Virginia is for … strong women 💪

This week our thoughts are with Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10), who announced she will not seek re-election next year because of health issues. She’s been a leader on foreign policy, LGBTQ rights and protecting democracy—and as a former judge, state...

Introducing: The Top 10 Races of 2023

After Labor Day is traditionally when campaigns kick into high gear, looking to make the most of the final 60 days until Election Day.  Today we’re just slightly past that deadline—with 56 days to go—so we’re rolling out our final...

[NEW SLATE] The next battleground for protecting abortion rights

Today marks one year since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, and the backsliding on abortion rights and women’s health in this country has been quick and brutal:  Twenty states have passed draconian abortion bans, though in...

Have you bought mom a gift yet?

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and if you don’t have a gift yet, we have you covered Today only, give a donation of $25 or more to WomenCount and we'll send a personalized note to your mom (or another mom in your life) on...

The legislative fight for abortion rights 50 years after Roe

Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that protected our fundamental right to abortion until it was struck down last June.  Most of us didn’t imagine this decision wouldn’t last 50 years, and that...

A woman is running for mayor in more than half of major cities

If 2022 was the Year of the Woman (Governor), and 2024 will be the Year of the Woman (Incumbent Senator), then 2023 is the Year of the Woman (Mayor).  Right now we’re watching 17 major-city mayoral races where Democratic women...

Big news for the 2024 Senate cycle

Rep. Katie Porter just announced she is running for California Senate in 2024! Katie was elected to Congress as part of the 2018 wave, becoming the first-ever Democrat to represent California’s District 45. She was re-elected for a third term...

One more ask before we close out 2022

We hope you’re having a joyful—and restful—holiday season.  This will be our last message before the New Year, and we wanted to report on some of our successes during the 2022 cycle, and how we want to expand in 2023...