Feb 284 minLegislative Update/Legislative Preview (could well be as boring as it sounds)Reader: If you are having a pleasant morning, read this one thing. And then stop reading. THREE LEGISLATORS FILED A BILL BASED ON A...
Jan 275 minIt's time to value and empower the women who run Wyoming's nonprofitsPublished in WyoFile on January 26, 2021 Support nonprofit journalism — donate to WyoFile today. By Jen Simon and Britney Wallesch Gov....
Jan 245 minOn the Cusp of Something Else Entirely: resources for the restless and the hopeful2020, believe it or not, was for optimism (in the face of uncertainty). For possibility (because no one knew what might happen). For...
Dec 19, 20203 minGender & The Budget[Note: A version of this was published in the Sunday Edition of the Casper Star Tribune on 12/20/20 as a column by Jen Simon. Subscribe...
Nov 21, 20203 minWyoming would benefit from more women in office Jen published this in the Casper Star Tribune this week: I’ve heard it said recently that “men represent women superbly” in the ...
Oct 17, 20205 minWhat Does The Research Say?We want to talk about women in elected office. And so, as it turns out, do a lot of other people. Fortunately, there is more and more...
May 23, 20202 minThe policies we get reflect who we electThis week, Jen wrote a column for the JHN&G pointing out why we all benefit from a diversity of voices in elected office. She selected a...
Mar 5, 20205 minNo Childcare. Because, Livestock. Good God Almighty, there is a lot to write about. Super Tuesday. We'll get to that. A super prepared, ultra qualified woman leaving the...
Feb 27, 20203 minA Nerdy Policy Interlude for Your Daily Politics-WatchingWe were sitting in the House Gallery the other night when some sh*t went down after 10pm. We're still trying to process how best to talk...
Feb 6, 20203 minSurviving the WinterDo you believe that we are all in it together? Or do you believe that each of us is on this island alone? We've lived here in Wyoming for...
Jan 28, 20202 minWhile we're talking about structural reform...Medicaid Expansion is in front of the Legislature when the new session convenes. There is a committee bill, passed out of Revenue...
Jan 19, 20204 min2020 Legislative PreviewThe Wyoming State Legislature convenes on Monday, February 10 for its budget session. We wanted to offer a quick primer on the Wyoming...
Jan 5, 20202 minThe Overton Window & The Gender Lens ProjectNamed for James Overton--who, we've just learned was a leading Libertarian--the Overton Window refers to the range of policies considered...
Dec 17, 20192 minAre Words Enough?Ed. Note--Jen Simon is co-founder of Wyoming Women's Action Network and Senior Policy Advisor to the Equality State Policy Center....
Dec 16, 20192 minA Few Thoughts on Low Wage Work and The Workers Who Do That WorkToday, we're taking a look at a report the Brookings Institute published recently: Low wage work is more pervasive than you think and...
Dec 14, 20192 minPublished! In the Casper Star TribuneSimon: Equal representation in politics benefits everyone We strongly encourage everyone to subscribe to the Casper Star Tribune. Which...
Nov 9, 20191 minMedicaid and WomenWe told you that Joint Revenue is considering Medicaid Expansion next week. Let's talk about how Medicaid impacts women. Women comprise...
Oct 23, 20194 minOverlooked: The Gender Data GapHey! So Jen had a piece published in the JHN&G special section today. You can check it out here. Or read it below. We're looking forward...
Oct 14, 20192 minThe Gender Parity Index & YouThe new RepresentWomen's 2019 Gender Parity Index is out! (To read the full Gender Parity Index report, click here. It's worth your time!...
Oct 3, 20192 minFunding Gender EqualityAccording to Melinda Gates, writing yesterday in TIME, "Gender equality in the U.S. has been chronically underfunded. Data from Candid’s...
