USA: Women outnumber and outvote men, but they don’t vote alike
Female voters are not a sure bet for Democrats, recent research on voting says.
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'Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President': Women make history at Biden's joint address
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When a president addresses Congress flanked by the vice president and speaker of the House, it's tradition. But when both of those seats are filled by women, it's history in the making.
Such was the case on Wednesday night, when President Biden delivered his first joint address to a scaled-back crowd of mask-wearing lawmakers.
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When a president addresses Congress flanked by the vice president and speaker of the House, it's tradition. But when both of those seats are filled by women, it's history in the making.
Such was the case on Wednesday night, when President Biden delivered his first joint address to a scaled-back crowd of mask-wearing lawmakers.
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USA: The number of Black women mayors leading major cities to reach historic high
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(CNN) - A new wave of Black women are breaking barriers as they ascend to mayoral seats in cities with deeply rooted histories of racism and inequality.
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(CNN) - A new wave of Black women are breaking barriers as they ascend to mayoral seats in cities with deeply rooted histories of racism and inequality.
Measuring success: Women in America's 2020 legislative elections
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April 12, 2021
Measuring success: Women in America's 2020 legislative elections
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From fundraising to the VP, why 2020 was a pivotal year for women in US politics
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2020 was a milestone year for women in politics in the US. The country saw the highest numbers of women entering Congress and the executive in its history.
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2020 was a milestone year for women in politics in the US. The country saw the highest numbers of women entering Congress and the executive in its history.
It takes more than a diverse cabinet to advance a feminist foreign policy
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February 2, 2021
It takes more than a diverse cabinet to advance a feminist foreign policy
The Biden administration must move beyond superficial inclusion and actively promote gender equality globally while seeking to reverse the harm done in the name of forever wars.
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The Biden administration must move beyond superficial inclusion and actively promote gender equality globally while seeking to reverse the harm done in the name of forever wars.
What the Biden Cabinet signals about gender parity's importance to democracy
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February 1, 2021
What the Biden Cabinet signals about gender parity's importance to democracy
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Are women reshaping the political donor class in the USA? Money matters in the upcoming races for Governor
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January 28, 2021
Are women reshaping the political donor class in the USA? Money matters in the upcoming races for Governor
Within the next two years, 38 states will hold gubernatorial elections, including two states - Virginia and New Jersey – who will hold gubernatorial elections in November 2021. These elections provide multiple opportunities for women.
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Within the next two years, 38 states will hold gubernatorial elections, including two states - Virginia and New Jersey – who will hold gubernatorial elections in November 2021. These elections provide multiple opportunities for women.
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Janet Yellen confirmed as first female treasury secretary in U.S. history
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Yellen "has long been an advocate for addressing the income and wealth distribution, and now she will be able to act on it,” said one economist.
Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was confirmed as treasury secretary Monday, with the Senate voting 84-15 to make her the first woman to lead the department.
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Yellen "has long been an advocate for addressing the income and wealth distribution, and now she will be able to act on it,” said one economist.
Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was confirmed as treasury secretary Monday, with the Senate voting 84-15 to make her the first woman to lead the department.