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Quantifying gender biases towards politicians on Reddit

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November 24, 2022

Quantifying gender biases towards politicians on Reddit

increase gender parity in politics, global efforts have struggled to ensure equal female representation. This is likely tied to implicit gender biases against women in authority.

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increase gender parity in politics, global efforts have struggled to ensure equal female representation. This is likely tied to implicit gender biases against women in authority.

Maura Healey at the Massachusetts Democratic Party convention in Worcester in June.Craig F. Walker / Boston Globe via Getty Images file
November 22, 2022
USA: Lesbians score big political gains in midterm elections "rainbow wave"

The string of wins includes the election of the country’s first lesbian governors in Massachusetts and Oregon.

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US: Record 12 women to serve as governors, with notable firsts (Picture: AP)
November 21, 2022
USA: Record 12 women to serve as governors, with notable firsts

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A record 12 women will take their seats as their state’s highest-ranking elected officials when the nation’s governors are sworn in this winter.

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Pelosi, dominant figure for the ages, leaves lasting imprint

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November 18, 2022

Pelosi, dominant figure for the ages, leaves lasting imprint

WASHINGTON (AP) — There are two searing scenes of Nancy Pelosi confronting the violent extremism that spilled into the open late in her storied political career.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — There are two searing scenes of Nancy Pelosi confronting the violent extremism that spilled into the open late in her storied political career.

November 18, 2022
Pelosi to step down from House leadership, stay in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, ending a historic run

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November 17, 2022
Karen Bass becomes the first female mayor of Los Angeles

The Democrat takes over as the second Black mayor in LA’s history, beating a rival who spent over $80m of his own money on the race

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November 10, 2022
USA: Female governors will break a record in 2023

The US will have a record number of female governors in 2023. Still, the record-setting number – 12 – will represent a small fraction of the top executives across the 50 states.

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November 10, 2022
USA: Women in politics have to deal with more harassment and violence. A new database tracks the threats

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu 

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November 9, 2022
USA: These 2022 candidates made history with their election wins

As the results from the midterm elections started pouring in Tuesday night, a number of candidates made history. So far, there have been barriers broken by women including women of color, young people, and members of the LGBTQ community.

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