On November 20, for the first time in American electoral history, all of the moderators at the Democratic debate will be women. This could allow for a unique perspective on what Americans care about—one women have been waiting for.
Category: Politics
How Ranked Choice Voting Shaped the Feminist Victories of the 2019 Elections
Ranked choice voting has been shown to increase the number of women and people of color running in and winning elections—and the results of the 2019 elections prove that it works.
Women Won the 2019 Elections: Highlights from Across the Country
Women’s rights were on the ballot across the nation Tuesday—and the results were a resounding endorsement of feminist policies and women’s political leadership.
What the 2019 Election Victories in Virginia Mean for the Equal Rights Amendment
“We are finally within reach of true equality for girls and women in the United States, thanks to the voters of Virginia and supporters across the country.”
Ranked Choice Voting Would Help Women Candidates in New York City—and Across the Country
With a population of 8.6 million, New York City has the chance to double the number of Americans who currently use ranked-choice voting today.
Switzerland’s Strategies for Political Parity Paid Off in 2019
Switzerland’s 2019 elections culminated in many historic outcomes, including women seizing 20 more seats in the House of Representatives.
Abortion is on the Ballot Across the Country Today
We are all over-saturated with a deluge of news stories about impeachment and the 2020 election—and although these are undoubtedly some of the most consequential issues of our time, we’ve also dangerously disregarded the critical impact of the 2019 election cycle.
We Heart: The Feminist Politicians Voting Early—and Urging Their Followers to Cast Ballots
Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez both took advantage of New York state’s new early voting options this year, casting their ballots for this week’s elections over the weekend. But their civic engagement efforts didn’t stop at the polls.
We Heart: Nancy Pelosi Calling Out Mitch McConnell for Holding Up Progress
“While Mitch McConnell claims the House is only focused on impeachment, there are scores of critical bills sitting on his desk sent to him by the House Democratic Majority. “
What Does the Latest Impeachment Vote Mean?
The House of Representatives voted 232-196 Thursday to establish rules governing impeachment proceedings moving forward—and which set up the roadmap for the impeachment of Donald Trump.