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Why it would take one million women to reach gender parity in american politics

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June 19, 2019

Why it would take one million women to reach gender parity in american politics

More women were elected to Congress in 2018 than ever before, but for Congress to reach gender parity, a million women would need to run for office ac

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More women were elected to Congress in 2018 than ever before, but for Congress to reach gender parity, a million women would need to run for office ac

June 18, 2019
A new poll shows how sexism and electability collide in 2020

A record number of women are running to be the next president of the United States, but Americans still don’t seem to think the country is ready for them, 

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It’s time for women in politics to adopt the strategy of their opponents

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June 12, 2019

It’s time for women in politics to adopt the strategy of their opponents

By Ana Stevenson,

For more than a century, the same tactics and tropes have been used against women in politics. Now they must turn the tables.

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By Ana Stevenson,

For more than a century, the same tactics and tropes have been used against women in politics. Now they must turn the tables.

June 4, 2019
19th Amendment: A century of pioneering women in US politics

One hundred years ago - on 4 June 1919 - Congress approved the 19th Amendment to the US constitution guaranteeing the right of American women to vote.

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May 17, 2019
US: Where women call the shots

She didn’t plan to say it.

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May 17, 2019
In abortion fight, 2020 female candidates lead call to arms

For Senator Elizabeth Warren, the moment brought up memories of “back alley butchers” and “desperate women.” Senator Kamala Harris compared it to “a scene from ‘The Handmaid’s Tale.’” And Senator Kirsten Gillibrand warned about a “war on women,” call

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Survey: When should a woman have children if she’s thinking about running for office?

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May 10, 2019

Survey: When should a woman have children if she’s thinking about running for office?

By Ruth Igielnik and Kim Parker,

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By Ruth Igielnik and Kim Parker,

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