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Politics
Moving Up the Ranks: Meet the Likely First Female Secretary of Defense
Michèle Flournoy is seen as the favorite candidate for Secretary of Defense in a Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration.
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.
When it Comes to What’s Next, the World is Stacey Abrams’ Oyster
America’s eyes are on the former Georgia gubernatorial candidate turned national voting rights champion.
Oh, That Four Seasons. Woman-Owned Landscaping Business Hawking Merch
Four Seasons Total Landscaping, started by Marie Siravo in Philadelphia, continues to capitalize on its newfound fame after a botched Trump press conference.
5 Projected Election 2020 Wins That Give Us Hope for the Future
From nonbinary candidates to feisty environmentalists, these Election Day 2020 victors are welcome signs of progress.
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.
This Is What Happens When a Woman Leader Successfully Manages Coronavirus
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declares victory in her re-election bid.
46 Female Tech Leaders Endorse Biden, Saying Trump ‘Denigrates Women’
The founders of Rent the Runway, Hello Alice and others support the former Vice President, who “treats women with the dignity and respect we deserve.”
This Quiet Network of Quilters Is Boldly Confronting Police Brutality
Quilting, which has a long tradition rooted in African American culture, is enjoying a Renaissance in a moment rife with global crises and protests against police brutality.
USPS Woes Put Women Entrepreneurs on Shaky Ground
The United States Postal Service’s recent crisis is hurting women-owned small businesses, with delayed orders, lost packages – and damage to customer relations.