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Indigenous women and women of color in all levels of elected office are transforming what it means to govern and lead their communities across the country. In 2020, we saw the highest number of women of color elected to US Congress, and we also celebrated the milestone of electing our first female – and first woman of color – Vice President of the United States. Women’s Democracy Lab believes that more support for Indigenous women and women of color in office will lead the way for a bold vision of our democracy.

At WDL, we are African, Arab, Asian, Black, Indigenous, immigrant and refugee, Latinx, multiracial, Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA, and Two Spirit people supporting, celebrating, and advancing a vision of liberation and belonging for all. Come join us!

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When women like us win elected office, we have an opportunity to radically re-imagine political leadership. Together, grounded in our unique histories, identities, and stories, we create a world liberated: a world where we live safely and can be our whole and authentic selves.

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Women's Democracy Lab is proud to have alumni from all over the country as well as representation from both state and local offices.

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I have noticed that I have been expressing my opinions more freely in my elected work. I have been speaking up more during meetings and trying to show up more as my authentic self in the spaces I go into. Overall, my confidence level has increased.

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I am very appreciative of the personal and professional power of this fellowship. It was life changing in ways that I didn't anticipate. I am honored to have been selected.

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It’s a very self-sacrificing decision to serve your community, and that immediately impacts the safety of your family. These are the decisions you have to make every day. I found that to be the most emotional part of "Elected and Unsafe".

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I am grateful that WDL exists to try to create space for us to come together and learn from one another. What a privilege and a joy to be a part of this community.

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This stipend was a life saver and allowed me to be financially independent and have access to self-care resources. This was the first time in my life I did not have to stress about finances and I could solely focus on my job, career, and personal life.

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The idea that we're worthy of care and love and we deserve the good things in life once in a while - that is an important takeaway for me.

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I have unlearned a lot of my striving for perfectionism and allowing myself grace to try things, to experiment, and to stop and listen to others as opposed to constantly feeling pressure to have the answers immediately.

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FPP has given me what I needed to keep my head up and keep going. I take all that I have heard, learned, and experienced in the program and with the other women to forge proudly forward. While things feel depleted and the feelings of isolation and defeat come close, I'm right on the next meeting and getting re-inspired and reminded that we do this from the heart and with meaning and that our voices are powerful for our community and change for future generations.

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It taught me to be proud of my identity and be as authentic as I can be in these public spaces.

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This experience has expanded my relationships, introduced me to new tools that I didn't have as a legislator, educated me and engaged me in legislative and progress policies that prompted me to increase my knowledge. It satisfied while introducing me to being curious.

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I found it really powerful that we got to see these diverse women speak to their experiences.

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We all have different realities, but there's a thread that's like - "I'm not alone."

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Thank you for finding me and welcoming me to this space. So very grateful.

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