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

Our network of organizers, advocates, and community leaders did incredible work in 2024 and the numbers help to tell the story: 📱179.3 Million Contacts to Voters 💵$7.5 Million accionvegana to the Ground 📝 Over 841,000 Registered Voters We are deeply grateful to every member of our network who empowered our communities to #VoteForSomething this year. https://lnkd.in/gnehvRYf

Throwback to that time our friends at the Wisconsin Civic Power Table got their gladiator on! Leading up to the 2024 election, our State Tables hosted a series of Early Vote Rallies in partnership with When We All Vote Civic Nation Movement Voter Project and Vote Early Day to mobilize voters. In Wisconsin, organizers and volunteers hosted a Trunk or Treat event that attracted a great turn out with residents, local community leaders, and pro democracy advocate and acclaimed actress, Kerry Washington! Check out more GOTV highlights in our End of Year Report: https://lnkd.in/gnehvRYf #StateVoices #EOY #VoteForSomething #StateVoicesNetwork #PeoplePower #GOTV #2024Elections #MovementBuilding #MultiracialDemocracy #ProDemocracy #DirectDemocracy #Civics

Curious about what we can accomplish with direct democracy? Ballot measure wins for reproductive freedom, workers rights and protecting public education make it clear that when issues impacting our communities are on the ballot, our communities show up and show out. We’re proud to be a part of the State Voices Network and build the people-powered movement that’s helping create a democracy where we can all thrive in our full dignity. Learn more about how our collective impact in 2024 in State Voices End of Year Report ➡️https://lnkd.in/gnehvRYf #StateVoices #EOY #VoteForSomething #StateVoicesNetwork #PeoplePower #GOTV #MovementBuilding #MultiracialDemocracy #ProDemocracy #DirectDemocracy #Civics

Our work to build a truly liberated, fully representative, multiracial democracy does not revolve around elections, it’s happening everyday. As State Voices President & CEO Alexis Anderson-Reed said, “As we close out the year, know that State Voices is ready to create the democracy we deserve — leveraging civic technology, people power, voting access, and issue advocacy that impacts people’s day to day lives — until we can all thrive and live in our full dignity.” Learn more: https://buff.ly/3VIbZFj

In 2024, we continued to put our money, where the power is — in our communities. With nearly $7.5 MILLION regranted to grassroots organizations, we were able to register over 841,000 voters. This work doesn’t stop until every voter is heard, each vote is counted, and elections are certified. State Voices 2024 End of Year Report, provides a look into the impact we made this year in communities, at the polls, and in our future → https://lnkd.in/gnehvRYf

In 2024, we all had something to vote for — whether it be access to quality public education, the ability to make a fair living wage no matter where you live, or ensuring everyone has access to affordable medical treatments. Our communities showed up and showed out to vote for the future we believe in. The State Voices Network’s people-powered movement goes beyond election season. Our movement is for the communities fighting for the future we deserve. Check out our 2024 End of Year Report for a look into our network’s powerful work this year. 🗳️ https://lnkd.in/gnehvRYf Thank you to all of our State Tables and Emerging States, including Alabama Forward, State Voices Florida, ProGeorgia, Kentucky Civic Engagement Table, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, Maine Voices Network, Massachusetts Voter Table, Michigan Voices, Minnesota Voice, Missouri Organizing and Engagement Collaborative, Montana Voices, Nebraska Civic Engagement Table, Silver State Voices, Center for Civic Policy, New York Civic Engagement Table, Blueprint North Carolina, Ohio Voice, Oregon State Voice, Pennsylvania Voice, Civic Tennessee, Virginia Civic Engagement Table, Wisconsin Civic Power Table, Washington Community Alliance, Alaska Voter Hub, Get Loud Arkansas, Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund, The Voter Network Kansas, We the People Coalition New Jersey, Let's Fix This, and Wyoming Civic Engagement Network! #StateVoices #EOY #VoteForSomething #StateVoicesNetwork #PeoplePower #GOTV #MovementBuilding #MultiracialDemocracy #ProDemocracy #DirectDemocracy #Civics

State Voices’ 2023-2024 Tools and Tech Guide is the result of months of research, testing, and planning and we’re thrilled to share it with you. See our recommendation for the latest tools and resources for our movement. https://lnkd.in/g4H87mvt #MovementTech #DemocratizeTech

On a recent episode of Sunday Civics on Sirius XM, “The Civic Power of Community,” Tamieka Atkins, Executive Director of ProGeorgia, Brad Christian-Sallis, Director of Power Building at the Nebraska Table, and James Hayes, Co-Director of Ohio Voice, discussed the future of civic engagement and deepening community building. https://lnkd.in/gfmmJHdH

Earlier this month, James Hayes, Co-Director of Ohio Voice, co-authored an op-ed with Petee Talley, convener of the Ohio Unity Coalition, in Dayton Daily News. “Issue One may have failed, but the fight to end gerrymandering continues” discusses the future of combatting gerrymandering in the state. As community activists, we meet voters of all backgrounds and affiliations and see firsthand the need for change. For years, we’ve worked on the ground in underrepresented communities — places disregarded by politicians. Our organizations fill gaps left by leaders who make it clear that certain voices matter less to them. This work will always continue, stronger than before, but the fact stands: politicians should not have the power to decide whose vote counts.” Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eCZBUK7x