Month: June 2023

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a game changer for U.S. women. Here’s why. Megan Cerullo, CBS News The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a new law aimed …

The 2024 election cycle is already ramping up, with Presidential candidates making the rounds in early primary states and would-be Members of Congress launching campaigns. Gen Z and Millennial voters will play an important role in the 2024 election outcomes, when these younger voters will comprise a larger part of the electorate than Baby …

In 2018, I ran for Congress with two toddlers in tow. I quickly realized our political system was not designed to include people like me — juggling childcare and raising children while campaigning for nearly two years, 18 hours a day with no pay and constant judgment. I knew that if I were elected, …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week: AI More Likely to Replace Jobs Held by Women. Here’s Why Matt Gonzales, SHRM In a report conducted by Revelio Labs, jobs predominantly held by women are most …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week: Black Women Offer Lawmakers a Policy Guide on Reproductive Justice Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill A group of 30 Black-led organizations collaborated to create a guide for policymakers to …

As we commemorate Pride Month, it is important to reflect on the rich history of LGBTQ+ activists and representation over the last several decades. These individuals have worked tirelessly to foster a more inclusive world. Their efforts mirror the fight for equality faced by other marginalized communities – Women’s Suffrage, Civil Rights, and Disability Rights …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week: Southern LGBTQ+ organizer says change ‘needs to happen no matter where you live’ Rebekah Barber, The 19th* Thirty years ago, Mandy Carter, a Black lesbian activist, along with …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week, we’re collecting and sharing gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week: Nevada governor signs new abortion protections into law Adam Edelman, NBC News On Tuesday, Governor Joe Lombardo of Nevada signed legislation to protect abortion rights for out-of-state patients …