| Cynthia Richie Terrell | Ms. Magazine |
As we begin a new year, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it takes to build lasting political power, not just moments of progress, but structures that endure.
In our international research, we continue to see a consistent pattern. Countries that use proportional representation —particularly when paired with gender quotas —come closest to achieving gender-balanced governance. These systems don’t guarantee equality, but they create conditions where women’s leadership is no longer treated as exceptional.
RCV Day 1/23
We’re also beginning the year by celebrating Ranked Choice Voting Day, which takes place annually on January 23rd. To mark the occasion, RepresentWomen is hosting a virtual RCV Day webinar on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 1-2 p.m. EST , bringing together women leaders on the front lines of the ranked choice voting movement and spotlighting how this reform is taking root in communities across the country. You can register for this upcoming event here