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Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Institutions for a Sustainable Future for All - 25 September

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Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Institutions for a Sustainable Future for All - 25 September

This high-level side-event during the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aims to invigorate global efforts towards SDG16+, encouraging innovati

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Women are still underrepresented in local government, despite a woman running for president

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September 17, 2024

Women are still underrepresented in local government, despite a woman running for president

Kamala Harris is at the top of a major party ticket running for president.

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Kamala Harris is at the top of a major party ticket running for president.

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Men Vastly Outgiving Women in 2024 Congressional Elections

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Men Vastly Outgiving Women in 2024 Congressional Elections

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Men are far outpacing women in the total amount contributed in 2024 congressional races, according to a new analysis from The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.

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Men are far outpacing women in the total amount contributed in 2024 congressional races, according to a new analysis from The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.

Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?

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September 9, 2024

Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?

It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

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It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

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September 5, 2024

Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?

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In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?

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Rolling up our sleeves on Women’s Equality Day

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August 27, 2024

Rolling up our sleeves on Women’s Equality Day

If I’m asked to rank the centuries based on the importance and impact of constitutional amendments, I’d be hard pressed to choose between the 18th and the 19th. The Bill of Rights, passed at the tail end of the 18th century, is certainly special.

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If I’m asked to rank the centuries based on the importance and impact of constitutional amendments, I’d be hard pressed to choose between the 18th and the 19th. The Bill of Rights, passed at the tail end of the 18th century, is certainly special.

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Kamala Harris pledges to ‘chart a new way forward’ as she accepts nomination

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Kamala Harris pledges to ‘chart a new way forward’ as she accepts nomination

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Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday with a sweeping, pointed speech in which she vowed to prosecute the case against Donald Trump and carry the country to a brighter and fairer future.

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Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday with a sweeping, pointed speech in which she vowed to prosecute the case against Donald Trump and carry the country to a brighter and fairer future.

Not just Kamala: How Indian and South Asian American women are shaping politics around the country

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August 16, 2024

Not just Kamala: How Indian and South Asian American women are shaping politics around the country

Two high-profile Indian American women — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance — are shining a spotlight on South Asian women in politics.

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Two high-profile Indian American women — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance — are shining a spotlight on South Asian women in politics.

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