She's Running
Summary: Women make up more than 50% of the U.S. population, but hold only 19.4% of the seats in Congress, 24.8% of the seats in state legislatures, 23.7% of state executive seats, and 20.7% of mayoral seats. Let's see if we can do something about that. She's Running talks to women who are running for office about what inspired them to take the leap, the process of running for office, and the challenges they’ve been facing. We will also feature about some of the resources that are out there for women who want to run for office, but aren’t sure where to begin.
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Lisa Hunter is running for City Council in Washington D.C. In a city filled to the brim with politicians, how does she plan on making her voice stand out? By apologetically being herself.
Happy Women's History Month! To kick it off, Emily has a seriously good conversation with Representative Attica Scott, who is in the Kentucky State House representing House District 41. They talk campaigning, what happens after you win, and what it's like to come face to face with those "what ifs" that keep you up at night.
Who's ready to go deep on gender parity in Texas politics, ya'll? Brooke Lopez and Adrianna Maberry are young, crazy smart, passionate about gender parity in politics, and have just launched Lone Star Parity Project. These two are gonna go far.
Growing up with eight brothers taught Elizabeth Moro an important lesson - if you're not at the table, you're not going to get fed. And that's the attitude she'll take to Congress for Pennsylvania.
Yes, Jenn O'Mara's campaign for Pennsylvania State Rep has momentum. But more than that, she was preparing for this campaign before she even knew she wanted to run. And there's no such thing as being too prepared (hasn't someone said that before?).
She's a Naval Academy graduate, Navy Pilot, former federal prosecutor and mother of four. Why the hell would Mikie Sherrill now want to take on running for Congress?
Anne Martin is a problem solver who wants to do more. So what's her solution? Run for Chancery Court Judge, of course!
Due to technical difficulties, the first episode of She's Running is a minisode! Emily stuck her mic in the faces of women at a candidate training to find out why they want to run for office.
All-women shortlists, a logical districting system, not bad-mouthing those in your own party, a rule book - if these things sound foreign to you in relation to politics, then you aren't wrong. Today, we're talking politics in the UK with Labour party activist, Cerys Hartt! Buckle up Americans, we're going to school!
Anna V. Eskamani is determined, has a great laugh, and isn't afraid to fight for what she believes in, no matter what. If you're anything like Emily, you'll want Anna to be the bff you go to when you need all your problems fixed.
Bravery is putting yourself out there, even when the odds are against you. This week Emily chats with Tabitha Isner, a progressive woman running for Congress in deep red Alabama. Every day she hears "you'll never win", but she's not giving up. You know why? Because she's brave.
Nicole A. Williams is cool, experienced, and outrageously energetic. And she's running for Maryland Delegate in the 22nd District. Plus, Emily is jazzed about 2017's Word of the Year!
Happy American Thanksgiving! Emily chats with Brittany Shearer about her run for Norfolk School Board. And don't worry if you're nervous about uncomfortable conversations - Showing Up for Racial Justice has you covered.
Emily's back from vacay! Women won up and down the ballot last week! Taylor Harrell has started a PAC for Millennial Women! Everything is awesome again!
If you've been waiting for an episode with a great candidate, a teenage advisory council, and The Blob - the wait is over. Melissa Shusterman, candidate for Pennsylvania State Representative, is the one you've been waiting for.
