Riley Gaines and Enlightened Women Reclaim Feminism
This semester, Riley Gaines has traveled to NeW chapters at universities nationwide as part of her “Reclaim Feminism” speaker tour. The Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute and NeW have partnered to host Riley on eight different campus events this spring. In March, Riley stopped by The University of Tampa, where she shared her […]
NeW Announces Winner of 2024 Essay Contest: Adelaide Bradley
NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Category of the 2024 Essay Contest, Adelaide Bradley, a student at Washington State University Vancouver. Congratulations, Adelaide! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here! How did you hear about the 2024 NeW Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in it? […]
NeW Announces Winner of 2024 Essay Contest: Yara Elsayed
NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School Category of the 2024 Essay Contest, Yara Elsayed, a student at Middle College High School. Congratulations, Yara! Read her winning piece here! How did you hear about the 2024 NeW Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in it? I found the […]
High School Essay Contest Winner – Yara Elsayed
I am a religious and politically interested female in a small, widely liberal high school. I’ve been involved in countless instances when expressing my views had negative consequences. One memorable incident occurred during a classroom discussion on climate change. I had expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of specific environmental policies. Instead of experiencing a thoughtful […]
How to Get Involved on Your College Campus as a Conservative Woman
College students who want to make the most of their college experience know that getting involved on campus can be a great way to make friends and gain valuable experience. At first, it may seem complicated when you are a freshman to start joining clubs and signing up for campus organizations – but once you […]
Five Things You Didn’t Learn During Your Hill Internship (but should have!)
On April 4, 2024, the Network of enlightened Women hosted the Spring Capitol Hill Intern Summit in Washington, DC. During this program, 57 Capitol Hill interns and staffers had the opportunity to network with like-minded women and hear from successful female leaders in the network. The summit kicked off with “Five Things You Didn’t Learn […]
Conflict in the Middle East and Lessons in Diplomacy
On April 4, 2024, the Network of enlightened Women hosted the Spring Capitol Hill Intern Summit in Washington, DC. During this program, 57 Capitol Hill interns and staffers had the opportunity to network with like-minded women and hear from successful female leaders in the network. Ellie Cohanim, Senior Fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum, host of […]
How Conservative Women Can Choose The Best College Campus
One of the best ways to better prepare yourself for college life is to research different types of colleges and your options. As conservative women, we want our beliefs to be heard and not threatened on campus. By adequately preparing for college, you set yourself up for success. In Karin Lips‘ new book, You’re Not […]
Email Etiquette (and Other Other Unspoken Rules of the Workplace)
A wise person once said, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” While this might not seem like groundbreaking wisdom, the concept has always stuck with me. It’s encouraged me to ask questions and not to make assumptions about what others may know (or not know). In the spirit of that advice, I compiled a […]
Make Summer 2024 Your Smart Girl Summer
If you’ve ever heard of the Eisenhower Matrix, which sorts tasks by urgency and importance, it’s clear that amidst the bustle of the fall and spring semesters, usually only urgent and important priorities are getting tackled. Summer break can be the perfect time to take on important but non-urgent tasks, which can impact our personal […]
