Surprise entry into 2022’s Senate races—and there could be more

In an exciting development, it appears that former Rep. Abby Finkenaur is days away from announcing a bid to challenge Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley. And when she does announce, we want some of the first contributions coming into her account...

Why is military sexual assault reform stalled in the Senate? Hint: It’s not the filibuster.

This weekend, as we gather with friends and family to celebrate Independence Day, honoring veterans will be one tradition unchanged by more than a year of pandemic restrictions.  Also unchanged since the pandemic began? The fate of military sexual assault...

Celebrate Juneteenth by helping elect Black women in upcoming local races

The Senate actually did something this week:  Juneteenth will now be an official federal holiday, the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first recognized in 1983. Most Americans are taught in school that slavery ended...

Florida ‘22 just got a lot more interesting

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen the field take shape in what will be some of the most competitive races for 2022. But nowhere is the entire statewide ticket as complete right now—and as interesting—as it is in Florida. ...

Did you know there are only 2 LGBTQ women in the House?

Right now Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-3) and Angie Craig (MN-2) are the only openly LGBTQ women in the House of Representatives. That’s left our Celebrate Pride slate for 2022 looking a little empty. While it’s undeniable we’re making progress—Congress has...

Let’s give Val Demings a big first week on the trail!

This week we’re asking for an urgent donation of $5 or more to the women on our 2022 Senate slate, and here’s why: 1: On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear what will be a landmark abortion rights case, Dobbs v. Jackson...

Have you seen our new Virginia slate? Plus an update on the June 8 primary.

Women are continuing to have a tough time breaking through in the off-year Virginia gubernatorial primary.  Former Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy is the second-biggest fundraiser in the Democratic race, yet she trails former Gov. Terry McAuliffe $2.3 million to $8.5...

Did you see the redistricting news? 8 House women could be in trouble.

Last week’s census announcement has political punditry in overdrive over control of the US House in 2022—and despite better-than-expected numbers, things are not looking good for Democrats.  New analysis from the Cook Political Report predicts Republicans could gain as many as eight...