We were tired of having the same conversations again and again about advancing women in politics. So we decided to try something different. Consider this: Women make up 51 percent of the population but 18 percent of Congress. Donor fatigue...
"Every time I hear a woman say we shouldn’t vote for Hillary Clinton because she’s a woman, I cringe. I cringe because nobody is saying anything about the gender of the men candidates. The male presidential candidates do not endure...
"We need citizens committed to the idea that democracy cannot exist without women. So as a voter, when you go to vote for someone, you should check what their party does to improve the representation of women, and if the...
“You know I used to think when I taught classes that I was a good role model for women students but I was even a better role model for my male students. It was good for them to sit there...
"But so long after women entered the political arena, it’s distressing to see the same tropes, stereotypes and names still lobbed at women. That some men are as afraid of women in power as they were years ago. What’s the...
“It’s also important that we see women and people of color step into up into the leadership role,” [Mayor Martin J.] Walsh said. “A big part of the council is your diversity, it’s something that’s very important to our city....
Despite being half the population, women are still underrepresented in politics. Women make up only 20 percent of the U.S. Senate and 19 percent of the House. Washington state is a bit of an exception, but as Rep. Cathy McMorris...
"Three words: know your power. The best advice I ever got when I ran for office was: be yourself. You can have role models, but be yourself. Young women may want to have mentors and may want to emulate others for...
"We're heading into an election year where 34 states will elect a senator, 12 states will elect a governor, and we will all vote to elect a president. Those of us devoted to increasing gender parity in politics can't afford...
The Buzz - Election 2016: List of Potential Women Candidates. A great summary of stats for women candidates in 2016 from CAWP that includes summary stats for women candidates at each level: number of women running by party and seat...
