Reproductive Justice and the 2022 Elections
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reproductive health and rights are effectively on the ballot in 2022. Kansas voters have already spoken decisively, defeating an attempt to remove protections for abortion rights from their state constitution in early August. To ensure more wins nationwide, organizations – especially BIPOC-led power-building organizations – like…
Roe v Wade Overturned: The Road Ahead
This morning’s 6-3 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade eliminates a nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to safe, legal abortion. While this ruling was expected, we find ourselves angry and fearful for the direction of our society. At this moment, we hold space and also reckon with the realities in which we find ourselves….
When survival isn’t enough
Right now we’re seeing how our country is willing to sacrifice the most vulnerable, the elderly, Black and Brown bodies, the homeless, and the poor to protect capitalism at all costs. Our safety nets are not enough, philanthropy can’t fill the gap, and nonprofits are barely hanging on. When the very lives of our communities…
Tides Advocacy Announces Romilda Justilien as Chief Executive Officer, Launches Healthy Democracy Action Fund
Leading Progressive Advocacy Organization Focuses on Building Political Power for an Equitable Democracy SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2020 — Romilda (Romy) Justilien has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Tides Advocacy, one of the largest 501(c)(4) infrastructure organizations serving progressive movement leaders and funders across the United States. In its first major action under…
We Need You: Support the leaders fighting for our democracy
The COVID-19 health crisis is exposing society’s cracks, injustices, and inequities. It is disproportionately impacting people of color, incarcerated people, and the marginalized communities we support. Now is not the time to pause on building long-term political power. Which is why, today, we’re asking for your support. The Community Well-Being and Resilience Fund Tides Advocacy…
Our Commitment to Impact
In 2018, Tides Advocacy strengthened our commitment to building political power with and for the people most affected by injustice. We believe that communities most impacted by injustice have the experiential wisdom and policy solutions we need. Equity is at the center of our work. In 2017, we spent time listening to our staff, partners,…
Need a refresher for your giving strategy this season?
With the midterm elections approaching, it’s important to think about your giving strategy. As we’ve engaged policymakers, activists, private sector leaders, funders, and donors, we learned that leading with a core set of investment principles is critical so your dollars truly further social justice. Based on research and our 25 years of experience, Tides Advocacy…
