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Women's Leadership

June 11, 2021
Lack of party support and money, plus racism and sexism, mean Black women often lose statewide elections

Research has found it is smart to invest in the candidacies of Black women. But one expert says because of their loyalty to the Democratic Party, in particular, there's less incentive to court them.

Dreaming of an Alaska where women lead our politics

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June 11, 2021

Dreaming of an Alaska where women lead our politics

I am an unabashed child of the 1960s. I marched. I chanted. I tried to levitate the Pentagon and shake all the bad out of it while on a particularly fun acid excursion.

I am an unabashed child of the 1960s. I marched. I chanted. I tried to levitate the Pentagon and shake all the bad out of it while on a particularly fun acid excursion.

“Parity in everything”: What Mexico can teach us about women’s representation

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June 9, 2021

“Parity in everything”: What Mexico can teach us about women’s representation

Mexico is the first country in the world to implement gender parity so thoroughly and effectively. The journey has not been easy—and is far from over.

Mexico is the first country in the world to implement gender parity so thoroughly and effectively. The journey has not been easy—and is far from over.

June 7, 2021
Control over family wealth among Meghalaya women increases political activity, study finds

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Peru presidential candidates square off in debate

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June 3, 2021

Peru presidential candidates square off in debate

Candidates in Peru's polarised presidential race have squared off in a televised debate - a week ahead of the runoff vote.

Candidates in Peru's polarised presidential race have squared off in a televised debate - a week ahead of the runoff vote.

June 2, 2021
'The colour doesn't matter': N.B. municipalities elect more women, first Black mayor in historic election

FREDERICTON -- Kassim Doumbia says he always wanted to get involved and be active in his community. He moved to Shippagan 14 years ago, and has spent the last nine years on the town’s council.

The incredible rise of Samoa's first female Prime Minister-elect, and the man still standing in her way

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June 2, 2021

The incredible rise of Samoa's first female Prime Minister-elect, and the man still standing in her way

USA: What does “likeability” mean for women in politics?

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June 1, 2021

USA: What does “likeability” mean for women in politics?

Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Klobuchar, and I all had better campaign win-loss records 

Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Klobuchar, and I all had better campaign win-loss records