It’s voting season, Washington! 🗳️Primary ballots are on their way to your mailbox this week, and Election Day is August 5. Drop your voting plans below, and make sure to track your ballot at

Last month, we honored Senator Melissa Hortman’s legacy at her memorial. A true champion for equity, democracy, and women, she led with courage and conviction. Now more than ever, we need more leaders like Melissa—committed to a just, compassionate future.

💬 “The world is in a mess…I want a really changed world, and it isn’t impossible.” Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson says it best: more women in power is how we get there. Bold, clear, unstoppable. 🎥 @wiltonpark

NYC’s 2025 mayoral primary is in the books. What happened? Why does it matter? And what does it mean for 2026? Join @ArenaSummit & Forum NYC for a panel breaking it all down. 🗳️➡️

Our Founder & CEO @ErinVilardi spoke with @FOX5NY about the double standards women in politics face—from scrutiny over appearance to outdated stereotypes—and highlighted how male MPs in NZ calling out sexism shows the need to focus on leadership, not looks.

We’re not waiting for change—we are the change. This spring, we trained 40+ women & non-binary leaders in WA with @NWPCWA, @EmergeWA, @NativeAction, & @waconservation. From school boards to mayor’s offices, they’re reclaiming power and disrupting the status quo.

Virginia is making history. Two women—@RepSpanberger and @WinsomeSears—are heading toward November’s general election, guaranteeing the state's first-ever woman governor. This race is not just historic—it’s monumental.

The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in U.S. v. Skrmetti, keeping the law in effect amid ongoing legal challenges. This marks a major shift with serious consequences for trans youth and access to medically recognized care.

Join @arenasummit for #PowerRisingSummer—a free series of virtual events to help you take action, build skills, and connect with others who care. 🔥 Panels. Workshops. Career coaching. Book clubs. Sign up:

We are devastated by the assassination of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman. We must ensure no one fears violence for serving their community. We’ve made free anti-violence resources available at — no login, no barriers. 🔗

When Beyoncé said Run for Office, we felt that. Deeply. 🙃💅 #CowboyCarter #MondayMotivation

We’re celebrating 10 years of helping authentic, barrier-breaking #women and gender-expansive folks #RunForOffice—and win. Get inspired by alum videos and all kinds of wins and advancements YOU’VE made in our 1st decade. Then chip in $10 toward our next decade!

Ready to step up and run for office? Now more than ever, we need more women leading the charge! Ask us how to #RunForOffice!

Top 5 states for women in office? ✅.Bottom 5? Time to change that. From Nevada (61.9%) to West Virginia (11.9%), the gap is clear. We're here to close it.

Show your pride. Run for office. Representation matters. 🌈

SZA said it best: “Thank you for believing in me when I didn’t believe in myself.”.That’s what political leadership looks like—showing up, doing the work, and getting there together.

4/5 honorees at this week’s #McSilverAwards for #BlackMaternalHealth are VRL alums: @AMBichotte @SenatorBrouk @FarahNLouis @SenatorLeaWebb. Our CEO @ErinVilardi was there to witness their power in action. This is what it looks like when lived experiences & political power meet.

Campaign mode: activated. Performance mode: unstoppable. You don’t need a costume change to be powerful. Just show up as you are. Confidence isn’t just for the stage. It’s for city hall, campaign trail, and budget hearings too. #RunAsYouAre #AMAS2025

Not Shaboozey clocking historical revisionism in real time 👀.Black artists built country music. Just like Black women and gender-expansive leaders have always shaped culture and moved politics forward. From the mic to the ballot, let’s keep reclaiming the narrative.

Five years after George Floyd’s murder, his legacy lives on—and the fight continues. MN Director Beth Peterson says: “His death sparked a global reckoning. We refuse to go back. We rise, unite, and push for lasting change. Our future depends on it.”