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Women activists emphasize the need for female empowerment in politics

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Women activists emphasize the need for female empowerment in politics

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The Aronson Center for International Studies held the third event in its 2020 Fall Speaker Series on Human Rights to discuss the topic of “Women and Conflict” on Thursday, Oct. 29.

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The Aronson Center for International Studies held the third event in its 2020 Fall Speaker Series on Human Rights to discuss the topic of “Women and Conflict” on Thursday, Oct. 29.

A historic gender gap: why men and women are voting differently

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November 4, 2020

A historic gender gap: why men and women are voting differently

Genevieve Woodard Hartley and her husband used to vote for the same presidential candidate. Not this year. While both describe themselves as Republicans, the couple, who live in Houston, Texas, is “splitting” its ticket.

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Genevieve Woodard Hartley and her husband used to vote for the same presidential candidate. Not this year. While both describe themselves as Republicans, the couple, who live in Houston, Texas, is “splitting” its ticket.

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Sarah McBride to become first transgender state senator in U.S. history

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Sarah McBride to become first transgender state senator in U.S. history

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By Dan Avery

Sarah McBride has won her Delaware state Senate race, poising her to become the first and only openly transgender state senator in the U.S. and the country's highest-ranking transgender official.

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By Dan Avery

Sarah McBride has won her Delaware state Senate race, poising her to become the first and only openly transgender state senator in the U.S. and the country's highest-ranking transgender official.

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Who was Victoria Woodhull? Meet the first woman to run for president of the United States

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Who was Victoria Woodhull? Meet the first woman to run for president of the United States

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The first woman to run for president of the United States was unable to vote, too young to be elected, ignored by her chosen running mate, and ultimately thrown into prison on election day.

Yet Victoria Woodhull, a thrice-married mother of two, was not someone to be easily dissuaded.

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The first woman to run for president of the United States was unable to vote, too young to be elected, ignored by her chosen running mate, and ultimately thrown into prison on election day.

Yet Victoria Woodhull, a thrice-married mother of two, was not someone to be easily dissuaded.

How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy

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October 26, 2020

How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy

From plans to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s being called a “f—ing b—” by her colleague Rep.

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From plans to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s being called a “f—ing b—” by her colleague Rep.

A record number of indigenous women are running for office this year

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October 26, 2020

A record number of indigenous women are running for office this year

A report from the Center for American Women and Politics states that, in 2020, 18 Native American women—nine Democrats and nine Republicans—will have run as congressional candi

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A report from the Center for American Women and Politics states that, in 2020, 18 Native American women—nine Democrats and nine Republicans—will have run as congressional candi

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

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October 26, 2020

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

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This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out casual contempt for women in last night’s presidential debate

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October 23, 2020

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out casual contempt for women in last night’s presidential debate

Whether it’s Nobel prize-winners reduced to the title of “wife” or female professors 

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Whether it’s Nobel prize-winners reduced to the title of “wife” or female professors 

Kamala Harris’s Ambition Trap

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October 7, 2020

Kamala Harris’s Ambition Trap

In her 2019 memoir, The Truths We Hold: An American Journey, Kamala Harris talks about how, during her first run for office—for San Francisco district attorney, in 2002—she taught herself to campaign.

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In her 2019 memoir, The Truths We Hold: An American Journey, Kamala Harris talks about how, during her first run for office—for San Francisco district attorney, in 2002—she taught herself to campaign.

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