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Is the record number of women candidates a 2018 blip — or a lasting trend?

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September 25, 2018

Is the record number of women candidates a 2018 blip — or a lasting trend?

Lauren Underwood, Democratic House candidate in Illinois' 14th district, is part of a record boom of women running for office in 2018 – from Congress to governorships to state legislatures across the country.

Lauren Underwood, Democratic House candidate in Illinois' 14th district, is part of a record boom of women running for office in 2018 – from Congress to governorships to state legislatures across the country.

Can women achieve equal political representation in Ghana?

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September 14, 2018

Can women achieve equal political representation in Ghana?

Despite Ghana’s strong democratic progress over the past two decades, it has fallen short of achieving equal representation for women in politics.

Despite Ghana’s strong democratic progress over the past two decades, it has fallen short of achieving equal representation for women in politics.

Lady of the Rings: Jacinda Rules

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September 12, 2018

Lady of the Rings: Jacinda Rules

Jacinda Ardern, one of the young, progressive leaders countering Donald Trump, talks about being only the second world leader to give birth.

Jacinda Ardern, one of the young, progressive leaders countering Donald Trump, talks about being only the second world leader to give birth.

Will toxic politics stem the surge in women candidates?

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August 31, 2018

Will toxic politics stem the surge in women candidates?

When Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 presidential election, it sparked a surge of female candidates. According to Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics, nearly 500 women initially filed to run for the U.S.

When Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 presidential election, it sparked a surge of female candidates. According to Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics, nearly 500 women initially filed to run for the U.S.