4 ways to make the most of your summer
Did you hear? It’s officially #ElectedGirlSummer! Keep reading to learn how you can make the most of your summer by staying civically and politically engaged.
How to find a mentor who can foster your political ambition
If you're a young professional in the government sector or someone hoping for a future in elected office, having a mentor can be a game-changer. Working with a mentor provides many benefits, like advice, access to new networks, and someone to encourage you and foster your ambition. Here's a road map to help you find a mentor whose experience and skills will help you reach your goals.
Tarri Strickland, Midwest Program Director
Tarri S. Strickland is IGNITE's Midwest Program Director. She is a native of Saint Louis, Missouri and a proud graduate of Lewis University’s Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership program. She received Bachelor of Science degrees in Urban Planning and Political Science from Elmhurst University.
IGNITE named as Equality Can’t Wait Challenge award recipient
MEDIA ADVISORY: IGNITE’S ‘TRAINING NEXT GEN WOMEN TO FLEX THEIR POLITICAL POWER’ INITIATIVE AWARDED $4 MILLION FROM EQUALITY CAN’T WAIT CHALLENGE
Hosted by Pivotal Ventures, MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett, and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Outlining the importance of fair redistricting
Fair redistricting is pivotal to a fair democracy.
Members of Congress and state legislators are elected by voters who are grouped into districts, but populations change. Some districts grow in population, others don’t. To account for the change in residents and demographic shifts, every ten years, district lines are redrawn in a process called “redistricting” following the completion of the United States Census.
Networking: How to Hit Up Your Personal Contacts Without Screwing Up Your Friendships
This article first appeared on The Solopreneur Journal. It's been republished here with the permission of writer Jessica Larson. You’ve heard it a thousand times: Networking is a vital part of doing business. Yada yada yada. If it comes naturally to you, that’s fantastic, and you can stop reading right now. But if you’re like me, it’s probably your least favorite part of being a solopreneur.
We can’t time out on the Equal Rights Amendment
First introduced in 1923, it took until 1972—nearly half a century later—for the Equal Rights Amendment to finally get approved by Congress. The Equal Rights Amendment prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, filling any gaps left open by individual laws or non-binding legal precedents.
The FAMILY Act offers all working Americans access to paid family and medical leave
Nearly every worker will need to take time off at some point to provide care for themselves or their family members; however, many don’t because they can’t support themselves without earning an active income. In fact, despite numerous policy advances, only 19% of working Americans have access to paid family leave.
How to champion women’s rights in your community
Politics is personal and policies affect our lives every single day. Take menstrual equity for example. Did you know that because menstrual products aren’t always accessible, young menstruators have to skip school and miss out on education?
Free period products will be available in Georgia’s low-income schools in 2022
Georgia public schools in low-income areas will receive $1.25 million to address period poverty! The tampon tax adds to inequity and makes menstrual products that much more inaccessible to many. IGNITE and our young women have been tirelessly advocating for elected leaders across the country to address this inequity.