The tumultuous 2012 election was historic for women in more ways than one. Women voters made up 54 percent of the electorate and favored the president by an 11 percent […]
2012 Election
A Post-Election Celebration of Our 40th
Ms. alums who attended the magazine’s 40th anniversary party in New York on November 7, one of several held this year, were already giddy over the victories for women the […]
U.S. Now Ranks 79th in the World for Women’s Political Representation
This is The Year of the Woman. Again. As it was in 2011. 2010. 2008. 2003. (Pew officially announced that 2004 just wasn’t one, 2005 got lost in the shuffle, […]
“By the Way, We Have to Fix That”
In his acceptance speech last Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama began by thanking every American who participated in his reelection, “whether you voted for the very first time, or waited […]
We Heart: Mazie Hirono, Tulsi Gabbard and Grace Meng for Diversifying Congress
Tuesday’s election has given many reasons for women to celebrate. What with the record-breaking 20 women senators, Tammy Baldwin being the first […]
Thank You, Women Voters, for Marriage Equality!
According to state exit polls, the women’s vote determined the positive outcome of the marriage-equality ballot measures in Maine, Maryland, and Washington state. In addition, women in Minnesota drove the […]
Ballot Measures: Big Wins for Same-Sex Marriage and Reproductive Rights
Last night was a celebration for feminists on so many levels, nationally and locally. Women’s voices were heard!! Among the most ballot measure victories were the passage of marriage equality-related […]
Women’s Vote Crucial in Election
UPDATE: HOW THE GENDER GAP PLAYED OUT IN THE SENATE CONTESTS Let’s face it: Women voters swung the election for Barack Obama yesterday. CNN exit polls show that 55 percent […]
Displaced But Not Silent: How Hurricane Sandy Victims Can Cast Their Vote
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, voting has become an afterthought to those affected by the storm. Sandy ravaged much of the Northeast last week, leaving millions in the tri-state […]
Don’t Be Suppressed!
This election has been rife with tales of voter suppression strategies, from unnecessary voter ID laws to shortened early voting to disenfranchisement of felons. The latest news out of Florida […]