March Tue, 2021
Measuring Success: Women in 2020 Legislative Elections
In "Measuring Success: Women in 2020 Legislative Elections," CAWP breaks down 2020 congressional and state legislative data by gender, race, and party; puts this data into historical context, with specific comparisons to the 2018 election; analyzes women candidates’ paths to office and strategies for success; and looks ahead to what 2020 election outcomes mean for the future of women in American politics.
January Wed, 2021
Women Appointed To Presidential Cabinets
Eleven women have been confirmed to serve in cabinet (6) and cabinet level (5) positions in the Biden administration. 1 A total of 64 women have held a total of 72 such positions in presidential administrations, with eight women serving in two different posts.
January Mon, 2021
Assessment of the Capitol Riots: Violent Actors and Ideologies Behind the Events of January 6, 2020
On January 6th, President Trump’s “Save America” rally was attended by a majority of peaceful protestors. However, a sizable crowd left the speech delivered by the President and overwhelmed law enforcement officials in order to break into the U.S. Capitol building during the certification of the electoral vote. While a majority of attendees remained peaceful, many participated in the violent storming and looting of the U.S. Capitol building. These events saw law enforcement evacuate lawmakers, Capitol offices burglarized and left 5 dead and many wounded.
December Wed, 2020
By the Numbers: Black Women in the 117th Congress
The Center for American Women and Politics and its partners at Higher Heights released a report: By the Numbers: Black Women in the 117th congress, with data on Black women's current representation in Congress following the 2020 election.