| February Wed, 2024
New Faces in Congress: Rep. Jennifer McClellan, an Example of Virginia Black Excellence
McClellan’s election also adds to what is already a record number of women and women of color in Congress, and sets a new record for the number of Black women, according to data from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University
| February Wed, 2024
‘Mujeres y Movidas’: Center for American Women & Politics funds new report on Latinas in office
A recent study conducted by a researcher from Santa Clara University and funded by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) examined the increase of Latina candidates running for office over the past five years.
| February Wed, 2024
Laphonza Butler’s ascent to the Senate is a key moment for Black LGBTQ representation, advocates say
Since Shirley Chisholm broke barriers as the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968, Black women have served as voting members of Congress from 23 states, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.
| February Wed, 2024
Long Beach Politicans mourn Sen. Feinstein, reflect on her legacy
When Feinstein and Boxer took office, they grew the number of women in the Senate to seven. There were 47 women in the House of Representatives at the time, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.