Leah Rodriguez
About Leah Rodriguez
Leah Rodriguez writes about Women and Girls, and Water and Sanitation at Global Citizen. When Leah isn’t online, she’s finding her way to the closest beach, and volunteering with a sexual health care organization. Before Global Citizen, Leah worked as New York Magazine’s, The Cut’s web producer and homepage editor.
Stories
A Record Number of Native American Women Were Elected to Congress on Tuesday
More Native American women ran for state and local elections than ever before. Read more
Election 2020: 3 Things Experts Want You to Remember While Waiting for Presidential Results
The National Task Force on Election Crises hosted a virtual panel to address people’s concerns. Read more
FeatureGirls & WomenFemicide: Everything You Need to Know
Since the creation of the term 'femicide,' women continue to live at risk of violence. Read more
Jacinda Ardern Appoints New Zealand's First Indigenous Female Foreign Minister
Māori woman Nanaia Mahuta will be sworn in on Friday. Read more
The 19 Best Moments From 'Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy'
From stunning performances to rousing calls to action. Read more
'Every Vote Counts': America Ferrera and Kerry Washington Sit Down With Voters and Politicians to Celebrate Democracy
Washington and Kerry wanted to hear why Americans are voting — and when to expect election results. Read more
Watch! Amy Schumer and Chris Rock Hilariously Outline Everything You Need to Vote in Person
Schumer took Rock’s recommendations for voting in person a little too literally. Read more
Ask An Expert: What Should I Do If I Witness Voter Suppression Tactics at the Polls?
HeadCount’s director of voter engagement shares advice on voter ID issues and voter intimidation. Read more
Why You Shouldn't Expect a Winner on Election Night — and Why That's OK
Experts say accurate results will likely take longer due to COVID-19 — and they ask for patience. Read more
Maisie Williams, Adwoa Aboah & Zoe Sugg Launch Limited Edition Bags to Fight Period Poverty
WaterAid teamed up with the stars to raise funds for girls who can’t access water and sanitation. Read more