Women clearly played an essential role in the passage of this legislation and were able to do so as a result of gender quotas that ensure more equitable political representation.
Tag: Elections
The Ms. Q&A: Voto Latino’s María Teresa Kumar on the Latino Vote, Disinformation and How to Combat it
The Latino vote was instrumental in putting Joe Biden in the White House and sending four new senators to Congress.
Ms. reporter Lisa Rabasca Roepe spoke with María Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino, about the organization’s early beginnings, how it used artificial intelligence (AI) to find new voters and the prevalence of disinformation in the Latino community.
Everything You Need to Know About the Political Gender Gap
Women were no doubt key to the victory of President Joe Biden and the election of first woman vice president, but the story of the gender gap in 2020, and in every context in American politics, is complicated.
“Anti-Democratic and Racist”: Nationwide Push for Voting Restrictions Barrels Forward
In nearly every state, Republicans are pushing restrictive measures while Democrats are advocating for expanded access to the ballot box.
Will 2021 be Defined by Voting Rights and Electoral Reform?
With 2020 being largely defined by the crises which continue to wrack our democracy, many democratic reformers hope 2021 will be defined by the actions we take to address and correct the pitfalls of our electoral system.
People Are Finally Paying Attention to AAPI Voters. But For How Long?
Although we are often treated as a monolith, the AAPI community includes people from more than 30 countries and ethnic subpopulations speaking more than 100 languages. Once the elections are all over, lots of campaigns and organizations will pack their bags and leave until the next time they need something. But our communities need long term investment that acknowledges all AAPI voices and then listens to them.
Georgia Gen Z High School Students Turning 18—It’s Time to Register and Vote
Our lives have been hit hardest with poor decision making in the past, and Generation-Z is the largest and most diverse generation to date. This means that we have power, and we are showing up to represent.
Top Takeaways on Women and the 2020 Elections
The 2020 elections were a historic moment for women in politics—from Kamala Harris’s history-making win, gains for women’s representation, gender gaps delivering a win for the Biden-Harris ticket, and more.
Election 2020: The States and Laws That May Determine the Outcome
Regardless of who wins the presidency, courtroom battles seem almost certain. Here’s a layperson’s look at the states and laws that may determine the outcome.
Democracy is Worth Waiting For
We are going to go to bed on election night, not knowing the results of the presidential election or the dozens of down-ballot races in every state.
And we will be fine. This year, we are going to have to wait for democracy to run its course.