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By Maddie Kane This summer marks a celebratory 97th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the Constitution. The 19th amendment granted (many, but not all) women the right to vote. This was a milestone...

By Maddie Kane Nausheen Khan’s article, titled “Women’s Political Representation: Where Are We Today?”, is a retrospective piece that looks at the progress and potential of women’s representation from the last 20 years at...

By Xiaojing Zeng and Orion Marchese Partisan views aside, Hillary Clinton becoming the first female presumptive major party presidential nominee in United States history is an unforgettable accomplishment. Inevitably, however, Clinton’s success raises varying...

By Rachel Swack Misty K. Snow became the first openly transgender person to receive a major party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate when she clinched the Democratic primary in Utah on Tuesday.  Snow is...

By Anjali BhattOn Wednesday, June 29th, the Wilson Center hosted an event called “Electing Women Leaders,” which featured Michelle Bekkering, Director of Global Initiatives and Senior Gender Advisor at the International Republican Institute, Sandra...

By Madeline Kane In 1993, Pennsylvania ranked 49th in the nation, with a Gender Parity Score of 3.4 out of 100. In 2016 it ranks slightly better at 46th, with a gender parity score...

​By Anjali BhattAn event hosted by New America in partnership with the Better Life Lab, addressed gender biases that are perceived in the media regarding women running for political office.  

By Anjali Bhatt​The 21st century has been marked by a renewed effort to increase women’s representation in politics, ranging from partisan programs to state and even nationwide efforts to expand the proportion of women...

By Rachel Swack and Xiaojing Zeng Given that most women today have been able to vote their whole lives, it is easy to forget that it hasn’t always been that way. It wasn’t until...

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