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September 10, 2013
An Absence of Estrogen in Politics: Why Aren't Women Running for Office in the USA?

There's something missing from our political offices, and the answer is in the hormones. We need more estrogen.

September 10, 2013
Seven local women from Pensacola form Institute for Women in Politics, USA

Seven local women announced the formation of the Institute for Women in Politics of Northwest Florida Inc. The nonprofit corporation will “provide ...

September 8, 2013
As Christine Quinn Fades, Why Aren’t More Women Winning? USA

Ex-frontrunner Christine Quinn is the latest female candidate to start strong, but fade at the end. Are women voters part of the problem?

September 6, 2013
Jane Addams, world's "best-loved woman," honored with Google doodle

In September of 1889, 

September 3, 2013
Women in the Workplace: State Sen. LeAnna Washington shares how hardships lead to career success, USA

State Sen. LeAnna Washington, D-4, was a high school dropout, had her first child at age 17, was a single mother, grew up in a tumultuous household, was a victim of domestic violence and received government assistance well into her adult years.

State of Women's Representation 2013, USA

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August 28, 2013

State of Women's Representation 2013, USA

Nearly 100 years ago, American women gained the right to vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. This victory came after a decades-long struggle to amend the U.S. Constitution so that women could never be barred from the polls on the basis of gender.

Nearly 100 years ago, American women gained the right to vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. This victory came after a decades-long struggle to amend the U.S. Constitution so that women could never be barred from the polls on the basis of gender.

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August 28, 2013
New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

August 26, 2013
Under Obama, Little Progress on High-Level Jobs for Women

Behind the roiling conversation over whether President Obama might make Janet L.