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New Congress includes more minorities and women in ranks, USA

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New Congress includes more minorities and women in ranks, USA

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he 114th Congress that convenes Tuesday will count more minorities and women than ever, although lawmakers remain overwhelmingly white and male in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. A record 104 women will serve in Congress, and for the first time, African-American members of both genders and representing both parties will be among the ranks on Capitol Hill.

he 114th Congress that convenes Tuesday will count more minorities and women than ever, although lawmakers remain overwhelmingly white and male in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. A record 104 women will serve in Congress, and for the first time, African-American members of both genders and representing both parties will be among the ranks on Capitol Hill.

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Milestone: Alma Adams Victory Means 100 Women in Congress

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Milestone: Alma Adams Victory Means 100 Women in Congress

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USA marked a milestone in Tuesday's midterm elections with the victory of Democrat Alma Adams, who became the 100th female member of Congress, the highest number in history. 

USA marked a milestone in Tuesday's midterm elections with the victory of Democrat Alma Adams, who became the 100th female member of Congress, the highest number in history. 

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Why Women Are the Supervoters in This Year's Midterm Elections, USA

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Why Women Are the Supervoters in This Year's Midterm Elections, USA

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Women across the country do amazing and powerful things every day, but we have a special superpower right now: Our votes.

Women across the country do amazing and powerful things every day, but we have a special superpower right now: Our votes.

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Why Women’s Role in Politics Is More Important Than Ever

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Why Women’s Role in Politics Is More Important Than Ever

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When Elizabeth Warren was first approached to run for public office in 2011 by Emily's List president Stephanie Schriock, she said no. She had a plan for her life and government service was not a part of it. As she tells this story at Monday’s Emily’s List Eastern Regional Conference in New York, the 300-person audience erupts in laughter. It is hard to picture Senator Warren (D-Mass) doing anything other than igniting government into action.

When Elizabeth Warren was first approached to run for public office in 2011 by Emily's List president Stephanie Schriock, she said no. She had a plan for her life and government service was not a part of it. As she tells this story at Monday’s Emily’s List Eastern Regional Conference in New York, the 300-person audience erupts in laughter. It is hard to picture Senator Warren (D-Mass) doing anything other than igniting government into action.

Interview with Deborah Jordan Brooks

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September 26, 2014

Interview with Deborah Jordan Brooks

In her recent memoir “Off the Sidelines,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ’88, D-NY, describes being treated differently than her male counterparts in Congress.

In her recent memoir “Off the Sidelines,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ’88, D-NY, describes being treated differently than her male counterparts in Congress.

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FACT SHEET: The Equal Futures Partnership to Expand Women’s Political and Economic Participation, USA

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FACT SHEET: The Equal Futures Partnership to Expand Women’s Political and Economic Participation, USA

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n response to President Obama’s challenge to other heads of state to break down barriers to women’s political and economic participation, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Valerie Jarrett launched the Equal Futures Partnership on behalf of the United States in September 2012.

n response to President Obama’s challenge to other heads of state to break down barriers to women’s political and economic participation, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Valerie Jarrett launched the Equal Futures Partnership on behalf of the United States in September 2012.

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Constitutional reform: Database review

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Constitutional reform: Database review

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Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 22-Aug-14
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English  
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 22-Aug-14
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English