Andrea Campbell, Fani Willis, Letitia James are three black women who have become powerful attorney generals, symbolizing a new voice making critical decisions and setting the precedent in this country. Following in the footsteps of Charlotte Ray, the first African American female lawyer in the United States 1850-1911, and Loretta Lynch, the first African …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week:   The 2024 Election Will Be a Referendum on Abortion and Women’s Equality, According to New Ms. Poll Roxy Szal, Ms. Magazine According to a new national poll by …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week:   Newsom picks Laphonza Butler as Feinstein replacement Christopher Cadelago, Politico  On Sunday, news broke that California Governor Gavin Newsom will appoint EMILY’s List President Laphonza Butler to fill …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week:   Dianne Feinstein defied the odds in a field perpetually dominated by men Jerry Roberts, Washington Post  Dianne Feinstein, the longest serving woman Senator, oldest member of the Senate, …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week:   Nikki Haley is betting on an electability message to win in 2024 Dylan Wells, Marianne LeVine, and Maeve Reston, Associated Press A CNN poll recently released shows that …

  Barbara Lee Family Foundation Executive Director Amanda Hunter’s analysis of Nikki Haley’s debate performance on August 23, 2023 was consistent with research I have conducted in the past with Theodore Sheckels and Nichola Gutgold on challenges women presidential candidates must overcome. Hunter summarized Haley’s performance: “Governor Haley projected confidence. Overall, she was calm, cool, …

  Happy #BiWeek from Gender on the Ballot! Each year, GLAAD, Bisexual Resource Center and Still Bisexual bring more awareness to the bisexual+ community. It takes place between September 16- 23, all leading up to Bisexuality+ Day on September 23, 2023. In recognition of that, we’d like to highlight four openly bisexual politicians, expanding representation …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week: Kamala Harris says hip-hop is ‘the ultimate American art form’ as she hosts a 50th anniversary party Associated Press Last Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a celebration of …

  There are elections every year, but with it being 2024, it will demand more money, media, and staffing support because it is a Presidential election year. Whether it’s the federal, state, or local level, one thing I’ve learned in politics is how important it is to hire a diverse team of staff and consultants …