Women Won The House, But Reproductive Justice Is Still Under Attack

Released on November 7, 2018

WASHINGTON– Last night proved that voters were more determined than ever to elect feminists to positions of leadership, but women’s rights are still being threatened and we have more work to do. Though voters in Oregon had the good sense to defeat a ballot initiative which would have prohibited the use of public funds to Read more …

Women’s Rights Were at Stake. We Voted. We Won.

Released on November 6, 2018

Tonight, champions of women’s rights – including a record number of women candidates – won control of the House of Representatives. Voters were more determined than ever to defend women’s rights at the ballot box and in the halls of Congress. Women voted for health care, for reproductive rights, for economic justice, and for gender Read more …

An Inspiration to Women Candidates in 2018: Remembering Shirley Chisholm

Released on November 5, 2018

I have been amazed by the record-breaking participation by women in races at all levels across the country this midterm season. Now more than ever, women are poised to disrupt local, state, and federal elections and reach an all-time high of representation in elected office. As we celebrate these incredible achievements, it is important to Read more …

Trump’s Policy Reversal Will Lead To More Violence Against Transgender Americans

Released on October 26, 2018

The Trump Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is considering a radical rollback of Obama-era decisions that recognized gender largely as an individual’s choice and not determined by the sex assigned at birth.  This right-wing, extremist policy is designed to deprive transgender people of recognition and protection under civil rights law. It is Read more …