We invited our expert contributors to share their 2025 resolutions for closing the gender gap in politics. What are yours? Tonia Bui, Founder & Managing Director of PWP Strategies/WeLead Alumna: “Existing research highlights the profound impact of online misinformation and disinformation campaigns targeting women of color running for political office. False and demeaning narratives that …

As we remember and honor the legacy of our 39th president, Jimmy Carter, it is important also to remember and honor the legacy of his political and lifetime partner, Rosalynn Carter. In 1988 I traveled to Plains, Georgia, to interview Rosalynn Carter for an article for Woman’s Day magazine about the role of First Lady …

Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. The holidays have not slowed down the news, so settle in and get caught up.  Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free …

The results of Election 2024 were not unexpected. In fact, they were predictable given both the research on Americans’ willingness to vote for a woman for president and our constitutional design. As I’ve written, the American presidency is a consolidated executive that combines the head of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief roles in a …

Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. The post-Thanksgiving week has been a cornucopia of news, so settle in and get caught up.  Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer …

As Americans await news of Trump’s executive appointments, questions arise over who is in the running for these powerful roles and how well women will be represented in the 47th administration. In our recent research, we explore one mechanism the US lacks which could boost women’s numbers in the cabinet: gender quotas. While “quota” might …

Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. We’ll pause this week for the Thanksgiving holiday and see you again on December 6th! Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free …

This study reveals areas of advantage for Asian American women candidates in comparison to white women candidates on various measures of candidate evaluation, something that may stand in contrast to expectations and demonstrates the importance of research that looks at the multiple identities that women candidates bring to elections. At the same time, our findings …

Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. 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 quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation. This blog post explores their impact on women’s political empowerment, particularly in Malta, by discussing the historical context, current situation, and future prospects for gender equality in Maltese politics. Understanding Gender Quotas Gender quotas are affirmative measures designed to increase women’s …