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Women and Political Leadership Ahead of the 2024 Election
Public views of obstacles faced by women in politics and the impact of having a woman president
Each week, we add new articles to help keep you up-to-date on the latest news about women in leadership. We include stories about women in politics, women in business, women in philanthropy, women in sports, women in education, women in religion, and more.
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Women Lawmakers Have Pushed Back Against Senate Dress Codes for Decades
Originally published by Einav Rabinovitch-Fox for Ms. Magazine With the continuing chaos on Capitol Hill involving the budget, DOJ investigations and the looming government shutdown, the Senate has received unexpected attention…
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Two Teachers Are Working to Create AP U.S. Women’s History
They’re petitioning the College Board to offer an AP U.S. Women’s History course for the first time.
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South Carolina’s Population and Economy Are Booming, Sen. Tom Young Says
Originally published by Matthew Christian for the Aiken Standard Like the feet and heart of the X Ambassadors pop band, South Carolina’s population and economy are booming, S.C. Sen.
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JFK Profile in Courage Award to Honor South Carolina Sister Senators for Stand on Abortion Rights
Press release originally published by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation The 2023 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award® will be presented to five women Senators…
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A Year After Mahsa Amini’s Death: Repression and Defiance in Iran
Originally published by Miriam Berger for the Washington Post A year ago, the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran’s morality police sparked a popular uprising,…
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Despite Progress, Women Superintendents Face Steep Path to Gender Parity
Originally published by Evie Blad for EducationWeek The portion of female superintendents leading the nation’s largest school districts has increased slightly in recent years, but men still lead the lions’ share,…
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How Women’s Magazines Ignited a Revolution
Originally published by Sophie Gardner for Politico In 1971, a group of young women journalists and writers sat on the living room floor of Brenda Feigen’s “tiny” New York apartment. Earlier that…
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The Impact Of Female Leadership On Corporate Culture
Originally published by Jane Wang for Bdaily A new era in corporate culture is being shaped by the rise of more female leaders. This shift is not just a matter…
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As Japan Struggles With Gender Equality, Record Number of Women Appointed to Cabinet
Originally published by Isabel Reynolds for Time Magazine Five women feature in Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s new cabinet lineup, up from the previous two and equaling a previous record, yet the influx may not…