Today, Donald Trump announced his nominee for the Supreme Court seat vacated by retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy, Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh was picked from a shortlist of potential candidates vetted and approved by right-wing groups like the Federalist Society after Trump promised to nominate anti-choice justices.
Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, announced that over 40,000 women have contacted the organization about running for office since the 2016 election. In comparison, 920 women reached out to EMILYs List during the entire 2016 election cycle.
Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, made its first round of Michigan legislative endorsements ahead of the August 7th primary, endorsing 12 women leaders for the Michigan state Legislature.
Kansas gubernatorial candidate Kris Kobach will soon be campaigning with Donald Trump Jr.
Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Kathleen Williams for Congress in Montana’s At-Large Congressional District.
Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, made its first round of Minnesota legislative endorsements ahead of the August 14th primary, endorsing 16 women leaders for the Minnesota state Legislature.
Today Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement.
Today in Janus v. AFSCME, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that requiring public sector union fees violates free speech.
Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated three women on winning their primary elections for the Colorado state Legislature and Jena Griswold on winning her primary for secretary of state.
Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Carolyn Maloney on her primary election victory in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
