Women In Politics Magazine: America, Let's go Vote

USA USA USA AMERICA, SALet's USA USA U Go Vote USA USA USA USA USA USA USA SA USA USA A USA USA U WOMEN IN POLITICS MAGAZINE

A WORD FROM THE FOUNDER “That was a hot mess inside a dumpster fire inside a train wreck” said Jake Tapper, CNN’s “The Lead Host” Usually, that’s not what comes to mind when I think of the Presidential debates; yet, September 29th defied all odds. The United States witnessed perhaps one of the most tumultuous and gripping debates of its lifetime. During the 2016 election I was only 10, so as a teenager I was now excited to witness a presidential debate that I could actually understand.

Yet, what I saw was not what I had in mind. Taking place in Case Western Reserve University and moderated by Fox News’ Chris Wallace, with incumbent President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, the debate was set to tackle the issues on most American’s minds. However, whether any questions

It determines if the systemic racism present throughout America will be addressed; the job crisis and economic disparity that I will be entering in a few years; it determines how many more will pass away from COVID-19; it determines whether the United States will take action to prevent climate change; this election will decide what type of world I will inherit.

Setting all political beliefs aside, there are faults in both parties and not one side is, or even can be considered right.

However, if we keep picking sides and fighting each other rather than standing up together and fighting alongside each other we will never be able to achieve a greater goal.

were answered is quite debatable.

Our mission at Women In Politics is to

Instead, there was chaos simply for the

provide a space for women and

sake of chaos.

minorities to have a place in politics and

As a teenager, it is disheartening that such an important event is not treated as such. The outcome of this election determines my future and my rights.

be able to advocate for themselves, as they are often pushed down. Here is the sixth issue, hopefully as a community we can raise our voice for others.

Rebecca Joseph

01

Everything You Should Know About Mail-In Ballots

in 08 Campaigning The Era of COVID19: Two Different Approaches

Ting Cui

04

Mary Corey

10

Voter Suppression in the 2020 Election Andrea Montenegro Polanco

TABLE OF CONTENTS 12

Book Recommendation: The Faithless? The Untold Story of the Electoral College Emily Conrad

Party in the USA: When Voters Break From the Mainstream Andrea Chow

14

Influences on Voting Preference Anna Pabst

mail in ballots EVERYTHING

YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

mail in ballots mail in ballots

A surge in mail-in ballots is expected this November election as Americans avoid polling places for fear of contracting the coronavirus. But President Donald Trump is complicating matters by creating doubt among voters regarding the integrity of mail-in voting by spreading misinformation, stating that it is “unconstitutional,” “dangerous,” and “fraudulent.” He intends to mischaracterize the process in order to use it as an excuse in the case of a potential loss where he will not accept a peaceful transfer of power. In addition, President Donald Trump, and others in the Republican Party are resistant to making vote-by-mail an option for all -- with Trump going so far as to suggest delaying the election until the pandemic eases. The fight is playing out in capitals and courtrooms

1

around the country since states have

authority over how elections are carried out. As a first-time voter this year, I began to question whether mailing in my ballot is the safest way to vote. Like many other Americans, I sought guidance from the internet on the effectiveness of the process and here is what I discovered.

Voting by mail isn’t a new method of voting.

It began during the Civil War and gained popularity over time. In the 2016 election,

After receiving the mailed ballot,

one-quarter of US votes were cast by mail.

local election authorities check

There are two kinds of mail-in balloting

the name to ensure they are a registered

systems that are being referenced in the

voter and that their ballot is cast from

news: a universal vote by mail and absentee

the correct registered address. After

balloting. Some states offer universal vote by

certifying this information, they remove

mail in which they mail ballots to all

the first envelope with the signature.

registered voters. Other states have

They do not open the second envelope

absentee balloting, in which the voter must

until election day. On election day, they

request an absentee ballot from their local

count the mail-in ballots and add it to

election authority to vote by mail. In some

the in person votes.

states with an absentee balloting system, voters need an excuse for needing an absentee ballot. However, many states are moving to a No-Excuse Absentee Balloting system, where voters are not required to give a reason for requesting a mail-in ballot.

Recently, President Trump explained that in some states absentee ballots are safer than mail-in ballots. There have also been viral posts on Twitter saying that mail-in ballots cannot be verified, pose a greater threat to After receiving the voter’s request, local election authorities send a ballot to the voter at their home

the election, or are not properly handled through a chain of custody. But these claims only sound consequential since they hold no

address and provide a security envelope

factual meaning over absentee ballots or

that keeps the vote private and another

vote by mail ballots. Both are secure forms of

envelope where the sealed ballot is

mail-in voting and the terms “absentee

placed. The voter must sign the outside

voting” and “mail-in voting” are often used

of the second envelope to certify the

interchangeably.

vote.

2

Another misconception circulating is that votes are being cast by dead people and pets. For instance, a headlined Breitbart article said, “846 dead people tried to vote in Michigan’s primary.” This referred to a news

With all this said, it can be concluded that

release by Michigan’s Secretary. In reality, the release had only pointed out that 846 voters had died before Election Day after casting their absentee ballot. Many more headlines misleadingly suggested the same ideas-that ballots were sent to the deceased and unregistered voters. In most, there are usually misprints in the headlines or outdated addresses on the ballots. As for pets, there has only been one documented instance where a woman submitted a ballot on behalf

voting by mail is safe.

of her dog. The same data, from the Heritage Foundation, shows that there have only been 11 cases since 1991 that someone has filled out a mailed ballot on behalf of a deceased person.

There is little evidence to support claims that vote-by-mail is prone to fraud. Election experts say that there are numerous safeguards in place. On November 3rd, rest

Voting by mail is an effective method of voting that will not lead to a “rigged” election, as suggested by some Republican officials. Numerous studies have found little evidence that mail-in ballots create an advantage for either party. Many of the claims saying otherwise are made without evidence or with misconstrued information. To prove how non-partisan mail ballots are, a statistic from the New York Times shows that in the 2016 election, President Trump won 9 out of 16 states in which the population voted by mail. This year, some Republican states

3

have even expanded mail-in voting.

assured that your vote will be counted if you have chosen to vote by mail.

VOTER SUPPRESSION IN THE 2020 ELECTION By: Andrea Montenegro Polanco

In his Republican National Convention (RNC) speech this year, President Donald Trump, in reference to the 2020 presidential race, said, “This is the most important election in US history.” Nearly two months later, this statement still holds true. As election day looms nearer, many are questioning the integrity of American democracy. This concern is centered around a key facet in our election system: voting. More specifically, how politicians are intentionally or unintentionally participating in voter suppression.

Voter suppression, as defined by Britannica, is a legal strategy used to reduce voting or voter registration for a racial group, political party, or religious community, with the most impacted demographic being African Americans.

This strategy dates back to the period immediately after the Civil War. It was the 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, that made it illegal for states to disenfranchise voters “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” However, change was slow, and the last state to formally ratify this amendment did so in 1997. Jim Crow laws in the South, grandfather clauses, poll taxes, and

4

literacy tests made it difficult for black men to vote.

Later, the 19th Amendment ensured “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex." This piece of legislation, though progressive, did not have an immediate effect for black women. According to ABC News, though many black women showed at the polls in 1920, they were denied the ability to cast a vote.

The same repercussions that had made it hard for black men to vote were now being used to deny black women at the polls.

The beginnings of voter suppression can be traced back to direct actions taken against African Americans, but how has it evolved into what many are calling voter suppression in the present? The possibilities can include anything from voter intimidation to inaccessible voting, both of which are prevalent issues in the 2020 election.

Earlier this year, the Trump campaign along with many Republicans questioned the validity of vote by mail voting. On September 21st, the Team Trump Twitter account tweeted: “The Radical Left is laying the groundwork to steal the 2020 Election from our president.” According to MSNBC, this is a point which the GOP has been pushing since May, when they launched a $20 million program meant to ensure that the election is secure by dispatching “poll watchers” to battleground states. This would be in direct violation of the 1982 consent decree where both the Republican and Democratic parties agreed to seek approval from a court before launching security programs. However, the decree expired in

5

2017, making this the first election to operate without it since 1981.

This is concerning for many, since the

As noted by the Associated Press, a

decree prevented voter intimidation like

majority of shut down sites were in cities,

that which occured in New Jersey during

areas where citizens are more likely to

the early 1980s. Tom Kean Sr., the

vote blue. Further, the designated drop

Republican nominee for the office of

off area was in a predominantly white

governor, received aid in the form of the

portion of Harris county, which stretches

National Ballot Security Task Force. This

over 2,000 square miles. The placement

Force, meant to protect the integrity of

of drop off sites raised concerns, as

the election, were armed off-duty

many began to point out that

members of law enforcement which

convenience for only one racial group

occupied mainly Black and Latino areas.

can cause decreased voter turnout in

The MSNBC reports that around 45,000

others. Despite criticism, Governor

voters were stopped and challenged by

Abbott maintains this is to better monitor

the task force, some of which were

voting and ensure there are no breaches

eligible to vote. With the expiration of the

of security. A judge has already put a

decree, there is a fear that this situation

hold on Abbott’s order, though Abbott is

could repeat itself.

expected to appeal.

Accessible and convenient voting is also a matter of importance during the COVID19 pandemic, and one that some claim is not being provided. Republican Governor Greg Abbott has limited the vote by mail drop off sites to 1 per county. This has upset many voters, who point to Harris county, which, according to Statista, is the 3rd largest county in the United States. Home to 4.71 million residents, Harris county now only has one available drop off site for absentee voters.

6

There is also the issue of long voter lines in multiple states. Voters across the nation have reported waiting for hours before being able to vote. For example, some Georgian voters have claimed to have waited eight hours to cast their vote. Though this issue is partly credited to lower in-person polling sites due to COVID-19, some believe this could be voter suppression.

Ari Berman, investigative journalist and author, noted that voters in predominantly white areas waited six minutes to vote, while those in predominantly minority regions waited nearly an hour. This has elicited calls of inconvenience and inaccessibility, yet brings some to ask: is this intentional?

The answer to this question is inconclusive. On one hand, Democrats claim Republicans are actively working to enact voter suppression. On the other hand, Republicans continue to claim that additional measures are necessary to ensure our elections are secure during a pandemic. Despite the differing views, both sides can agree on one thing: voting is important.

Early voting turnout has increased considerably this year, and that is something that should be celebrated by everyone. That being said, if you have the ability to vote, please do so. This election could define the future of our country, so use your voice to make a difference.

7

CAMPAIGNING IN THE ERA OF COVID-19: TWO DIFFERENT APPROACHES By: Mary Corey

Earlier this year, life as we knew it was upended by the coronavirus pandemic. As businesses, schools, and nearly all aspects of social life shut down, uncertainty about the months ahead began to grow. While the country has begun the tedious process of recovering

The Trump campaign is nearly identical to

from COVID-19, another important event

its first run four years ago. Starting with

has risen to the forefront of the national

his first rally in mid-June, Donald Trump

conversation: the presidential election.

has returned to the campaign trail.

Amidst a global pandemic, both

Though subtle changes have been

candidates have resumed campaigning

implemented to his rallies

for this historic election. Though both

distribution of masks that are rarely worn,

candidates have diverging approaches to

the outdoor nature of his more recent

campaigning during this time, they both

campaign events, the occasionally

have the same end goal: to become the

conducted temperature checks, and the

next president of the United States.

warning that attendees receive stating

‒ such as the

the risks they are assuming by attending such an event

‒ many in the medical

community think this may not be enough.

Local and state governments in the areas where rallies are being held often have mandates and guidelines meant to discourage such gatherings.

8

Additionally, numerous scientific experts warn against large gatherings, even outside, and question the effectiveness of temperature checks in controlling the spread of the coronavirus. This defiance of the experts is in line with the other ways the president has responded to the coronavirus pandemic. The limited precautions taken at Trump’s rallies echo the message coming from the White House: the pandemic is over, the Trump administration handled it well, and it’s time for life to get back to normal. As Trump falls further and further behind Biden in nearly every national poll, the Trump campaign is more eager than ever to get the president in front of voters.

Meanwhile, the Biden campaign strategy has been completely reimagined due to the coronavirus; they have not held a large rally since March. Instead, Biden has been holding small socially distant gatherings

‒ always with masks ‒ and focusing on his

online presence. While he stayed close to home for most of the summer, as time draws closer to the election he has upped his travel. During the vast majority of public appearances, Biden can be seen wearing a mask and staying socially distant from others. The Biden campaign has not resumed face-to-face canvassing, even with pressure from some Democratic leaders.

Meanwhile, the Biden campaign strategy has been completely reimagined due to the coronavirus; they have not held a large rally since March. Instead, Biden has been holding small socially distant gatherings

‒ always with masks ‒ and focusing on his

online presence. While he stayed close to home for most of the summer, as time draws closer to the election he has upped his travel. During the vast majority of public appearances, Biden can be seen wearing a mask and staying socially distant from others. The Biden campaign has not resumed face-to-face canvassing, even with pressure from some Democratic leaders.

9

Although the popular vote will be cast on

THE FAITHLESS?

November 3, we will truly not know who becomes the President of the United States until the members of the Electoral College vote on December 14. But who actually takes part in the Electoral College? And can we count on them to vote for the winner of their state’s popular vote?

THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE

WRITTEN BY: EMILY CONRAD

In The Faithless?: The Untold Story of the Electoral College, Emily Conrad shares her extensive interviews profiling a diverse roster of faithless electors from the 2016 Electoral College, including two Hispanic millennials from Colorado and Washington state. Described as “a welcome alternative to a genre dominated by hyperpartisan pundits… an implicit celebration of democracy” by Kirkus Reviews, The Faithless? provides an inside look into how many ordinary Americans find themselves in a position of extraordinary power through the often-misunderstood institution of the Electoral College.

10

The thing is, I know exactly how I became an elector; I know when I was chosen, and how, and by whom. And I recount my story to anyone,”

Levi Guerra comments on how she became a 2016 elector at the age of 18 as a community college student. Instead of casting her vote for Clinton, she voted for General Colin Powell for President. This decision was influenced by her own straw polls at local grocery stores, in which she discovered that her neighbors wanted a President with military experience and who was respected by both political parties.

Former marine Micheal Baca decided to cast his Electoral College vote for Ohio Governor John Kasich. “My thought process was basically this,” Micheal recalls, “If I voted for Hillary, Trump would definitely win regardless. But what if I did something different? Maybe I would change the minds of 37 Republican electors, and that would keep Trump from getting the necessary

majority to win.”

During the day of the Electoral College vote itself in the Colorado Capitol, Micheal was removed forcibly from his position by authorities – sparking a landmark Colorado v. Baca case that went all the way to the Supreme Court in May 2020.

Although the case determined that existing state laws to bind electors are not unconstitutional, only a little more than a dozen states actually have laws that can remove faithless electors during the vote, making The Faithless? a particularly important read for anyone wanting to understand how the Electoral College might affect the 2020 presidential election results.

11

Party in the USA: When Voters Break From the Mainstream

By Andrea Chow

by Andrea Chow It’s time to talk about the elephant in the room.

Howie Hawkins is representing the Green Party

And the donkey. And the porcupine. Wait, is this a

on the ballot, marketing himself as "the original

zoo?! No, it’s just the American electoral system.

Green New Dealer." The Green Party platform

The two currently front-running political parties,

has three fundamental pillars - the economic bill

the Democrats and Republicans, have presented

of rights, the ecosocialist Green New Deal, and

the American public with high-visibility

the peace policies. They also back policies such

candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump,

as Medicare for All, Homes for All, a secure

respectively. But what of the lesser-known

retirement, free public education, regenerative

options on the ballot, such as Jo Jorgensen,

agriculture, green manufacturing, an end to

Howie Hawkins, Gloria La Riva, and Roque De La

poverty, and green public transit. Hawkins

Fuente?

breaks from Biden and Trump in his distinctly socialist campaign promises, criticizing Trump

Let's start with Dr. Jo Jorgensen, a lecturer at

for leaving behind the most marginalized

Clemson University, affectionately dubbed

Americans and highlighting Biden's refusal to

"Mama Jo" by many of her supporters. She

ban fracking or make substantive climate

contrasts herself against Joe with an "e" on the

progress, in his view. Hawkins' presence on the

Libertarian party platform - while Biden authored

ballot varies from state to state -- depending on

the 1994 crime bill and Harris has over 1,900

where you live, he may be an option on the

marijuana convictions on her record, Jorgenson

ballot, a write-in candidate, or not an option at

promises to end the war on drugs by

all. However, the Green Party is posing legal

decriminalizing all substances and pardoning

challenges in six states that will not allow him a

everyone serving time for a nonviolent drug

spot on the ballot.

conviction. Libertarians generally oppose government interference in all forms, including

Gloria La Riva is running with the Peace and

taxation, COVID-related shutdowns/mask

Freedom Party as "a socialist answer to the two

mandates/vaccines, spending on police and

corporate parties." Her candidacy features a "10

military forces, restricting firearm ownership,

point platform," including making human needs

border restrictions, and bailouts of big businesses

guaranteed rights, combatting the climate crisis,

and banks. Jorgensen will be on all 50 states'

ending racism and police brutality, full rights for

ballots

immigrants, shutting down all U.S. military bases, honoring native treaties,

12

full LGBTQ rights, women's equality,

In this hotly contested 2020 presidential

defending unions, and seizing wealth. La

election, these candidates may hold more

Riva's campaign faced some turbulence

appeal because of voter dissatisfaction with

earlier in this campaign season when her

both mainstream choices. And while the

running mate, Leonard Peltier, faced severe

predominant third-party candidates vary wildly

medical issues in a maximum-security prison.

on their political platforms, they all agree on

Peltier, a Native American civil rights activist,

one primary principle about elections -- that

was sentenced to two consecutive life

Americans ought to vote with their consciences

sentences in 1977. Her new running mate will

and that the two-party system does not meet

be Sunil Freeman, a poet and disability

everyone's needs.

rights activist. La Riva will appear on the ballot in 15 states and be a write-in option for most others.

Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente is running with varied party affiliations depending on the state. "Jobs, jobs, and more jobs," a line from one of his campaign videos, briefly summarizes his focus as a candidate -stabilizing the American economy and providing financial security for every American. De La Fuente supports publiclyfunded single-payer healthcare, welcoming immigrants rather than deportation or vilification, creating a job guarantee program and equitable tax policy, investing in public education, addressing the existential threat of climate change, decreasing our international military presence, and gun-control legislation. For Californian citizens, they might be a little confused as to why Kanye West appears as his running-mate. Interestingly enough, De La Fuente and West were not aware that they would be running together. The American Independent Party stated that they chose to include West due to his popularity with younger demographics and celebrity affiliations. He will be on the ballot in 12 states and eligible as a write-in in 15

13

others.

INFLUENCES ON VOTING PREFERENCE

By Anna Pabst

It’s no secret that political consensus varies depending on where you are in the world, but the same is true for the United States. Because of the diverse histories, economies, and demographics, the United States exhibits a mosaic of opinions and values. States typically fall into three categories: red republican states, blue democrat states, and swing states- whose party alignment varies from election to election. Because of the electoral college, which in the vast majority of states causes whichever candidate who garners the majority of the vote to gain all of the states electoral votes, presidential elections are more dependent on how states vote as a whole rather than how the majority of the country’s population votes.

A person’s identity informs their political opinions, which in turn influences how they vote.

Aspects of people's identity, be it their gender, sexuality, race, class, or religion, help mold their views on various issues. There is significant potential for aspects of an individual’s identity to affect how they view politicized topics, such as same-sex marriage, abortion, racial justice, and healthcare- all hot topics in recent years. The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg has raised serious doubts about Trump's nomination for the supreme court, Amy Coney Barrett. These doubts are primarily focused on the future of roe v. wade and legal abortion. Barrett's nomination concerns about the support she has from anti-abortion religious groups and her moral relativism.

But how does religion actually impact abortion views, and in turn, political views? According to Pew Research Center, 61% of the general population believes that abortion should be legal in most or all cases. Some religious groups attain a higher level of support for the legality of abortion, such as Buddhists (82% support legal abortion) and Jewish people (83% support legal

14

abortion). On the other hand, Catholic people, the largest religious group in the United States, have a more even distribution between legal and illegal. Studies indicate that 48% of catholics support the legality of abortion, 47% believe abortion

should be illegal in all or most cases. The remaining 5% undecided as to where they stand on abortion. However, it matters more just how religious a person is, rather than their specific religion. A large majority of religious people against abortion report absolute certainty in the existence of their God (79%), attend religious services more frequently (53% attend church at least once a week), and report praying more (71% pray at least once a day). As mentioned earlier, however, the quantity of votes matters less than the number of electoral votes, which are decided by the state majority in most

By Anna Pabst

cases. The southwest and southeast are the most religious regions of the country. This is indicated by research showing that 45% of people in the southwest and 43% of people in the southeast are highly religious (according to polls by Gallup). Keeping abortion legal is a position typically held by more liberal politicians and voters, whereas desiring an abortion ban generally is a more conservative position. Most states in the southeast and southwest have elected conservative governors, and all states in the southwest and southeast voted for the conservative candidate- the current President Donald Trump. Of course, the state’s population’s voting decisions cannot and should not be attributed entirely to religious values, but it is still true that religion is a major source of influence.

Another pressing issue is the discussion around racial justice. There has been an attitude shift in recent years, likely due to the volume at which the general population is witnessing acts of racism in the age of social media. A greater percentage of the general population (according to the Pew Research Center and compared to 2014 numbers) feel that more work needs to be done to achieve equality. Though people differ on what exactly they feel needs to be done, 61% of the population agrees that changes need to occur in some capacity. Between democrat leaning and republican

leaning people, 81% of democrat leaning people agreed that more work needs to be done, with 36% of republican leaning people saying the same. There is no one reason why people who think more work must be done to combat racial inequality and discrimination tend to be more liberal, but one reason could be their own race. There is a gap between how different races and ethnicities view racial justice. For instance, 88% of black people believe that more needs to be done, compared to 54% of white people. A person’s own race impacts their experiences, which they use to help form opinions. White people make up the majority of both major political parties, with 60% of

15

registered democrats being white and 89% of registered republicans being white (Gallup).

There is a higher concentration of Black voters (22% of the party), Hispanic voters (13%), and Asian voters (3%) in the democratic party. In contrast, the republican party's nonwhite population is only 11% of their voter base. This difference in racial distribution may sway party policy so the policies appeal to the voter base. Since people’s lived experiences are substantially impacted by their race, their views on racial equality work will vary. Other factors can indicate party preference as well- take gender, for example: in 2018/19, 50% of men identified as republican, and 42% identified as democrats (Pew

By Anna Pabst

research center). However, among women, the democratic party was found to be more favorable, with 56% of women identifying as a democrat and only 38% identifying as republican. Education is also an important factor. The majority of women without a college degree identify as democrats, while the majority of men without a college degree identify as republicans.

This trend of higher percentages of women identifying as democrats and higher percentages of men identifying as republicans carries over to other subgroups, such as racial/ethnic groups. Gender is just one of the many factors influencing voters.

Unfortunately, not everyone gets to have their voice heard in elections. There are many laws and practices in place to stop or hinder people's ability to vote. Groups affected by these practices are disproportionately people of color. Practices such as felony disenfranchisement can cause people to lose their ability to participate in democracy for periods ranging from just their sentence to their whole life. In 2020, there are an estimated 5.17 million people who are disenfranchised due to felony convictions (The Sentencing Project). One out of forty-four adults in America will not be able to participate and have their voices heard in this election. In Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, one in every thirteen people are barred from voting.

The effects of this practice echo in the election results, results obtained while discounting the voices of 5.17 Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic is also a cause for uncertainty for the upcoming election. The safest way to vote is by mail-in ballot, which many states have pushed back on. Unofficial ballot boxes have been reportedly set up in areas all across the country, which means there is no guarantee of your vote even being accounted for if you happen to use one of them instead of the official boxes or stations. The massive volume of ballots depending on the underfunded postal service causes concern about whether ballots will ship fast enough to be counted.There is a substantial amount at stake for this election, such as how the pandemic will be handled

16

going forward. Despite these additional struggles, eligible voters are still urged to cast their vote this year and have their voices heard.

SROTAERC EHT TEEM

WOMEN IN POLITICS MAGAZINE Founder and CoExecutive Director

Rebecca Joseph

Walnut Creek, CA | 14 years old

My name is Rebecca Joseph and I am a highschool sophomore from the Bay Area. I got interested in politics during my first year of high school where I joined the Speech and Debate team. From there I fell in love with the world of politics, but soon became aware of the lack of representation women were getting in the field. I wanted to be part of a community of teens who want to support each other and the younger generation to pursue a career in politics; however, I was unable to find anything, so I started Women In Politics. Now, four months later I have been blessed with an amazing team and I cannot wait for all we are going to accomplish.

Co-Exec. Director Katherine Bronov

Philadelphia, PA | 17 years old

My name is Katherine Bronov and I am an online high school senior from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. I have been interested in politics since the start of high school and I have searched for organizations and clubs that interest me but found nothing until Women In Politics (WIP) caught my eye. WIP is a very special organization and quite interestingly the first of its kind. I am so grateful to be a part of this organization and work alongside girls that are just as passionate about politics as I am, who recognize the shortage of women in this important field.

Please enjoy this issue!

SRETIRW

Please enjoy this issue!

Kansas City, MI | 16 years old

Andrea Montenegro-Polanco | Mary Corey | Anna Pabst | Andrea Chow | Ting Cui

Editor Leader

Lily Sun

San Ramon, CA | 16 years old

Justine Simons | Sophia Laraki | Kalani Seymore | Kaylyn Allingham | Sanjana Patel | Sophia Escobar | Cedar Roach Magazine Design Leader

Isabella Pang

Long Island, NY | 16 years old

Kashish Singh | Sara Keegan | Sydney Stewart

SRETIRW

Anna Cernich

SROTIDE

Writing Leader

SRENGISED

SROTAERC EHT TEEM

WOMEN IN POLITICS MAGAZINE

Instagram: @womeninpolitics_

Youtube: WomenIn Politics

FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS!

TikTok: Twitter: @womenin poltics

@womeninpoltics

Email: womeninpoliticswip@gmail.com