A surge of women candidates this year resulted in record numbers of women securing political office. We saw it all — wins, losses and unclear outcomes — in our Running Women project.
Women in the News
In Georgia, Stacey Abrams Charges Voter Suppression, Starts Push to Get Out The Vote
With the governor race in a dead heat and the election only a month away, Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp both scramble for an edge.
Democratic Candidates Take to Twitter to Oppose Kavanaugh Supreme Court Appointment, Defend Accuser Blasey
Multiple candidates in our Running Women 2018 project used social media to amplify the voices of women sexual assault survivors.
Stacey Abrams’ Plan to Turn Out Key Voters: Address Georgia’s Healthcare Crisis
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Abrams is trying to get supporters to the polls by vowing to address the state’s mounting health insurance problems, including expanding Medicaid.
Women Mayors Talk Climate Change
Worldwide, cities have become hotbeds of action to stop climate change. Meet four of the women mayors who are leading the charge.
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Running Women
Huge numbers of American women are seeking elected office in 2018, many aided by female-founded groups. Follow the fortunes of 15 compelling candidates with us.
ReadCrowdfunder Spotlight
A look at standout visions and ventures from female crowdfunders.
Taking a Toxin-Free Nail Polish Venture to the Next Level
Beauty entrepreneur Kitiya Mischo King is crowdfunding to expand her all-natural nail polish business, Mischo Beauty.
Read More...The Independent Life
Where women share how economic independence through business ownership has changed everything.
This 1 Simple Trick Helped a Food Entrepreneur Scale Her Business
Growing pains ultimately brought the founder and owner of Mary Lee Kitchen business success as well as the confidence to be in any space.
If Your Job Feels Like Work, Then Give This a Try
The founder and owner of travel agency Swift Travel Deals says entrepreneurial success has created new opportunities for her to support and lift up other women.
The Independent Life – Keavy Landreth
The co-founder of Butter & Scotch, a Brooklyn-based dessert eatery and bar, says success as an entrepreneur is giving her the freedom to move 3,000 miles away to be with family.
How to Design Your Life and Business for Success
The owner of Detroit chocolate shop Bon Bon Bon says entrepreneurship has allowed her to pursue her passion and design the travel-filled, dog-friendly life she wants.