Women Redefining Power and Shaping the Political Agenda

Redefining Democracy and National Aspirations

• 💡 A multicultural America is coming together to redefine its 21st-century aspirations, moving beyond institutions that served the last century.
• 🎯 The current moment is seen as one of optimism and opportunity, with voters realizing the status quo isn't working and institutions need modernization.

Motherhood as a Political Imperative

• 🤱 Motherhood in America is broken, impacting moms across the spectrum, from stay-at-home parents to those working multiple jobs.
• 💰 Core economic imperatives like paid leave and child care are crucial for the future of democracy and economic success.
• 🗣️ Moms are finding common ground and empathy, rejecting narratives of division and demanding a system that delivers for all.

The Latino Community as a Bellwether

• 📊 The Latino community is young (median age 17) and disproportionately affected by issues like health disparities and lack of resources in education.
• ⚠️ Policies impacting the Latino community, such as healthcare access and fair wages, serve as an early warning for broader societal impacts.
• 🗳️ A significant portion of eligible Latino voters are non-voters, presenting an opportunity to re-engage them by addressing their real-world concerns like rent and food security.

Political Power and Organizing Between Elections

• 🛠️ Organizations are focusing on delivering wins in the here and now for families, even amidst political shifts, by advocating for tax policy changes and increasing uptake of existing benefits like paid leave.
• 📈 There's a critical need to address the lack of awareness regarding available benefits, such as paid leave, with only two in five eligible individuals utilizing them.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Encouraging dads to take paid leave can help shift the burden of unpaid labor and promote gender equity within families.
• 📢 Voto Latino is actively combating disinformation and bridging the information gap by creating accessible online content for young Latino voters, reaching millions monthly.

Key Policy Priorities for 2026 Midterms

• 🔒 Safeguarding election systems is paramount, as policies like the proposed SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of American women.
• 👶 A race to the top on child care is essential, as women are half the workforce and cannot work without adequate care, impacting gender equity and global competitiveness.