Election day has (almost) arrived. And this midterm season is seriously heating up. Don’t consider your work done after you cast your ballot. Encourage your friends to vote. Volunteer at the polls. Or volunteer for a cause or campaign you feel passionately about. Let this election cycle propel you into activism that brings the change in government you want to see
50 by 2050 NOVEMBER CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 1: HRC: Truth in the DMV Intern Lunch and Learn
Washington, D.C.
12–1:30 p.m.
Join TRUTH and interns from HRC around the city to learn the facts about how big tobacco purposefully targets LGBTQ people, people of color and low income people in advertising.
NOVEMBER 2: HRC: Love from Stonewall-Support Marriage Equality in Taiwan
The Stonewall Inn
53 Christopher St., New York, NY, 10014
7–9 p.m.
Learn more about the current situation and join together to raise resources for the local team in Taiwan working to defeat the anti-LGBT ballot.
NOVEMBER 2: Emerge America: Join Emerge America for an Evening with Gloria Steinem
The Daryl Roth Theatre
New York City, NY
7–10 p.m.
Watch Gloria: A Life, a play by Emily Mann based on the life of Gloria Steinem. Then see the woman herself lead a discussion about the current political climate.
NOVEMBER 3: HRC: LGBTQ Blockwalk
Location TBD
9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Walk and canvas a block with a group of equality volunteers and advocates. Share your experience and values with others in person concerning why you support Beto’s campaign.
NOVEMBER 5: HRC: HRC/ATX Phonebank for Equality Candidates
Mercury Mambo
1107 S 8th St., Austin, TX
5:30–8 p.m.
Make calls with a group of equality volunteers and advocates. Share your experience and values with others over the phone concerning why you support Beto’s campaign.
NOVEMBER 6: HRC: Get Out the Vote Blockwalk
Location TBD
9:30a.m.–12 p.m.
Walk and canvas a block with a group of equality volunteers and advocates. Share your experience and values with others in person concerning why you support Beto’s campaign.
NOVEMBER 6: Emerge America: Shattering Ceilings: Election Night 2018
Tank 18, 1345 Howard St., San Francisco, CA
5–10 p.m.
Watch results from elections around the country in a celebration of resistance and the next generation of female leaders. Score discount tickets if you’re under a future leader under 21.
NOVEMBER 7: Higher Heights: November #SundayBrunch
Virtual
2 p.m. ET
Higher Heights wants young women to take Twitter by storm to talk all things #BlackWomenVote. Join in on the Twitter discussion about how to raise your voice and activate your networks.
NOVEMBER 13: Emerge America: Election 2018 and the Road to 2020
The Garden Court Hotel, Palo Alto, CA
6–9 p.m.
Regardless of how the midterm elections turnout, attend a panel of politicals to hear their thoughts on the results and their action plans for 2020.
NOVEMBER 13: She Should Run: National Conversation: Road to Run
DVF Studio
New York City, NY
6:30–9 p.m.
Candidates, CEOs, authors and presidents of major companies will lead a series of panels designed to prepare women for political advocacy and candidacy. Learn about managing money personally and politically while organizing yourself and others to run for office.
NOVEMBER 16: IGNITE: Young Women’s Political Leadership Track at NEWPC 2018
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum at Columbia Point
Boston, MA
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
At the third biannual New England Women’s Policy Conference, hear from keynote speaker, Tarana Burke (Founder of the #MeToo Movement), former congresspeople and city council members to get inspired to run for office early in your career. Attend workshops to learn how identity the change you want to bring about.
NOVEMBER 17: HRC: 37th Annual HRC New England Dinner
Seaport Hotel and Seaport Trade Center
Boston, MA
6 p.m.
Volunteer and celebrate the LGBTQ community and HRC’s call to action. Be part of the movement for full gender and sexuality equality.
APPLY NOW
EMERGE AMERICA
Emerge Arizona 2019 Cohort: Apply here
Emerge Iowa 2019 Cohort: Apply here
Emerge Kentucky 2019 Cohort: Apply here
Emerge Maryland 2019 Cohort: Apply here
Emerge Massachusetts Cohort: Apply here
Emerge Oregon 2019 Cohort: Apply here
Emerge Washington 2019 Cohort: Apply here
Emerge Wisconsin 2019 Cohort: Apply here
HIGHER HEIGHTS
Project Manager Internship: Apply here
Membership Internship: Apply here
Communications / Social Media Internship: Apply here
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Various internships with the organization – More info here
RUNNING START
Running Start Mentorship Program: Apply here
VICTORY FUND
Special Events Internship: Apply here
Development Fundraising Internship: Apply here
Political Internship: Apply here
Communications Intern: Apply here
GET INVOLVED
HIGHER HEIGHTS
Become a member here
IGNITE
Join or Start your own campus chapter
Volunteer with the #VoteTwice campaign: Register here
RUNNING START
Train women to run on your campus with an Elect Her workshop: More info here
EMILY’S LIST
Run to Win: Apply here
EMERGE AMERICA
Training to run for office: More info here
SHE SHOULD RUN
Nominate yourself to run for office: Get started here
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Become a student member: Apply here
#Resist: More info here
VICTORY FUND
Sign petitions and show the government that you stand with the LGBTQ community: More info here
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