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How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy

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October 26, 2020

How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy

From plans to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s being called a “f—ing b—” by her colleague Rep.

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From plans to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s being called a “f—ing b—” by her colleague Rep.

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Next Serb government among most gender-balanced in the world

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Next Serb government among most gender-balanced in the world

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Serbia’s proposed new-look government is among the world’s most gender balanced, with women named to half of ministerial posts.

The lineup, announced Sunday, propels the Balkan country to the brink of the global top 10 for gender equality -- an issue that has typically been higher on the agenda of western European countries. Still, critics say that even with the appointments, President Aleksandar Vucic will call all the shots and women remain under-represented in local politics.

Serbia was already something of an outlier.

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Serbia’s proposed new-look government is among the world’s most gender balanced, with women named to half of ministerial posts.

The lineup, announced Sunday, propels the Balkan country to the brink of the global top 10 for gender equality -- an issue that has typically been higher on the agenda of western European countries. Still, critics say that even with the appointments, President Aleksandar Vucic will call all the shots and women remain under-represented in local politics.

Serbia was already something of an outlier.

“Record” numbers of women are running for office in th US, but they still face structural barriers in politics

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October 26, 2020

“Record” numbers of women are running for office in th US, but they still face structural barriers in politics

Twenty-five years ago, leaders and organizers from around the world rallied behind Hillary Clinton’s declaration that “women’s rights are human rights, and hu

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Twenty-five years ago, leaders and organizers from around the world rallied behind Hillary Clinton’s declaration that “women’s rights are human rights, and hu

Japan has so few women politicians that when even one is gaffe-prone, it's damaging

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October 26, 2020

Japan has so few women politicians that when even one is gaffe-prone, it's damaging

Last month, Japanese lawmaker Mio Sugita caused outrage on social media when she said that some women lie about sexual assaults.

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Last month, Japanese lawmaker Mio Sugita caused outrage on social media when she said that some women lie about sexual assaults.

6 things we can learn from how women leaders have handled the pandemic

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October 26, 2020

6 things we can learn from how women leaders have handled the pandemic

Times of crisis can foster innovation and illumination.

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Times of crisis can foster innovation and illumination.

A record number of indigenous women are running for office this year

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October 26, 2020

A record number of indigenous women are running for office this year

A report from the Center for American Women and Politics states that, in 2020, 18 Native American women—nine Democrats and nine Republicans—will have run as congressional candi

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A report from the Center for American Women and Politics states that, in 2020, 18 Native American women—nine Democrats and nine Republicans—will have run as congressional candi

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

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October 26, 2020

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

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This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out casual contempt for women in last night’s presidential debate

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October 23, 2020

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out casual contempt for women in last night’s presidential debate

Whether it’s Nobel prize-winners reduced to the title of “wife” or female professors 

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Whether it’s Nobel prize-winners reduced to the title of “wife” or female professors 

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Online abuse of women in politics in Ireland on the increase

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The online abuse of women in politics is on the increase in Ireland, and has included threats of physical and sexual violence against them and their families, a study has found.

Current and former female members of the Oireachtas and councillors from all major political parties were interviewed for the NUI Galway study, carried out by a team from the Journalism and Communication discipline.

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The online abuse of women in politics is on the increase in Ireland, and has included threats of physical and sexual violence against them and their families, a study has found.

Current and former female members of the Oireachtas and councillors from all major political parties were interviewed for the NUI Galway study, carried out by a team from the Journalism and Communication discipline.

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