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7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face

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June 30, 2021

7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face

Black women in politics face a harrowing reality: Harassment, abuse and death threats for doing their jobs as Black women.

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Black women in politics face a harrowing reality: Harassment, abuse and death threats for doing their jobs as Black women.

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More Black women are being elected to office. Few feel safe once they get there

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More Black women are being elected to office. Few feel safe once they get there

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Every day for more than four years, Kiah Morris lived in fear. She developed a safety routine for her family with the help of an international security expert, installed security cameras outside their home and received firearms training.

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Every day for more than four years, Kiah Morris lived in fear. She developed a safety routine for her family with the help of an international security expert, installed security cameras outside their home and received firearms training.

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Campaign-funded child care helps moms run for office — meet the woman making it happen

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Campaign-funded child care helps moms run for office — meet the woman making it happen

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When Liuba Grechen Shirley ran for New York’s 2nd Congressional District in 2018, the Democratic mom of two had no clue about the barriers she would face on the campaign trail.

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When Liuba Grechen Shirley ran for New York’s 2nd Congressional District in 2018, the Democratic mom of two had no clue about the barriers she would face on the campaign trail.

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Regardless of outcome, Virginia lieutenant governor’s race will make history

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Regardless of outcome, Virginia lieutenant governor’s race will make history

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No matter which party prevails in Virginia’s elections in November, the result of the lieutenant governor’s race will be the same in one way: A woman of color will hold a statewide office in the commonwealth for the first time in history.

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No matter which party prevails in Virginia’s elections in November, the result of the lieutenant governor’s race will be the same in one way: A woman of color will hold a statewide office in the commonwealth for the first time in history.

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Lack of party support and money, plus racism and sexism, mean Black women often lose statewide elections

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Lack of party support and money, plus racism and sexism, mean Black women often lose statewide elections

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Research has found it is smart to invest in the candidacies of Black women. But one expert says because of their loyalty to the Democratic Party, in particular, there's less incentive to court them.

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Research has found it is smart to invest in the candidacies of Black women. But one expert says because of their loyalty to the Democratic Party, in particular, there's less incentive to court them.

Dreaming of an Alaska where women lead our politics

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June 11, 2021

Dreaming of an Alaska where women lead our politics

I am an unabashed child of the 1960s. I marched. I chanted. I tried to levitate the Pentagon and shake all the bad out of it while on a particularly fun acid excursion.

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I am an unabashed child of the 1960s. I marched. I chanted. I tried to levitate the Pentagon and shake all the bad out of it while on a particularly fun acid excursion.

USA: What does “likeability” mean for women in politics?

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June 1, 2021

USA: What does “likeability” mean for women in politics?

Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Klobuchar, and I all had better campaign win-loss records 

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Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Klobuchar, and I all had better campaign win-loss records 

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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