Some of the most powerful women in U.S. politics never appeared on a ballot, and, in Lady Bird Johnson’s words, were elected by one person—the President. America’s first ladies from Martha Washington to Dr. Jill Biden often exerted considerable political clout. Their influence was not always known or appreciated. Some employed the “hidden hand,” exerting …

  Last week, former Republican governor and current Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist beat Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried in the Democratic primary for governor in Florida. In November, Crist will go on to face incumbent governor Ron DeSantis in the general election. Florida will remain among the 19 States that have never had a woman …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week: Women were the first brewers, yet the history of alcohol comes with a double shot of sexism Mallory O’Meara, The Guardian Women have largely been left out of …

  Nearly two months after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there seem to be far more questions than answers. An unstable political scene, coupled with a highly nuanced, complex legal landscape makes identifying relevant information nearly impossible. In an effort to make civics accessible to all, we are providing a short series of posts …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week:   The end of Roe is changing friendships — for better or for worse Janay Kingsberry, The Washington Post After the news of Roe v. Wade being …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week:   Historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, LGBTQ Victory Fund says Rachel Janfaza and Devan Cole, CNN According to data from the LGBTQ Victory …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week:   Is the word ‘women’ being erased from the abortion rights movement? Matt Lavietes, NBC News The overturning of Roe v. Wade has sparked much debate over …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week:   Some activists lean on ‘motherhood’ for authority in gun law debates Kaylin Bourdon, Washington Post As a result of the tragic elementary school shooting in Uvalde, …

  Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s what caught our eye this week:   Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court Ximena Bustillo, NPR At noon yesterday Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was …

  Happy Pride Month from Gender on the Ballot! This election cycle, a record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for U.S. Congress. This is coming on the heels of a record number of LGBTQ people appointed to the Biden administration. As a potential increase for LGBTQ political representation looms, and we mark the end …