Shannon Watts

Thrilled my new book, “Fired Up,” made both the NYT and USA Today bestseller lists this week. Check it out and then enroll for free in Firestarter University at firedupbook.com. Over 700 women have already signed up!

China really upping their trolling game since the tariffs.

The problem with allowing guns everywhere is that no one is safe anywhere.

It should not be lost on anyone that Minnesota Rep Melissa Hortman, who was shot to death in her home last night by an assassin, was a gun safety advocate who worked tirelessly to protect her constituents from gun violence.

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TOMORROW, I’ll be chatting on Substack Live with my favorite Peloton star trainer, Jenn Sherman. Jenn is the founder of The Back Nine Era — a new way to redefine life after 50 through longevity, health, and strength. Don’t miss it! Join us Tues, March 24 at 1pm ET at shannonwatts.substack.com.

Illinois needs leaders who actually fight for working families and defend democracy. Proud to support @danielbiss.bsky.social — an experienced lawmaker who is smart, principled, and ready to get things done. Vote for Biss on 3/17!

Check out my conversation with @julianastratton.bsky.social. She’s the only candidate for US Senate saying Dems should shake up its leadership, abolish ICE, and provide Medicare for All.

Check out my conversation with @julianastratton.bsky.social. She’s the only candidate for US Senate saying Dems should shake up its leadership, abolish ICE, and provide Medicare for All: open.substack.com/pub/shannonw...

Thrilled to speak about how women can lead and leave a legacy today at Case Western University in Cleveland.

“As a woman, I cannot imagine taking expert health advice from Attia seriously at this point, given the gross and dehumanizing way he talked about the female anatomy in his emails with Epstein.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/o...

Seven Democrats voted for the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill that included funding for ICE: Reps. Jared Golden, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, Vicente Gonzalez, Tom Suozzi, and Laura Gillen. www.axios.com/2026/01/22/i...

Hope Sens Warner and Kaine are listening.

Wait he didn’t consult with political pundits or conduct a focus group or fill his response with euphemisms? He just said what he thinks? And now he’s going to defend it and persuade people? What a concept.