“The toxic feminism of AOC and Pelosi doesn’t represent young women like me” by Charlotte Townsend
This piece was originally published in the Washington Examiner on February 9, 2020. Toxic feminism made its mark on this year’s State of the Union, thanks to the Democrats. Some Democrats wore white in protest, meant to evoke memories of the suffragettes as they showed off their “Equal Rights Amendment Yes” buttons. Meanwhile, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez […]
2020 Gentleman of the Year Announced
CONTACT: Kathryn Alford, Communications Manager Kathryn@enlightenedwomen.org 571-310-5388 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2020 2020 GENTLEMAN OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED WASHINGTON, DC — Countering the narrative that all men are in need of reform, the 10th Annual Gentlemen Showcase, hosted by the Network of enlightened Women, known as NeW, celebrated gentlemen across the country that exemplify service, respect, and kindness. […]
“Women don’t need state-mandated quotas to succeed” by Krista Chavez
This piece was originally published in the Orange County Register on January 24, 2020. In 2018, California became the first state in the U.S. to mandate that corporate boards of directors include women. A new lawsuit from the Pacific Legal Foundation questions whether this law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment by […]
15th Annual National Conference Registration Now Open
NeW is excited to announce that registration for the 15th Annual NeW National Conference is now open! Register to attend the NeW National Conference As America celebrates the centennial anniversary of women winning the right to vote this year, attend the NeW National Conference and become better educated and equipped on today’s most important issues. […]
Women’s Organization Celebrates Men of Service
CONTACT: Kathryn Alford, Communications Manager Kathryn@enlightenedwomen.org 571-310-5388 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2020 WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES MEN OF SERVICE WASHINGTON, DC — Since Gillette released their “Best Men Can Be” advertisement campaign last year, America has debated the influence of masculinity in our society today. Some believe young men have much room for improvement while others believe the gentlemen around […]
Leave the politics out of children’s board games by Gabrielle Picard
This piece was originally published in The Detroit News on January 1, 2020. Last week, as children tore into their Christmas presents, some young girls may have received the new game by Hasbro, Ms. Monopoly. On the box, in the place of the traditional monocled Mr. Monopoly, the game features a brunette Ms. Monopoly with a slogan […]
Save the Dates
NeW is excited to announce our upcoming events for 2020. This year, we will offer a limited number of exclusive scholarships for many of these events for NeW National Members. Scholarships are only available as long as they last. If you are not a member yet and want to apply for the scholarships, you can […]
15 Highlights for 15 Years
This year we had two top Congresswomen speak at NeW events, new professional development opportunities for NeW leaders, and national recognition in the media. All of this and more has led to another impactful year for the Network of enlightened Women (NeW). We are able to make a difference because of our generous supporters. To […]
Where Are The Conservative Women In Hollywood? by Jordan Davidson
This piece was originally published in The Daily Wire on November 24, 2019. “The Hunt”, a film about a group of people who are kidnapped and hunted by rich liberal “elites” for fun, made headlines as debate broke out over the decision to delay its release. The delay, Universal said, was deemed the most appropriate action after mass shootings in El […]
Why I’m Thankful for NeW by Elise LaFleur
NeW is an organization that fosters a special community where women can support and encourage one another to be proud of their conservative values. NeW has spread across the country from campus to campus with one main objective in mind – creating a space where college women can come together and be empowered conservatives. This […]
