From BlackHer: As we write this guide, there’s American carnage (to borrow a phrase) on the U.S. political scene. President Trump has been impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives for bribing a foreign government and trying to rig the next election. Unfortunately, his corrupt actions were deemed A-OK by the Republican members of the Senate, who voted to acquit. American intelligence officials have reported that Russians are interfering in our elections (AGAIN) to help r

It’s been 100 years since white women first received the right to vote. For many Black women, that right did not come until the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. That right to vote is still constantly under threat today, and yet Black women are among the most influential voting blocs in this country. You’ve heard it before, we’re the “backbone of the Democratic Party,” we “carry the party on our backs,” we “flex our electoral muscle.” Time and time again, together, Bl

We want to hear from The BGG community for Womxn's History Month! As part of our 2020 Womxn's History Month Series, we are looking to share inspirational stories from Black, Indigenous, womxn of color politics! If you are interested in writing for us, here are the guidelines: The post should relate to an aspect of your political journey such as: Why/how you got involved in politics Your desire to run for office or why you ran for office (if applicable) Why we need more repres