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 …

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 …

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 …

Political violence is on the rise. That should alarm all of us. When violence enters politics, it doesn’t make anyone safer or stronger. It weakens democracy, silences voices, and replaces persuasion with fear. As the former Legislative Director for Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, I witnessed political violence when my boss was shot in the head at …

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 …

Women, Peace, and Security The Women, Peace, and Security framework is a globally-recognized agenda which emphasizes the vital role of women in peace conflicts. This agenda began on October 31st, 2000, when the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1325, the global commitment to incorporating women in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and strengthening gender equality. In …

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 …

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 …