Future Forward Women
@futureforwardwomen.bsky.social
FFW is a bold new initiative to build women’s power and influence in the U.S. We aim to win BIG for women & families in all 50 states.
https://futureforwardwomen.org
https://futureforwardwomen.org
Five years after the shecession, women are still being pushed out — not by crisis, but by policy.
FFW CEO C. Nicole Mason breaks it down in The Hill.
🔗 Read it now. tinyurl.com/Shecessionar...
#Shecession #FutureForwardWomen #EconomicEquity thehill.com/opinion/fina...
FFW CEO C. Nicole Mason breaks it down in The Hill.
🔗 Read it now. tinyurl.com/Shecessionar...
#Shecession #FutureForwardWomen #EconomicEquity thehill.com/opinion/fina...
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Five years after the shecession, women are still being pushed out — not by crisis, but by policy.
FFW CEO C. Nicole Mason breaks it down in The Hill.
🔗 Read it now. tinyurl.com/Shecessionar...
#Shecession #FutureForwardWomen #EconomicEquity thehill.com/opinion/fina...
FFW CEO C. Nicole Mason breaks it down in The Hill.
🔗 Read it now. tinyurl.com/Shecessionar...
#Shecession #FutureForwardWomen #EconomicEquity thehill.com/opinion/fina...
Mary Sheffield has been elected Detroit’s first woman mayor, ushering in a new era of inclusive leadership rooted in equity, affordability, & opportunity.
We love to see it ✨
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenLead #MarySheffield #HistoricWin #Equity #WomenInPolitics #LeadershipMatters #shapethefuture
We love to see it ✨
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenLead #MarySheffield #HistoricWin #Equity #WomenInPolitics #LeadershipMatters #shapethefuture
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Mary Sheffield has been elected Detroit’s first woman mayor, ushering in a new era of inclusive leadership rooted in equity, affordability, & opportunity.
We love to see it ✨
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenLead #MarySheffield #HistoricWin #Equity #WomenInPolitics #LeadershipMatters #shapethefuture
We love to see it ✨
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenLead #MarySheffield #HistoricWin #Equity #WomenInPolitics #LeadershipMatters #shapethefuture
Congratulations NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani 👏🏾
In his acceptance speech Mamdani committed to putting families 1st—affordable housing and healthcare, easier commutes & universal childcare.
#shapethefuture #hope #equity #childcareforall #newmexico #leadershipinaction #democracyatwork
In his acceptance speech Mamdani committed to putting families 1st—affordable housing and healthcare, easier commutes & universal childcare.
#shapethefuture #hope #equity #childcareforall #newmexico #leadershipinaction #democracyatwork
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Congratulations NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani 👏🏾
In his acceptance speech Mamdani committed to putting families 1st—affordable housing and healthcare, easier commutes & universal childcare.
#shapethefuture #hope #equity #childcareforall #newmexico #leadershipinaction #democracyatwork
In his acceptance speech Mamdani committed to putting families 1st—affordable housing and healthcare, easier commutes & universal childcare.
#shapethefuture #hope #equity #childcareforall #newmexico #leadershipinaction #democracyatwork
Women who Inspire Us: Abigail Spanberger just made history as the first woman elected Governor of Virginia — a milestone decades in the making. 👏
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenInPower #AbigailSpanberger #BreakingBarriers #Trailblazer #LeadershipInAction #WomenLead
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenInPower #AbigailSpanberger #BreakingBarriers #Trailblazer #LeadershipInAction #WomenLead
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Women who Inspire Us: Abigail Spanberger just made history as the first woman elected Governor of Virginia — a milestone decades in the making. 👏
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenInPower #AbigailSpanberger #BreakingBarriers #Trailblazer #LeadershipInAction #WomenLead
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenInPower #AbigailSpanberger #BreakingBarriers #Trailblazer #LeadershipInAction #WomenLead
🚨Federal Judge block the Trump Administration from suspending SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans—children, families, the elderly, the disabled and working poor
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
October 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🚨Federal Judge block the Trump Administration from suspending SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans—children, families, the elderly, the disabled and working poor
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
🚨Federal Judge block the Trump Administration from suspending SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans—children, families, the elderly, the disabled and working poor
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🚨Federal Judge block the Trump Administration from suspending SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans—children, families, the elderly, the disabled and working poor
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
🚨Federal Judge block the Trump Administration from suspending SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans—children, families, the elderly, the disabled and working poor
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🚨Federal Judge block the Trump Administration from suspending SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans—children, families, the elderly, the disabled and working poor
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
#SNAP #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #Accountability #EconomicJustice #DemocracyInAction
We’ve closed the gap by two pennies since the ’90s. Two. Pennies. Don’t spend it all in one place.
The wage gap costs women $400K+ over a lifetime — and the loss of flexibility is pushing many out of the workforce altogether.
#GenderPayGap #PayEquity #FutureForwardWomen #WomenAtWork #Flexibility
The wage gap costs women $400K+ over a lifetime — and the loss of flexibility is pushing many out of the workforce altogether.
#GenderPayGap #PayEquity #FutureForwardWomen #WomenAtWork #Flexibility
October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We’ve closed the gap by two pennies since the ’90s. Two. Pennies. Don’t spend it all in one place.
The wage gap costs women $400K+ over a lifetime — and the loss of flexibility is pushing many out of the workforce altogether.
#GenderPayGap #PayEquity #FutureForwardWomen #WomenAtWork #Flexibility
The wage gap costs women $400K+ over a lifetime — and the loss of flexibility is pushing many out of the workforce altogether.
#GenderPayGap #PayEquity #FutureForwardWomen #WomenAtWork #Flexibility
👀 Pop quiz:
Which state ranks #1 for women’s power and influence?
A) Mississippi
B) Maryland
C) The District of Columbia
D) Iowa
Visit futureforwardwomen.org to find out —and see where your state lands.
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenInPower #LeadershipIndex #GenderEquality #shapethefuture
Which state ranks #1 for women’s power and influence?
A) Mississippi
B) Maryland
C) The District of Columbia
D) Iowa
Visit futureforwardwomen.org to find out —and see where your state lands.
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenInPower #LeadershipIndex #GenderEquality #shapethefuture
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
👀 Pop quiz:
Which state ranks #1 for women’s power and influence?
A) Mississippi
B) Maryland
C) The District of Columbia
D) Iowa
Visit futureforwardwomen.org to find out —and see where your state lands.
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenInPower #LeadershipIndex #GenderEquality #shapethefuture
Which state ranks #1 for women’s power and influence?
A) Mississippi
B) Maryland
C) The District of Columbia
D) Iowa
Visit futureforwardwomen.org to find out —and see where your state lands.
#FutureForwardWomen #WomenInPower #LeadershipIndex #GenderEquality #shapethefuture
BREAKING NEWS: NYC is losing one of its most enduring reproductive health care sites: the PPGNY clinic at 26 Bleecker St. is shutting down as financial and physical infrastructure pressures mount.
#AbortionAccess #ReproductiveRights #NYC #ClinicClosing
#AbortionAccess #ReproductiveRights #NYC #ClinicClosing
October 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
BREAKING NEWS: NYC is losing one of its most enduring reproductive health care sites: the PPGNY clinic at 26 Bleecker St. is shutting down as financial and physical infrastructure pressures mount.
#AbortionAccess #ReproductiveRights #NYC #ClinicClosing
#AbortionAccess #ReproductiveRights #NYC #ClinicClosing
On Nov. 1. The SNAP Program will be halted due to the federal shutdown 🤦🏾♀️
41.7M people rely on SNAP each month—and 13.5% of U.S. households (18M) are food insecure.
#SNAP #Foodinsecurity #EndTheShutdown #HungerIsPolicyChoice #shapethefuture #women #families
41.7M people rely on SNAP each month—and 13.5% of U.S. households (18M) are food insecure.
#SNAP #Foodinsecurity #EndTheShutdown #HungerIsPolicyChoice #shapethefuture #women #families
October 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
On Nov. 1. The SNAP Program will be halted due to the federal shutdown 🤦🏾♀️
41.7M people rely on SNAP each month—and 13.5% of U.S. households (18M) are food insecure.
#SNAP #Foodinsecurity #EndTheShutdown #HungerIsPolicyChoice #shapethefuture #women #families
41.7M people rely on SNAP each month—and 13.5% of U.S. households (18M) are food insecure.
#SNAP #Foodinsecurity #EndTheShutdown #HungerIsPolicyChoice #shapethefuture #women #families
Women who Inspire Us 🥰 From late bloomer to living legend — Misty Copeland changed the face of ballet forever. As she takes her final bow, we honor her power, poise, and impact 🩰
#MistyCopeland #BalletIcon #BreakingBarriers #WomenInTheArts #BlackBallerina #FutureForwardWomen #HerLegacyLivesOn
#MistyCopeland #BalletIcon #BreakingBarriers #WomenInTheArts #BlackBallerina #FutureForwardWomen #HerLegacyLivesOn
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Women who Inspire Us 🥰 From late bloomer to living legend — Misty Copeland changed the face of ballet forever. As she takes her final bow, we honor her power, poise, and impact 🩰
#MistyCopeland #BalletIcon #BreakingBarriers #WomenInTheArts #BlackBallerina #FutureForwardWomen #HerLegacyLivesOn
#MistyCopeland #BalletIcon #BreakingBarriers #WomenInTheArts #BlackBallerina #FutureForwardWomen #HerLegacyLivesOn
🚨NEW POLL: Despite clinic closures & mounting restrictions, Gallup finds 51 % of Americans identify as pro-choice—a majority that cuts across age, race & region.
#ReproductiveJustice #AbortionAccess #ProChoice #GallupPoll #RightsNotRestrictions #futureforwardwomen #shapethefuture
#ReproductiveJustice #AbortionAccess #ProChoice #GallupPoll #RightsNotRestrictions #futureforwardwomen #shapethefuture
October 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🚨NEW POLL: Despite clinic closures & mounting restrictions, Gallup finds 51 % of Americans identify as pro-choice—a majority that cuts across age, race & region.
#ReproductiveJustice #AbortionAccess #ProChoice #GallupPoll #RightsNotRestrictions #futureforwardwomen #shapethefuture
#ReproductiveJustice #AbortionAccess #ProChoice #GallupPoll #RightsNotRestrictions #futureforwardwomen #shapethefuture
455,000 women have left the workforce this year - the sharpest decline since 2021.
Not because they want to— because they can’t afford not to.
Childcare. Pay gaps. Caregiver overload.
#CareIsInfrastructure #GenderEquity #WomenAtWork #shecession #payequity #layoffs
Not because they want to— because they can’t afford not to.
Childcare. Pay gaps. Caregiver overload.
#CareIsInfrastructure #GenderEquity #WomenAtWork #shecession #payequity #layoffs
October 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
455,000 women have left the workforce this year - the sharpest decline since 2021.
Not because they want to— because they can’t afford not to.
Childcare. Pay gaps. Caregiver overload.
#CareIsInfrastructure #GenderEquity #WomenAtWork #shecession #payequity #layoffs
Not because they want to— because they can’t afford not to.
Childcare. Pay gaps. Caregiver overload.
#CareIsInfrastructure #GenderEquity #WomenAtWork #shecession #payequity #layoffs
#Democracy has a design problem.
For too long, women have been the moral backbone of democracy—the voters, volunteers, & validators who keep the system upright—but rarely its architects.
FFW spoke w/Erin Vilardi, Mũthoni Wambu Kraal, + EunSook Lee at @womenmovingmillions.org about what comes next...
For too long, women have been the moral backbone of democracy—the voters, volunteers, & validators who keep the system upright—but rarely its architects.
FFW spoke w/Erin Vilardi, Mũthoni Wambu Kraal, + EunSook Lee at @womenmovingmillions.org about what comes next...
October 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#Democracy has a design problem.
For too long, women have been the moral backbone of democracy—the voters, volunteers, & validators who keep the system upright—but rarely its architects.
FFW spoke w/Erin Vilardi, Mũthoni Wambu Kraal, + EunSook Lee at @womenmovingmillions.org about what comes next...
For too long, women have been the moral backbone of democracy—the voters, volunteers, & validators who keep the system upright—but rarely its architects.
FFW spoke w/Erin Vilardi, Mũthoni Wambu Kraal, + EunSook Lee at @womenmovingmillions.org about what comes next...
Between January + August, nearly 500,000 women left the labor force-the most significant drop since the pandemic. Black women have been the most impacted. More than 300,000 have exited the workforce this year, accounting for more than half of the total number of exits. #WomenAtWork #shecession
October 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Between January + August, nearly 500,000 women left the labor force-the most significant drop since the pandemic. Black women have been the most impacted. More than 300,000 have exited the workforce this year, accounting for more than half of the total number of exits. #WomenAtWork #shecession
Last week, our President/CEO C. Nicole Mason, moderated a panel on Women Transforming the Future of Politics @ the @womenmovingmillions.org NYC annual summit. She was joined by Erin Vilardi, @vrlaction.bsky.social EunSook Lee, AAPI Civic Engagement Fund, & Muthoni Wambu Kraal, Women’s Democracy Lab.
October 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Last week, our President/CEO C. Nicole Mason, moderated a panel on Women Transforming the Future of Politics @ the @womenmovingmillions.org NYC annual summit. She was joined by Erin Vilardi, @vrlaction.bsky.social EunSook Lee, AAPI Civic Engagement Fund, & Muthoni Wambu Kraal, Women’s Democracy Lab.
More than 24 million people have health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act — and roughly half are women.
Here’s how women and families will be impacted if subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of the year 👇
#womenshealth #governmentshutdown #powerinall50states #healthequity
Here’s how women and families will be impacted if subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of the year 👇
#womenshealth #governmentshutdown #powerinall50states #healthequity
October 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
More than 24 million people have health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act — and roughly half are women.
Here’s how women and families will be impacted if subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of the year 👇
#womenshealth #governmentshutdown #powerinall50states #healthequity
Here’s how women and families will be impacted if subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of the year 👇
#womenshealth #governmentshutdown #powerinall50states #healthequity
In case you missed it, our President/CEO, C. Nicole Mason, recently interviewed the Founder and CEO, Erin Vilardi, of @vrlaction.bsky.social on The Perfect 10, a Substack powered by Future Forward Women.
#women #womenpower #representation #feminism #futureforwardwomen #progress
#women #womenpower #representation #feminism #futureforwardwomen #progress
October 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In case you missed it, our President/CEO, C. Nicole Mason, recently interviewed the Founder and CEO, Erin Vilardi, of @vrlaction.bsky.social on The Perfect 10, a Substack powered by Future Forward Women.
#women #womenpower #representation #feminism #futureforwardwomen #progress
#women #womenpower #representation #feminism #futureforwardwomen #progress
💸 58¢ on the dollar.
💼 10 extra months of work.
💰 $1.3M lost over a lifetime.
#LatinaEqualPayDay #FutureForwardWomen #Equalpay
💼 10 extra months of work.
💰 $1.3M lost over a lifetime.
#LatinaEqualPayDay #FutureForwardWomen #Equalpay
October 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
💸 58¢ on the dollar.
💼 10 extra months of work.
💰 $1.3M lost over a lifetime.
#LatinaEqualPayDay #FutureForwardWomen #Equalpay
💼 10 extra months of work.
💰 $1.3M lost over a lifetime.
#LatinaEqualPayDay #FutureForwardWomen #Equalpay
Ten years strong.
55,000 women trained.
Countless wins ahead.
Congratulations, @vrlaction.bsky.social — you’ve built the blueprint for women’s power.
— Future Forward Women
#womeninpower #futureforwardwomen #representation #femalefuture #politics
55,000 women trained.
Countless wins ahead.
Congratulations, @vrlaction.bsky.social — you’ve built the blueprint for women’s power.
— Future Forward Women
#womeninpower #futureforwardwomen #representation #femalefuture #politics
October 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Ten years strong.
55,000 women trained.
Countless wins ahead.
Congratulations, @vrlaction.bsky.social — you’ve built the blueprint for women’s power.
— Future Forward Women
#womeninpower #futureforwardwomen #representation #femalefuture #politics
55,000 women trained.
Countless wins ahead.
Congratulations, @vrlaction.bsky.social — you’ve built the blueprint for women’s power.
— Future Forward Women
#womeninpower #futureforwardwomen #representation #femalefuture #politics
Erin Vilardi, Founder/CEO of @vrlaction.bsky.social sat down with our President/CEO, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, to discuss strategy, the blueprint for women's power, & why they're so afraid of us.
Celebrating 10 years of Vote Run Lead this week - congrats Erin and the VRL team!
#women #power #milestone
Celebrating 10 years of Vote Run Lead this week - congrats Erin and the VRL team!
#women #power #milestone
October 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Erin Vilardi, Founder/CEO of @vrlaction.bsky.social sat down with our President/CEO, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, to discuss strategy, the blueprint for women's power, & why they're so afraid of us.
Celebrating 10 years of Vote Run Lead this week - congrats Erin and the VRL team!
#women #power #milestone
Celebrating 10 years of Vote Run Lead this week - congrats Erin and the VRL team!
#women #power #milestone
Last week, our President/CEO, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, interviewed @vrlaction.bsky.social's Founder and CEO Erin Vilardi. They talked strategy, the blueprint for building women’s power, her early spark ✨, why they are so afraid of us.
Read the interview in the comments below.
#womenspower #leadership
Read the interview in the comments below.
#womenspower #leadership
October 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Last week, our President/CEO, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, interviewed @vrlaction.bsky.social's Founder and CEO Erin Vilardi. They talked strategy, the blueprint for building women’s power, her early spark ✨, why they are so afraid of us.
Read the interview in the comments below.
#womenspower #leadership
Read the interview in the comments below.
#womenspower #leadership
Women leaders who inspire us ✨ Barbara Jordan broke barriers at every step—from the Texas Senate to Congress to the DNC stage. She redefined leadership & inspired generations with her powerful voice for justice + equality.
#WomenLeaders #Texas #WomenInPolitics #equality #feminism
#WomenLeaders #Texas #WomenInPolitics #equality #feminism
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Women leaders who inspire us ✨ Barbara Jordan broke barriers at every step—from the Texas Senate to Congress to the DNC stage. She redefined leadership & inspired generations with her powerful voice for justice + equality.
#WomenLeaders #Texas #WomenInPolitics #equality #feminism
#WomenLeaders #Texas #WomenInPolitics #equality #feminism
Our President/CEO, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, had an amazing time connecting with global leaders + thinkers at the @clintonglobal.bsky.social's annual convening in NYC last week. There, she participated in a working group on human rights and democracy ✨🌎
#democracy #humanrights #women #girls #equality
#democracy #humanrights #women #girls #equality
September 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our President/CEO, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, had an amazing time connecting with global leaders + thinkers at the @clintonglobal.bsky.social's annual convening in NYC last week. There, she participated in a working group on human rights and democracy ✨🌎
#democracy #humanrights #women #girls #equality
#democracy #humanrights #women #girls #equality