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Barbara Norrander

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Barbara Norrander is Professor of Political Science at the University of Arizona. She studies gender differences in public opinion and voting behavior. In particular, she has investigated the gender gap in partisanship and issue positions.

Mona Lena Krook

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Mona Lena Krook is Assistant Professor of Political Science and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. She is a Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and a Fellow in the Women and Public Policy Program at the John F.

May 30, 2012
Women's Leaders Put ERA Back on Agenda

Women's rights advocates and federal lawmakers in Washington, DC pledged to revive the efforts to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. They believe that the amendment has a better chance to be ratified in this Congress.

May 30, 2012
Pelosi Meets with Syrian Leaders in Defiance of Bush

Nancy Pelosi told reporters that the president of Syria was willing to discuss peace agreement with Israel.
For more information, please visit CBC News

May 30, 2012
Senator Pelosi visits Saudi Arabia

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised the issue of Saudi Arabia's lack of female politicians with Saudi government officials on the last stop of her Mideast tour.

May 30, 2012
Middle East Leaders Appraise Pelosi's Visit

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Syria stirred praise and skepticism from a variety of female political leaders in the Middle East.
For more information, please visit Women's eNews Website

May 30, 2012
U.S. System Trips Up Women Seeking Presidency

Susan Carroll, a senior scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics, said women seeking the presidency still had to address the perception that they were less able than men to deal with military issues and international crises.