While women make up 51 percent of the population in North Carolina, we’ve long been underrepresented in elected office. A new report by Meredith College highlights both women’s accomplishments and the challenges that remain as we seek gender parity in
We are excited for Lillian’s List Foundation to kick off Campaign Camp this month! Formerly known as the JKH Academy, this campaign staffer training will be held virtually for the first time, from November 11-23. We hope this will provide additional
In the weeks since the Texas law prohibiting almost all abortions has gone into effect, the fight for abortion rights has continued, with many upcoming battles at the state level. In Florida, a Republican state legislator filed the “Florida Heartbea
Career Opportunity Lillian’s List seeks a passionate and dynamic organizer to expand our network and assist with identifying and recruiting future women leaders across the state! About Lillian’s List Since 1997, Lillian’s List has been at the fo
Women of color who run for office often face many additional barriers in their campaign. For one, they receive on average significantly less money from donors than white women and men of all races. And they are often critiqued for the way they speak or dr
Take the Lead: September 2021 A Texas law that prohibits abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy went into effect today after silence from the U.S. Supreme Court. The law is almost a complete ban on abortion in Texas, since many women do not even kn
Take the Lead: July 2021 A recent report by the political watchdog group OpenSecrets highlights a critical disparity in political campaigns. Women of color who run for office often experience a fundraising gap, where they receive significantly less money
Conservatives at the North Carolina General Assembly are fast tracking two anti-abortion bills. Legislators are attempting to undermine Roe v. Wade, which ruled that the Constitution protects a woman’s right to have an abortion without excessive governm
We can’t pretend we’re not disappointed by the results of the election. While we wait for the results of the Presidential election and watch as every last North Carolina vote is counted, we will focus on what we do know. We are so happy Governor Roy C
Like us, you may have convinced yourself that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg would be with us forever. But last night, the legend left us, and we are shocked, saddened, and scared. She was a champion of gender equity for women and did more on the Court to ad
