Women face numerous hurdles running for office. By working across party lines in their campaigns, they are primed to work together once they are elected.
About Meg Daly
A former community affairs director for KHOL, Meg is a freelance writer and arts professional. Her work has appeared in Planet Jackson Hole, Homestead, Jackson Hole News&Guide, The Oregonian, and other publications.
Recent Stories by Meg Daly
Is There a Silver Lining to Online Education?
With school going online only for the last two weeks of November, one middle school teacher sees some upsides along with the challenges.
Women Won In Local Elections But Still Face Hurdles
Local female candidates campaigned on community and compassion. Now, will they face unequal pressure to be the glue keeping Jackson whole?
Group with Extremist Ties Backs Local Candidates
Turning Point Action took out ads supporting conservative and independent candidates reportedly without their knowledge. Is Jackson a new target of right-wing extremism?
The Courage to Listen
In response to a community reckoning on sexual assault, the Community Safety Network taught people how to support survivors. Could empathy lead to substantive change?
Who Gets to Speak About Sexual Assault?
A woman who posted her account of sexual assault on Facebook says the mayor tried to silence her in his effort to clear his own name of an unrelated allegation.
Mayoral Candidate Donned Racist Getup
In 2011, Michael Kudar dressed in blackface for Halloween. Amid a widespread racial reckoning, do voters have an appetite for forgiveness?
Cop Rally Rooted in Misinformation Stirs Tension
Law enforcement supporters last week gathered outside a Jackson Town Council meeting under false pretenses. The rally highlighted some of Jackson policing’s political undertones.
