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EMILY’s List Statement on SCOTUS Abortion Decision

In the court’s first ruling on an abortion case since Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the bench, the Supreme Court reinstated a requirement from the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) that women seeking mifepristone, or medication abortion, must travel to a health center in person to pick up the pill. The ruling makes no exception even when the patient has already been evaluated by a clinician using telehealth. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, issued the following statement on the ruling:

January 13, 2021

EMILY’s List Statement on the Attack on the Capitol

Today, Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, released the following statement:

January 07, 2021

EMILY’s List Statement on Virginia Special Election Results

Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Candi King and Councilwoman Angelia Williams Graves on their special elections to the Virginia House of Delegates. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, released the following statement:

January 05, 2021

EMILY’s List Endorses Candi King and Angelia Williams Graves for the Virginia House of Delegates

Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Candi King for Virginia’s 2nd state House District and Councilwoman Angelia Williams Graves for Virginia’s 90th state House District. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, released the following statement:

December 18, 2020

EMILY’s List Endorses Karen Carter Peterson in Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District

Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Karen Carter Peterson in Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, released the following statement:

December 17, 2020

EMILY’s List Announces Leadership Changes

After a second consecutive record-breaking cycle, EMILY’s List announced several leadership changes today, including EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock stepping down in spring 2021 after 11 years in charge. In addition, EMILY’s List Founder and Board Chair Ellen Malcolm is becoming the Chair Emerita and EMILY’s List board member Rebecca Haile was elected Board Chair. EMILY’s List’s board also voted to form a search committee and move to the next steps in finding a new president.

December 10, 2020

EMILY’s List Congratulates 22 Women on Their Election to the Minnesota Legislature

Today, EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, celebrated the election of 22 pro-choice Democratic women to the Minnesota Legislature. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List, released the following statement: 

December 08, 2020

EMILY’s List Congratulates 16 Women on Their Election to California Down-Ballot Offices

Today, EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, celebrated the election of 16 pro-choice Democratic women to the California State Legislature and local offices. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, released the following statement:

December 07, 2020

EMILY’s List Congratulates Seven Women on Their Election to New York Down-Ballot Offices

Today, EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, celebrated the election of seven pro-choice Democratic women to the New York State Legislature and local office. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List, released the following statement: 

December 03, 2020