A thriving democracy is within our reach, but our rules and systems must change to acknowledge the unique barriers that women with intersecting identities experience in the United States. Our nation’s rich diversity will be reflected in our government when all women have practical and fair opportunities to participate in American politics.
Our 2021 report,Exploring First-Generation Underrepresentation:How American Political Systems Impact Immigrant Women’s Political Engagementpresents an introduction to the topic of first-generation representation in America, the barriers first-generationwomenface as candidates, and how well-designed structural reforms can help to make the political process more accessible for all.
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