Lieutenant governor candidate and businesswoman Sarah Riggs Amico waves at Georgians from the high ground, as GOP candidates wrestle in a nasty runoff battle.
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News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Publisher of Growing Online Magazine Aims to Expand into Print
Jessica Johnston, the publisher of Asparagus, an online guide to living a sustainable lifestyle, is crowdfunding to expand her audience with an eco-friendly print edition.
Michigan Congressional Candidate Latest to Be Refused Service for Conservative Views
Lena Epstein joined a growing list of conservative politicians who have been shunned for supporting President Trump’s policies. The businesswoman called for more civility and respect for women with differing political views.
TSE Quick Take: Entrepreneurship Not Just a Hobby for Women
A majority of female founders in America get most of their income from their businesses, according to SCORE.
This Tiny Store in the Adirondacks Has Big Digital Plans
The Saranac Lake Community Store is owned and operated by village residents. Now, the collaborative wants to capitalize on a new wave of tourists by launching an online shopping site.
Would You Head to a Stranger’s Home for Cooking Classes? This Foodie Startup is Betting You Will
The all-woman team behind Naan Americans, an online platform that connects home chefs and area food lovers, is crowdfunding to make users’ experiences easier and more enjoyable.
On Super Tuesday, Many Women Candidates Won Their Primaries. But Parity Remains Distant
After primary elections in eight states yesterday, three women candidates featured in our Running Women project are among 57 candidates advancing to the general election.
In a California ‘Jungle Primary,’ Regina Bateson and 2 Other Women Fight to Unseat a GOP Man
In Tuesday’s primary election, political newcomer Regina Bateson, a Democrat, faces an uphill battle in a crowded field.
The Earth Is Covered With Garbage. This Woman’s 3-D Printed Robots Are Coming to the Rescue
Erin Kennedy wants to combat littering with 3D-printed robots — and she’s crowdfunding to test the trash-collecting machines created by her social enterprise, Robot Missions.
Two Democratic Women Advance in Race for Georgia Governor, Lieutenant Governor
Democratic primary voters put two entrepreneurial women on November’s ballot. Can Stacey Abrams and Sarah Riggs Amico flip Georgia blue — and make history as the first women to lead the state?
This Canadian Clothing Line Aims to Raise Awareness About Indigenous Suicide
S.H.B. Apparel, founded by Amanda Sanderson, wants to prevent indigenous suicide and is crowdfunding to get its first clothing line to the masses.
This Woman Candidate Took on Minnesota’s Male Power Structure, and Lost. She’s Not Sorry
Political newcomer Leah Phifer mounted a grassroots campaign for Congress that took her to the top of a crowded Democratic field, but she won’t be on the primary ballot. She explains why.
This Entrepreneur is Crowdfunding to Turn Her Humanitarian Nonprofit into a Business
Angela Luna is transforming Adiff, which makes coats for refugees that can turn into tents, into a for-profit venture with jackets for everyone.
Chrissy Houlahan Wins Tuesday Primary in Big Step for Pennsylvania Women in Politics
The U.S. Navy veteran, who ran unopposed for a House seat in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary elections, is one of seven women who could shake up the state’s all-male congressional delegation.
This ‘Infamous Mother’ Wants Everyone to Know That ‘Bad’ Moms Do Extraordinary Things
Sagashus Levingston has launched a $250,000 crowdfunding campaign to get copies of her coffee-table book on urban black mothers to people who are struggling financially.