The Mary Sue: You, Yes You, Are Qualified to Run For Office (And Here's Why You Should)
It all begins with an idea.
by Mary Sue Staff | 4:54 pm, September 3rd, 2019
“Did you know that men are 60% more likely than women to assess themselves as “very qualified” to run to for political office? We need that to change, stat. If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference, the fantastic, informative book Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office & Changing the World will get you off and running. It’s here to guide you every step of the way.
Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office & Changing the World, by June Diane Raphael and Kate Black, has never been more important. As politicians move to infringe on the rights of women and marginalized groups, more and more women are running for office to push back and demonstrate the true power of the people.
Could you—yes you—run yourself? (SPOILER ALERT: You can!) The book has a handy how-to—”I’m Running for Office, the Checklist” and is packed full of information that will get you up to speed on everything you need to know to start running, including:
-The nuts and bolts of deciding where to run and meeting the requirements and filing deadlines
-Pro tips on fundraising
-Balancing family and campaigning and how running for office can work in your real life
-Managing social media
-Infographics and profiles of politicians such as Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, and Lisa Murkowski, plus wisdom and advice from women leaders including Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley”
Read More Here: https://www.themarysue.com/represent-the-womans-guide-to-running-for-office/
Represent Named One of Glamour Magazine's Best Books of 2019
It all begins with an idea.
The Best Books of 2019 (So Far)
Glamour's list of books so good not even Netflix can compete.
By Samantha Leach
July 25, 2019
Grace and Frankie actress and activist June Diane Raphael and former chief of staff at EMILY's List Kate Black have teamed up to write the definitive guide for women looking to run for office. From how to dress, to what to do with your naked pictures, and the best ways to fundraise, it's a hilarious and inspiring roadmap for the next generation of female leaders.
Read more: https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-books-2019
Washingtonian Magazine: This AGENCY Wonk Wants to Help Women Run for Office
It all begins with an idea.
Kate Black has a blueprint to get more women elected.
WRITTEN BY BENJAMIN WOFFORD | PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Not so long ago, Kate Black was Chief of Staff at EMILY’s List, the political fundraising group that backs Democratic women running for office. Then she made an unusual choice, coming to Washington during the Trump administration to serve as a policy advisor at the FCC under Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.
Two years later, Black has written a guide for women to run for office: Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World (Workman Publishing). Co-written with the actress June Diane Raphael (who stars in the Netflix show Grace and Frankie), the book offers a 21-point checklist for women, covering fundraising to balancing family life.
At a Politics and Prose event Wednesday, Black will be interviewed by EMILY’s List director Emily Cain. Black spoke with Washingtonian ahead of the event to discuss what she learned writing the book.
Read More Here: https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/09/18/fcc-advisor-kate-black-june-diane-raphael-help-women-run-for-office/
Washington Post: What running for office can teach you about running your life
It all begins with an idea.
What running for office can teach you about running your life
By Angela Haupt
September 11 at 7:56 PM
Kate Black and June Diane Raphael wrote a how-to guide for women running for office — and dedicated it to men. Specifically: “To all the men who have been making decisions about women … without women. Thank you for your time, your energy and your talent. We appreciate you. And also … We’re coming for you.” Raphael, an actor who stars in the Netflix series “Grace and Frankie,” and Black, a D.C.-based policy adviser in the federal government, teamed up to create “Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office & Changing the World,” a nonpartisan, checklist-style road map. “Men are not waiting for this book to come out to run for office,” Black says. “They’re not waiting for the next training or when their student debt loans are paid off or when the kids are in school. I hope any woman reading it feels inspired to look around at all the women in her life and think, ‘Wow, they could be leaders — I want to help them.’ Or, ‘It’s me, I’m going to run.’ ” And for those whose political ambitions have yet to develop? Much of the running-for-office advice in the book doubles as running-your-life wisdom. Black, who will discuss “Represent” at Politics and Prose at The Wharf on Wednesday, shared five tips that anyone can put into practice today.
Read More Here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/2019/09/11/what-running-office-can-teach-you-about-running-your-life/?arc404=true
Parade: C’mon Women Let’s do This: Grace & Frankie’s June Diane Raphael Wants You to Run for Public Office—Now
It all begins with an idea.
By Lambeth Hochwald August 26, 2019 – 8:39 AM
On Election Night 2016, June Diane Raphael, an actress, comedian and co-host of the popular How Did This Get Made? podcast, considered running for office. She searched for a guide to walking through the process and, when she couldn’t find one, partnered with Kate Black, former chief of staff at EMILY’s List, to write one. Available for pre-order right now: REPRESENT: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office & Changing the World, an informative guidebook that’s got as much humor as it does heart.
So what does this comic actress, known as much for playing Brianna in Netflix’s Grace & Frankie as she is for her guest spots on such shows as Curb Your Enthusiasm, I’m Sorry and voicing the role of Devin in Big Mouth, want women to do now? This mom of two kids, ages 3 and 5, wants us to get involved and run for one of the 500,000 elected offices in the U.S.
Read More Here: https://parade.com/913672/lhochwald/june-diane-raphael-new-book/