For #VoteLikeAGirl, Senator Cheryl C. Kagan tells JW magazine why there’s just no excuse to sit out elections.

For #VoteLikeAGirl, Maryland Delegate Shelly Hettleman tells JW magazine why it’s so important for women to use their voices by voting, calling their representatives, and sharing their experiences.

R.I.P. Double Standard

The sexist double standard isn’t dead but has lost its political punch, says historian and author Nancy Cohen, but that doesn’t mean that women’s political equality will happen overnight.

An Inside Look at Running for State Office

For our #VoteLikeAGirl series, Dafna Michaelson Jenet speaks with JW magazine about what it’s like to run for office. Jenet is a first-time candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 30.

Register to Vote in Michigan: It’s Worth the Schlep

College student and Maryland native Sofie Jacobs writes about registering to vote in Michigan, rather than her home state.

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Vote Like A Girl: Allison Silberberg

For our #VoteLikeAGirl series, Alexandria, Va. Mayor Allison Silberberg speaks with JW magazine about growing up in a politically engaged family, how she defines public service, and why every vote counts.

Vote Like A Girl: Susan W. Turnbull

JWI Board of Trustees Member Susan W. Turnbull writes about one of her most memorable voting experiences, Election Day 2004.

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A Picture Book with an Attitude

Debbie Levy's stirring new look at Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a must-read for young girls.

Women’s Suffrage Came at A Cost

It's hard to believe that just 100 years ago, women didn’t have the right to vote. In honor of Women’s Equality Day, JW Magazine went to Lorton, Va. to learn about the struggle for suffrage.

#VoteLikeAGirl: Sara Jacobs

When you’re a woman who works on the campaign for the first female presidential candidate for a major party, it goes without saying that you’re going to #VoteLikeAGirl. Sara Jacobs, policy advisor for Hillary for America spoke with JW Magazine about why it’s so important to vote.

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#VoteLikeAGirl: Ana Quintana

For our #VoteLikeAGirl series, Heritage Foundation Policy Analyst Ana Quintana tells JW Magazine why average Americans should consider foreign policy when casting their ballots.

#VoteLikeAGirl: Michele Swers

For our #VoteLikeAGirl series, Georgetown University Professor Michele Swers tells JW Magazine what happens when women are elected to office.

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#VoteLikeAGirl: Rebecca Traister

The first in our #VoteLikeAGirl series, Rebecca Traister tells JW Magazine about the power of single women voters and why it's so important for young women to make their voices heard.

#VoteLikeAGirl: Nachama Soloveichik

For our #VoteLikeAGirl series, Political Consultant Nachama Soloveichik tells JW Magazine why she votes and why it's important for others to do so as well.

Inspiring WomenGuest UserJuly 27, 2016Vote Like A Girl, Nachama Soloveichik, Politics