Powerful women have historically challenged the status quo. As women age, they gain not just wisdom but also a clearer sense of self. They are less likely to accept mediocrity, manipulation, or inequality. This clarity and confidence make aging women a force to be reckoned with. The societal push to silence and diminish older women can be seen as a fear based response to their growing power.

This Fall, several critical issues concerning women's rights are poised to appear on ballots across the United States. These include propositions aimed at protecting reproductive rights, initiatives to address gender pay disparities, and measures to combat domestic violence. Each of these issues reflects a facet of the broader struggle for women’s rights, highlighting the ongoing need for advocacy and action to achieve full equality.