This project celebrates women who have striven to achieve an important presence in the political leadership of this nation. From small towns to larger cities, rural and urban, local and statewide––women are engaging in politics as never before. They are fulfilling a crucial role of gender parity in the great responsibilities of governance and civic wellbeing, often bringing with them viewpoints and concerns that reflect their unique life experiences. In short, the face of politics is changing in the United States and this project spotlights the remarkable women who are at the forefront of that change.