Nancy Brinker United States Ambassador


New Stigma Haunts Women S


ince 1980, every president has designated March as Women’s History Month by presidential decree.


This is a time to honor the trail-


blazers who helped to lift women up, from the suffragettes who fought for the right to vote to the unsung heroes whose contributions too often go unnoticed. As someone who has spent decades advocating for women’s health, leading nonprofits, and representing the Unit- ed States on the global stage, I know firsthand the power of women’s voices to inspire, lead, and transform society. In recent years, I’ve had the privi-


lege of interviewing an array of pro- lific, inspiring women on my News- max TV program, Conversations with Nancy Brinker. Each story was more powerful than


the last, showcasing the resilience and ingenuity of women across public, pri- vate, and nonprofit sectors. Yet amid these inspiring stories,


I’ve noticed a troubling trend. More and more free-thinking women — particularly conservative women — are finding themselves “canceled” by the so-called mainstream media. Female empowerment, once a unify- ing cause, is increasingly predicated on adhering to a specific political or ideological framework. This development is profoundly troubling. For years, society worked to dis-


mantle harmful stereotypes about women’s appearance, behavior, and professional aspirations. As a busi- ness executive, U.S. ambassador, and international nonprofit leader, I’ve witnessed how these preconceived notions stifled women’s progress. In the fight against breast cancer,


for example, we had to overcome not just the disease but also the stigma


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surrounding it. These barriers didn’t just hinder professional growth — they jeopardized lives. Today, a new form of stigma is taking


hold. Instead of celebrating women for their character, integrity, and accom- plishments, we increasingly judge them based on their political affiliations or ideological leanings. This is a betrayal of the very principles Women’s History Month seeks to uphold. The numbers tell a promis-


ing story of progress. According to the Women Business Collaborative (WBC), women comprised 21.3% of new appointments to public boards of directors, with 43 women and 159 men appointed in December 2024.


If society is serious about empowering women, this effort cannot be reduced to symbolic gestures. Meanwhile, there are currently a


record number of female governors serving simultaneously across the U.S. — a total of 12. These milestones reflect the hard-fought achievements of women across the political spectrum. Yet the public discourse too often overlooks conservative women’s con- tributions, dismissing them as less valid or less worthy of celebration. This marginalization is not just


unfair — it’s counterproductive. A truly inclusive society values diversity of thought as much as it values diver- sity in appearance or background. It recognizes that progress is not a par- tisan endeavor but a collective one, enriched by the voices of women from all walks of life. Women’s History Month should be a time to amplify these voices, not


silence them. It should be a time to reflect on the lessons of the past, cel- ebrate the achievements of the pres- ent, and chart a course for a future in which every woman — regardless of her ideology — is empowered to con- tribute to society. If society is serious about empow-


ering women, this effort cannot be reduced to symbolic gestures like meeting workplace quotas or diver- sifying advertising campaigns. While these initiatives have their place, they are insufficient on their own. True empowerment requires creat-


ing a culture in which every woman feels free to express her beliefs and share her perspective without fear of public shaming or cancellation. This is not just a matter of fairness


— it’s a matter of principle. The right to free expression is a cornerstone of democracy. When we suppress voic- es because they challenge the status quo or deviate from popular opinion, we undermine the very freedoms that enable progress. Women’s History Month is not just a celebration of how far we’ve come — it’s a reminder of how much work remains. If we want to build a society that judges individuals by their character, integ- rity, and achievements, we must reject cancel culture and embrace a culture of mutual respect and understanding. This March, let us honor the trail-


blazers who fought for equality and the women who continue to break barriers in every field. But let us also commit to a future in


which every woman’s voice is heard, valued, and respected — regardless of her political ideology.


Nancy G. Brinker is the founder of Susan G. Komen, the Promise Fund of Florida, and host of Conversations with Nancy Brinker on Newsmax TV.


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