Erin Spencer Sairam is a New England-based writer who enjoys contributing to the national conversation on gender, politics and culture. She’s been a contributor with Forbes since 2018 and has covered political leaders, policy experts, corporate executives and countless women who
How Trump’s New Tariffs Will Impact Women’s Wallets
A new wave of tariffs set by the Trump administration will go into effect this week, and American women are likely to bear the brunt of the impact.
Women To Watch In The 119th U.S. Congress Freshman Class
The 119th Congress officially kicked off on January 3rd with 21 women being sworn in for the first time. Here are some of the newcomers who could become future political heavyweights.
A Women's Monument Is Finally Coming To The National Mall
Currently, there are no monuments to women on the National Mall. That's about to change.
Party Shakeups And Powerful Headwinds Reshaped Female Political Power In 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum is the top political newcomer to the Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women list and stands as a bright spot amid a darkening political landscape for women.
From Babysitting To Busking: These Were The 50 Over 50’s Very First Jobs
The members of the Forbes 50 Over 50 manage billions of dollars of investments, conduct world-class orchestras and consistently break athletic records. But where did they get their start? We asked, and they answered.