Women’s History Month: Looking Back on How Far We’ve Come and the Hill That Lies Ahead

By Cynthia Richie Terrell March 6, 2026 1 min read

Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment! This week: —Primary season marks few advances for women. —Donald Trump's endorsements were overwhelmingly male, and they mattered. —LA Charter Commission recommends ranked-choice voting. —German women oppose online hate speech. ... and more. The post Women’s History Month: Looking Back on How Far We’ve Come and the Hill That Lies Ahead appeared first on Ms. Magazine .

Why this matters

The lack of progress for women in primary season, as noted in the recent compilation of stories on women's representation, highlights the ongoing challenges in achieving gender equity in US politics. The fact that Donald Trump's endorsements were overwhelmingly male and influential underscores the need for continued efforts to support female candidates. Meanwhile, the recommendation for ranked-choice voting by the LA Charter Commission could potentially create more opportunities for women to run and win elections. As the US celebrates Women's History Month, these developments serve as a reminder that despite advances, significant barriers remain. In states like Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina, where reproductive rights are heavily restricted, the underrepresentation of women in politics can have particularly far-reaching consequences. As such, initiatives to increase women's representation, such as ranked-choice voting, may be crucial in shaping the future of gender equity and reproductive rights in these states.

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