The new stamp marks the centennial of women’s right to vote.
Politics
New Planned Monument Will Honor 3 Prominent Suffragists. It Only Took 100 Years
The statue will go up in New York City to mark the anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted some women the right to vote in 1920 for the first time in America’s history.
Why We’re Celebrating #100YearsOfPower
The Story Exchange is asking you to raise a hand with us during August to celebrate the power of voting and the power of your voice.
Michelle Obama to Unregistered Voters: ‘We’ve Only Got 100 Days Left’
The former first lady urges voter registration in a new video from When We All Vote, the nonpartisan group she co-chairs.
Yes, Women Won the Right to Vote 100 Years Ago. But Equality Remains Elusive
Our “100 Years of Power” series breaks down women’s history from the suffragist movement to #MeToo and asks: Is the future really female?
What Have They Done For You Lately? The Democratic Candidates on Women Entrepreneurs
Ahead of Super Tuesday, we’ve rounded up what – if anything – the remaining Democratic candidates for president have said or done for women business owners.
Lifting Up Women Cannabis Entrepreneurs? Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan For That
The Massachusetts senator and Democratic presidential hopeful unveiled a plan to federally legalize cannabis. Among the beneficiaries? Women and minority cannabis entrepreneurs.
No Power Suit? No Problem. M.M. LaFleur to Lend Free Clothing to Women Candidates
The designer brand offered to loan its work attire to political candidates running for any office.
Michelle Williams Delivers Powerful (and Personal) Speech at Golden Globes
The acclaimed actress spoke about the freedom of personal choice – as a mother and a voter – while accepting her latest award.
This Country Is Now Completely Run by Women
Born in 1985, Sanna Marin has already accomplished more than a lot of millennials.
These Businesswomen Are Fed Up and Running for Congress in 2020
More women are running for office than ever before — and some business-minded candidates are bringing a startup spirit to their campaigns.
How Equal Pay Stole the Show at the 2019 Emmys
Actress Michelle Williams made America’s ongoing pay gap between men and women employees the topic of the night at the 71st annual awards show.
Stacey Abrams Steps Up the Fight Against Voter Suppression
The former Georgia legislator and candidate for governor is expanding her campaign to make voting easier for all through her new national project, Fair Fight 2020.
Kamala Harris’ ‘Oddly Specific’ Idea for Helping Black Entrepreneurs Falls Flat
Over the weekend, California Senator and 2020 presidential hopeful Kamala Harris unveiled her plan for assisting black entrepreneurs. Not all of it was well-received.
Lead Like a Woman: 9 Qualities to Drive Your Success as an Entrepreneur
We asked women entrepreneurs what leadership traits are most important to be successful in a male-dominated business world. Here’s their list.