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Read Cynthia Richie Terrell’s weekly column on Ms. Magazine for updates on women candidates & women’s representation along with articles on the SAVE Act & the Pink Tax, & milestones for notable #WomenLeaders #WeekendReading on #WomensRepresentation

???? ???? ???? Our North America Country Brief, the sixth installment in our ongoing series, discusses electoral rules and reforms shaping women’s political power in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. RepresentWomen is committed to researching the best strategies for increasing women’s political representation—drawing from global best practices. ?? Check out the brief: ?? https://lnkd.in/evtVcX7m

Sojourner Truth was an African American abolitionist and women’s rights activist known for her powerful speeches, including the famous “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech advocating for racial and gender equality. For Black women today, Sojourner Truth’s poignant question still resonates. The Black women colleagues at RepresentWomen delve deep into the exclusion of Black women in the fight for equality in their essay, “Invisible Heroes: The Erasure of Black Women at Seneca Falls.” https://lnkd.in/eH5FYHJE

In an increasingly polarized political climate, women leaders at the #2025DemocracySolutionsSummit stepped up with real solutions. From fair elections to stronger representation, they’re charting a path forward for a more inclusive democracy. ????? Check out op-ed authored by Digital Media Manager Ria Deshmukh and Communications Manager Arianna Conte for a recap of the summit. https://lnkd.in/e9aUScHa

Yesterday’s Democracy Solutions Summit After Hours event was filled with inspiring conversations about the state of democracy! ???? The RepresentWomen team and #2025DemocracySolutionsSummitt attendees came together to reflect on powerful moments from the summit, ask pressing questions, and build meaningful connections. ???? #2025DSS

247 years. 47 presidencies. 0 women. ???? It’s time to break the cycle of entitled masculinity in leadership. Check out our insightful op-ed, co-authored by RepresentWomen's Research Manager Marvelous Maeze and Digital Media Manager Ria Deshmukh https://lnkd.in/ecVcJQRr

Women leaders at the Democracy Solutions Summit stepped up with real solutions. From fair elections to stronger representation, they’re charting a path forward for a more inclusive democracy. ????? Check out this op-ed authored by Ria Deshmukh and Arianna Conte. https://lnkd.in/e9aUScHa

bell hooks, who famously preferred not to capitalize her name, was an American writer and scholar. She perfectly combined social commentary and #feminist perspectives when writing about her life. Her work examines the intersection between class, race, and gender. hooks is a true inspiration for #RepresentWomen as we strive to be intersectional and accessible in our work. #Feminism #Academia #WomenLeaderProfiles

HAPPENING TODAY: The Women's Power Collaborative's #DSS After Hours Debrief! Connect with other attendees of the #2025DemocracySolutionsSummit, ask questions, and continue the conversation from 4 to 5 EST. Register ?? https://lnkd.in/eW55aqbw

Rest in peace Mia Love, the first Black Republican women to serve in Congress