Throughout history, women have been pioneers, trailblazers, organizers, innovators, and catalysts for positive change, all while facing gender-based injustices. ow.ly/gLIh50R4EM7

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Great piece on Kim Driscoll by Samantha J. Gross! And this is so true: "their role is largely shaped not just by the administration’s demands, but a lieutenant’s relationship with the governor under which she serves"bostonglobe.com/2024/04/02/met…

Our Barbara Lee Family Foundation research shows that a prominent & active woman lt. governor reflects positively on the governor. Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll are a team, and you don't see that in many states. MA is a model for good governing across the country. barbaraleefoundation.org/research/secon…

For every $1 white men make, AANHPI ("full-time workers") women only make 93 cents on average. Today marks the 93 days it takes AANHPI women to finally catch up to what white men earned in 2024. It's time for a change. #AANHPIEqualPayDay

"The city of Oak Grove, Missouri made history Tuesday after an all-female Board of Aldermen and a female mayor won the local election." Huge news amid our recent research exhibiting the lack of women in municipal positions across all 50 states. yahoo.com/news/historic-…

Yes, you are! 👏👏👏 A tip from our #BLFFResearch that we recommend to women candidates is always to include "qualified" in their introductions and when speaking about themselves. Voters also like to hear action-oriented language like "gets things done."

"But come next January, all 5 seats on the board will be filled by women, a historic first for Napa — and the Bay Area. Napa is only the 2nd county in California to elect an all-female board. Los Angeles County was the 1st to do so in 2020." hubs.la/Q02rVR7S0

It's time to set high standards and empower women to lead boldly! #EmpowerGirls

Women face an "imagination barrier" when they run for the highest executive offices because voters have a harder time picturing them in the job than they do their white male counterparts. "Men can tell, and women have to show" why they are qualified. -Amanda Hunter x Los Angeles Times

Losing can actually pave the way for a strong comeback. Our research "Relaunch: Resilience and Rebuilding for Women Candidates After an Electoral Loss" reveals voters still see qualified and likable traits in women who've lost elections. barbaraleefoundation.org/research/relau…

From double standards to undue criticisms of appearance, voice, or clothing. Our research reveals most voters acknowledge sexism against women candidates and support them speaking out. barbaraleefoundation.org/research/putti…

From natural disasters to man-made tragedies, crisis comes in many forms. Our research shows voters have concrete ideas about what makes a woman leader equipped to respond. barbaraleefoundation.org/research/risin…

Against the adage to "speak softly," our research shows that voters think highly of women who own their achievements & stand up to critics. Touting their records, women incumbents can connect with voters and help close the gender gap in political office. barbaraleefoundation.org/staying-power-…

#RepresentationMatters: “When voters see a woman doing a job, it makes it easier for them to picture it,” said Amanda Hunter, Executive Director of @blff_org. “But for hundreds of years, many of the top elected positions have been dominated by men." hubs.la/Q02BZXlD0

Research on gender dynamics in politics has seldom studied races between two women candidates. "Shared Hurdles: How Political Races Change When Two Women Compete" helps to fill that gap — and give women the tools they need to resonate with voters: barbaraleefoundation.org/research/share…

What a difference 25 years makes for women’s advancement in politics! Join us in celebrating these barrier-breaking moments.