Women Saving Democracy: Secretaries of State

In light of the many recent events that continue to threaten our democracy, Ms. magazine, RepresentWomen, and the Brennan Center for Justice know now more than ever the imperative to center women’s voices in the struggle for a better way. In September, we hosted a virtual, invite-only salon spotlighting Secretaries of State and their unique role in preserving democracy and advancing justice.
The salon featured a fireside chat-style discussion between Maine Secretary Shenna Bellows and Acting Secretary of Pennsylvannia Leigh Chapman, moderated by New Jersey Secretary and President of the National Association of Secretaries of State Tanesha Way.
Hear firsthand about their approach to leadership and the distinct challenges they - and the nation - face in 2022. They amplify the solutions women experts say are essential to address current threats to our democracy and to women's political power.
We'd like to give special thanks to our sponsors Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Michelle Mercer & Bruce Golden, Pivotal Ventures, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.