Nancy Brinker United States Ambassador
Women Make America Stronger
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ach august, americans commemorate a milestone that redefined our republic: the ratification of the 19th
Amendment on Aug. 18, 1920, and its certification just eight days later, on Aug. 26. That moment, enshrined as
Women’s Equality Day, did more than give women the vote. It expanded the American promise of liberty and self-governance. This anniversary is not just a
history lesson. It’s a call to gratitude and to action. The 19th Amendment reminds
us that progress in America is built on the foundations of freedom, faith, and family. The movement that led to its passage wasn’t a rejection of our founding principles, it was their fulfillment. And today, we see those principles at work as women lead in unprecedented ways. In the 119th Congress, 150 women
serve as voting members — 28% of the total. That number is a 44% increase from just 10 years ago. The women leading today
represent far more than just a growing statistic. They are shaping public policy and rebuilding the American middle class through hard work and service. Take Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota, the first woman from her state elected to the House. Or Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland, who now serve as the first two Black women in the Senate at the same time. These leaders, and many
others, are writing a new chapter in American civic life, one that proves representation and responsibility go hand in hand. But it’s not
just in Congress where women are rising. Today, under President Donald Trump’s administration, a woman, Susie Wiles, serves as White House chief of staff — a historic first.
The women leading today represent far more than just a growing statistic. They are shaping public policy and rebuilding the American middle class through hard work and service. In his Cabinet, seven other women
lead critical federal agencies: Pam Bondi, attorney general Lori Chavez-DeRemer, secretary
of labor Linda McMahon, secretary
of education Kristi Noem, secretary
of Homeland Security Brooke Rollins, secretary
of agriculture Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence
Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the
Small Business Administration This roster reflects merit,
strength, and vision. These women are not there to check a box. They’re there to get results, uphold the Constitution, and protect the interests of American families. I believe this is what women’s equality should look like, not forced uniformity or empty rhetoric, but leadership grounded in principle and driven by service. The women rising today in our political system are not just succeeding as women, they’re succeeding as Americans. We should not take
for granted how far we’ve come. Just over a century ago, women couldn’t cast a vote. Today, they are shaping the future of our nation at every level of government. They are leading agencies that protect our borders, grow our economy, educate our children, and defend our freedoms. The story of American women is
not one of grievance but of grit. From suffragists who petitioned peacefully, to mothers who hold communities together, to public servants who bring competence and compassion to their work, the American woman has never stopped building, serving, and leading. As we mark Women’s Equality Day
on Aug. 26, let’s honor their legacy, not with slogans, but with substance. Let’s encourage more women to step forward. Let’s teach our daughters that public service is noble, and that faith, freedom, and family are still the bedrock of a good society.
Nancy Brinker, founder of The Promise Fund and Susan G. Komen, is a former U.S. ambassador who talks with top newsmakers, titans of business, and world leaders on their lives, politics, and more.
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