Nothing screams “school year” like a healthy dose of politics. Leave room for activism as you cram your calendars full of due dates, club meetings and exams. That way when election time comes you make the right choice for you and your country.
50 by 2050 SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 5: IGNITE: Fresno Kick-off Event
Fresno State University, Kremen Building of Education, Room 187
5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, California 93740
12–1 p.m.
Join IGNITE for lunch and an exciting event. You’ll learn more about IGNITE and listen to an amazing panel of women political leaders.
SEPTEMBER 7: EMERGE: Leadership Circle Briefing with Governor Howard Dean
Oliveto Cafe & Restaurant
5655 College Ave
Oakland, California
Join EMERGE and Governor Dean to discuss the political landscape heading into the 2018 elections.
SEPTEMBER 7: HRC: Equality Action Training- La Crosse
The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
230 6th St S, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
6–8 p.m.
Want to make a difference in your community but don’t know how to start? Join HRC’s Equality Action Academy in La Crosse to kick start your activism.
SEPTEMBER 9: HRC: PGH Together Kick Off
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Attend a training day of action hosted by PA Together, Indivisible, We The People, the HRC and Organizing for Action. Attendees will learn tools needed to run an effective electoral plan independent of campaigns and political parties.
SEPTEMBER 9: HRC: Oakland Pride 2018 with HRC
Franklin Street, Oakland, California 94612
10:30 a.m.–7 p.m. PDT
Ready for Oakland Pride? HRC San Francisco Bay Area needs volunteers to join their efforts in supporting LGBTQ equality.
SEPTEMBER 15: HRC: 22nd Annual Human Rights Campaign National Dinner
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon PI NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
5 p.m.–12 a.m.
Volunteer and celebrate the LGBTQ community and HRC’s call to action. Be part of the movement for full gender and sexuality equality.
SEPTEMBER 15: IGNITE: Northern CA College Council 1
510 16th St, Oakland, California 94621
10-3:30 p.m. PDT
IGNITE wants to empower college students like you to ditch the imposter syndrome. Elected officials and 15 national fellows will come and talk to women at this council meeting.
SEPTEMBER 16: IGNITE and Running Start: SF Bay Area Virtual Courage to Run 5K
SF Bay area
All day event
Join the Virtual Courage to Run 5K, the nation’s first nonpartisan run and walk that celebrates the rising wave of women getting civically active and running for office.
SEPTEMBER 16: Victory Fund: Kansas City Champagne Reception
Address provided upon RSVP
10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Victory Fund’s Kansas City Champagne Brunch brings together prominent members of the LGBTQ community, business leaders, elected and endorsed officials and Victory Fund supporters from across the region.
SEPTEMBER 20: Emerge America: Happy Hour with Emerge America & She the People
83 Proof
83 1st St, San Francisco, California 94105
6–7:30 p.m.
Meet Emerge alumnae, Emerge staff and fellow She The People attendees to learn more about Emerge’s six-month signature program and meet other alumnae from across the country.
SEPTEMBER 23: HRC: Discussion on the Pennsylvania Fairness Act
The Raven
385 W Bridge St, New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
11a.m.–12:30 p.m.
HRC invites you to meet newly-elected State Representative Helen Tai for an in-depth discussion of the bipartisan Pennsylvania Fairness Act.
SEPTEMBER 24: EMILY’s List: New York Conference and Luncheon 2018
63rd Street and Park Avenue, New York, New York 10065
All day event
Join EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock at our 2018 Ignite Change Conference and Luncheon in New York.
SEPTEMBER 27: HRC: HRC at RSL: Night Out for Equality
Rum Sugar Lime
1039 So. Virginia St, Reno, Nevada 89502
5:30–7:30 p.m.
HRC Regional Organizing lead Stephan Page will share how HRC works to build a platform for pro-equality voters across the state. Join them and learn how you can be a part of the effort to unite and mobilize the LGBTQ community and allies.
SEPTEMBER 28: HRC: Queer Prom: A Night for Everyone
Rigsbee Hall
208 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, North Carolina
8-12 a.m. EST
HRC Triangle wants to create a safe space for individuals who couldn’t take their actual partners to prom by reliving their high school years and, more importantly, by having fun.
SEPTEMBER 29: HRC: 2018 HRC St. Louis Dinner Party
Union Station Hotel
1820 Market St, St. Louis Missouri 63103
5:30 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.
SEPTEMBER 29: HRC: 19th Annual HRC Seattle Dinner
Seattle Sheraton Hotel
1400 6th Avenue, Seattle, Washington
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 Oregon 2019 Cohort: Apply here
Emerge Washington 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
POWERFUL WOMEN LEADERS
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“Be unapologetically bold in your decision to run and stay sincere to the issues that matter to you and your constituents. It is important that women running for office remain steadfast in their commitment to their values and bold visions for a more prosperous future for all of us.”