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51 years ago, on January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, protecting a woman’s constitutional right to choose. ○ The case reaffirmed basic principles of equality, reinforced the fundamental right to privacy, and enabled women in this country to make deeply personal decisions free from political interference A […]
You can find the piece here. A’Shanti Gholar hosts this practical guide to progressive activism, a “one-stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics”. As someone in the business of training Democratic women to run for office, there’s few better-placed voices than Gholar to help you […]
Read more from CAWP here. Women continued to vote at higher rates than men in the 2022 midterm elections, as they have done for more than four decades. However, understanding why women turn out at higher rates than their male counterparts – across age and racial/ethnic groups – is at least partly context-dependent and specific […]
Read more from CAWP here. New research funded by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, explores the dynamics of race, ethnicity, and gender on political perceptions in the United States. Two research briefs from scholars supported by our CAWP Research Grants examine […]
Read the full article here. As a woman of color and a progressive, I know this climate-smart agriculture initiative is a win. And I know how more wins like this can improve people’s lived experiences for generations. Scientific models of accelerated climate change predict a refugee crisis never seen in modern times. By bolstering the […]
Watch here: Welcome to The Female Quotient and Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s Virtual Guide on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights – what individuals, workers, and companies should know for their health care and rights, and how to take action in support of essential health care access. Planned Parenthood and The Female Quotient partnered […]
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More here: The EMILYs List Ignite Change Fellowship is a nine-week virtual initiative to train community leaders and advocates to develop their political skills, leadership, and confidence in potentially running for office. EMILYs List’s mission is to support the election of Democratic pro-choice women. The fellowship is designed to develop the next generation of Democratic […]
Black women are one of the most influential demographics in American Politics.[1] Whether it’s organizing voters, advocating for policies or running for office,[2] black women’s political power is finally being recognized in various ways. And with the election of Vice President Harris, the nation seems to be wrestling with the possibility of a black woman […]