Meet Kaila Pouncy, IGNITE's Birmingham Fellow
IGNITE is excited to introduce Kaila Pouncy as our new Birmingham Fellow. We caught up with Kaila to learn more about why she is passionate about igniting political power in young women.
Meet Shania Bennett, IGNITE's Philadelphia Fellow
We are pleased to share that Shania Bennett will be serving as our Philadelphia Fellow! IGNITE spoke with Shania to hear more about her vision for the Fellowship and what she hopes to accomplish.
Meet five Black women on the shortlist for the Supreme Court nomination
With the announcement of Justice Stephen G. Breyer's retirement, President Biden gets the opportunity to reshape the federal judiciary as we know it. While Biden has already nominated dozens of district and appeals court judges, he has made a bold promise for the future of SCOTUS. He has committed to making history by nominating a Black woman - the first Black woman - for confirmation to the Supreme Court.
COVID Mess Prefigures Midterm Madness
January 2022 is about the hardest January-ing January I can remember. I don't know about you. Case in point. Like many Americans, I stood in line last week for 45 minutes to get a COVID test. But it was only as I stood there, frustrated, that I realized I was waiting outside the same building where I vote.
Meet Kaya Jones, IGNITE's Northeast Program Manager
Kaya proudly serves as the IGNITE Fellows Program Manager - East.
Meet Sania Shaffi, IGNITE's Development Coordinator
IGNITE welcomes Sania Shaffi to the team!
Meet Tanna Abraham, IGNITE's Chief Programs Officer
With over a decade of experience in operations and program management, Tanna brings a wealth of programmatic expertise to her role as the Chief Program Officer.
The Insurrection’s Political Impact on Young Women Was Complex
As a 22-year-old woman working in politics, I wish I could tell you that the capitol insurrection a year ago has made me more determined than ever to unleash my political power. But the reality is more complicated.
Meet Isabella Marchese, IGNITE's Social Media Manager
IGNITE welcomes Isabella Marchese to the team!
Equality Can't Wait on Family Leave
Family leave and getting more women into elected office are chicken and egg. We can't have one without the other and yet of course the people voting on these policies are majority men. It's a bipartisan issue. We won't reach gender parity in political leadership unless women win for both sides. That means we need to change the narrative. Ask yourself: What does it mean to be political and powerful? Does your definition include being a young woman? It should.