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March 29, 2019
Poll: Most see women equal to men in politics in the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — An all-time high of 84 percent of Americans believe women are just as suited emotionally for politics as men, according to a new survey that comes as the largest-ever field of women are running for president and with a record number

March 18, 2019
In 2020 field full of women, some men signal they will pick a female vice President

With a record number of female candidates running for president, some male Democratic contenders are signaling that a woman will be on their 2020 ticket — just not at the top.

Representation Matters: Women in the U.S. Congress

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February 26, 2019

Representation Matters: Women in the U.S. Congress

The importance of having women serving in Congress is still not fully appreciated or understood.

The importance of having women serving in Congress is still not fully appreciated or understood.

Path to Parity: How Women Run and Win in the United States

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February 26, 2019

Path to Parity: How Women Run and Win in the United States

Path to Parity: How Women Run and Win distills Political Parity’s research on women candidates and elected officeholders, drawing on additional studies to illuminate issues and proffer strategies

Path to Parity: How Women Run and Win distills Political Parity’s research on women candidates and elected officeholders, drawing on additional studies to illuminate issues and proffer strategies

How growing number of women in politics is shaping perceptions of power, strength

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February 20, 2019

How growing number of women in politics is shaping perceptions of power, strength

There are more women than ever serving in Congress right now.

And there are more women running for president in 2020 than ever before.

There are more women than ever serving in Congress right now.

And there are more women running for president in 2020 than ever before.

February 19, 2019
Taking the seat and the table, too: what valuing black women in politics looks like

In a posh ballroom overlooking Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, a hushed roomful of state and local elected officials from across the country gathered for a 9 a.m. Sunday session.

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:

February 15, 2019
USA: 'There's not just one women's lane'. A record number of female candidates running for president

With Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota launching their presidential bids over the weekend, there are now more women running for a single party's nomination than ever.

Connections: Discussing stereotypes faced by women in politics

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February 14, 2019

Connections: Discussing stereotypes faced by women in politics

The New York Times stirred debate with a piece about perceptions of sexism on the campaign trail. Six women are running for president in 2020, and record numbers of women are running for office on just about every level.

The New York Times stirred debate with a piece about perceptions of sexism on the campaign trail. Six women are running for president in 2020, and record numbers of women are running for office on just about every level.