Julie Kohler

@juliekkohler1

Julie Kohler is the host of the Wonder Media Network podcast White Picket Fence, a progressive strategist, and a board member of PL-US Action and Family Story. She writes frequently on topics pertaining to politics, policy, and gender justice. Find her on Twitter.

The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents

The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents

No wonder conservative lawmakers who idealize a “traditional” nuclear family are trying to discredit the potential investment in child care.

Nov 17, 2021 / Julie Kohler

It’s Time to Debunk the Idea that Women Aren’t ‘Electable’

It’s Time to Debunk the Idea that Women Aren’t ‘Electable’ It’s Time to Debunk the Idea that Women Aren’t ‘Electable’

While the ‘electability’ myth helped sink women in the Democratic primaries, women are winning big at the state and local level.

Mar 9, 2020 / Julie Kohler

#MeToo Is a Story of Corruption

#MeToo Is a Story of Corruption #MeToo Is a Story of Corruption

The Weinstein investigation ignited a movement because it exposed the vulnerability that millions of working women face.

Oct 15, 2019 / Julie Kohler

Republican white woman

The Republican Party’s White Women Problem The Republican Party’s White Women Problem

The Republican base that has coalesced around Trump has been increasingly characterized by “hostile sexism”—and women are turning away.

Aug 28, 2019 / Julie Kohler

Mother Daughter

Conservatives’ Real Fight Is for the Future of the Family Conservatives’ Real Fight Is for the Future of the Family

As misogyny and white supremacy are making a frightening comeback, conservatives have been emboldened to relitigate basic assumptions about women’s equality.

May 21, 2019 / Nicole Sussner Rodgers and Julie Kohler

Can White Women Help Build a Progressive Future?

Can White Women Help Build a Progressive Future? Can White Women Help Build a Progressive Future?

For decades, majorities of white women have voted with the GOP, but some are hoping to cross boundaries—and change politics.

Jul 16, 2018 / Editorial / Julie Kohler

Women's March

Why 2018 Might Not Be the Year of the Woman Why 2018 Might Not Be the Year of the Woman

Progressives need to rethink their approach to developing political talent.

Apr 27, 2018 / Julie Kohler and Felicia Wong

Womens March Las Vegas

The Reasons Why White Women Vote Republican—and What to Do About It The Reasons Why White Women Vote Republican—and What to Do About It

White women do not—and likely will not—constitute the progressive base. But many more of them might vote Democratic in the coming elections.

Feb 1, 2018 / Editorial / Julie Kohler

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