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
When we think about women in politics, our minds often jump to the U.S. Senate or the governor’s mansion. But some of the most meaningful civic work happens much closer to home—at the school board meeting, the city council chambers, or the county planning commission.
Closing the Gender Gap: What Happens When More Women Run for Office Here is a fact that surprises a lot of people: when women run for office, they win at comparable rates to men. According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at
If the thought of asking people for money makes you want to close this tab and never run for office, you are in good company. Fundraising is one of the top fears among first-time candidates — and it stops a lot of qualified people from
Some people ask: shouldn’t we just focus on getting good people to run for office, regardless of gender? It is a fair question — and the answer is yes, absolutely. We need qualified, principled people of all backgrounds serving in public office. But here is
One of the most common feelings among first-time candidates is a kind of productive paralysis: you know you want to run, you have filed (or you are about to), and now you are staring at Election Day on the calendar wondering how you are possibly