democratic women

After a study found toxic metals in tampons, lawmakers are pressing the FDA to act

10:01am September 05, 2024

Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus are urging the FDA to address concerns about the safety and regulation of tampons after a study found heavy metals, including lead, in many popular products.

Brittany Watts, center, speaks to a rally of supporters, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Warren, Ohio. A grand jury decided that Watts, who was facing criminal charges for her handling of a home miscarriage, will not be charged. Congressional Democrats are using Watts' case to call for Biden to do more on abortion rights and protection for pregnant patients.

Congressional Democrats tell Biden to do more on abortion after Ohio woman's arrest

3:11pm February 02, 2024

by Sarah McCammon

A new letter to President Biden spearheaded by the Democratic Women's Caucus references the case of Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman who faced felony charges after suffering a miscarriage last year.

Demonstrators with pink hats begin to gather in Washington for the Women's March on Jan. 21, 2017, the first full day of Trump's presidency. Now, many women have turned that energy into elections.

Midterm Messages: Women Are Owning 2018, But So Is Trump

10:04am June 05, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

The dominant storylines from the 2018 primaries so far have been that women have dominated and the president has had his own relative success — and a big impact on GOP congressional candidates.

At the final session in a six-month political candidate training series called Emerge Virginia, Johanna Shin takes a group photo.

Politics & Government

The Wave Of Female Candidates Is Set For A Wave Of Losses, Come November

10:58am March 20, 2018

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A disproportionate number of women running for Congress are running in House districts that are considered pretty safe for the other party to hold, whether Republican or Democrat.