Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment!

This week was filled with love and support as I celebrated my 60th birthday! I was overwhelmed by the well wishes and support from my loved ones, close friends and allies in this work. Your kindness inspires me and fuels my dedication to increasing women’s political representation and building a stronger democracy. RepresentWomen’s birthday fundraiser, held in my honor, has been a great success. If you want to support our mission, please consider donating to our fundraiser.

A rejuvenating family vacation only strengthened my resolve. With the Fair Representation Act (FRA) and ranked-choice voting (RCV) gaining traction, I am optimistic about achieving gender balance in government in my lifetime.

This week, read about Arlington’s preparations for RCV in the upcoming November elections; celebrate Shirley Chisholm, who continues to receive high recognition as a new stage play prepares for its debut; explore the impact of the increase in women mayors in Turkey; learn about women leaders advocating for women’s leadership in politics and global health; and uncover why the U.N. is concerned about Georgia’s removal of electoral gender quotas.

Read more at: https://msmagazine.com/2024/04/12/women-global-politics-ranked-choice-voting/