Press Archive

2020

‘I Can’t Focus on Abortion Access if My People Are Dying’, New York Times
A Gen Z awakening at the ballot box, The Hill
Generation Z: First time voting in a pandemic, The Hill
Young progressives aren’t thrilled about Biden. Some fear that will help Trump, again, San Francisco Chronicle
Celebrate The 100th Birthday Of The 19th Amendment With A Virtual Screening, KERA Art and Seek
The Women Training Other Women to Run for Political Office -- and Win, California Groundbreakers
Joe Biden's Young Voter Problem: They Don't Think He's Listening, New York Times
These female founders are trailblazers in their industries, Fortune
Elizabeth Warren and the illusion of incremental change, The Hill
Super Tuesday: Who will take on Donald Trump?, Al Jazeera
Ignite: The First Step in Giving St. John’s Women a Voice, The Torch, St. John's University
Igniting Passion for Democracy, Levi Strauss & Co.
UT Dallas Holds Event Focused On Building Political Ambition In Female Students, 21 CBS DFW
Glossier brings its cult beauty products to Ponce City Market, Atlanta Magazine
The women who don't vote, POLITICO Women Rule
New IGNITE Research: Priorities and Politics of Gen Z Women, Gender on the Ballot
America’s youngest voters could sway an election, but what will it take to get them to the polls?, Fortune
Political Engagement & Civil Discourse Ep. 1, PEP Talks Podcast
Closer Look with Rose Scott, NRP WABE 90.1

2019

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