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Why Has America Never Elected a Woman President?
For decades, nations have been led by women, from Canada and the United Kingdom to Germany and France, but in its nearly 250 years, the United States has never elected a female president.
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NC’s Only Female Governor: ‘We Need to Foster More Women Leaders’
On Flashpoint, Bev Purdue said both political parties are failing to mentor young women in politics
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Women of the Year: In Congress, Record Numbers, Record Diversity and New Power
It hasn't been easy and it hasn't been fast, but the rising tide of women in Congress is changing Capitol Hill and the country.
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Women In School District Leadership: Rarer Than You Think
Let’s conduct a little thought experiment. First, imagine your third-grade teacher. Hold that memory in your head. Second, call to mind your high school principal. Got it? Good. Now, conjure up the image of the…
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Threats Again Michigan Women Leaders Highlight Ongoing Concerns Over Political Violence
The Department of Justice has recently charged two men with making threats whose targets included Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Here’s How to Close the Female Leadership Gap – for Good
A new study from LinkedIn shows that women hold just 32 percent of leadership positions worldwide.
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Lexington Businesswoman Would Head DHEC Board if Confirmed by Senate
Seema Shrivastava-Patel is Gov. Henry McMaster’s choice to head the state DHEC board, a politically appointed panel that hears permit appeals and helps set agency policy.
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Throughout History, Women Have Forged a New Type of Leadership
Today, for the first time in history, four women lead the House and Senate Appropriations Committees—one of the most powerful committees on the Hill. Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) are the chairperson and…
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7 Strategies for Building Strong Female Leaders
Companies with a higher percentage of women in leadership positions tend to perform better financially due to their risk-averse and sustainability-focused approach. However, women still face barriers in reaching leadership positions and strategies such as building strong networks, upskilling, breaking stereotypes, and building trust can help unlock their full potential.
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Patricia Schroeder, Congresswoman Who Wielded Barbed Wit, Dies at 82
Former congresswoman Patricia Schroeder, a megaphone for the women’s movement, the first woman to serve on the House Armed Services Committee and a liberal Democrat known for her barbed wit, notably coining the term “Teflon…