She Leads Texas: Donna Howard
Rep. Donna Howard has a long-standing dedication to education that continues in the Capitol today.…
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She Leads Texas: Vikki Goodwin
Rep. Vikki Goodwin says raising kids prepared her for the Texas Legislature. This is how…
She Leads Texas: Judith Zaffirini
Sen. Judith Zaffirini is the highest-ranking woman and Hispanic in the Texas Senate. This is…
She Leads Texas: Sheryl Cole
Rep. Sheryl Cole discusses her early mornings, how she got her start in politics and…
Eight Texas Bills Affecting Women to Watch
One proposed bill would eliminate the tax on feminine-hygiene products. By Anna Lassmann With the…
How Austin is Combating Gentrification in the Wake of CodeNext
Local lawyer Jane Webre looks to the future after Proposition J. By Emily Benson, Photo…
Women Make History in 2018 Midterm Election
Check out the results of key Texas and Austin-area elections. By Chantal Rice Election Day…
VoteRunLead Is Training Women to Run for Office—and They’re Winning
Our assistant editor attended VoteRunLead’s Austin workshop to learn more about how to run for…
What Women Need to Know This Election
Get out the vote: What women need to know this election. By Meagan Leahy, Illustrations…
Why This Nonprofit Is Helping Prisoners Vote
Austin Justice Coalition is addressing a huge gap in the voter-registration system. By Meagan Leahy, Photo…