juneteenth Special

USA Today: These fired federal employees are considering running for public office

Rolling Out: The science behind Emerge's candidate training success

The Boston Globe: ‘I’m the Republicans’ worst nightmare.’ Some former federal workers are weighing a run for office.

First on CNN: Harris to give remarks as President Trump marks 100th day in office at Emerge gala

ABC 7 D.C.: Some women fired from federal jobs are now considering a run for elected office

The Bulwark: Fired Govt Workers Are Pissed Off and Running for Office

Bloomberg: Former Federal Workers Find an Outlet in Local Elections