Can you feel the electricity this week? While the news cycle tries to keep us doom-scrolling, women across the globe are flipping elections, launching historic campaigns, and building entirely new systems of care and wealth.
Let's dive into the good news that's been reshaping our world.
Democrat Wins Miami Mayor's Race: Eileen Higgins just flipped the Miami mayor's office, becoming the first Democratic mayor since 1997, defeating a Trump-backed Republican. The win came despite endorsements for her opponent from Trump, DeSantis, and Rick Scott, with prominent Democrats like Pete Buttigieg rallying behind Higgins.
Crockett Launches Texas Senate Bid: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett officially launched her U.S. Senate campaign in Dallas, aiming to do what no Texas Democrat has done since 1994: win a statewide election. Polling shows Crockett has the strongest support among Democratic hopefuls, and if successful, would become the first Black woman ever elected statewide in Texas. This is exactly the kind of bold leadership we need—someone who's been calling out the patriarchy on the House floor is now coming for a Senate seat.
Williams Introduces Abortion as Human Right Resolution: As the Trump Administration boycotts the UN's Universal Periodic Review on human rights, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA) introduced a resolution affirming reproductive freedom as a fundamental human right under U.S. and international law. With 109 co-sponsors, this would challenge state abortion bans as violations of federal law.
Menstrual Cups Tested in Space: The AstroCup mission just made history as the first-ever experiment testing menstrual cups in spaceflight conditions, proving they maintain structural integrity and functionality after launch. This research opens the door for sustainable menstruation options on long-duration Moon and Mars missions, giving female astronauts autonomy over their bodies instead of forcing decades of hormonal suppression.
Kerry Washington Joins BirthFUND100: Kerry Washington is joining forces with Elaine Welteroth's BirthFUND100 to raise $1 million for mothers in crisis, responding directly to viral cases of Black women being turned away from hospitals while in active labor. The campaign aims to mobilize 100 leaders to fund rapid relief for mothers facing food insecurity, unsafe housing, and medical emergencies.
Drag Queen Pattie Gonia Raises $1.1 Million: Nature-loving drag queen Pattie Gonia just completed a 100-mile trek in full drag from Point Reyes to the Golden Gate Bridge, raising over $1.1 million for eight inclusive outdoor nonprofits. The average donation was just $30, proving that grassroots support can create game-changing funding for organizations promoting diversity in outdoor spaces. When people laughed at her "crazy idea," she did it anyway—and now she's proof that combining who you are with what you're good at to fight for change actually works.
British Ice Skating Allows Same-Sex Couples: British Ice Skating announced that same-sex couples will be permitted to compete in ice dance at national events starting next season, following Canada and Finland in updating their rules. While same-sex teams still can't compete internationally, advocates like triple world medallist Kaitlyn Weaver continue lobbying for change and creating these ripples.
MacKenzie Scott's $7.1 Billion in 2025 Donations: Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott just announced she donated $7.17 billion to roughly 225 organizations in 2025, bringing her total giving since 2019 to a staggering $26.3 billion. Her donations went to HBCUs, poverty relief, social justice organizations, and climate change initiatives, specifically targeting communities facing food insecurity and racial inequity.
Cook County Permanent Guaranteed Income Funding: Cook County, Illinois has become the first county in the US to establish permanent funding for guaranteed income programs—WITH a $7.5 million budget. This means funding is no longer dependent on one-time federal funds or temporary grants; it's now a permanent line item in the county budget, just like funding for roads or schools. And unlike traditional welfare programs that require you to meet certain conditions to receive support, guaranteed income comes with no strings attached.
India's Cash Transfers for Women's Unpaid Work: India is running one of the world's largest social experiments: 118 million adult women across 12 states now receive unconditional monthly cash transfers, acknowledging the economic value of unpaid domestic and care work. Women in India spend nearly five hours daily on unpaid household labor—7.6 times more than men—and these transfers are giving women financial autonomy, reduced marital conflict, and newfound confidence. This is what happens when governments finally recognize that invisible labor deserves compensation.
Quinta Brunson Launches Philly Field Trip Fund: "Abbott Elementary" creator Quinta Brunson is teaming up with the School District of Philadelphia to create a fund providing free field trips for over 117,000 public school students. Brunson says field trips "opened my world, sparked my creativity, and helped me imagine a future beyond what I saw every day."
Nnena Kalu Wins Turner Prize: Glasgow-born Nnena Kalu just became the first artist with learning disabilities to win the Turner Prize for her colorful, cocoon-like sculptures made from VHS tape and abandoned materials. Kalu, who is autistic with limited verbal communication, had her facilitator declare that "a very stubborn glass ceiling" had been broken. The UK art world is finally recognizing that diversity is essential to innovation, and disabled artists have always had something profound to teach us about seeing the world differently.
Eurovision Winner Returns Trophy Over Israel: Swiss singer Nemo, the first non-binary performer to win Eurovision, announced they're returning their 2024 trophy in protest of Israel's continued participation. Five countries—Iceland, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands—have already announced boycotts of next year's event.
The infrastructure is being rebuilt from the ground up. Kerry Washington and Elaine Welteroth are mobilizing leaders, Cook County is making guaranteed income permanent, and India is giving women the financial autonomy they deserve.
The question isn't whether the world is shifting. It's whether you're ready to shift with it.
How will you step into your power this week?
