Angela Rayner, Britain’s outspoken deputy prime minister, resigned last week after a media campaign against her. A reminder that some will pay the price while others get off scot-free. It depends on who you are.| The Persistent
Bomadi women’s forum rallies 1,000 women in a planned march to back Mutu ahead of the 2027 elections. The post Bomadi Women’s Group Endorses Mutu, Plans 1,000-Woman March appeared first on The Nigerian Inquirer.| The Nigerian Inquirer
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell came together in Washington, D.C., united in demanding truth, accountability, and the release of long-hidden federal files. The post PHOTO ESSAY: Epstein Survivors Confront Congress, Demand Transparency appeared first on Ms. Magazine.| Ms. Magazine
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, who is seeking to become the city’s first Black woman mayor, entered the race for the Democratic nomination relatively late. But after a surprising assist from a political rival, she qualified for public matching funds late last month, giving her campaign new momentum. The crowded June 24 Democratic primary has garnered national attention—and a silver lining has been the increased visibility of ranked-choice voting (RCV) and how it uniquely f...| Ms. Magazine
'I'm not sorry. ... I'm really tired of watching women of color in particular being ignored.' Over the weekend, the feminist movement lost a lion. Melissa Hortman, former speaker of the Minnesota House and longtime champion of reproductive justice, climate action and racial equity, was senselessly gunned down in a targeted attack at her home. Her husband, Mark, was also killed. Kelly Dittmar, a political science professor at Rutgers University-Camden and the director of research at the Cent...| Ms. Magazine
Cutting Through Rocks, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, follows Sara Shahverdi, the first female council member of a remote village in northern Iran, as she battles for women’s rights and community progress. Despite resistance from men who dismiss her as an exception, Shahverdi strives to change the lives of local girls, advocate for property rights, and improve village infrastructure. This intimate documentary captures her triumphs and setbacks, offering a...| Ms. Magazine
RepresentWomen's Women Experts in Democracy Directory is meant to help organizations and media outlets connect with women in politics to ensure their meaningful representation in today's important political conversations. It| Ms. Magazine