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As female representation hits new highs among states, constitutions still assume officials are male

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As female representation hits new highs among states, constitutions still assume officials are male

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PHOENIX -- South Dakota’s constitution refers to the governor as a “he.”

PHOENIX -- South Dakota’s constitution refers to the governor as a “he.”

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Two female candidates almost made it to the presidency. Young women discuss why it didn't work out.

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Two female candidates almost made it to the presidency. Young women discuss why it didn't work out.

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Young women in America have seen two female presidential candidates lose to President Donald Trump during some of the most formative years of their lives.

Four young voters on the GBH News video series Politics IRL,” debated whether the glass ceiling is breakable, and if the country is making progress toward one day seeing a woman in the oval office in wake of Trump’s latest victory.

Young women in America have seen two female presidential candidates lose to President Donald Trump during some of the most formative years of their lives.

Four young voters on the GBH News video series Politics IRL,” debated whether the glass ceiling is breakable, and if the country is making progress toward one day seeing a woman in the oval office in wake of Trump’s latest victory.

Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?

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February 3, 2025

Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?

The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.

The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.

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The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall

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The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall

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When the 119th U.S. Congress is sworn in on Friday, some of the newly elected women members will be making history. 

When the 119th U.S. Congress is sworn in on Friday, some of the newly elected women members will be making history. 

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1 in 6 Congresswomen Targeted by AI-Generated Sexually Explicit Deepfakes

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1 in 6 Congresswomen Targeted by AI-Generated Sexually Explicit Deepfakes

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More than two dozen members of Congress have been the victims of sexually explicit deepfakes — and an overwhelming majority of those impacted are women, according to a new study that spotlights the stark gender disparity in this technology and the evolving risks for women’s participation in politics and other forms of civic engagement.

More than two dozen members of Congress have been the victims of sexually explicit deepfakes — and an overwhelming majority of those impacted are women, according to a new study that spotlights the stark gender disparity in this technology and the evolving risks for women’s participation in politics and other forms of civic engagement.