For the first time, the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees are all women, as is the top White House budget official. Can they avert a fiscal disaster? They’re determined to try.
More than 50 percent of the U.S. population is female, so it begs the question: Why are we still so underrepresented in politics?
More than 50 percent of the U.S. population is female, so it begs the question: Why are we still so underrepresented in politics?
Women make up more than a quarter (28%) of all members of the 118th Congress – the highest percentage in U.S. history and a considerable increase from where things stood even a decade ago.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was sworn in for her first elected term on Sunday, making history as the first woman elected to the position in the state.
When the new Los Angeles City Council meets Tuesday for its first session, six women will have seats around the horseshoe in the chamber, the most in city history.
Online abuse has a profound impact on the health of democratic societies, threatening progress on diversity and representation in politics.
Online abuse has a profound impact on the health of democratic societies, threatening progress on diversity and representation in politics.
From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.
From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.
SACRAMENTO — The California Legislature that will be sworn in Monday will include more women than ever before, accounting for about 42% of state lawmakers.
SACRAMENTO — The California Legislature that will be sworn in Monday will include more women than ever before, accounting for about 42% of state lawmakers.
A record number of Black women ran for office this year for U.S. House, Senate and governor. And while some made history with their wins, Black women are still underrepresented in public office.
A record number of Black women ran for office this year for U.S. House, Senate and governor. And while some made history with their wins, Black women are still underrepresented in public office.