July 23, 2024
The many identities of the first woman vice-president
Less than four months out from the election, Vice-President Kamala Harris found herself in a difficult position.
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July 11, 2024
Leadership Program Empowers Stockton Students
Galloway, N.J. – Did you know that New Jersey has never sent a woman to the U.S. Senate? Or that New Jersey ranks 23rd among the 50 states in the proportion of women serving in its legislature?
July 4, 2024
A New Age of Women in Politics Policy Takeaways
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s Washington, D.C. office hosted a distinguished international delegation of twelve female professionals working in politics, from May 4th – May 11th, 2024 in Washington, D.C., and Denver, Colorado.
USA: Women's Status in 2024 State Level Elections
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May 29, 2024
USA: Women's Status in 2024 State Level Elections
Earlier this month, I laid out where things stand for women in 2024 congressional elections, showing that the number of women
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Earlier this month, I laid out where things stand for women in 2024 congressional elections, showing that the number of women
Melinda French Gates on Why “Being Yourself” Doesn’t Always Work for Women
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May 21, 2024
Melinda French Gates on Why “Being Yourself” Doesn’t Always Work for Women
Here we are in another presidential election year.
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Here we are in another presidential election year.
Backsliding democracies and women’s rights in the U.S. and around the globe
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May 3, 2024
Backsliding democracies and women’s rights in the U.S. and around the globe
Can a democracy where women have never been equal ever really thrive? How are attacks on democracy tied to gender equity?
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Can a democracy where women have never been equal ever really thrive? How are attacks on democracy tied to gender equity?
‘Nobody is going to tell you it’s your turn.’ A roundtable discussion with women lawmakers on the political landscape and leadership in Colorado
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April 29, 2024
‘Nobody is going to tell you it’s your turn.’ A roundtable discussion with women lawmakers on the political landscape and leadership in Colorado
Colorado has consistently ranked highly for the number of women holding elected office for the last few decades. Colorado currently ranks second in the nation for the number of women elected to the state legislature.
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Colorado has consistently ranked highly for the number of women holding elected office for the last few decades. Colorado currently ranks second in the nation for the number of women elected to the state legislature.
There aren’t official rules about women politicians’ appearances, but unwritten pressures certainly exist
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April 29, 2024
There aren’t official rules about women politicians’ appearances, but unwritten pressures certainly exist
Despite their increasing visibility, women in government must still contend with gendered biases about the ways in which they choose to present themselves.
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Despite their increasing visibility, women in government must still contend with gendered biases about the ways in which they choose to present themselves.