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America’s sexist obsession with what women politicians wear, explained

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December 6, 2018

America’s sexist obsession with what women politicians wear, explained

Ever since women started holding political office, American men have been fixated on their clothes.

When she was in the Senate, Carol Moseley Braun got used to having her clothing scrutinized.

Ever since women started holding political office, American men have been fixated on their clothes.

When she was in the Senate, Carol Moseley Braun got used to having her clothing scrutinized.

More women in diplomatic corps will benefit everyone

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November 30, 2018

More women in diplomatic corps will benefit everyone

The “old boys’ network” is pervasive and insidious – but it is still very real, even if it has diminished in power, thanks to the rise of women in senior positions and the momentum of those championing women in the workplace.

The “old boys’ network” is pervasive and insidious – but it is still very real, even if it has diminished in power, thanks to the rise of women in senior positions and the momentum of those championing women in the workplace.

GOP is trying to figure out why it has almost no women in Congress

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November 23, 2018

GOP is trying to figure out why it has almost no women in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — For congressional Republicans, this month’s elections ushered in the year of the woman — literally.

WASHINGTON (AP) — For congressional Republicans, this month’s elections ushered in the year of the woman — literally.