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A historic gender gap: why men and women are voting differently

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November 4, 2020

A historic gender gap: why men and women are voting differently

Genevieve Woodard Hartley and her husband used to vote for the same presidential candidate. Not this year. While both describe themselves as Republicans, the couple, who live in Houston, Texas, is “splitting” its ticket.

Genevieve Woodard Hartley and her husband used to vote for the same presidential candidate. Not this year. While both describe themselves as Republicans, the couple, who live in Houston, Texas, is “splitting” its ticket.

Bihar elections: Do women’s votes count?

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October 28, 2020

Bihar elections: Do women’s votes count?

Given the rigid social structure, it is likely that women have little political agency in this State.

In a State where 53 per cent of women think that it is justifiable for a man to beat his wife, how much political agency does a woman have in Bihar?

Given the rigid social structure, it is likely that women have little political agency in this State.

In a State where 53 per cent of women think that it is justifiable for a man to beat his wife, how much political agency does a woman have in Bihar?

What Joe Biden can learn from Jacinda Ardern

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October 28, 2020

What Joe Biden can learn from Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern accepted her landslide reelection win Saturday with a message for her cou

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern accepted her landslide reelection win Saturday with a message for her cou

How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy

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October 26, 2020

How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy

From plans to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s being called a “f—ing b—” by her colleague Rep.

From plans to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s being called a “f—ing b—” by her colleague Rep.

“Record” numbers of women are running for office in th US, but they still face structural barriers in politics

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October 26, 2020

“Record” numbers of women are running for office in th US, but they still face structural barriers in politics

Twenty-five years ago, leaders and organizers from around the world rallied behind Hillary Clinton’s declaration that “women’s rights are human rights, and hu

Twenty-five years ago, leaders and organizers from around the world rallied behind Hillary Clinton’s declaration that “women’s rights are human rights, and hu

Japan has so few women politicians that when even one is gaffe-prone, it's damaging

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October 26, 2020

Japan has so few women politicians that when even one is gaffe-prone, it's damaging

Last month, Japanese lawmaker Mio Sugita caused outrage on social media when she said that some women lie about sexual assaults.

Last month, Japanese lawmaker Mio Sugita caused outrage on social media when she said that some women lie about sexual assaults.

6 things we can learn from how women leaders have handled the pandemic

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October 26, 2020

6 things we can learn from how women leaders have handled the pandemic

Times of crisis can foster innovation and illumination.

Times of crisis can foster innovation and illumination.

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

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October 26, 2020

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out casual contempt for women in last night’s presidential debate

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October 23, 2020

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out casual contempt for women in last night’s presidential debate

Whether it’s Nobel prize-winners reduced to the title of “wife” or female professors 

Whether it’s Nobel prize-winners reduced to the title of “wife” or female professors