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Media Round-Up: Week of July 2nd

  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: Democrats eyeing suburban women to launch new gun control effort Alexander Bolton, The Hill One year ago, lawmakers passed gun control measures in response to a number of mass …

Media Round-Up: Week of June 25th

  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 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a game changer for U.S. women. Here’s why.  Megan Cerullo, CBS News  The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a new law aimed …

Shaping the Future: How Gen Z and Millennial LGBTQ Women Can Influence the 2024 Election

  The 2024 election cycle is already ramping up, with Presidential candidates making the rounds in early primary states and would-be Members of Congress launching campaigns. Gen Z and Millennial voters will play an important role in the 2024 election outcomes, when these younger voters will comprise a larger part of the electorate than Baby …

Part I: Mothers in Politics Are Underrepresented — Here’s Why That Needs To Change

  In 2018, I ran for Congress with two toddlers in tow. I quickly realized our political system was not designed to include people like me — juggling childcare and raising children while campaigning for nearly two years, 18 hours a day with no pay and constant judgment. I knew that if I were elected, …

Media Round-Up: Week of June 18th

  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:   AI More Likely to Replace Jobs Held by Women. Here’s Why Matt Gonzales, SHRM In a report conducted by Revelio Labs, jobs predominantly held by women are most …

Media Round-Up: Week of June 11th

  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: Black Women Offer Lawmakers a Policy Guide on Reproductive Justice  Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill  A group of 30 Black-led organizations collaborated to create a guide for policymakers to …

Significant Milestones of LGBTQ+ Leaders Across the Political Spectrum

As we commemorate Pride Month, it is important to reflect on the rich history of LGBTQ+ activists and representation over the last several decades. These individuals have worked tirelessly to foster a more inclusive world. Their efforts mirror the fight for equality faced by other marginalized communities – Women’s Suffrage, Civil Rights, and Disability Rights …

Media Round-Up: Week of June 4th

  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:   Southern LGBTQ+ organizer says change ‘needs to happen no matter where you live’ Rebekah Barber, The 19th* Thirty years ago, Mandy Carter, a Black lesbian activist, along with …

Media Round-Up: Week of May 28th

  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:   Nevada governor signs new abortion protections into law Adam Edelman, NBC News On Tuesday, Governor Joe Lombardo of Nevada signed legislation to protect abortion rights for out-of-state patients …

Reflecting on Sojourner Truth’s “Aint I A Woman?”

  On May 29, 1851—172 years ago today—abolitionist Sojourner Truth delivered her famous speech, “Ain’t I A Woman?” to the crowds of the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention. While it was not immediately transcribed, and there are some debates on the exact language used, the message she delivered has been used to inspire those fighting for …

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