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Can’t Get Enough of Suffs

You won’t want to miss this. As if transforming suffrage history into 2 hours of compelling, inspiring, thought-provoking and creative musical theater isn’t enough, Suffs captures the courage and vision for social change, while recognizing struggles with racism, sexism, classism, generational tension, geopolitics, and sexual identity in order to create a new political landscape for women. You …

Weekly Media Round Up: May 22, 2026

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 …

AANHPI Women Are Showing Up to Vote. Are Campaigns Showing Up for Them?

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) are the fastest growing population in the United States. However, they remain an untapped voter group during elections despite reports showing they are turning out to vote – and the margin of victory for several battleground states in the 2020 Presidential election. In the 2024 presidential election, …

Her Service, Her Struggle: Addressing Women Veteran’s Needs

Every May, the United States honors the millions of Americans who currently and formerly served in the Armed Forces and their families. However, National Military Appreciation Month is also an opportunity to recognize the experiences of one of the fastest growing veteran populations in the country, women. Although women have served in an official capacity …

Weekly Media Round Up: April 24, 2026

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 …

In the Fight for A More Reflective Democracy, Black Women Are Essential

Those who care about protecting and building U.S. democracy – with a government truly reflective of its population and its policy concerns – should look no further than the actions and strategies of Black women political and movement leaders for guidance. While women of multiple backgrounds have been major parts of the social movements for …

Weekly Media Round Up: April 17, 2026

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 …

Tradwives, Influencers, and the New Conservative Woman

Historically, conservative activists like Anita Bryant and Beverly LaHaye have attempted to influence societal values through television and literature. It’s no wonder that conservatives try to appeal to women using values like the sanctity of life, defense of family, education, and religious liberty. Bryant was an anti-gay activist who began her career as a representative …

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