Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) announced she is nominating Christine Blasey Ford ― the woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, for a distinguished honor usually reserved for public officials.
While the Liberal party ties itself in knots over how to get more women into Parliament, a female rebellion is building across the country.
Australia’s Minister for Women Kelly O’Dwyer said Saturday she will quit politics for personal reasons at this year’s election, adding to the list of female politicians to leave the ruling party, some citing disunity, bullying and intimidation.
By Eugenie Joseph,
Many candidates – across all parties – are not selected on clear merit, especially for winnable seats.
Julia Gillard, former prime minister, first ever woman prime minister of Australia, and member of a party with nearly 50 per cent representation in the parliamentary Labor Party has some advice for the Liberal Party.
Tasmania has become the first state in Australian history to elect a majority of female MPs to its legislature.
The “boys club” environment at Parl
Former prime minister Julia
