The Gender on the Ballot Team Picks Our Favorite Advice Definition: Duct Tape, /ˈdəkt ’tāp/ noun An all-purpose fix-it used to repair anything, including taping up the hem of your skirt that got ripped this morning on your way out the door to the Big Meeting. More generally, and for the purposes of this book, “duct …

Welcome to the Media Round Up! We’ve collected and shared our favorite gender + politics stories from this week. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff have access to popular newspapers through …

As of March 2026, there are more women in politics than ever before. Women make up 27.4% of national parliaments and 36% of local governments worldwide. In the United States, women hold 28% of the seats in the U.S. Congress and 33.6% of the seats in state legislatures. A record number of women, 14, serve …

Amyism #40 Education v. Persuasion “It’s a mistake to believe non-contributors who tell you they need to ‘learn more about the PAC’ before they will contribute. You educate them, and they still don’t contribute. That’s because people are not educated to contribute, they are persuaded to contribute. The link between educating someone and persuading them is weaker …

Welcome to the Media Round Up! We’ve collected and shared our favorite gender + politics stories from this week. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff have access to popular newspapers through …

What is an “Amyism”? I’ve been consulting in the government relations profession since “the turn of the century,” yes, 1999 to be exact. However, I’m still leaning forward in my seat, taking notes from my grassroots advocacy and Political Action Committee (PAC) clients. I get to learn about their pressing issues, but more intriguing to …