Nikki Fried Inaugurated 12th Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
Nikki Fried Inaugurated 12th Florida Commissioner of Agriculture As Commissioner, she will oversee a $1.8 billion department with nearly 4,000 employees, a $137 billion economic impact, and widespread responsibility for Florida’s food production and safety, consumer protection and licensing, and our state’s waters, forests, energy, and more.
‘Year of the Woman’ for Florida Democrats
As women won Democratic contests, state GOP lost ground on gender parity As 2018 comes to a close, Florida’s political landscape does not look dramatically different — from a partisan perspective — than before the election.
Nothing is ‘off the table’ for Gwen Graham
In a wide-ranging and frank, four-hour interview with The News Service of Florida, Gwen Graham, bespectacled in clear, hipster frames, reflected on her primary loss — “It’s painful”— and her new role as a member of the board of Ruth’s List, an organization that backs Democratic female candidates in Florida.
An Incredible Year For Women
It has been an incredible year for women educating voters on issues important to Floridians. As a result of this election cycle, more than 50 progressive female policy-makers will now fight for affordable healthcare, public education, a clean environment, and women’s rights. Our tax-deductible 501 (c)(3), Her Florida, works to educate and train these policymakers […]
Ruth’s List is ready to party…
…like it’s 2019! Mark your calendars for our 3rd Annual Leadership Conference, featuring amazing speakers, training sessions and, of course, newly elected women! RSVP here Please join us on February 22-23 in Orlando!
Resilient women candidates: They come back and win after an election loss
Two years ago, Jennifer Webb was on the campaign trail in Pinellas County, vying for a seat in Florida’s state House. She lost. What happened next? “I’m going to do this again,” Webb recalled thinking at the time. “And I know the next time, I’m going to win.”
Meet some of the new Florida House Democrats
The much hyped “Blue Wave” that Democrats were hoping would manifest itself during this year’s midterm elections ultimately did live up to the hype around most of the country, but not so much in the Sunshine State.Still, Democrats did manage to flip seven seats in the state House of Representatives, and six of the newly […]
Democrat Nicole “Nikki” Fried claims historic victory in Commissioner of Agriculture race.
In a tight race that spawned a grueling series of recounts, Democrat Nicole “Nikki” Fried claimed victory in the campaign for Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner on Sunday, based on figures from the state’s Division of Elections. She defeated Republican Matt Caldwell by 6,753 votes, out of more than 8 million cast.
Thanks From Mariella Smith
Dear Pamela and the Ruth’s List Team, Thank you so much for all your help and support. I am truly grateful for your woman-to-woman moral support and encouragement. The endorsement of this great group meant a LOT to me. The lovely silk gladiola you sent me now has a special place in my living room, […]
Open Letter To RL Winners: Our Own Thanksgiving is NO Turkey
Dear Newly Elected Women, Thank you. For being the best and the brightest For fighting hard. 👊 For having that extra thick skin. For putting on heels when your feet killed you. 👠 For the lipstick and blowouts.💄 For giving up months of your personal life. For not saying “f&!? you” all the times you wanted to. 🤬 For […]