1. An Organization for Women & Progressive Action EMILY’s List

2. But, Who’s Emily? Early Money Is Like Yeast

3. History PAC est. 1985 by Ellen Malcolm Letter writing network for fundraising Lack of “early money” Ellen Malcolm, Founder Senator (D-NY) Barbara Mikulsi, 1986

4. Our Mission “a group of men and women committed to electing Democratic women and empowering women donors and voters in order to achieve progressive change” Basically: To put pro-choice Democratic women in office (Left)Wendy Davis, running for office in Texas with the support of EMILY’s List

5. Who’s Involved? 1.5 million members (male and female) Open admission online Stephanie Schriock, President Ellen Malcolm, Founder & Chair of the Board

6. Issues of Concern Political Action Committee  raise money for campaigns 20 Senators Gender equality Abortion rights Opposed to pro-life women Increase female turnout EMILY’s list threw its full weight behind Hillary Clinton’s 2008 election campaign

7. www.emilyslist.org Online applications for Unpaid internships Paid job positions