131 & Counting

Grace Freeman
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131 & Counting

"I may be the first woman member of Congress, but I won't be the last." -Jeanette Rankin, 1916The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. ​Today, there are 153 women in Congress out of 535 total members. ​131 & COUNTING: cultivating, connecting, and celebrating the achievement of women lawmakers and women policy professionals.

Episodes

  1. AUG 22

    131 & Counting, E11: Join Women in Government Relations at their Leadership & Advocacy Conference!

    Join Kathleen Coulombe, immediate Past President of Women in Government Relations, to discuss the great mentorship Women in Government relations provides and their exciting conference coming up. Here is the link to register for their conference: https://www.wgr.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1787866&group=Do it before August 30th for the early bird rate! Here is the link to learn more about Women in Government relations: https://www.wgr.org/

    23 min

  2. JUN 13

    131 & Counting, E10: Women to Watch

    We are so excited to share this episode with you! We couldn't bear to cut any of the audio - so there is no intro or outro, but every piece of this Women to Watch episode is excellent. This esteemed panel of top political strategists will discuss a spectrum of topics. They'll dissect campaign trends, spotlight promising women candidates and incumbents, examine efforts to recruit women and minority candidates, and forecast emerging figures to watch in the upcoming year.Moderator: Angela G...

    1 hr

  3. APR 1

    131 & Counting, E9: She Should Run, Hosted by the Women's Bar Association

    One of the best and most unique things about 131 & Counting is the opportunity to share and advance our mission through events. In this case, 131 & Counting was represented on a panel of inspiring and thoughtful women. You're missing out if you don't take a listen on the many reasons women should run for office.

    39 min

  4. 10/03/2023

    131 & Counting, E8: The Fight for the Right to Vote - Statehood in DC

    Join us for an interview with Andria Thomas, a leading advocate for Statehood in DC. She walks through the challenges currently facing this movement and shares what her inspired her to first get involved.

    24 min

  5. 08/08/2023

    131 & Counting, E7: The Trials & Truths of a Run for Office

    Join Elisa Cardnell for a conversation on her experience running for a Congressional seat.

    25 min

  6. 06/06/2023

    131 & Counting, E6: A Policy Advocate for the Books

    For this episode, 131 & Counting is taking a deep dive into a state fighting public library bans. In this fight is a woman advocating for her library, as she has for the past 27 years. Join Judy Garrett for this snapshot story. PBS news article referenced in show: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/librarians-say-a-missouri-house-proposal-to-eliminate-library-funding-would-have-devastating-ripple-effects

    18 min

  7. 05/01/2023

    131 & Counting, E5: Winning for Women

    Join newly appointed Executive Director of Winning for Women, Danielle Barrow, for a discussion on her journey through the world of Washington as well as her current work supporting right of center women.

    17 min

  8. 04/03/2023

    131 & Counting, E4: The Intersection of Innovation, Policy & Woman Winning

    Join Tizzy Brown for an episode on the intersectionality of innovation and policy, with a focus on women in that space. Tizzy is a senior director at GlobalWIN, a bipartisan 501 (c)(3) organization that provides a dynamic forum for women who are passionate about innovation.

    27 min

  9. 03/06/2023

    131 & Counting, E3: Education is the Great Equalizer

    Join Director of Public Policy and former Hill Staffer Shannon Hossinger for an honest conversation about current education policy and her time on the Hill.

    20 min

  10. 12/05/2022

    131 & Counting, E2: Speak Even if Your Voice Shakes

    Join leaders of policy to discuss how to break into the "old boys club" of Washington, DC. Make an impact by filling out the survey mentioned in this episode - linked here: https://american.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6r6AaGO6Zh9QILk

    25 min
  11. 131 & Counting: The Intro

    11/09/2022

    131 & Counting: The Intro

    The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. Today, there are 148 women in Congress an increase from 131 just last session. 131 & Counting is on a mission to increase the number of women in Congress.

    16 min
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"I may be the first woman member of Congress, but I won't be the last." -Jeanette Rankin, 1916The first woman was elected to the House of Representatives in 1916. ​Today, there are 153 women in Congress out of 535 total members. ​131 & COUNTING: cultivating, connecting, and celebrating the achievement of women lawmakers and women policy professionals.

Information

  • Creator
    Grace Freeman
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 131 & Counting
  • Show Website
    131 & Counting

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