By Belinda Nicholas, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern This East African country may take you by surprise. Rwanda, home to nearly 13 million people, leads the world with the greatest number of female representatives … Read More
THE NWPC WEEKLY: WOMEN IN THE NEWS: 11/15 – 11/19
By Olivia Rynberg-Going, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Taylor Swift Re-Records Eleven-time Grammy Award winner, Taylor Swift, has rerecorded her 4th studio album Red, which was originally released in 2012. Why is she re-recording … Read More
Will Virginia’s Governor Youngkin Affect Abortion Rights?
By Belinda Nicholas, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern On November 3, Glenn Youngkin defeated Terry McAuliffe in Virginia’s governor race. With a GOP governor, Virginia’s abortion rights could be headed in another direction. Once … Read More
THE NWPC WEEKLY: WOMEN IN THE NEWS: 11/8 – 11/12
By Olivia Rynberg-Going, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Young Women in Glasgow The United Nations is hosting a global warming conference in Glasgow, Scotland this week. This year’s meeting is often referred to as: … Read More
THE NWPC WEEKLY: WOMEN IN THE NEWS: 11/1 – 11/5
By Olivia Rynberg-Going, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Elaine O’Neal, Mayor-Elect of Durham Elaine O’Neal, former judge and attorney, won her election for Mayor of Durham, North Carolina with 85 percent of the vote. … Read More
THE NWPC WEEKLY: WOMEN IN THE NEWS: 10/25-10/30
By Olivia Rynberg-Going, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Carli Lloyd Retires The soccer star Carli Hollins, known as “Carli Lloyd” holds the record for 3rd most goals of any player in the history of … Read More
Remembering Frances “Sissy” Farenthold (1926 – 2021)
The National Women’s Political Caucus shares in the celebration of life and profound mourning of the passing of the irreplaceable Frances “Sissy” Farenthold, the first chair of the National Women’s Political Caucus. Sissy leaves a … Read More
International Overdose Awareness Day
By Paige Leiser, Former NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern August marks International Overdose Awareness Month, and August 31st is the official day of recognition about this critical issue. Overdose and drug usage are challenging … Read More
The US Census Draws Back the Curtain on a “Multi”-Identity America; Where Do We Go From Here?
By Dr. Carmen Schaye, NWPC Vice President of Diversity On August 12, the US Census came out with its 2020 report, detailing the racial composition of Americans. The results surprised most of the US. White … Read More
Why Intersectional Feminism is Pivotal in Achieving Gender Equality
By Emily Kurland, NWPC Political Planning and Action Intern Gender equality cannot be achieved until all women, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexuality, financial status, ability, or religion are included. The modern movement towards gender equality … Read More