Recently, the Trump administration held its first cabinet meeting, and we found the images that emerged to be concerning.
First of all, the vast majority of the people in these images are white men. This isn’t just a symbolic point about the vast benefits of DEI or representation (though that point cannot be overstated). It’s a valid concern on behalf of anyone who isn’t a white man as these are the people making the decisions about our lives, our safety, and our futures.
It is undeniable that we need more women in our government to safeguard our decades of hard-fought progress and protect our rights. Help support more pro-choice and pro-women women running for office this year by chipping in $20.25 or more today. →
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Last week, we saw the way these men conducted themselves as they bullied and berated President Zelensky. It was a disturbing and illuminating display of toxic masculinity. It was also a cause for serious concern about the temperament of America’s leaders tasked with negotiating peace on the global stage. At Her Bold Move, we know that the world would be a better place if a more feminine approach to these issues was utilized.
And here’s the thing: according to international data collected from 1989-2011, when women are involved in peace agreements, peace is 35% more likely to last 15+ years. On the flipside, war disproportionately impacts women – often in radical and unimaginably dangerous ways.
At Her Bold Move, we understand our responsibility in this moment. We know that our best defense against the dangerous toxic masculinity of the Trump administration is to elect MORE WOMEN to the U.S. government. It is critical to our pursuit of national security and to getting as close to world peace as possible.
Our democracy remains as fragile as ever – but brave women continue to serve as much needed checks and balances blocking potential damage at every turn. Help us elect more of them to office in 2025 and 2026 by pitching in $20.25 or more today →
Together,
Erica Henry
Senior Political Advisor
Her Bold Move
