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Is it time for a woman to be in charge? NYC’s female mayoral candidates discuss their platforms

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June 1, 2021

Is it time for a woman to be in charge? NYC’s female mayoral candidates discuss their platforms

New York City has had 108 mayors. Not a single one of them has been a woman—but that could change in 2021 as three female candidates emerge as strong, competitive contenders in the June 22 Democratic primary.

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New York City has had 108 mayors. Not a single one of them has been a woman—but that could change in 2021 as three female candidates emerge as strong, competitive contenders in the June 22 Democratic primary.

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USA: Women outnumber and outvote men, but they don’t vote alike

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USA: Women outnumber and outvote men, but they don’t vote alike

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Female voters are not a sure bet for Democrats, recent research on voting says.

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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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'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.

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From fundraising to the VP, why 2020 was a pivotal year for women in US politics

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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.

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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