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The Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy promotes diverse public leadership that can advance policies that work for everyone.

It achieves this through intersectional GLPP graduate programs, cutting edge research, and interactive convenings. The Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy seeks to strengthen and expand women’s leadership in politics and policymaking by providing quality graduate education that brings together women from diverse backgrounds and conducting research and convening conferences and other public forums that advance policies to improve lives of women and their families.

11/05/2026

"The American people have spoken. And the message from the 2026 midterm elections was powerful, far-reaching, and consequential..."

Read the full analysis of this year's midterms by CWPPP Director, Dr. Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uYpojbHjCv_axEp6UXoVCltmTv3XD89c/view?usp=sharing

11/03/2026

You have rights as a voter. Make sure you know them today and get to the polls before 8pm!

https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/publications/voters-bill-of-rights.htm

https://www.lwv.org/voting-rights

Your voting rights are protected. These rights are guaranteed to qualified registered voters. You have the right to vote if you are a qualified registered voter. You have the right to cast your ballot in a manner that ensures privacy. You have the right to vote without any person trying to influence...

11/03/2026

Do you know where to vote?
Do you know if you're registered to vote?
Do you want to know if your mail-in ballot was counted?
Do you know what proposals are on your ballot and what they mean?

Get the answers to those questions here and get out to vote!

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/massachusetts-where-do-i-vote-election-day-2026-ma-ballot-questions-polls/4042316/

11/03/2026

Doubting the importance of voting this Election Day? Here are 10 (of many) reasons to get to the ballot box and make your vote count!

Discover why voting is crucial for shaping the future. From driving social change to protecting human rights, voting strengthens democracy, ensures social justice, and guarantees fair representation. Every vote matters!

11/03/2026

All the CWPPP staff have voted and encourage everyone to do so too! Polls in MA are open till 8 pm.

Learn why voting matters! Explore eight reasons to vote in every election. Make your voice heard and create change by voting!

10/30/2026

"From investigations to criminal charges, Black women in these roles have faced an array of attacks. Such experiences have raised questions about the treatment of Black women in elected office, as well as the potential ramifications for the communities that depend on them."

From Ilhan Omar to Charlane Oliver, Black women in elected positions are confronting political backlash for challenging those in power.

10/23/2026

Last week, CWPPP Director, Dr. Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson, served as a panelist at Women's Fund SouthCoast's "Women, Power, and the Future of Democracy" event. A huge thank you to Women's Fund SouthCoast for bringing together such powerful speakers to discuss issues of women's rights, power, and democracy as we imagine a better future together.

Learn more about the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19ZhL7rMvc/

10/23/2026

Earlier this month, CWPPP Director, Dr. Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson, participated in the Relational Coordination Collaborative's RC Cafe - "Relational Coordination for Equity and High Performance in Public and Non-Profit Administration"

A big thank you to the team at the Relational Coordination Collaborative at Brandeis' Heller School for Social Policy and Management for an insightful and engaging conversation.

Watch the full discussion here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q4zaVB-Pm28AOKvpCeJAjBg0SL-ttRAT/view

09/03/2026

Check out the results of Tuesday's primary elections in Massachusetts, including "full context about women in the 2026 elections, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons" thanks to the Center for American Women and Politics

Primary elections were held on Tuesday in Massachusetts. Results below are for statewide and federal contests.

09/03/2026

“Gloria created a roadmap when it wasn’t popular for women to lead or to advocate. Today, her charge is just as urgent. She showed us how to be unapologetic about equality and equity, especially when it’s hard, and she inspired and empowered generations of women, me included...In the years to come, she will continue to be a guiding light for the movements she fought for her entire life,” - Tracy Sturdivant

Ms. Foundation for Women is devastated by the loss of our co-founding mother, Gloria Steinem, whose tremendous impact on the feminist movement will be felt

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Boston, MA
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