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April 16, 2013
Getting women ready to run for political leadership, USA

 Even in the new millennium, it remains true that few women aspire — let alone actually become a candidate — to run for elected office.

April 16, 2013
Women in Politics, USA

In 2013 men still earn disproportionally more than women, on average 30% more. 

April 8, 2013
Margaret Thatcher, Who Remade Britain, Dies at 87

Margaret Thatcher, the “Iron Lady” of British politics, who pulled her country back from 35 years of left-wing government, led it to victory in the Falklands war and helped guide the United States and the Soviet Union through the cold war’s difficult last years, died on Monday.

April 8, 2013
Are female politicians good for women?, USA

 As they vie for the highest jobs, it's the uncomfortable question that can't be ignored.

April 3, 2013
Clinton Speaks Up for Women’s Issues

Hillary Rodham Clinton made her public debut in her new role as prospective presidential candidate on Tuesday night by returning to the issue that has animated her

March 27, 2013
Why Are Young Women Running Away From Politics Instead Of Running For Office? USA

The number of women in the Senate may have reached an all-time high, but that isn’t doing much to ignite interest in running for political office among the nation’s young women.

March 25, 2013
Once Few, Women Hold More Power in Senate, USA

In the 90 years since Rebecca Felton of Georgia became the first woman in the United States Senate — sworn in for a mere 24 hours — women remain an anomaly in the upper chamber.

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