Escalating Political Violence and the Intersectional Impacts on Latinas in National Politics

Escalating Political Violence and the Intersectional Impacts on Latinas in National Politics

By Anna Sampaio, Santa Clara University

Drawing on interviews with Latina congressional members and candidates, this article examines the impacts of escalating political violence on their professional lives and political careers, as well as the implications for the growing body of women of color who are engaging in public service at the national level.