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Madam President

In 2016, Hillary Clinton broke significant ground, as she became the first woman nominee of a major political party for President.  While the election may not have ended with her in the White House, her candidacy was a powerful moment that broadened the horizon for women in politics across the country. It demonstrated to millions …

More than a Feeling: Women’s Anger and Non-electoral Participation

Women’s views about politics and their feelings about the political process and policies are heightened in this electoral cycle. Our research takes an intersectional lens, which underscores the mutual interlocking systems of marginalization, such as racism and sexism, into examining emotions as a mobilizer for women’s political participation. We find that Black, Latina, Asian American, …

Gen Z Voters Reflect Recent Trends, While Charting Their Own Path

Since Bill Clinton’s election in 1996, a majority of women voters have backed Democratic presidential candidates. In contrast, men have generally favored Republican nominees. How might that gender gap play out this election cycle among the nation’s youngest voters? In my new book, The Politics of Gen Z, I show that Gen Z women, those …

Weekly Round Up: October 25, 2024

Happy Friday! 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 …

Personal Financial Security Now and Into the Future is Key For Older Women Voters

Back in January, when we released AARP’s first 2024 She’s the Difference national survey focusing on women voters age 50 and over, we said that older women would be the wild card in this election. They are a big group.  They show up at the polls.  And, because they are fairly equally divided by party, …

Weekly Media Round Up: October 18, 2024

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Health Issues Motivating Black Women Voters for Harris The Washington Post, Stephanie Armour and McKenzie Beard Vice President Kamala Harris is making inroads with Black women voters on the campaign trail, who are rallying behind …

Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter

Liz Carpenter was the quintessential political Renaissance woman of the 20th century: a savvy White House staffer, political and campaign operative, and catalyst for a national movement to increase the number of women in elected office. It’s impossible to summarize her extraordinary life in a blog– so thank goodness we now have the film: “Shaking …

Weekly Media Round Up: October 11, 2024

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. How Gender Became the Election’s Crucial Fault Line The New York Times, Emily Bazelon The 2024 election cycle has been anything but normal, and the growing gender gap is no exception. Vice President Kamala Harris …

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