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Are women reshaping the political donor class in the USA? Money matters in the upcoming races for Governor

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January 28, 2021

Are women reshaping the political donor class in the USA? Money matters in the upcoming races for Governor

Within the next two years, 38 states will hold gubernatorial elections, including two states - Virginia and New Jersey – who will hold gubernatorial elections in November 2021. These elections provide multiple opportunities for women.

Within the next two years, 38 states will hold gubernatorial elections, including two states - Virginia and New Jersey – who will hold gubernatorial elections in November 2021. These elections provide multiple opportunities for women.

January 28, 2021
Janet Yellen confirmed as first female treasury secretary in U.S. history

Yellen "has long been an advocate for addressing the income and wealth distribution, and now she will be able to act on it,” said one economist.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2021: Photo shows the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. ... [+] XINHUA NEWS AGENCY/GETTY IMAGES
January 26, 2021
Biden, Harris Form A White House Gender Policy Council

President Biden and Vice President Harris 

January 21, 2021
Kamala Harris' purple Inauguration Day outfit may have been a nod to the first Black woman to run for president

Kamala Harris made history on January 20 when she became the United States' first female, Black, and Asian A

January 21, 2021
Kamala Harris became the first Black, South Asian VP with 'firsts' surrounding her

Harris, whose political career has included many barrier-breaking moments, was surrounded by firsts as she took the oath of office Wednesday.

Gendered violence and the attack on the U.S. Capitol

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January 14, 2021

Gendered violence and the attack on the U.S. Capitol

The vandalism and thefts targeting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week sought to assail her position as one of the most powerful women in American politics.

The vandalism and thefts targeting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week sought to assail her position as one of the most powerful women in American politics.

The 19th Amendment at 100: Recapping the Brookings Gender Equality Series

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January 8, 2021

The 19th Amendment at 100: Recapping the Brookings Gender Equality Series

The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most consequential in generations: the COVID-19 pandemic devastated lives and livelihoods; millions protested across the country for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd; and the U.S.

The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most consequential in generations: the COVID-19 pandemic devastated lives and livelihoods; millions protested across the country for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd; and the U.S.