Why ConSERVative Month? | Maggie Horzempa
As a conservative woman living in the United States of America and attending a top four-year university, I already feel unbelievably grateful for the opportunities I have had and the people I have met. Without community and family I would not have been able to experience the things I have and as I get older, […]
A ConSERVative | Kaitlin Makuski
During the month of November, NeW is encouraging its Chapters and Members to find ways to serve their neighbors and communities through their ConSERVative challenge. This week, we are highlighting Kaitlin Makuski, NeW intern and student at Hillsdale College, about how she is serving her community this month. I go to school in a very […]
NeW Announces Winner of 2018 Essay Contest | Vianca Rodriguez
NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Division of the 2018 #ShesConservative Essay Contest is Vianca Rodriguez! Congratulations, Vianca! To read Vianca’s essay that was published in Red Alert Politics, click here. What inspired you to enter this essay contest? I guess what inspired me the most to enter this contest was […]
NeW Announces Winner of 2018 Essay Contest | Kelsie Scarim
NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School category of the 2018 #ShesConservative Essay Contest is Kelsie Scarim! Congratulations, Kelsie! To read Kelsie’s essay that was published by Red Alert Politics, click here. What inspired you to enter this essay contest? I was inspired to enter the essay contest because the theme […]
National Conference Recap: Human Trafficking and What You Can Do to Fight Back
Dawn Hawkins: Let’s Talk Sex Trafficking: The Hidden Problem in America and What You Can Do To Fight Back The National Conference hit a somber mood when Dawn Hawkins, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), discussed the nature of human trafficking in the United States. She made the […]
Join us in Raleigh, NC this Saturday
Join the women of Network of enlightened Women for our Second Annual ShesConservative Summit in Raleigh, North Carolina at the John Locke Foundation on Saturday, October 13. Attendees will attend dynamic workshops, hear from distinguished guest speakers, and even participate in a spokesperson training. This is a unique opportunity to grow your network and meet with other leaders from […]
Friday Feminist Fail: Boy Moms Edition
I saw this headline on Twitter, “Why has Feminism Affected the Mother-son Bond? You’re a feminist. You’re pregnant. It’s a boy. What next?” Really, the answer is obvious. You celebrate the upcoming birth of your child and raise your child the best you can. As to feminism, you teach your child to respect men and […]
National Conference Recap: Understanding Women’s Rights Around the World
Lisa Daftari on Women’s Rights Around the World For many Americans, basic women’s rights are taken for granted and are not fully appreciated when compared to the human rights violations around the world. At this year’s National Conference, Lisa Daftari, TV and Radio Host/Commentator, combatted this ignorance to demonstrate how women’s rights are being violated […]
Grab Your #ShesConservative Shirt
#ShesConservative is here! It’s officially September and that means it’s time to grab your “This Is What A Conservative Looks Like” shirt and join the #ShesConservtive movement. The #ShesConservative campaign is breaking down stereotypes about what young women believe today and what a conservative looks like. Get one of our signature shirts and wear it proudly […]
Caitlin Flanagan on Today’s Colleges and the Indoctrination of their Students
Caitlin Flanagan was, without a doubt, one of my favorite speakers at the NeW National Conference. Caitlin Flanagan is a contributing editor to the Atlantic and a former staff writer for The New Yorker. In addition, she is also the author of Girl Land, a best-selling book about what girls have lost and gained in […]