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Running Start is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that trains young women to run for political office. Since 2007, Running Start has trained more than 12,000 young women to lead in politics.

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Jul 5, 2017

NPR: In D.C., A Politics Camp For Girls

This year’s Young Women’s Political Leadership program participants were featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition.

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Jun 15, 2017

Reaching Women Where They Are

My mom is the type of woman I wish I could vote for — honest, hardworking, and passionate about her…

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May 31, 2017

Call Out Sexism in Politics: Women who run for office should deal with gendered attacks head-on.

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May 2, 2017

The Inspirational Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

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Apr 4, 2017

I stood firm and I was powerful.

I am eighteen years old, 4’11”, the daughter of a driven Moroccan Muslim father and outspoken…

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Feb 17, 2017

Making the #ILookLikeAPolitician Movement

“You’re the hottest woman [at our office].” “Good thing you’re working out, because you wouldn’t want to get porky.” “Look at that face!” “She’s the best looking attorney general in the country.” “I like my girls chubby.” “What are your measurements?” “I’m…