Getting elected is the starting line, not the finish line.
While many organizations work to get people elected to office, SiX gives legislators the tools and building blocks they need to move bold, progressive public policy.
What We Do
SiX works in close coordination with legislators, advocacy groups, think tanks and activists to provide the tools and information legislators need to be successful.
Convenings and strategy sessions
Customized policy research
Skills and issue-based trainings
The Latest from SiX
Legislator Spotlight: TN Minority Leader Karen Camper
An interview with State Rep. Karen Camper, the first African American House Democratic leader in Tennessee history.
Legislator Spotlight: Maryland Speaker Adrienne A. Jones
Maryland Speaker Adrienne Jones talks about her historic election as the Maryland Speaker of the House, and the impact of her legislative “Black Agenda.”
Legislator Spotlight: TN State Senator Raumesh Akbari
Senator Raumesh Akbari talks about fighting for criminal justice in the South and being the first African American chair of the Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus.
Legislator Spotlight: TN State Rep. London Lamar
Representative London Lamar talks about justice for Black mothers and what it’s like being the youngest woman in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Q&A: What is Redistricting and How Will It Affect NC?
North Carolina state lawmakers discuss the ongoing redistricting process, and how it will affect the state for the next ten years.
Recent Resources
At-A-Glance: Family Caregiver Discrimination
No one should be forced to choose between providing care for their loved ones and keeping the paying job that they need to survive. Prohibiting employment discrimination against family caregivers promotes economic security, health, and equity by ensuring employees can meet all of their obligations.