Happy International Women’s Day, Friend!

Today, we celebrate women’s achievements with the understanding that a more equal world benefits not only women, but everybody who depends on women—sons and spouses, coworkers and co-pilots alike.

As it happens, Kentucky has never once elected a woman to the U.S. Senate. That’s something I’m determined to change this November—because having more women’s voices in the halls of power is good for all of us.

Studies show that when more women are brought into the political conversation, more legislation overall gets passed (someone clue Mitch in that legislation is for passing, not blocking). That legislation tends to extend across the aisle, in the pursuit of results over political point-scoring. And more attention goes not only to issues that specifically affect women (equal pay, domestic violence), but also to issues like health care, education and family leave that affect men and women alike.

And the benefits build on themselves over time. When we elect more women to office, more women run in subsequent elections—and more girls grow up wanting to enter public service as well.

Maya Angelou said, “Each time a woman stands up for herself ... she stands up for all women.” Today, I’m thinking about everything women around the world have accomplished and how we could make history here in Kentucky this fall. It’ll be a tough fight, but with the way this team steps up, I know we can pull it off.

If you’re ready for a change in our representation and in our politics, chip in to help build the campaign that can win in November.

Thank you,
Amy