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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her)
@ashantigholar.bsky.social
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President & CEO of Emerge. Democratic strategist. All about getting more womxn into politics.

My book “Still Rising” debuts March ‘27.

Iced coffee. Astrology. Grateful. 🧿🪬♾️

https://lnk.bio/ashantigholar
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A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her) @ashantigholar.bsky.social · Apr 11
From a blog, to a multi-awarding winning podcast, and now…a book!

I’m so excited to join The New Press family. “Still Rising” coming March 2027.

Thank you to everyone who helped me get here. 🫶🏾
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emergeamerica.bsky.social
It’s official: Texas’ freshly gerrymandered congressional map is headed to the Governor's desk to be signed – but the fight is not over.

Hear from Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social and #EmergeAlum and TX-18 congressional candidate @akedwardstx.bsky.social on the fight ahead.
August 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Here’s the thing: They don’t know how many of us would literally throw hands to protect this woman.

www.cnn.com/2025/08/29/p...
Trump cancels Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail that was extended by undisclosed Biden order | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump revoked Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection on Thursday, according to a copy of a letter reviewed by CNN.
www.cnn.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
ashantigholar.bsky.social
They didn’t mention it in the article, but clearly the boycott is working. Let’s keep it going! #BoycottTarget

www.cnbc.com/2025/08/20/t...
Target names longtime insider Michael Fiddelke its next CEO as retailer tries to break sales and stock slump
Fiddelke will take over as Target CEO as the big-box retailer tries to win back both customers and investors after roughly four years of stagnant sales.
www.cnbc.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
ashantigholar.bsky.social
#WCW. I always love any opportunity to hear the wise words of the iconic Gloria Steinem. We are so honored to have her on our @emergeamerica.bsky.social advisory board. 🫶🏾
August 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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westcoastwomen.bsky.social
“The problem isn’t ignorance. The problem is indecency.” — #NightCap
Democracy needs vigilance, online & offline.
Full breakdown: thepersistnetwork.substack.com/p/trump-call...

Friends spread the word:
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Trump Calls Putin Before Meeting Zelensky | USAID Crisis & Global Health Fallout
NightCap with Dr. Nola Haynes | Episode 9
thepersistnetwork.substack.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
ashantigholar.bsky.social
Emerge is hosting an Emerge-ncy Update virtual event about Texas’ redistricting on August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET. We will hear from Texas Democratic State Sen. Molly Cook, Representative Rhetta Bowers, and DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Are you a Black woman wanting to run for office in North Carolina? Apply to join our fall Black Women’s Leadership Collective x Emerge Action Fund Training! Training starts September 13! Apply by Aug. 25.

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August 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Republicans are trying to rig the maps again, redrawing districts before midterms to hold power. Our Pres. @ashantigholar.bsky.social + @howdypolitics.bsky.social break it down in this vid on Texas.
📞 Texans: Call your reps.
📣 Everyone else: Get loud.
August 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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dreamforamerica.bsky.social
🚨 We’re excited to welcome @ashantigholar.bsky.social to #DemocracyFest2025! 🇺🇸

The CEO of @emergeamerica.bsky.social, A'shanti has spent her career breaking barriers, building power, & training the next generation of progressive women to run — and WIN. 🗳️💪
August 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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emergeamerica.bsky.social
So much power in one room at the #EmergeWA Anniversary! From local leaders to national voices, we’re building a movement, one woman at a time. 💙 Many thanks to our speakers, including @ashantigholar.bsky.social & Washington State Rep. Jamila Taylor.
August 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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lorissa.bsky.social
Women in leadership are essential to creating a democracy that works for everyone.

But how can we elect more women?

@emergeamerica.bsky.social President and CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social has the answer on the latest podcast FBP episode

#WomenInPolitics #Emerge #WomenLead #DemocracyInAction
Reshaping American Democracy One Woman At A Time
Interview with Emerge President & CEO A’shanti Gholar
thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com
July 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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westcoastwomen.bsky.social
Today We Choose Joy open.substack.com/pub/seculara...

"I choose to try, even when I don’t see a reason. New opportunities will emerge, if I persist - they always do."

We didn't write this, but we are sharing it!

@ashantigholar.bsky.social @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @rhonnief.bsky.social
Today We Choose Joy
...because we can't afford dispair
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July 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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susanmcp.bsky.social
So excited to be part of this community. Thank you, @rhonnief.bsky.social, @katiephang.bsky.social @nolahaynes1.substack.com @elizaorlins.bsky.social @dadnails.bsky.social @ashantigholar.bsky.social & more!
thepersistnetwork.bsky.social PERSIST. @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 7
3,000+ joined us to fight the GOP budget bill. We’re PERSIST—a growing women- and ally-led movement building political power every day, not just every 4 years.

New here? Welcome. Been here? This is why we persist.

We’re building a permanent home. Rewriting the rules. Reclaiming it all.

#WePersist
3,000+ joined us to fight the GOP budget bill. We’re PERSIST—a growing women- and ally-led movement building political power every day, not just every 4 years. New here? Welcome. Been here? This is why we persist. We’re building a permanent home. Rewriting the rules. Reclaiming it all. #WePersist 3,000+ joined us to fight the GOP budget bill. We’re PERSIST—a growing women- and ally-led movement building political power every day, not just every 4 years. New here? Welcome. Been here? This is why we persist. We’re building a permanent home. Rewriting the rules. Reclaiming it all. #WePersist 3,000+ joined us to fight the GOP budget bill. We’re PERSIST—a growing women- and ally-led movement building political power every day, not just every 4 years. New here? Welcome. Been here? This is why we persist. We’re building a permanent home. Rewriting the rules. Reclaiming it all. #WePersist 3,000+ joined us to fight the GOP budget bill. We’re PERSIST—a growing women- and ally-led movement building political power every day, not just every 4 years. New here? Welcome. Been here? This is why we persist. We’re building a permanent home. Rewriting the rules. Reclaiming it all. #WePersist
July 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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lorissa.bsky.social
“We really can’t talk about changing the criminal justice system unless we change the faces of criminal justice reform.”
President & CEO of @emergeamerica.bsky.social @ashantigholar.bsky.social
Tune into the FBP this week to hear more.
thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com/p/reshaping-...
July 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
ashantigholar.bsky.social
It makes me so sad that many Americans truly don’t understand the horrible impact of this bill.
July 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Currently, families receiving government assistance are automatically enrolled in Summer EBT without having to apply. But scaling back SNAP could end that automatic access to Summer EBT and force families to navigate a more complicated application process.

www.nhregister.com/news/article...
Key food programs for CT students could be at risk with proposed SNAP, Medicaid cuts, advocates warn
An advocate warned if the federal cuts pass there will be more hunger in homes and classrooms and over the summer.
www.nhregister.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Let’s keep going!!!
July 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Let’s keep the pressure on them!

If you don’t know who your House member is, go to Google and type “How To Find Your Member of Congress.” Click Congress.gov and put in your zip code. It will tell you who your House and two US Senators are.
July 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
ashantigholar.bsky.social
Let’s be clear - this is the Big Bull$#!+ Bill. Let’s keep the pressure on them!
July 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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hannahrr.bsky.social
Thank you @ashantigholar.bsky.social for your leadership on this important issue. 🙏🏻
emergeamerica.bsky.social Emerge @emergeamerica.bsky.social · Jun 24
Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social spoke with @politico.com about the very real and persistent threat of political violence, and how it’s impacting current and future candidates. As A’shanti shared, candidates are not backing down. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Recruiting candidates in an age of political violence
While these most recent attacks represent a fresh wave of violence, lawmakers have long had to weigh threats.
www.politico.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Our President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social shared insights with @washingtonpost.com what Democrats can learn from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. It's not about every candidate jumping on TikTok, it's about meeting voters where they are. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Analysis | Four takeaways from Mamdani’s surprising results
Is Democrats’ aversion to leaning left changing?
www.washingtonpost.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
ashantigholar.bsky.social
If you're on Medicaid, Republicans won’t let you go to a doctor that provides abortions, even if you're going for something like cancer screenings.

Planned Parenthood provides tons of other life-saving care for women. Republicans are doing everything they can to take that away.
June 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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emergeamerica.bsky.social
Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social spoke with @politico.com about the very real and persistent threat of political violence, and how it’s impacting current and future candidates. As A’shanti shared, candidates are not backing down. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Recruiting candidates in an age of political violence
While these most recent attacks represent a fresh wave of violence, lawmakers have long had to weigh threats.
www.politico.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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jhelfgot.bsky.social
In addition to fighting for the rights of immigrants, we are facing serious First Amendment challenges at the administrative immigration courts in Phoenix.

It is the lead front page story in today's Arizona Republic.

PLEASE HELP US AMPLIFY THIS:

www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

@azcentral.com
June 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
ashantigholar.bsky.social
I absolutely loved this beautiful moment from the @stateoftheppl.bsky.social Los Angeles tour stop yesterday when Madam VP gave our leader @angelarye.bsky.social
her flowers for all that she has done to make the tour a reality and a success. We love you Angela!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
June 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM