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With Renewed Focus On State Powers, More Women Are Running For Governor

The number of female governors may finally hit double digits after the upcoming midterm elections. Currently, nine women hold the office — six Democrats and three Republicans. And an influx of women running for governor could push that number up considerably.

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World’s female foreign ministers meet to back Iranians

Canada’s foreign minister vowed to support “the incredibly brave women of Iran” as she hosted a virtual meeting with her female counterparts around the world to discuss the crackdown against protesters in Iran. “No longer…

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Top UN official decries global trampling of women’s rights

The trampling of women’s rights and “deeply ingrained misogyny” are connected in many ways to today’s global challenges, from the proliferation of conflicts to increasing assaults on human rights, the U.N. deputy secretary-general said Thursday.

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How Confidence Is Weaponized Against Women

Women are regularly exhorted to demonstrate self-confidence as a strategy to progress their careers, raise their pay, and become more successful at work. Self-help guides commend women to “lean in” to reach their goals, “stand…