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Our Media page brings together all the ways our work is shaping public dialogue on women's political representation, from Weekend Reading blogs and webinars to news coverage, op-eds, videos, and podcasts. These resources highlight why systems reforms like ranked choice voting, proportional representation, and institutional supports matter, and how they create opportunities for more women to run, win, serve, and lead.
Explore below to see how our research and partnerships are helping change the story of democracy in the United States and beyond.
Our Media page brings together all the ways our work is shaping public dialogue on women's political representation, from Weekend Reading blogs and webinars to news coverage, op-eds, videos, and podcasts. These resources highlight why systems reforms like ranked choice voting, proportional representation, and institutional supports matter, and how they create opportunities for more women to run, win, serve, and lead.
Explore below to see how our research and partnerships are helping change the story of democracy in the United States and beyond.
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Jul 31, 2024
2024
Mid-Year, Ranked-Choice Voting, GPI
Ashley Thurston
Videos

Video: Building Women's Political Power: RepresentWomen's Mid-Year Review
Jul 31, 2024
On July 31, 2024, RepresentWomen hosted a virtual briefing titled 'Building Women's Power: A Mid-Year Update.' RepresentWomen Communications Director Ashley Thurston moderated a discussion with RepresentWomen staff.
Jul 31, 2024
2024
RepresentWomen, Gender Parity Index 2024, Women's Power Collaborative, Women Experts in Democracy, Ranked Choice Voting, RCV, Oregon RCV, Nevada RCV, Idaho RCV, Colorado RCV, Alaska RCV Repeal, Proportional Representation, Gender Quotas, Black Women in Politics, State Legislative Pay, Compensation Commissions, Public Financing, FairVote, Democracy Fund, Crimsonbridge, Pivotal Ventures, Seneca Falls 2024, Declaration of Sentiments, Women's Representation, Democracy Reform, Election Reform, Gender Parity, Women Candidates, 2024 Elections, Maine Oregon Gender Parity, International Women's Representation, Mexico Parity Mandate, India Elections, Winner-Take-All Voting, Spoiler Dynamics
Cynthia Richie Terrell, Courtney Lamendola, Steph Scaglia, Marvelous Mwansa, Fatma Tawfik, Katie Usalis, Victoria Pelletier, Ashley Thurston
Pennsylvania, Kansas, New Mexico
Webinars

Building Women's Political Power: RepresentWomen's 2024 Mid-Year Update
Jul 31, 2024
RepresentWomen's mid-year briefing brought together the full team to share new findings from the 2024 Gender Parity Index, highlight breakthroughs in state legislative modernization, and preview a historic year for ranked choice voting ballot measures.
Jul 24, 2024
2024
2024 Election, Presidential Election, Women and the Presidency
Kamala Harris
Op-Eds

Op-ed: Kamala Harris: Carrying the Torch of Leadership
Jul 24, 2024
This article, Kamala Harris: Carrying the Torch of Leadership by RepresentWomen's Cynthia Richie Terrell, was published by Ms. magazine on July 24, 2024. The article, published just after former President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential election, details Harris' nomination and what it means for women's political power.
Jul 23, 2024
2024
Experts in Democracy Directory, Ms. Magazine
In the News

In the News: Need to Hear from a Woman Democracy Leader? Try RepresentWomen’s Directory for Political Experts
Jul 23, 2024
This Ms. magazine article by Kemira Mulholland and Livia Follet features RepresentWomen's Women Experts in Democracy Directory.
Jul 19, 2024
2024
Ranked Choice Voting
Connecticut
In the News

In the News: Experts Show Working Group That Ranked-Choice Voting Leads to Electoral Success For Women, People Of Color
Jul 19, 2024
This article by Jamil Ragland, published by CT News Junkie, features RepresentWomens's ranked choice voting research.
Jul 18, 2024
2024
Cardinal & Pine, Courier, Gender Parity Index
In the News

In the News: Opinion: Female Candidates—and Voters—Benefit from Rural Candidate Information Project
Jul 18, 2024
This article by Cindy Elmore, published in Cardinal & Pine, cites RepresentWomen's 2023 Gender Parity Index.
Jul 8, 2024
2024
International Election Series
Mexico
Webinars

Webinar: Women and Democracy: Insights From Mexican Elections | International Election Series, Episode 1
Jul 8, 2024
Welcome to the first installment of our new 'International Election Series,' where we explore the vital role women play in shaping democratic processes around the world.
Jun 21, 2024
2024
2024 Election, Black Women in Politics, Safety
Op-Eds
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Op-ed: Racist Graffiti on Angela Alsobrooks’ Campaign Sign Is a Reminder of the Threats Black Women in Politics Face
Jun 21, 2024
This op-ed by Representwomen's Cynthia Richie Terrell and Marvelous Maeze, Racist Graffiti on Angela Alsobrooks’ Campaign Sign Is a Reminder of the Threats Black Women in Politics Face, was published in Ms. magazine on June 21, 2024.
Jun 11, 2024
2024
Gender Quotas
Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico
Op-Eds
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Op-ed: Women are Front and Center in Mexican Politics. What Can the U.S. Learn?
Jun 11, 2024
This op-ed by RepresentWomen's Fatma Tawfik and Georgina De La Fuente, Women are Front and Center in Mexican Politics. What Can the U.S. Learn?, was published on Ms. magazine on June 11, 2024. It covers how parity in Mexican politics has benefited from gender quotas in the country.



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