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members of congress
Congress is divided into two chambers: the House of representatives and the senate. Each state has the same amount of senate representatives (2), and the number of house representatives varies depending on the state’s population. below, each member of each…
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key terms
Political jargon can get tricky. It’s hard to keep up with the news when half of the words are unknown. To find quick assistance, visit https://politicalmarketer.com/political-glossary/ and use “Control F” to find the specific term!
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history of women in politics
1848: The Seneca Falls Convention The Seneca Falls Convention, held in 1848 in Seneca Falls, was the first major women’s rights gathering in the United States. Organized by activists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, it produced the Declaration…
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Why is voting important?
“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. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” Women were granted protected access to government and politics in 1920, yet many women still feel excluded from the conversation. Register to vote today at https://vote.gov/
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Cory booker’s historical “filibuster”
Okay, to be fair, it wasn’t technically a filibuster. Professionals are calling it a “marathon speech.” A filibuster is when a long speech is delivered to prevent voting on a legislative action (such as a bill). This was not preventing…
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Hey girlies!
Welcome to She Knows Politics. Together, we can shift the political world from closed doors to a joint space. We’re glad you’re here. Check us out on Instagram (@sheknowspolitics26) for information, quick graphics, and more! While you’re here, what are…
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