April 16, 2013
Women in Politics, USA
In 2013 men still earn disproportionally more than women, on average 30% more.
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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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Grand Valley State University’s Women’s Center will again host "Ready to Run Michigan," a bipartisan campaign t
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March 20, 2013
Author explores the obstacles for women in politics, USA
For Covington’s first female mayor, one perk is serving as a role model to young girls in a state the Center for American Women and Politics ranks 38th in the nation for women in elective office.
March 12, 2013
Nancy Pelosi: We need more women in politics, USA
Nancy Pelosi is the first woman in history to serve as Speaker of the House, aka the next person in the Presidential line of succession after the Vice President. She was Speaker from 2007 until 2011, and is now the Minority Leader.