This November, North Carolina voters will decide whether to retain incumbent State Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls or elect Republican challenger Sarah Stevens to an eight-year term on the state’s highest court, in a race that could shape the court’s direction on constitutional rights, judicial ethics, and the balance of power between the judiciary and […]
Record Number of Women Running for State Legislatures
A record number of women have been nominated for state legislative office in 2026. According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), 3,794 women are nominees for state legislative races this year, surpassing the previous record of 3,621 set in 2022. Democratic women also set a new record, with 2,571 nominees in 2026, […]
Native Women Running for Congress in the 2026 Midterms
In the upcoming midterms, 10 indigenous candidates advanced to the general election for federal office, half are women. Their campaigns come as Indigenous representation in Congress remains limited. Indigenous representation in Congress has grown over time, but Indigenous people remain underrepresented relative to their share of the US population. There are currently five members in […]
Young Women Aren’t Falling for Turning Point’s Pink Pill Pipeline
As conservative organizations are carefully curating messaging about femininity, marriage, and traditional values, the data tells a different story: feminism remains remarkably popular among young women. That reality stands in sharp contrast to the messaging on display at Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit, held on June 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas. The conference […]
James Talarico Redefining Masculinity on the Campaign Trail
The Texas election is highlighting an intriguing story about modern day gender roles and expectations for masculinity. Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has showcased this phenomena by attacking Democratic candidate James Talarico not for his policies, but for his “fragile manhood.” In Paxton’s view, traditional masculinity over all else is what qualifies a leader, and […]
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Redistricting Referendum for April 21 Special Election
Virginia lawmakers are advancing an effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the next census cycle. Now, the future of those maps lies in the hands of voters. Virginians will weigh in on the proposed constitutional amendment during a special election on April 21. If approved, the amendment would allow the General Assembly […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene Leaves Office With a Divided Record on Women’s Issues
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), who has represented Georgia in Congress for the past 5 years, resigned and officially left office on January 5, a year before her term ends. She recently became dubbed a “traitor” by some of her former supporters after being one of President Trump’s most loyal allies and a figurehead of […]
Eileen Higgins Elected Miami’s First Woman Mayor, Ending 28 Years of Republican Control
Eileen Higgins has been elected mayor of Miami, marking several historic milestones for the city. Higgins will become the first woman ever elected to lead Miami and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years to hold the office, ending a 28-year period of control by Republicans. In a runoff election held on December 9, 2025, […]
Pritzker Calls for Trump’s Removal After Threats of Military Action in U.S. Cities
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has called for the removal of President Trump from office under the 25th Amendment due to his threats of an unprecedented military invasion in Chicago. On September 30th, President Trump stood before an assembly of military generals at the Quantico Marine Corps Base and outlined a plan to deploy the military […]
Adelita Grijalva Makes History as Arizona’s First Latina Elected to Congress
On September 23, 2025, Adelita Grijalva made history as the first Latina elected to represent Arizona in Congress, winning the special election for the state’s 7th Congressional District, a seat previously held by her late father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva. Her election marks a milestone for representation in Arizona, where Latinas make up a quarter of […]