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Women in politics are just politicians. They are not saris, jackets, or a particular kind of laughter

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February 21, 2019

Women in politics are just politicians. They are not saris, jackets, or a particular kind of laughter

By Naghma Sahar,

After the death of veteran socialist leader George Fernandes, I had the chance to meet his companion and fellow politician, Jaya Jaitly.

By Naghma Sahar,

After the death of veteran socialist leader George Fernandes, I had the chance to meet his companion and fellow politician, Jaya Jaitly.

Do women in politics face a double standard?

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February 18, 2019

Do women in politics face a double standard?

Readers discuss if and how gender bias and stereotypes play a role in politics, citing past presidential races.

To the Editor:

Readers discuss if and how gender bias and stereotypes play a role in politics, citing past presidential races.

To the Editor:

Who’d be a woman politician? Shattering glass ceilings is not for the faint of heart

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February 15, 2019

Who’d be a woman politician? Shattering glass ceilings is not for the faint of heart

By Nerima Wako-Ojiwa,

Student politics in our universities is a replica of our national politics.

By Nerima Wako-Ojiwa,

Student politics in our universities is a replica of our national politics.

Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's historic presidential run was "unbought and unbossed"

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February 8, 2019

Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm's historic presidential run was "unbought and unbossed"

By Jenn M. Jackson,

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm

By Jenn M. Jackson,

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm