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For media inquiries, please contact Sofia Huizar at sofia@ignitenational.org.

Recent Press

February 2024

"Building Youth Engagement in Democracy Goes Beyond Voting," Democracy Docket

January 2025

"Banning TikTok Won’t Hold U.S. Tech Firms Accountable for Undermining Democracy," DC Journal
"Banning TikTok Won’t Hold U.S. Tech Firms Accountable for Undermining Democracy," Gold Canyon Independent
"Banning TikTok Won’t Hold U.S. Tech Firms Accountable for Undermining Democracy," Fountain Hills Times Independent
"Banning TikTok Won’t Hold U.S. Tech Firms Accountable for Undermining Democracy," The Daily Courier
"Banning TikTok Won’t Hold U.S. Tech Firms Accountable for Undermining Democracy- Inside Sources," The Daily Courier
"Banning TikTok Won’t Hold U.S. Tech Firms Accountable for Undermining Democracy," White Mountain Independent
"Opinion: Banning TikTok Won’t Hold U.S. Tech Firms Accountable for Undermining Democracy ," Daily Union
"Alexandra Silva: Banning TikTok won’t stop democracy's demise (opinion)," Charleston Gazette-Mail
"Rice breaks university records for voter participation," The Rice Thresher
"Op-Ed: Championing Change in the Shadow of a School Shooting," Rise

November 2024

" Empowering Passion for Future Leaders: Sara Guillermo on Mobilizing Young Women to create Inclusive Democracy," Regenerative Mindset Podcast
" Independent Gen Zers Are Going to Decide Elections From Now On," The Daily Courier
"Voter suppression of racial minorities and women in Texas is very real in 2024 | Opinion," Austin American-Statesman
"GUILLERMO: Independent Gen Zers Are Going to Decide Elections From Now On," The Delaware Valley Journal
"Independent Gen Zers Are Going to Decide Elections From Now On," The Derrick
"OPINION: Independent Gen Zers Are Going to Decide Elections From Now On ," Antigo Daily Journal
"Independent Gen Zers Are Going to Decide Elections From Now On," The Telegraph
"Guillermo: Independent Gen Zers Are Going to Decide Elections From Now On," Fountain Hills Times Independent
"Independent Gen Zers Are Going to Decide Elections From Now On," Citrus County Chronicle
"Column: Independent Gen Zers Are Going to Decide Elections From Now On," Redmond Spokesman
"Guillermo: Gen Z election deciders," Rutland Herald

October 2024

“There will be a November 6th," What Can I Do Podcast
As Election Day Draws Nearer, College Turnout Will Prove Critical, Diverse Education
IGNITE sparks the fire for women in politics on campus, The Rambler
Glossier unveils US presidential election advert, Cosmetics Business
Glossier Launches Swing State Ad Campaign, Business of Fashion
The Power of Youth Advocacy, A Flourishing Start Podcast
Why Now is the Time for Newsrooms to Train Staff on Bias in Covering Women Running for Office, Women's Media Center

September 2024

Why Do Orange County’s 9-Year-Olds Think Politics is Boring?, Voice of OC
Instagram teen accounts: Just one front in the fight for mental health, The Fulcrum
Gen Z voters deserve clear economic policies, The Derrick
Guillermo: Gen Z voters want clear policies on the economy, The Apache Junction Independent
Commentary: Gen Z voters want clear policies on the economy — Sara Guillermo, The Journal Courier
Gen Z Voters Want Clear Policies on the Economy, NH Journal
Sara Guillermo: Gen Z Voters Want Clear Policies on the Economy, The Herald Dispatch
Opinion: Gen Z voters want clear policies on the economy, Gazette Xtra
Commentary: Gen Z voters want clear policies on the economy, The Post and Courier
Gen Z Voters Want Clear Policies on the Economy, White Mountain Independent
Sara Guillermo: Gen Z Voters Want Clear Policies on the Economy, The Logan Banner
Gen Z Voters Want Clear Policies on the Economy, Citrus County Chronicle

August 2024

About Gen Z and the election: Understand the importance of gender and diversity, Baptist News Global
Youth Are Protecting Our Democracy. We Need to Invest in Them, Ms. Magazine
Women's Equality Day: The role women could play in this year's election, KPRC-TV Houston
With laws that discard respect for women, this is not my grandmother's Iowa, Des Moines Register
Arizona rollback to 1864 abortion ban will spark voter revolt in November 2024, AOL.com
How Gen Z is taking over the 2024 Presidential Election, KPRC-TV Houston
Now’s the chance to reengage Gen Z in this year’s presidential race, The News Herald - Southgate
Guillermo: New chance to re-engage Gen Z in the presidential race, The Barre Montpelier Times Argus
Parties have a chance to re-engage Gen Z in the presidential race, The Las Vegas Sun

July 2024

Nobody wants children to have to sell candy on the subway, Crain's New York Business
A new chance to re-engage Gen Z in the presidential race, The Queen Creek Independent
A new chance to re-engage Gen Z in the Presidential race, The Orlando Sentinel
A new chance to re-engage Gen Z in the Presidential race, The Sealy News
A new chance to re-engage Gen Z in the presidential race, The Santa Maria Times
A new chance to re-engage Gen Z in the presedential race, Redmond Spokesman
A new chance to re-engage Gen Z in the presedential race, DC Journal

June 2024

‘I’m Looking for a Man in Finance’ Trend Is a Sign We Must Invest in Young Women’s Ambition, Ms. Magazine
Create a Seat at the Policymaking Table for Young Americans, Governing

May 2024

Gen Z voters "want someone they can relate to," Washington Times
Ohio’s Voter ID Law Doesn’t Just Harm Students Like Me, Democracy Docket
Menstrual health isn’t part of California sex education. Why that needs to change, Cal Matters

April 2024

Arizona’s Outrageous Abortion Rollbacks Will Backfire in November, DC Journal
Voter backlash will undo extreme abortion bans, The Palm Beach Post
Arizona rollback to 1864 abortion ban will spark voter revolt in November 2024, AOL.com
Sara Guillermo: Arizona abortion ban will backfire in November (Opinion), The Charleston Gazette
Florida’s archaic abortion law is up next on voters’ chopping block, The Hill

March 2024

2024 candidates must close Gen Z’s enthusiasm gap | Opinion, The Palm Beach Post
2024 candidates must close Gen Z’s enthusiasm gap, Hammond Star
2024 candidates must close Gen Z’s enthusiasm gap | Opinion, AOL
2024 Candidates Must Close Gen Z’s Enthusiasm Gap, DC Journal
Candidates must close enthusiasm gap with young voters, Las Vegas Sun
Commentary: Candidates must close Gen Z’s enthusiasm gap, The Telegraph
Little Miss Flint lights up the screen for IGNITE, shots
Friday Stir, Agency Spy
Guest Column: Candidates must close Gen Z’s enthusiasm gap, Curry Pilot
After Super Tuesday, exhausted Americans face 8 more months of presidential campaigning, The Conversation

February 2024

Gen Z Trailblazer Little Miss Flint Joins Latest 'No Masters Class by IGNITE' Series, Little Black Book
‘Little Miss Flint’ helps boost partnership aimed at Gen Z political activism and advocacy, The Flint Courier New
Rape Kits Are More Accessible at California Universities Thanks to These Students, Best Colleges
Why We Need to Let Parents Use Campaign Funds for Childcare, Ms. Magazine
TCU organization working to provide free period products to students, TCU 360

January 2024

Critics of D.E.I. Forget That It Works, The New York Times
From ‘Wasted Generation’ to Change-Makers: IGNITE Leader Highlights Gen Z’s Political Engagement, BNN
Abortion Is the Way for 2024 Candidates To Engage Gen Z, Newsweek
Blue Sky Podcast, The Optimism Institute
There Is Nothing Wasted About Generation Z, DC Journal

Press Releases

April 22, 2024: Gen Z Women Demand Action at the State Capitol To Protect Students from Sexual Violence and Harassment
November 9, 2023: Gen Z Prioritizing Abortion, Mass Shootings, and Mental Health at the Polls in 2024, Per New Study
July 18, 2023: House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, More than a Dozen Congresswomen Join to Empower the Next Generation of Female Political Leaders in Washington, D.C.
June 7, 2023: IGNITE Welcomes New Board Members to Accelerate Young Women's Political Empowerment
April 17, 2023: 200 Gen-Z Women Demand Action at CA Capitol on Rape Kits, Menstrual Equity, and Ending Harassment on Public Transit
February 25, 2023: More than 50 Young Texas Women Convene at State Capitol to Advocate for Menstrual Equity, Participate in Leadership Bootcamp

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December 2023

The Gen Z Vote (with Hannah Olsen), Spotify
IGNITE CEO Sara Guillermo on Sirius XM Discussing the Power of Gen Z voters in the 2024 Elections, YouTube
MSNBC Feature on IGNITE's Gen Z Voting & Political Engagement Report 2023, MSNBC

November 2023

Wonkette Tabs Roundup, Wonkette
Abortion rights triumph as conservatives ‘reap what they Roe’, The Hill
Young women are fed up, but eager to take action, The Up and Up
A Love Letter to the Women Running for Local Office, Ms. Magazine

October 2023

The shameful lack of women in Congress sent child care over a cliff, The Hill
Young women need to run for office and disrupt the male-dominated Tennessee legislature, The Tennessean

September 2023

Glossier 'You Look Good Tour' Pop-Up in Austin this weekend!, CBS Austin
VP Harris to tour swing-state colleges ahead of 2024 elections, The Washington Times
Beauty brand Glossier to launch national 'You Look Good Tour' Saturday in Columbus, The Lantern
Ep. 51: Catalyzing the Political Power of Young People in Honor of National Voter Registration Day with IGNITE, The Boss Ladies Podcast

August 2023

You can’t teach psychology without covering gender and sexuality, and you can’t teach history without covering racism, The Hechinger Report
You can’t teach psychology without covering gender and sexuality, and you can’t teach history without covering racism, MinnPost
Ohio Sends a Message on Abortion Rights, DC Journal

July 2023

Nancy Pelosi is still raising money like someone running for re-election, San Francisco Chronicle
Media Bias Against Female Politicians Has to Stop, Women's Media Center
Sara Guillermo Responds to the Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Affirmative Action, NPR

June 2023

Why the Texas Legislature Is Foolish To Suppress the Gen-Z Vote, Democracy Docket

May 2023

Efforts to suppress the Gen Z vote are poking a bear, The Hill
Transportation should not be a barrier to reporting sexual assault on California college campuses, Cal Matters
Florida Legislature’s plan to suppress Gen Z votes will backfire, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Most California colleges don’t offer rape kits on campus. Students demand better access to care, Los Angeles Times

April 2023

Biden launches 2024 bid, as voters weigh record against his age, The Washington Times
Why We Shouldn’t Ban TikTok, Women's Media Center
Why Gen Z Women Are Thrilled By Progressive Wisconsin Judge’s Big Win, DC Journal
Push for menstrual equity legislation part of youth movement in California politics, CalMatters
Cameron Tiefenthaler of Champaign County named Truman Scholar, Urbana Daily Citizen

March 2023

We Need to Talk More About Heart Disease in Women And Gender Nonconforming Californians, California Health Report
Generational shift for women in politics huge opportunity, My Journal Courier
IGNITE Norma K. Stone Young Women Run Texas 2023 - From Representation to Influence: Exploring the Power of Media for Social Changes, The Boss Ladies Podcast
The Power of Local Politics, Corporate Social Responsibility, & the Tampon Tax with Jocelyn Yow, California's Youngest WOC Mayor, The Boss Ladies Podcast

February 2023

The Top 50 Women Leaders of San Francisco for 2023, The Women We Admire
At the intersection of politics and mental health, women are standing out, the Hill
Generational shift is good for women in politics, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We're risking a rewind on political gender parity, Austin American-Statesman
The Generational Shift for Women in Politics Is a Huge Opportunity, Boulder Daily Camera
The Generational Shift for Women in Politics Is a Huge Opportunity, DC Journal
The Generational shift for Women in Politics Is a Huge Opportunity, Waco Tribune-Herald
The Generational Shift for Women in Politics Is a Huge Opportunity, Citrus County Chronicle
The Generational Shift for Women in Politics Is a Huge Opportunity, The Daily Courier
Women Still Face Dress Codes — In Schools and in State Legislatures, Women's Media Center
Now Is the Time for Asian American Women Like Me to Break the Taboo on Intimate Partner Violence, Ms. Magazine
Gen Z women will save our democracy, Yakima Herald-Republic
Gen Z women will save our democracy, Bangor Daily News

January 2023

Gen Z Women Will Save Our Democracy, The Progressive Magazine
A Letter to the Editor, "Young, Old and Progressive Together", The New York Times
Ending affirmative action hurts representative democracy, Las Vegas Sun
Ending Affirmative Action Is a Blow to Representative Democracy, Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Ending Affirmative Action Is a Blow to Representative Democracy, Spot On Illinois
Ending Affirmative Action Is a Blow to Representative Democracy, DC Journal
Ending Affirmative Action Is a Blow to Representative Democracy, Nashua Telegraph
Political left wants to lower voting age to 16 with the change launched in cities, towns, Congress, Washington Times

Press

September 23, 2022: Health Care, Gun Violence, and Inflation Are Driving Gen Z to the Polls, Per New Study
September 20, 2022: San Francisco Department on the Status of Women, IGNITE partner to invest in young women’s civic engagement in San Francisco
April 25, 2022: POTUS on Broadway Launches the POTUS Coalition
April 4, 2022: More Than 100 Gen Z Women Advocate in CA Capitol: “Changing The Face of Politics in America.”

December 2022

The Power Resides in Gen Z Women, The Crimsonbridge Foundation

November 2022

Non-profit’s goal is to IGNITE women in politics, The Californian
IGNITE Lights a Fire Under Gen Z Activists in "We'll Take It From Here" Campaign Championed by Publicis' Le Truc, MediaVillage
Speaker Pelosi has prepared a generation of young women to take the torch, Fulcrum
'I-told-you-so moment': Young voter advocates urge parties to take them seriously after midterms, USA Today
Le Truc & IGNITE: The Gen Z Political Power Pack, The Stable
The 2022 midterms were swept by a youth wave that isn’t pulling back, the Hill
Researchers say 2022 election had second highest young voter turnout in last 30 years, the Hill (cited research)
YOUTH ORGANIZERS AND ORGANIZATIONS CALL FOR INCREASED REPRESENTATION OF YOUNG AMERICANS IN GOVERNMENT AFTER
HISTORIC YOUTH TURNOUT IN 2022 MIDTERMS, YouthInGov
Abortion rights driving young women to vote in midterms, CBS News
Will Larkins and Sis Urge Gen Z to Stay Politically Engaged in New Campaign, IntoMore
IGNITE, Le Truc Activate Gen Z's Political Engagement Post-Election, MediaPost
IGNITE Launches National Advertising Campaign with Star-Studded “No Masters Class by IGNITE” Series, AdForum
Le Truc & IGNITE: The GEN Z Political Power Pack, The Stable
IGNITE Launches Star-Studded 'No Masters Class by IGNITE' Series, Little Black Book

October 2022

We need officials that will be smarter on crime and tax dollars, The Oklahoman
Florida students’ menstrual history is our business, Sun Sentinel
Biden uses abortion as wedge issue in urgent appeal to women before midterms, The Washington Times
El voto de la generación "Z" en las elecciones de 2022, Univision
‘Pretty personal’: How the politics of health care could affect the midterm elections and control of Congress, USA Today
Gen Z Iranian Women Hold the Future, Ms. Magazine
Widening the Lens: Reimagining Leadership Among Young Women of Color, Nonprofit Quarterly
Die Leute unterschätzen, wie wütend die Frauen sind, SRF
'Voting is too dumb': Roe is gone, student debt is piling up and young people are mad. But will they vote?, USA Today
Majority of Gen Z intends to vote in upcoming midterm elections: survey, the Hill
Letters to the Editor: Yes, young people care. Here’s how to make them vote too, Los Angeles Times
Why it matters that Gen Z voters are not a monolith, the Fulcrum
Why it matters that Gen Z voters are not a monolith,York Dispatch
Why it matters that Gen Z voters are not a monolith, Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Why it matters that Gen Z voters are not a monolith, Finger Lake Times
Why it matters that Gen Z voters are not a monolith, The Sun Chronicle
Why it matters that Gen Z voters are not a monolith, Herald & Review
Why it matters that Gen Z voters are not a monolith, Portland Press Herald
Why it matters that Gen Z voters are not a monolith, The News & Advance
Social Media Groups Can Help Young Voters, DC Journal
Social Media Groups Can Help Young Voters, Presscot eNews
Social Media Groups Can Help Young Voters, Nashua Telegraph
Social Media Groups Can Help Young Voters, Las Vegas Sun

September 2022

IGNITE The Vote Kickoff in partnership with the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women
Health care, mass shootings top Gen Z priorities for 2022 midterms, Yahoo News
Health care, mass shootings top Gen Z priorities for 2022 midterms, the Hill
Philanthropies can advance gender equality by investing in employees, Philanthropy News Digest
Nobody Will Forget How Hot It Is When It Comes Time To Vote, Common Dreams
Period Equity Is Expanding Nationwide, Often Thanks to Young Leaders, Teach for America
Dems look for ballot box payback from young voters after student debt, climate change action, Washington Times

August 2022

Unlocking The Underutilized Political Power Of Young Women with Sara Guillermo, CEO of IGNITE, The Boss Ladies Podcast
Opinion: Gen Z women will be key to abortion fight this fall, Easy Bay Times
Opinion: Gen Z women will be key to abortion fight this fall, The Mercury News
‘It’s a game changer.’ Pell Grant recipients cheer student loan forgiveness, even though not all will qualify, CNBC
NBC Nightly News - featuring IGNITE Northeast Program Manager Kaya Jones
Newsy Tonight with Chance Seales - featuring IGNITE CEO Sara Guillermo
The Millennial CEO Is Here And Embracing A New Approach To Leadership, Forbes
Grantee Partner Spotlight: IGNITE, Ms. Foundation
With or without federal student loan forgiveness, colleges must tackle affordability crisis, experts say, CNBC
Somali-American candidates overcome hurdles in pursuit of Ohio Statehouse seats, The Columbus Dispatch
To diversify Kansas politics, we must invest in young women, The Topeka Capital-Journal

June 2022

Black women celebrate Jackson’s swearing in: ‘We needed this happy’, Washington Post
Investing in Young Black Women Is the Path to Liberation, Ms. Magazine
Why It Matters That Marvel Introduced A 19-Year-Old Muslim Woman As A Superhero, Blavity

May 2022

What Young Women Should Know About Midterm Elections, ChedHer
Op-ed: The Supreme Court is about to politically enrage a generation of young women, The Hill
IGNITE CEO Sara Guillermo: Sparking a Passion for Political Leadership in Young Women, Madam Policy
California's Board Diversity Law May Not Survive, But It's Done Important Work, Women's Media Center

April 2022

Why it matters that two women crossed the aisle for Judge Jackson, the Hill
Broadway's POTUS Launches Coalition Partnering With 7 Women's and Voting Rights Organizations, Playbill
Doctors Don’t Always Get It Right: When To Trust Your Gut, Twitter Spaces
Preparing young women for political leadership, with Ignite CEO Sara Guillermo, Chase

March 2022

28 Non-Partisan Political Leadership Incubators to Watch as We Work to Build Trust in Politics, Apolitical Foundation
Support two bills in the Legislature to stop AAPI hate crimes, Cal Matters
Despite Their Credentials, Black Women Are Often Asked To Prove Themselves And Ketanji Brown Jackson Is No Anomaly, Blavity
'Ignite' Training Women to Run for Public Office, Cheddar News
This Period Company Hid Tampons And Pads Inside Cereal Boxes To Point Out How Inaccessible Period Products Are, Buzzfeed
Women leaders on campus host panel, brunch during Women’s History Month, Hilltop Views

February 2022

Why isn’t a career in politics aspirational for girls and women?, QRIUS
It's Great We're Celebrating Rihanna's Pregnancy, But Here's What's Being Left Out, HuffPost
How IGNITE National Engages Millions with HubSpot, HubSpot
Op-ed: Normalize politically ambitious women, Statesmen Journal
The Representation of People Living With Disabilities Matters, Women's Media Center

January 2022

Twelve Organizations Working to Make 2022 the Best Year Yet for Women’s Representation, the Ascend Fund
Op-ed: New York finally has a City Council that looks and sounds like the people it serves, Crain's New York
Canceling student debt is a women's issue — we hold two-thirds of the burden, the Hill
Why we need a nationwide family leave policy, Cal Matters

Press

February 4, 2021: Meng reintroduces legislation to lower the voting age in America to 16 years old
February 2, 2021: IGNITE names Sara Guillermo as Chief Executive Officer

December 2021

Op-ed: Covid is Galvanizing Young Women who don't think of themselves as political, the Hill
North Carolina official opens up about undergoing fertility treatments while running for Congress, the 19th

November 2021

Podcast Episode 74: Sara Guillermo, Two Broads Talking Politics

October 2021

Inspiring the Next Generation of Local Leaders through Snapchat, Snap Inc.
Snapchat's new feature encourages kids to run for office (some day), Input Magazine
Snapchat Rolls Out Run for Office Mini, AdWeek
Snapchat introduces tool to help young people run for office, NBC News
What Does a Political Leader Look Like?, The Takeaway
Snapchat Debuts New Tool to Help With Your Campaign, Distractify
Social media and young people running for office, The Gannon Knight
Deja Foxx Wants to Be Your Future POTUS, The Cut
Snapchat Wants More Young Women to Run for Office: Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation, Ms. Magazine
Governor signs Menstrual Equity for All Act, Lake County News
Life Lessons from Women in Education, Educational Leadership podcast
IGNITE Club Observes Undocumented Student Action Week, Dominican University of California

September 2021

New RSOs focus on inclusion, empowerment, and community, Illinois State University News

July 2021

These Dallas high school teens advocated for ‘period equity’ to provide a free, districtwide solution for students, The Dallas Morning News
Pivotal Ventures Announces $40M in Funding, part of its Equality Can’t Wait Challenge Recognizing Awardees for their Innovative Ideas, American Entrepreneurship
The ‘Equality Can’t Wait Challenge’ Awards More Than $40 Million to Advance Women, PENTA
Melinda French Gates and Mackenzie Scott join forces to support women's causes, Chronicle of Philanthropy
“In Government, Women Continue To Be a Minority”: The Path for Women in Politics is Paved With Different Stones, Ms. Magazine
Former IGNITE Fellow Mary Black is running for the Raleigh Council District A Seat, IndyWeek
Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Politics, Cheddar News

May 2021

Meet the students who just made life easier for every girl in Dallas ISD, WFAA
May Nazareno: Northeast Director of Major Gifts at IGNITE, the Glass Hammer

April 2021

IGNITE's Raie Gessesse named a 2021 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow, P.D. Soros

March 2021

IGNITE Hosts Women in Politics Discussion, The Villanovan
25 Under 25: Women of Color to Watch, She the People
Madam president? Most Americans think a woman could reach the White House by 2030, New Hampshire Union Leader

February 2021

Minnesota advocate for racial, gender equity is first in Star Tribune's 'Inspired Conversations' dialogue about race, Star Tribune

January 2021

The Dallas Morning News Texan of the year 2020: Melinda Gates, Dallas Morning News
A New Congress is Sworn in, Proving That When Women Run, It Matters, Shondaland

Press

February 1, 2020: The Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021 Introduced in the California State Assembly

December 2020

25-Year-Old New Mom Is Youngest Woman Of Color to Serve As A Mayor In California, CBS Los Angeles
The Georgia Runoffs Are Drawing Thousands of Young Volunteers, Teen Vogue

November 2020

Girl Power: The Ultimate Guide to Ignite, the National Nonprofit, College Magazine

October 2020

Finding her voice: speaking up through activism, Verde Magazine
MSU Denver Saw High Student Voter Rates In Past Elections. Will The Trend Continue?, KUNC News
Gen Z, Voter Suppression & Young Women, Twisted Times Podcast
Election Season, Galvanize Podcast

September 2020

How Latinx College Students Are Getting Out The Vote During A Pandemic, Elite Daily
Conversations with IGNITE: Young Women in Office, Anthropologie
Voter Registration Genius Project Seeks to Boost Student Voter Rates, DePaul University
Gen Z and the Future of Democracy, Commonwealth Club

August 2020

What it takes to build a nonpartisan pipeline for women candidates, The 19th
How to IGNITE the Vote: Heck Yes, Voting Matters, Levi's
The GALvanize of Politics with Kaya Jones, Galvanize Podcast
Can TikTok creators inspire Gen Z to vote in November? Some are betting on it. Digital Trends

2020 US elections: Meet the boss ladies who are changing the narrative of political leadership, CNBC TV18
She's 16 and Wants to Be President: Meet the Teenagers Planning Their Campaigns, New York Times
Gen Z is Becoming a Serious Consumer Bloc - And They Demand Authenticity From Brands, Fortune
Women's Resource Center hosts PERSIST political engagement conference, The Highlander
IGNITE Brings Women Closer to Political Power, Maddie Kerth: Let's Start a Conversation
Women Running for Office Have to Worry About One More Thing: Their Phones, New York Times
#VoteHerIn: Podcast with Anne Moses, Two Broads Talking Politics
IGNITE empowers women in politics on and off campus, The Daily at the University of Washington
Politics workshop empowers women to get in campaign shape, Kiro 7
IGNITE sparks new meaning of the word "activism", The Gatepost
Young LGBT Americans Are More Politically Engaged Than The Rest Of Generation Z, Curve Magazine
Student Spotlight: Marie Devine, Virginia Commonwealth University
UTRGV student documentary registered with Library of Congress, The Monitor
Young Women Run Top Town Hall Takeaways, POLITICO Press
Rep. Katie Hill Encourages Women to Run for Office, Spectrum News 1
Lawmakers urge young women to run for office at DC conference, The Hill
Lina Hidalgo Had Never Run for Office Before. Now, She Manages a $5 Billion Budget for the Largest County in Texas, Elle
VIEWPOINTS: Georgia is ready for Black Women to Lead, Atlanta Daily World
IGNITE Hosts State and National Women in Politics Panel, Stories Beneath the Shell
This quiz shows how you match up to the current women in Congress, Ad Age
The Women Who Built America: What a 130-year-old book club can tell us about our future, Medium: History
State Sen. Pete Harckham hosts town hall in Pleasantville, FiOS1 News
More than 93 percent of SGA presidents have been men, North Texas Daily
How Can We Get Young People Involved in Politics?, BoldTV
FYPC Podcast Ep 19: Kristin Hayden, Chief Partnership Officer at IGNITE National, Find Your Passion Career Podcast
MWGS and WSGSA host reproductive justice fair and panel discussion, Texas Woman's University
Push for paid family leave on Capitol Hill, ABC News
The Original Old Boys' Club, WGBH News
The next generation of women in politics, OaklandNorth
IGNITE Political Power in Every Young Woman, Her Campus
In 2012, there were 19 Republican women in the Texas House. Now, there are six, The Texas Tribune
UNT Organizations Hopes That More Women Run For Office, Adobe Spark
After Klobuchar, Warren, record number of women are running for president, but old attacks remain, Straight Writing
At Agnes Scott College, the IGNITE conference encourages women to pursue politics, Atlanta Magazine
Building a Future that is Female, Ideas, Energized Podcast
“This Model is Working.” A Bay Area Private Club Moves Millions for Social Causes, Inside Philanthropy
Community Leader Shari Griswold Donates $2M for Scholarships, Prairie View A&M University

2018

Pace Students Begin a Chapter of Nationally Recognized Organization: IGNITE, The Pace Chronicle
Women make history in the 2018 midterms, TCU 360
Inspiring Women: Post Election Panel, Her Campus
Krya Solis (BS '19), Texas Woman's University
Election 2018: Women in Politics, KQED
November 9, 2018. 2018 was the year of the woman in Texas, Glen Rose Reporter
November 9, 2018. Editorial: Women made the difference in 2018, San Francisco Chronicle
November 7, 2018. Inspired by the historic 'pink wave'? Here's how you can get involved in running for office, ABC News
November 4, 2018. 50 Influential Women on Why They're Voting in the 2018 Midterm Elections, Marie Claire
October 31, 2018. Organization encourages future women in politics, TCU 360
October 25, 2018. 6 Political Candidate Organizations Helping Women Run for Office, Marie Claire
October 7, 2018. PHOTOS: Bay Area Girls Pitch, Build and Connect at Annual Girls' Festival, KQED
October 6, 2018. Don’t Miss the Young Women Run Twin Cities Event, Her Campus
September 18, 2018. What is Active Civics and Why does it Matter?, McCuistion Program
September 13, 2018. Courage to Run Embraces Women’s Increasing Political Involvement, Women's Running
September 5, 2018. Women Candidates In 2018 Are Giving Each Other The Support That The Political System Won’t, Bustle
August 23, 2018. JSOM Alumna Earns Women in Business Award, UT Dallas
July 30, 2018. Graduate Helps Create Nonprofit, The Mercury
July 24, 2018. Female Solidarity and Declaring Your Amibitions at IGNITE's Young Women Run Conference 2018, College Magazine
June 28, 2018. Fate mayor says 'no' to proclamation for immigrant heritage month, Royse City Herald Banner
June 26, 2018. Women in Politics with Anne Moses and IGNITE, Fox 5 D.C.
June 21, 2018. Chelsea Handler warms up to activism and owns her privilege, San Francisco Chronicle
June 5, 2018. Miss America is getting rid of the swimsuit competition. It's a start, Vox
June 5, 2018. Miss America announces competition will no longer judge women on how they look and scraps swimsuit round, Independent
May 31, 2018. IGNITE PSA Exposes Ugly Truth About Why We Need Women in Politics, NBC 14 News
May 30, 2018. Women ignited to run for office, ABC 10
May 29, 2018. Increasing Civic Engagement in Texas High Schools, ATPE News Magazine
May 29, 2018. Megan Park x IGNITE, Free the Big
May 27, 2018. Women In Business Awards, Dallas Business Journal
May 18, 2018. I remember my first election when I was in first grade, Legit News
May 8, 2018. ECHS honors Parkland, Brookhaven Courier
May 2, 2018. Representation in marketing: right, responsible and profitable, The Drum
May 1, 2018. The 3% Movement in L.A.: Shining a Spotlight on Representation, LA Weekly
April 20, 2018. "We are the generation of change": North Texas students walk out to protest gun violence, Dallas News
April 20, 2018. RCHS Senior Seeking Board Seat, Royse City Herald Banner
April 16, 2018. Dr. Margo McClinton Stoglin: Training the next generation of young politicians, Lone Star Parity Project
April 14, 2018. Generation Z issues a powerful call to action, Women in the World
April 5, 2018. Comets Team Up to Boost Women in Politics, UTD News Center
April 3, 2018. New coalition aims to elect more women, Women's Media Center
April 2, 2018. Republican women running for office find politics is all about Trump, Yahoo!
March 23, 2018. Liberal Arts senator uses adversities as motivation, The Shorthorn
March 19, 2018. On the Red Stream, Political Musings
March 13, 2018. Cosmopolitan, Rebecca Minkoff Partner to Get Out the Vote, WWD
March 13, 2018. Why You Should #VoteTwice This Year, Cosmopolitan
March 8, 2018. Misaki Collines sparks change for female and POC representation, North Texas Daily
March 8, 2018. Aspiring Texas politician talks diversity, criminal justice reform, tcu360
March 8, 2018. Post-primary 'Pink Wave' Emerges in Texas, Spectrum News: Capital Tonight
March 8, 2018. It's Time To Retire The "Year of the Woman, Refinery 29
March 8, 2018. How to Run for Office (and Win) Because We Need More Women in Politics, The Everygirl
March 7, 2018. Can this group close the gender gap in politics for good?, Washington Post - The Lily
March 7, 2018. Wave of women crashes Texas Primaries, Texas Tribune
March 5, 2018. International Women's Day Fashion & Beauty Items That Give 100 Percent Of Proceeds To Charity, Bustle
March 4, 2018. Late entrant to California's gubernatorial race makes her case to young women, Los Angeles Times
February 28, 2018. Female students see their political ambitions ignite, The Hub
February 26, 2018. Check out the highlights of our symposium on Texas women, The Texas Tribune
February 22, 2018. Few women are in political office. This UMD group wants to change that, The Diamondback
February 20, 2018. Women IGNITE the matriarchy at the 6th Annual Young Women's Political Leadership Conference, North Texas Daily
February 13, 2018. Group trains young Texas women to get involved in politics, KXAN (Cross-published on Everything Lubbock)
February 5, 2018. Funders: Step Up and Help Women Lead America, Philanthropy Women
February 2, 2018. Class Act: Royse City junior has a real passion for politics, The CW33
February 1, 2018. Texas is preparing young women to run, TribTalk
January 31, 2018. Gaby Meza Inspires Fellow Students Through Female Empowerment Club, Her Campus
January 29, 2018. Dan Bowen, Fox 5, Reports from the IGNITE Conference, Fox 5 New York
January 28, 2018. As Feminist Movements Rise, Powerhouse Panel Encourages Young Women to Run for Office, Spectrum News NY1 Manhattan
January 27, 2018. Periscope Live from New York Young Women's Political Leadership Conference, Cosmopolitan
January 25, 2018. Five programs in San Antonio that can empower the young women in your life, La Prensa
January 24, 2018. Texas high school program trains young women to run for office, take a seat at the table, Star-Telegram
January 23, 2018. Young Women at Royse City High School Learn About the Political Process, NBC5 Dallas-Fort Worth
January 23, 2018. This School Program Trains Young Women to Run For Office, Take A Seat At The Table, KERA News, cross-published by Texas Standard
January 23, 2018. Is 2 018 the year for Colorado Women in Office? 303 Magazine
January 4, 2018. Futures Afire: Fueling Passions for Public Service, Richardson Living
December 29, 2017 How Much Progress We Actually Made In Getting Women Elected in 2017, Broadly

2017

December 2017. 2017 Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year, National Association of Women Business Owners, Houston Chapter
December 19, 2017. Ending the Decade-long Drought, The Gender Equality Project (features IGNITE alumna Kayla Lee McLoughin)
December 19, 2017. #AskHer: Kristin Hayden on Getting Girls Interested in Politics, The Female Quotient
December 2017. Podcast: Training to Run with Emily Stetson, Waffles, Friends & Work
November 30, 2017. The Truth About Diversity -- And Why It Matters, Forbes
November 30, 2017. IGNITE Told Me I Can, Blog Post by Alumna Lauren Riebs
November 28, 2017. IGNITE Fellow Nadya Okamoto selected for 21 Under 21, Teen Vogue
November 20, 2017. Experts talk women, peace, and security at Bush School Event, The Battalion
November 1, 2017. Meet 3 Teens Running for Local Offices, Teen Vogue (features IGNITE Fellow Nadya Okamoto)
October 23, 2017. Orchid Giving Circle presents grants to nine nonprofits helping the Asian-American community, Dallas News
October 18, 2017. Grant-winning board game advocates for women in politics, Berkeley Beacon
October 17, 2017. Thinking of Running for Office? Here's How To Get Started, Marie Claire
October 12, 2017. Let's Talk About Why 'Girl" in a Mindset on International Day of the Girl, Forbes
October 10, 2017. 12 Absolutely Essential Things You Should Know About Running for Office, Cosmopolitan
October 4, 2017. Kirsten Ignites Atlanta, Her Campus
October 3, 2017. Podcast: Kristin Hayden Is Igniting a Passion for Changemaking in Women Across the Country, Talk to Jess
September / October 2017. Five Steps to Get Elected, Seventeen
September 20, 2017. 7 Young Women Reveal What Losing DACA Would Mean To Them & Those They Love Bustle
September 10, 2017. Advice Young Girls Want to Give New DPD Cheif Renee Hall Dallas News
September 2017. CLIO Awards 2017 Clio
September 10, 2017. These 18 Diverse and Novel Campaigns Cut Through the Clutter to Win This Year's Project Issac Awards Adweek
August 30, 2017. Fight for the American ideals of equal representation and opportunity, Star Telegram
August 27, 2017. Kristin Hayden on Getting Girls Interested in Politics, The Female Quotient
August 24, 2017. Student Council Presidents Are Women, But Our Politicians Are Not Refinery29
August 7, 2017. Women You Should Know: These Five Women Are All Running for Office in Texas in 2018 Amy Poehler's Smart Girls
August 1, 2017. Dallas Heroes Project Honors Dr. Margo McClinton Stoglin Dallas Heroes Project
August 1, 2017. Lisa Murkowski & Susan Collins Showed Us Why Politics Desperately Needs More Women Bustle
June 21, 2017. More Women are Signing Up to Run for Office, But Will They Succeed? CNN
May 25, 2017. The True Meaning of Female Empowerment. Garnet News
May 10, 2017. This New Handwriting Workbook Teaches Girls About Iconic Women Throughout History. Babble
May 10, 2017. Top 10 Inspiring Quotes from Women Leaders at the IGNITE Summit. College Magazine
April 29, 2017. This Workbook Empowers Girls By Teaching Them About Iconic Women In Politics. A Plus
April 26, 2017. This Children’s Workbook Teaches Girls About Iconic Women In Politics. Huffington Post
April 23, 2017. Writing Our Rights, it's a powerful writing workbook that use the words of iconic women to teach girls about leadership. Sunscious
April 11, 2017. Nonprofit helps young women run for office. WFAA8
April 6, 2017. Art, politics mingle at IGNITE fundraiser. Dallas Morning News
March 31, 2017. Donald Trump’s antics stoke new opposition. News Day
March 30, 2017. After 2016 Election, Girls Ready to Break Politics’ Glass Ceiling. Women's eNews
March 8, 2017. Women Only Hold 20% of Seats in Congress. Let’s Make it 50% by 2050! 50 BY 2050 POLITICS
February 14, 2017. UNT’s IGNITE chapter promising to young women in politics. North Texas Daily
February 3, 2017. Students talk Trump Era Reproductive Rights. The Student Life
January 23, 2017. Refinery29 Interviews Anne Moses and Monica Sibri of IGNITE. Refinery29
January 19, 2017. Women marching against Trump plan next step: public office. Reuters
January 17, 2017. Igniting political power in young women. Politifrog
January 17, 2017. The Founder of VoteRunLead Explains Why Young Women Can’t Remain Silent. Teen Vogue
January 12, 2017. Political Notes: Group aims for more young women in politics. Bay Area Reporter

2016

December 3, 2016. We Were Empowered to Change the Circumstances. Her Campus
November 9, 2016. 6 Things to Do if You're Feeling Stressed or Sleep Deprived, Savvy Spice
November 9, 2016. Republican, Democratic women grapple with what President Trump means for progress. Dallas News
November 6, 2016. Talking Gender and the Presidency at Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. Youth Journalism International
November 1, 2016. Oakland IGNITE Program Aims to Get Young Women to Run for Office ABC. ABC 7 News
October 25, 2016. Why More Women In Politics Could Finally Bring About More Change. Redbook
October 10, 2016. Here’s How We Can Get More Young Latinas into Public Office. Remezcla
September 30, 2016. Ad Shows the Percentage of Women in Elected Offices…and It’ll Shock You. Fit Fab Fun
September 29, 2016. "Tell Me I Can't, And I Will": Inspiring Ad Encourages Girls to Get Into Politics. MAKERS
September 29, 2016. This powerful ad encouraging young women to run for office has us all inspired. Hello Giggles
September 28, 2016. Powerful Ad Shows What Girls Hear When You Tell Them To Be Quiet. Huffington Post
September 28, 2016. IGNITE: We all Belong Here. Best Ads on TV
September 22, 2016. How to talk to Kids About This Election. Rutgers
September 22, 2016. This PSA is asking parents and teachers to encourage young women to run for office. The Drum
September 21, 2016. Pereira & O'Dell Teams with IGNITE to launch video campaign with a message for young girls: you belong in elected office. Little Black Book
September 20, 2016. An Inspiring PSA Encourages Young Girls to Believe They Can Run for Office. Creativity
September 20, 2016. FAST TRACK EQUALITY IN ELECTED OFFICE, JOIN IGNITE AND #DECLAREYOURAMBITION! Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls
September, 2016. Meet IGNITE: The Organization Working to get Millennial Women to Take Over Politics. Rise News
July 28, 2016. We Still Need 140,000 Women in Office for Political Gender Equality. Broadly
July 26, 2016. 21-Year-Old Superdelegate Shares Why Millennial Women Must Vote This November. Her Agenda
July 12, 2016. IGNITING Girls Into Politics: With Sara Guillermo. Enthusiasm Enthusiast
June 10, 2016. Hillary Clinton may be the first, but this group wants to make sure she’s not the last. The Dallas Morning News
June 9, 2016. With This Weekend's Girls Rock! Event, IGNITE Hopes To Empower The Hillary Clintons of Tomorrow. Central Track
February 19, 2016. Group strives to inspire more girls and young women to engage in politics. The Dallas Morning News
February 12, 2016. Dallas Business Journal
February 16, 2016. So we have one female Presidential Candidate- How do we get other women to run. MTV News
February 8, 2016. CBS Dallas, Plugged in to DFW
February, 2016. IGNITE Texas PSA. Univision

2015 and earlier

March 3, 2015. Comcast Newsmakers
February 21, 2015. Fort Worth conference seeks to empower girls and women. The Dallas Morning News
February 22, 2015. Girls IGNITE! Texas Conference Inspire Students How To Be Future Leaders. The CW33
February 19, 2015. Think Young Women in Politics. Kera
March 12, 2013. Oakland: IGNITE inspires girls to think and grow politically. East Bay Times
November 12, 2012. Opinion: Anne Moses: Girls are key to solving the gender gap in electoral politics. The Mercury News

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