This August marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave some women the right to vote. As we remember the hard-fought battle which many women are still fighting today, we also celebrate the progress women have made over the last hundred years. Commemorate the anniversary with these digital events, important …

2020 has been eventful, full of surprises, and as the November election looms, shows no signs of slowing down. One year in, Barbara Lee Family Foundation’s Executive Director Nicole Carlsburg and American University Women & Politics Institute Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin weigh in on the state of gender in the 2020 election cycle. 1. …

Some of our greatest leaders, innovators, and sources of societal strength have been women and yet we continually limit their access to elected office where their positive impact is desperately needed. During the COVID-19 crisis their capacity for grounded leadership is on display as the world begins to recognize that when women are in charge …

  Today marks the 50th nationally recognized Earth Day, a day to pause and think about what we can do to support and care for our planet. Here are three things to remember about women + politics + the environment: 1) Women in legislative positions are more likely to support pro-environment policies. Research has shown …

  This month, coronavirus has continued to monopolize daily life for most Americans. As many turn to their elected representatives for guidance and clarity in these uncertain times, women leaders with healthcare backgrounds have been especially vocal. As 360-degree leaders they’ve been able to rely on their experience, outside of politics, to communicate and connect …

  Last week, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard dropped out of the Presidential race, making her the last woman candidate to drop out of the Democratic primary for the presidential nomination. There are now only two older white men fighting to secure the Democratic nomination. Congresswoman Gabbard was always a longer shot, so in the week prior …

  Running for office isn’t easy. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez knocked on doors “until rain water came through” the soles of her worn sneakers. Trolls may spread nastiness about you on social media. Dialing for dollars can feel like a never-ending marathon.  Enduring long days, ugly attacks, and drudgery are constants that haven’t changed. What’s different now is …

  For a full recap of the December Los Angeles, CA debate numbers, head here. Last night’s debate had the smallest field of candidates to date – seven contenders, including only two women, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar. Tulsi Gabbard and Marianne Williamson remain in the race for the Democratic nomination but failed to meet …

  In a 13-paragraph article published on June 28, 1924 on Lena Jones Spring – the first woman placed in nomination for Vice President by a major party – the New York Times called her the “handsomest in the convention,” commented that she didn’t look old enough to meet the Constitutional age requirement, and compared …

  Two debates down, ten to go. As we head into the third match-up of the cycle, here’s a look back at what we’ve seen so far, and what we’re looking for in the months ahead… First, a little history. 4 History-Making Debate Moments. Women on both sides of the aisle have been present in …