January Newsletter

Engage, educate, and empower yourself with these opportunities!

January 27, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Book Talk: How to Raise a Citizen (virtual)

In a time when civic knowledge is declining, Dr. Lindsey Cormack offers parents, educators, and community members a practical roadmap for teaching the next generation about democracy. This program is perfect for anyone eager to build civic confidence in their families or classrooms and strengthen community engagement.

February 24, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

EmBOLDenHER: Leading with Integrity (hybrid)

Why does ethics matter in public service—particularly for women who lead? This session, led by the Assistant Town Manager Caitlan Biggs and Chief Relations Officer Tiffany Thomson of the Town of Little Elm, will explore the unique ethical challenges women face in the public arena and how values-based leadership can build trust, credibility, and long-term success.

NEW Leadership^® Texas returns to TWU

Apply by March 16 for the NEW Leadership^®Texas program, hosted by the Jane Nelson Institute for Women Leadership's Center for Women in Government. NLTX is free and open to up to 30 undergraduate students enrolled for the 2025–2026 academic year in any Texas college or university who are at least 18 years old as of June 1, 2026.

Learn more

Looking to jumpstart your career in government and public service?

Apply by February 15 for the Washington, D.C. Summer 2026 Legislative Internship through the Center for Women in Government! This competitive program for TWU students offers real-world experience in the legislative process and valuable professional connections.

Apply

LBJ Women's Campaign School deadline

Applications for the LBJ Women's Campaign School and the CWG Funding Award are due on February 2. If there is someone in your network who has the heart for public service and would be a strong candidate, or a talented campaign manager, we kindly ask you to pass this information along to them.

LBJ Women's Campaign School Application

CWG Reimbursement Funding Award Application

She Runs Texas launches

Who’s running for office in 2026 across Texas?

The She Runs Texas: 2026 Candidate Profiles is a new dataset and analysis from the Center for Women in Government examining women's participation in public office as candidates. This first release launches an ongoing series tracking women’s participation in Texas elections—more to come soon!

Gallery Spotlight

Carrie A. Nation

Carrie Amelia Moore Nation had many lives: farmer, mother, hotelier, teacher—but she is most well known as an activist. A staunch supporter of prohibition, Nation’s convictions were shaped by personal experience. Her first husband struggled with alcoholism, making their marriage an unhappy one. His death from alcohol-related causes left her a single mother and profoundly influenced her lifelong opposition to drinking.

During her second marriage to David Nation, she became more deeply involved in the prohibition movement. Frustrated with the movement’s conventional methods of protest, Nation chose a more radical path. She famously took up a hatchet, using it to smash saloons as a form of direct action, a tactic that led to her arrest at least thirty times. Her notoriety spread nationwide, and she traveled extensively to deliver speeches, selling hatchet souvenirs along the way to fund her cause.

Learn more about Carrie A. Nation at the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall.

Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall

Open Tuesday to Friday; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and by appointment. Visit us today!

1210 Old Main Circle, Denton, Texas

Achieve your 2026 Civic Engagement Goals

Make 2026 a year of meaningful and consistent civic engagement!

February- Get Election Ready

Double-check your registration status, update your address if needed, and help a friend or family member register too.

March- Make Your Voice Heard

Cast your vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, March 3.

Research the candidates ahead of time, attend a candidate forum, or bring a first-time voter with you to the polls.

May- Participate in Local Democracy

Vote in your local election on May 2.

Local elections shape schools, transportation, and public safety. Learn about ballot measures and share a voter guide with your community.

July- Celebrate America 250

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

Reflect on the nation’s founding ideals and consider how you can help strengthen democracy for the next generation.

September- Celebrate the Constitution

Honor Constitution Day on September 17.

Read the Constitution, attend a local event, or start a conversation about civic rights and responsibilities at work or school.

October- Empower Other Voters

Be a resource to others during National Voter Education Week (October 5-9).

Share accurate voting information, help others find their polling place, or volunteer with a voter education or registration group.

November- Finish Strong

Vote in the Uniform Election on November 3.

Make a plan to vote early or on Election Day, and encourage others to do the same.

Bonus tip: Civic engagement doesn’t end at the ballot box. Consider attending city council meetings, contacting your representatives, or volunteering with a local nonprofit throughout the year.

View a full list of key election dates here.

FEB 19 | 6-7 pm | Healing Politics | Book Talk with Cheryl Brown Wattley:

Learn about the remarkable career of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, the first nurse to ever serve in Congress. Author and UNT law professor Cheryl Brown Wattley will discuss the award-winning book Desire to Serve: The Autobiography of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson which she worked with the Congresswoman to create. Register here .

APR 17 | 8 am - 1 pm | WPLN | Women's Political Leadership Training | McAllen, Texas:

Hear from inspirational women leaders and expert trainers, and gain access to valuable resources that will elevate your leadership skills.

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