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Do women in politics face a double standard?

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February 18, 2019

Do women in politics face a double standard?

Readers discuss if and how gender bias and stereotypes play a role in politics, citing past presidential races.

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Readers discuss if and how gender bias and stereotypes play a role in politics, citing past presidential races.

To the Editor:

February 15, 2019
USA: 'There's not just one women's lane'. A record number of female candidates running for president

With Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota launching their presidential bids over the weekend, there are now more women running for a single party's nomination than ever.

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Connections: Discussing stereotypes faced by women in politics

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February 14, 2019

Connections: Discussing stereotypes faced by women in politics

The New York Times stirred debate with a piece about perceptions of sexism on the campaign trail. Six women are running for president in 2020, and record numbers of women are running for office on just about every level.

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The New York Times stirred debate with a piece about perceptions of sexism on the campaign trail. Six women are running for president in 2020, and record numbers of women are running for office on just about every level.

February 11, 2019
USA: ‘A woman, just not that woman’, how sexism plays out on the trail

By Maggie Astor,

In the words of her detractors during the 2016 presidential race, Hillary Clinton was abrasive and shrill. She was aloof. She was unlikable.

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Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's historic presidential run was "unbought and unbossed"

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February 8, 2019

Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's historic presidential run was "unbought and unbossed"

By Jenn M. Jackson,

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm

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By Jenn M. Jackson,

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm

February 7, 2019
USA: 2019's barrier-breaking politicians get to work

On November 6, 125 women were elected to the House, Senate, and governorships. This week, they assume power. Here's what they plan on doing with it.

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February 5, 2019
No U.S. state legislature has ever been majority-women — until now

It’s been 20 years, but Assemblywoman Maggie Carlton still remembers the cigar smoke. During her first year as a Nevada state senator in 1999, she heard about a meeting happening in her committee chairman’s office without her.

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February 1, 2019
US: ‘This could be me’. Women rival male candidates in early 2020 presidential field

Although the 2020 presidential cycle remains in its initial stages, the race for the White House is expected to draw an historic number of women candidates — with many already having taken steps towards running and others rumored to be considering ca

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