In advance of of the 2020 elections—and the 100th year of women’s right to vote—I spoke to Katherine Spillar, executive editor of Ms., about the role feminists played in the last election, and how we can continue expanding on our victories.
Tag: 2018 Election
Fighting for Black Women’s Equality After Election Day
Black women didn’t just get out and vote in November—we got out the vote, in communities across the country, and changed the face of Congress.
Holding the Line for Women
Inspired by the massive Women’s March movement, encouraged by feminist organizations and energized by passionate volunteers, record numbers of women candidates—many of them first-timers—stepped forward to run for office in the midterm elections. And they won in historic numbers.
We Still Have a Lot of Scaling Up to Do
In the 116th Congress, women will hold at least 23.4 percent of all seats, up from 20 percent in 2018. That isn’t enough.
What Women’s Election Day Victories Mean for the Affordable Care Act
The historic wins for women on Election Day were also victories for the Affordable Care Act and the people who rely on its benefits—and that’s no coincidence.
How the Girl Scouts Helped Make Feminist History Happen in the Midterms
At least 110 women will serve in the U.S. House and Senate next year, accounting for 20 percent of all seats in Congress. And at least 60 percent of them are former Girl Scouts.
Gender Watch Hot Takes: 25 Feminist Experts React to the 2018 Election Results
We asked experts on gender, race and politics to weigh in on the 2018 election results, sharing their reactions to what happened and insights and analyses from research, practice and personal sentiments.
Feminists are Pushing for Pelosi as Speaker in the Wake of a Pink Wave
“At a time like this, we need an experienced Speaker of the House who has a proven record of passing landmark legislation that improves the lives of the American people. That leader, without a shadow of a doubt, is Nancy Pelosi.”
Celebrating the Feminist Victories of the 2018 Midterm Elections
Exhausted, but exhilarated. That pretty much sums up how I (and probably most Ms. readers!) feel about last week’s midterm elections.
Black Women Led the Way on Election Day—Now They’re Leading the Charge for Voting Rights
Black women’s leadership and GOTV efforts led Black women candidates to victory, and the Black women we elected will lead the country on a new path toward equality and justice for all. But we had to overcome monumental hurdles to get to these victories—with some voters still fighting today to ensure their ballots from Tuesday are counted.