The inclusion of women in politics results in improved democratic outcomes and contributes to a better quality of life for communities,...

Last Thursday, January 27, Ayada Leads held its first training of the year: “The Art of Political Storytelling in the Digital Age” with...

As we near two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s obvious that our communities are exhausted. But we must remain cautious,...

One of the key initiatives here at Ayada Leads is Future Leaders in the Making, our mentorship program for growing women. Our Fall 2021...

Redistricting is the process of drawing new political districts–from the U.S. Congress to state legislatures, county commissioner...

Ranked choice voting, also known as instant-runoff voting, is an electoral process that allows voters more choice: not only do voters...

On August 9, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its clearest warning yet: climate change is...

While many articles cite the rising crime in Minnesota in particular and the nation at-large, little attention is paid to the victims of...

June 19, or Juneteenth, officially became a federal holiday on Thursday, June 17, 2021, as President Joe Biden signed into law the...

May 2021 had the worst hostilities that the region containing Israel and Palestine had seen in years. Lasting 11 days, airstrikes killed...

In the past two weeks, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s congressional district has seen both the conviction of the former police officer who murdered...

Historically, women have oftentimes been characterized as not being “built” or having the qualities necessary to be successful in...

Historically, and even in the present day, women have been and are largely excluded from politics and civic participation. This has led...

Have you been having thoughts about potentially running for office? Wanting to run for office and make a difference in your community,...

Kamala Harris becoming the first woman and black and Asian-American vice president of the United States has certainly been a historical...

Georgia has long demonstrated itself to be a deep red state for many years and in many elections. However, during the recent 2020 general...

This year’s inauguration was certainly a historic one as President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. Not only has...

Are you a woman of color who is thinking about running for office? As it is, there is a great need for more women and, specifically,...

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a significant trend of more and more women choosing to get involved in politics. Starting with...

While much of the world’s attention has been on the 2020 U.S. presidential election, this year’s general election has been one of many...