By Dr. Carmen Schaye, NWPC Vice President of Diversity This past week, frustrated with Mexico’s inaction on illegal immigration into the United States, the President threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border. This would’ve been an … Read More
It Takes A Woman: Letting the Light In Chicago – Lori Lightfoot
The wider implications of Lightfoot’s victory are all-too-clear. In a nation frustrated with corruption and dishonest leadership, voters turn to candidates who can credibly claim to be outside the influence of the powers that be. More and more, those candidates are women and particularly women of color. As we approach the primaries for the presidency in 2020, this trend only stands to grow stronger.
It Takes A Woman: Reclaiming Moral Leadership
By Dr. Carmen Schaye, NWPC Vice President of Diversity This past week, news broke of a sweeping criminal conspiracy in the world of college admissions. Through an organization called “The Key”, William Singer committed widespread … Read More
It Takes A Woman: Learning To Lead On the School Board
By Dr. Carmen Schaye, NWPC Vice President of Diversity Though almost anyone can run for office, there is certain knowledge and skill that makes someone an ethical, responsible politician. The most surefire way to gain … Read More
Women and the Presidency
By Dr. Carmen Schaye, NWPC Vice President of Diversity For many of us, Hillary Clinton’s campaign for the Presidency was extremely bittersweet. She was the first woman to win the nomination of a major political … Read More
It Takes A Woman: Pelosi Stonewalls The Wall
By Dr. Carmen Schaye, NWPC Vice President of Diversity When the Democratic Party regained control of the House in the midterm elections, attention immediately shifted to Nancy Pelosi. On one hand, she was undeniably qualified: … Read More
It Takes a Woman: 70th Anniversary of United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
By Dr. Carmen Schaye, NWPC Vice President of Diversity “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does … Read More
WOMEN FROM CENTRAL AMERICA SEEK ASYLUM
By Dr. Carmen Schaye, NWPC Vice President of Diversity An invasion of alleged criminals, gang members and “Middle Easterners” was set to spill over the US southern border and create mass chaos in the United … Read More
Remembering Mary Stanley
The National Women’s Political Caucus is saddened to share the news of Mary Stanley’s passing. On behalf of the National Board and community, we share in the tribute to her lasting legacy of advocacy & … Read More
A Salute to Women: Gender, Racial and Ethnic Diversity as 2018 Mid Term Elections Break Barriers
By Dr. Carmen Schaye, NWPC Vice President of Diversity A historic first, the number of women in Congress reached a record high of 122. When the 116th Congress convenes in 2019, more than 100 Congresswomen … Read More
