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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.

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By Ruth Igielnik and Kim Parker,

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By Ruth Igielnik and Kim Parker,

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