Barbara Lee Family Foundation

What a difference 25 years makes for women’s advancement in politics! Join us in celebrating these barrier-breaking moments.

Research on gender dynamics in politics has seldom studied races between two women candidates. "Shared Hurdles: How Political Races Change When Two Women Compete" helps to fill that gap — and give women the tools they need to resonate with voters: barbaraleefoundation.org/research/share…

#RepresentationMatters: “When voters see a woman doing a job, it makes it easier for them to picture it,” said @Ahuntah, Executive Director of @blff_org. “But for hundreds of years, many of the top elected positions have been dominated by men." hubs.la/Q02BZXlD0

Against the adage to "speak softly," our research shows that voters think highly of women who own their achievements & stand up to critics. Touting their records, women incumbents can connect with voters and help close the gender gap in political office. barbaraleefoundation.org/staying-power-…

From natural disasters to man-made tragedies, crisis comes in many forms. Our research shows voters have concrete ideas about what makes a woman leader equipped to respond. barbaraleefoundation.org/research/risin…

From double standards to undue criticisms of appearance, voice, or clothing. Our research reveals most voters acknowledge sexism against women candidates and support them speaking out. barbaraleefoundation.org/research/putti…

Losing can actually pave the way for a strong comeback. Our research "Relaunch: Resilience and Rebuilding for Women Candidates After an Electoral Loss" reveals voters still see qualified and likable traits in women who've lost elections. barbaraleefoundation.org/research/relau…

Women face an "imagination barrier" when they run for the highest executive offices because voters have a harder time picturing them in the job than they do their white male counterparts. "Men can tell, and women have to show" why they are qualified. -@Ahuntah x @latimes

It's time to set high standards and empower women to lead boldly! #EmpowerGirls

"But come next January, all 5 seats on the board will be filled by women, a historic first for Napa — and the Bay Area. Napa is only the 2nd county in California to elect an all-female board. Los Angeles County was the 1st to do so in 2020." hubs.la/Q02rVR7S0

"The city of Oak Grove, Missouri made history Tuesday after an all-female Board of Aldermen and a female mayor won the local election." Huge news amid our recent research exhibiting the lack of women in municipal positions across all 50 states. yahoo.com/news/historic-…

Yes, you are! 👏👏👏 A tip from our #BLFFResearch that we recommend to women candidates is always to include "qualified" in their introductions and when speaking about themselves. Voters also like to hear action-oriented language like "gets things done."

For every $1 white men make, AANHPI ("full-time workers") women only make 93 cents on average. Today marks the 93 days it takes AANHPI women to finally catch up to what white men earned in 2024. It's time for a change. #AANHPIEqualPayDay

Our @BLFF_org research shows that a prominent & active woman lt. governor reflects positively on the governor. @maura_healey and @KimDriscollMA are a team, and you don't see that in many states. MA is a model for good governing across the country. barbaraleefoundation.org/research/secon…

Great piece on @KimDriscollMA by @samanthajgross! And this is so true: "their role is largely shaped not just by the administration’s demands, but a lieutenant’s relationship with the governor under which she serves"bostonglobe.com/2024/04/02/met…

Here are a few Arab American women trailblazers in politics you should know about via @ongender: genderontheballot.org/6-arab-america…

It's National Arab American Heritage Month, a celebration of the rich and diverse culture and contributions of the Arab American community.

Send this to all the women you know who are great leaders!

Throughout history, women have been pioneers, trailblazers, organizers, innovators, and catalysts for positive change, all while facing gender-based injustices. ow.ly/gLIh50R4EM7