Somewhere along the way, many of us absorbed the idea that disagreement itself is dangerous — that a good, faithful woman keeps the peace by staying out of the conversation entirely. But there is a crucial difference between conflict and contention. Conflict is two people
There is a concept in social science research called the role model effect. It describes something most of us have experienced intuitively: people are far more likely to pursue a path when they can see someone like themselves walking it. In politics, this effect is
This week our nation pauses to celebrate not only Independence Day but a milestone 250 years in the making. It is a fitting moment to reflect on the freedoms we sometimes take for granted—and on the quiet responsibility that comes with them. For Latter-day Saint
Losing isn’t failing Many women never run for office because they’re afraid to lose. But ask almost any seasoned public servant and you’ll hear the same thing: a campaign that doesn’t end in victory is still one of the most valuable things you can do.
One of the most persistent myths that keeps qualified women from running for office is the belief that they are simply not qualified enough. Not experienced enough. Not credentialed enough. Not something enough. Here is the truth: you are already qualified. The life you have
For many Latter-day Saint women who are considering a run for public office, one of the first questions that surfaces is not about strategy or fundraising or messaging — it is something far more personal: What will this do to my family? What about my