When I was in college, a friend confided in me that she had an abortion after being raped at a party. That’s the moment I knew I was pro-choice. Up until then, I had never really thought about where I stood on the issue of abortion. That wasn’t something that was...
Jill Jonassen
Recent Posts
Watch This: How RWB Women Found Joy in 2025
As we reflect on 2025, we’re in awe of how much the women of Red Wine & Blue accomplished. It’s beautiful to see that even while facing the rise in extremism, we’re still able to find joy in our work together. See for yourself! Take a minute to watch this video...
Read This: Dear 2026
The end of 2025 is in sight, and for a lot of us, that is cause for celebration! The year started with the inauguration of the Trump administration, and from day one, they took actions that harmed average Americans. From dismantling the Department of Education, to...
Do This: Join Us for Wins in 2026
We’re still riding the high of all the local election wins we celebrated earlier this month – not just because it feels good to win, but because it means common sense and human decency are leading the way again in so many of our communities. Let’s take one more...
Watch This: Celebrating 2025 School Board Election Wins
Last week’s elections gave us a lot to celebrate. We’ve already highlighted some exciting statewide and municipal wins. Now let’s take three minutes to watch a round-up of inspiring school board victories: This is exactly what we mean when we say “going local”...
Read This: Celebrating 2025 Local Election Wins
Voters made a big statement this week: Common sense and human decency are still our values, and we’ll keep showing up to fight extremism head-on. You’ve probably heard about some exciting election wins, including Virginia electing its first female governor, Abigail...