Politics Archives – Women's eNews

Benefitting from Female Governors: Could Your State Be Next?

By Gregory Shufeldt, Ashley Hutson & Laura Merrifield Wilson ● Commentary ● December 21, 2022

Understanding how and when women run for office could be a useful exercise as voters consider future prospects for their political leaders.

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Sliding In Sideways: New York’s First Female Governor

By Lori Sokol ● Commentary ● August 22, 2021

Governorships have remained particularly elusive for females, regardless of their successful track records, regrettably for them…and for us.

When Bullying Backfires

By Rosalind C. Barnett & Caryl Rivers ● Commentary ● January 17, 2019

In the past, women have been muzzled by heavy sanctions against forthright, aggressive, open and honest speech. No more.

Let’s Send One More Woman to Washington Next Year

By Lori Sokol, Ph.D., Executive Director, Women's eNews ● Politics ● December 16, 2018

In honor of the fellowship named after our founder, Rita Henley Jensen, we are planning to hire a seasoned DC-based reporter to provide immediate, insightful, and compelling coverage of the momentum building on Capitol Hill.

Is it 2020 Yet? Let’s Nominate a Woman for President

By Ellen Meister ● Commentary ● December 2, 2018

You couldn’t ask for a clearer bellwether about the opportunity for a woman presidential nominee.

For Facts’ Sake — VOTE

By Lori Sokol, Ph.D., Executive Director, Women's eNews ● Commentary ● November 5, 2018

When the line between fact and fiction becomes so blurred, people will behave in ways that defy logic.

Zelophehad’s Daughters: Breaking the Glass Ceiling Before Glass Existed

By Maya Jodidio ● Politics ● January 9, 2017

Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign inspired this young feminist as much as Zelophehad’s daughters, five revolutionary biblical women.

Fate of Study Abroad Program Unclear to Young Women

By Sharon Igbokwe & Morgane de Lacey Evans ● Politics ● November 21, 2016

Samantha fears her 14-year-old sister won’t be able to take advantage of a popular study abroad program now that the U.K. voted to leave the EU.

Some Conservative Girls Feel ‘Shut Down’ on Liberal College Campuses

By Naomi Grant ● Politics ● September 26, 2016

Heather Reed’s dream job is to be a mother. That view puts her at odds with some peers on her liberal college campus. So does her opposition to abortion.

Girls Rights Take Stage At #GirlsGovern Town Hall

By Naomi Grant ● Politics ● September 22, 2016

GlobalGirl Media’s #OwnTheMic Town Hall put a spotlight on issues facing girls and the solutions they proposed.