Harnessing the Power of Women

Nevada Women Blaze Trails

  • Women are the Majority in the Nevada Legislature

    In 2018, Nevada made history when it elected the first state legislature with a woman majority in the United States. In 2019, the Nevada Legislature passed bills focused on women and children. More…

  • Women are the Majority on the Nevada Supreme Court

    Since 2019, women have comprised four out of the seven Nevada Supreme Court justices. More…

  • Women are the Entire Senatorial Delegation to Washington

    In 2018, our delegation to the Senate was all-women. More…

  • Women are Half of the Congressional Delegation to Washington

    Two of Nevada’s four Congresspeople are women. More…

  • Women Make a Difference

    “I’m just a southern country girl and one who will not take no for an answer. One who if you said it can’t be done, why can’t it be done? Let me try it.” -Hattie Canty

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The women know as much as the men do, and their advice is often asked. We have a republic as well as you. The council-tent is our Congress, and anybody can speak who has anything to say, women and all.

Sarah Winnemucca