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December 7, 2013
Fewer women still serve in public office, USA

On the third floor of Apex Town Hall, inside council chambers, visitors got to see a rare sight.

Two women, Nicole Dozier and Denise Wilkie, were sworn into office. They are the first women to serve on the Apex Town Council in 12 years.

December 3, 2013
Gillibrand: Women-run Hill to focus on economy

Sen. Kirstin Gillibrand explained Wednesday how politics would be different with more women in office.

December 1, 2013
Can Women Save US Democrats in 2014?

The Democratic Party is hoping 2014 will be a Year of the Woman—again.

November 28, 2013
As Fund-Raisers in Congress, Women Break the Cash Ceiling

The first time Senator Patty Murray ran for local office, she was so embarrassed to ask people for money for her campaign that she and her husband held a garage sale.

November 26, 2013
Rethinking the role of women in politics

What is the appropriate role of women in political life?

Are women fundamentally different than men? How does “femininity” qualify or disqualify women from political participation?

November 18, 2013
A pioneer for women's equality, USA

When I arrived at the Capitol in 2007 to take my oath as a new member of the U.S.

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Insecurity in Honduras and the Upcoming Elections: What's at Stake for Central America

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Insecurity in Honduras and the Upcoming Elections: What's at Stake for Central America

Of the more than 12 elections taking place in Latin America over the next year, the upcoming presidential election in Honduras is perhaps the most pivotal.

November 17, 2013
Hillary Clinton and the sisterhood

A gathering of Washington's most important military leaders doesn't seem like the obvious place to champion the cause of increasing women's power around the world. Nor does Hillary Clinton seem like the obvious choice for an award from the National Defense University.

November 17, 2013
Bill Clinton hopes for ‘woman president’

Former President Bill Clinton said Monday he would like to see a female president, but he has “no idea” if his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, will run in 2016.