Students  – would you like to get published? Gender On The Ballot (GOTB) is a weekly, nonpartisan blog, media roundup and newsletter co-founded by the Women & Politics Institute (WPI) at American University and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation in 2019. As we embark on the 119th Congress, a new Administration and other changes in …

Gwen Stefani, under the band No Doubt, wrote “Just a Girl” in 1995 in response to society’s patriarchal expectations and attitudes. The song opens with “Take this pink ribbon off my eyes,” followed by “Oh, I’m just a girl, all pretty and petite / So don’t let me have any rights.” It quickly became a …

Happy Friday! Welcome to the Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Women are on the move! 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 …

The gender health gap refers to the disparities in healthcare access, treatment, and outcomes between men and women. This gap is a significant issue, as it leads to women experiencing poorer health outcomes compared to their male counterparts. Research indicates that women spend approximately 25% more of their lives in debilitating health than men, highlighting the urgent need for …

Happy Friday! Welcome to the Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Supplemental data was provided by the Center for American Women & Politics. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. …

Students  – would you like to get published? Gender On The Ballot (GOTB) is a weekly, nonpartisan blog, media roundup and newsletter co-founded by the Women & Politics Institute (WPI) at American University and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation in 2019. As we embark on the 119th Congress, a new Administration and other changes in the political landscape, GOTB’s mission is to examine …

In March of 2021, on International Women’s Day, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) creating the Gender Policy Council (GPC) and instilling a whole of government approach to gender equity and equality. The GPC was comprised of President Biden’s Cabinet members, and the EO directed each agency to assign a senior official to coordinate …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our first 2025 Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. There is plenty of news, plus you can find articles you may have missed over the holidays in our “In Case You Missed It” section. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few …