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College Women Wait to See If Kamala Harris Will Be Progressive Role Model
Young women are grateful for the Vice President-elect’s victory, but some say their problems aren’t solved.
It’s Election Day. You Know What to Do
Famous voices from Killer Mike to Michelle Obama stress the importance of voting.
‘The Future of Tech Founders Looks More Like Me’
Sevetri Wilson is rapidly scaling her business after an $8 million shot of venture capital.
This Mayor Is Running for a Powerful Arizona Office You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
By running for the Arizona Corporation Commission, Anna Tovar aims to represent fellow Latinx Arizonians on a state level.
Frustrated by North Dakota’s Response to Covid-19, a Veterinarian Runs for Governor
Masks aren’t mandated. Coronavirus is spiking. Dr. Shelley Lenz has had enough.
A Former Court Stenographer Could Become This Florida City’s First Black Woman Mayor
Jacquelyn McMiller spent years working inside the justice system. Now, she’s running for office so she can make it better.
She Stood Up to Trump on Behalf of the Environment. She’s Running to Continue Protecting It
Hilary Franz wants to be reelected Commissioner of Public Lands in Washington.
How Can We Make a Difference? By Running for Office, These Women Say
We’re spotlighting several down-ballot races in this year’s election, and the driven female candidates hoping to win them.
She Knows that Quality is More Important Than Quantity When it Comes to Her Business
Paige Arnof-Fenn is a former corporate executive and the founder of Mavens & Moguls, a marketing and PR firm that has decades of experience.
Amid Pandemic Hunger Crisis, Entrepreneurial Women Work to Combat Food Insecurity
With a mix of savvy and compassion, these socially conscious women are lending a helping hand as more people go hungry during Covid-19.
A Small Inventor Turns ‘Granny Thug’ to Take on Counterfeiters
Bonnie Tyler invented the Negg to peel eggs. She never anticipated counterfeiters on Amazon were waiting to pounce.
Her Nonprofit’s Name and Message Are the Same: Buy From a Black Woman
Nikki Porcher couldn’t find a support network for Black women entrepreneurs. So she created one.
A Brooklyn Bakeshop’s Sweet Milestone in a Sour Year
After a devastating pandemic lockdown, Ovenly co-founder Agatha Kulaga celebrated her bakery’s 10th anniversary.
As Stuck-At-Home Kids Turn to Gaming, Parents Need Advice and Resources
For entrepreneurs, the time is ripe to invent ways to help parents protect their children from cyberbullying and online predators.