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January 21, 2026
How the Trump Administration Is Downgrading Women’s Citizenship

Will Kamala Harris’ rise inspire other women to join politics?

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August 23, 2024

Will Kamala Harris’ rise inspire other women to join politics?

Progress toward gender parity in politics slowed in 2024 — a quiet shift after a streak of record-breaking years for women’s political candidacies.

Progress toward gender parity in politics slowed in 2024 — a quiet shift after a streak of record-breaking years for women’s political candidacies.

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August 5, 2024
How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science

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September 11, 2018
New report delves deeper into black women’s electoral power

Glynda C. Carr and Kimberly Peeler-Allen are cofounders of Higher Heights for America, a New York–based national organization that works to build political power for Black women.

June 5, 2018
Win or lose, Tuesday’s primaries are a big deal for women

In a year that has broken records for the number of women running for office, the primaries in eight states this week might be considered Super Tuesday for female candidates.