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November 30, 2018
USA: A historic number of women were elected in 2018—these four are expected to run for president in 2020

The 2018 midterm election included a wave of victories for female candidates and major upsets across the country.

Indigenous congresswoman-elect Deb Haaland reflects on historic win

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November 30, 2018

Indigenous congresswoman-elect Deb Haaland reflects on historic win

Haaland was 1 of 2 Native American women to be elected to the U.S. congress on Tuesday

Haaland was 1 of 2 Native American women to be elected to the U.S. congress on Tuesday

November 29, 2018
Americans are more comfortable with women as executives than politicians

Americans say they're more comfortable with a woman in a boardroom than in the White House, according to a recent survey by Kantar, a data and consultancy company.

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November 23, 2018
‘It’s changed me forever’: Here’s how women fueled a political shift in Mecklenburg

Tuesday’s recount that ratified the election of Democrat Rachel Hunt to the North Carolina House underscored the success not only of female candidates but of the women who helped elect them.

November 23, 2018
Abuse and sexism: Female MPs discuss barriers to women in politics

Abuse, sexism and a lack of equality remain barriers to women looking to stand for election, according to a cross-party parliamentary panel.

GOP is trying to figure out why it has almost no women in Congress

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November 23, 2018

GOP is trying to figure out why it has almost no women in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — For congressional Republicans, this month’s elections ushered in the year of the woman — literally.

WASHINGTON (AP) — For congressional Republicans, this month’s elections ushered in the year of the woman — literally.