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April 18, 2019
WGBH News investigates gender diversity in local politics with ambitious digital project

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April 18, 2019
Some Americans still doubt women's emotional suitability for politics, according to study

The jam-packed 2020 Democratic presidential field includes six women, the largest-ever number of women to run for a party's presidential nomination.

April 16, 2019
Study: Women presidential candidates endure tougher coverage

Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand has drawn some harsh media coverage since launching her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in January – but in that, it seems she's part of a sisterhood.

April 16, 2019
Trickle-down equality: More women in Congress means less sexism for staffers

Women in Congress have been getting attention recently for calling out casual sexism on the Hill — and female staffers say it’s making their jobs easier.

April 12, 2019
US: What woman presidential candidates are facing

The 2020 presidential election marks the first time more than two women have competed in the Democratic or Republican primaries, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.

April 12, 2019
Pelosi to AP: 2020 Dem ticket doesn’t have to include woman

Ever pragmatic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that she’d like to see a woman on the 2020 presidential ticket — but she’s not insisting on it.