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We believe research should spark both conversation & action.

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.
Weekend Reading
Sep 18, 2026
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation September 18, 2026

This week, we’re taking note of RepresentWomen’s participation in an event hosted by the Kettering Foundation that celebrated the outstanding leadership and impact of Black women at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference.
Weekend Reading
Sep 10, 2026
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation September 10, 2026

Weekend Reading
Sep 4, 2026

Weekend Reading on Women's Representation September 4, 2026

Sep 1, 2026

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In the News

In the News: If We're Serious About Saving American Democracy, This Voting System Might Be the Key

Nov 1, 2021
This TIME article by Katherine M. Gehl and Jonathan Haidt cites RepresentWomen's ranked choice voting research.
Oct 29, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation October 29, 2021

Oct 29, 2021
Greta Thunberg, painted by Melanie Humble Dear friends, Over the coming weeks advocates, experts, and elected officials will gather in Glasgow, Scotland for.
Oct 22, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation October 22, 2021

Oct 22, 2021
The Ascend Fund announced grants this week to groups in Washington Michigan, and Mississippi to advance women's representationin state legislatures. It.
Oct 15, 2021
2021
Op-Eds
"Gender on the Ballot" logo with a red and blue ballot box, beside the American University Women & Politics Institute, School of Public Affairs logo.

Op-ed: Canada drops in international rankings despite wins for women in Parliament

Oct 15, 2021
While Canadian political parties have remained committed to recruiting more women, improvements in outcomes continue to be slow.
Oct 15, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
Promotional graphic for RepresentWomen's Weekend Reading on Women's Representation newsletter, written by Executive Director Cynthia Richie Terrell

Weekend Reading on Women's Representation October 15, 2021

Oct 15, 2021
Each week brings a new reminder that when there is not an intentional effort to ensure that women are nominated for positions & awards the male status quo.
Oct 14, 2021
2021
Op-Eds
"Gender on the Ballot" logo with a ballot box, beside the American University Women & Politics Institute, School of Public Affairs logo.

Op-ed: The Impact of Angela Merkel—What 16 Years of Women’s Leadership Can Get You

Oct 14, 2021
How did Germany manage to elect a woman leader who achieved unity, stability and economic growth through some of the most turbulent years in history? Because Germany has embraced a political system with less barriers for women.
Oct 8, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation October 8, 2021

Oct 8, 2021
Women face steep barriers when running for executive offices in the United States so it is no surprise that of the 2,573 peoplewho have served as governor in.
Oct 2, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation October 1, 2021

Oct 2, 2021
We are excited to share that RepresentWomen is growing! As Cynthia is away this week, this Weekend Reading is brought to you by our team. First up, we have a.
Sep 24, 2021
2021
Gender Parity Index
Maryland
In the News

In the News: Let’s Raise Maryland’s Grade for Women in Politics

Sep 24, 2021
This pinion piece by Julie M. Statland was published in The Washington Post. It cites RepresentWomen's 2021 Gender Parity Index.
Sep 24, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation September 24, 2021

Sep 24, 2021
Paid leave is established law in all other developed countries but families in the United States continue to struggle to care for children, parents, and loved.
Sep 17, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation September 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021
Candidates for Boston mayor Annissa Essaibi George & Michelle Wu, Boston Globe Dear fans of gender balance in politics, The resultsare in from the Boston.
Sep 10, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation September 10, 2021

Sep 10, 2021
In stark contrast to the new restrictive legislation in Texas, Mexico has legalized reproductive rights for women and, according to this article in The.
Sep 3, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation September 3, 2021

Sep 3, 2021
The 2020 Paralympic Games are underway in Tokyo this week with impressive wins for women in many different competitions. High numbers of women competing and.
Aug 27, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
Promotional graphic for RepresentWomen's Weekend Reading on Women's Representation newsletter, written by Executive Director Cynthia Richie Terrell

Weekend Reading on Women's Representation August 27, 2021

Aug 27, 2021
Maya Angelou, Lucretia Mott, Harriet Tubman, Elizabeth Warren, Fannie Lou Hamer, Condi Rice, Coretta Scott King, Ashley Judd, Tina Tchen, Rosa Parks, Eleanor.
Aug 20, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
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Weekend Reading on Women's Representation August 20, 2021

Aug 20, 2021
Sharon Nelson, Kathy Hochul & RepresentativeCarolyn Maloney Dear friends, News of the tragedy unfolding in Haiti, the rise of the Delta variant, and the.
Aug 9, 2021
2021
Disabled Women
Videos

Video: Spotlight: Disabled Women's Representation

Aug 9, 2021
Although the CDC has found disability is more prevalent among women than men, Disabled women experience roughly double the rate of electoral underrepresentation than their male counterparts. Why?
Aug 6, 2021
2021
Weekend Reading
Promotional graphic for RepresentWomen's Weekend Reading on Women's Representation newsletter, written by Executive Director Cynthia Richie Terrell

Weekend Reading on Women's Representation August 6, 2021

Aug 6, 2021
The winners of the Equality Can't Wait Challenge (funded by Melinda French Gates & Mackenzie Scott among others) were announced last week and represent an.
Aug 3, 2021
2021
In the News

In the News: Ranked-Choice Voting Increased Minority Candidates' Chances

Aug 3, 2021
This Real Clear Politics commentary by Steven John Mulroy cites RepresentWomen's 2020 ranked choice voting report.