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Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, and Editor, Gender on the Ballot, American University

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And just like that...Noem is out, Sen. Mullin (R-OK) is nominated to replace her & Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) declares for his open seat. Don't miss a beat - read #GenderOnTheBallot! @AU-WPI.bsky.social

06.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gender was front & center at the State of the Union. Read on in #GenderOnTheBallot from the @AU_WPI!

28.02.2026 06:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

New VA Governor Abigail Spanberger will give the Democratic response to the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, February 25th. I can't wait.

20.02.2026 20:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Will Kim Jong Un designate his daughter as the next leader of North Korea? This & much more in #GenderInTheBallot!

13.02.2026 23:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Research in the US & UK shows young women leaning left faster than young men are leaning right. Curious? Read the #OnGenderMediaRoundUp

30.01.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The U.S. just withdrew from every United Nations entity that addresses the needs of women & girls. Read more in @genderontheballot!

16.01.2026 23:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to the @au-wpi.bsky.social on an outstanding year of scholarship & leadership training!

01.12.2025 23:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Gender on the Ballot Weekly Round Up November 7, 2025

Nov. 4th resulted in historic "firsts" for women in politics. Read more in Gender on the Ballot: November 7, 2025:
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08.11.2025 03:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New from #OnGender: @lgettman.bsky.social , editor for Gender on the Ballot, discusses how gender stereotypes persist in venues like bookstores: β€œEverything in the other magazine sections could have been β€œWomen’s Interest.” bit.ly/4hLdHPV

04.11.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New from #OnGenderStudent: Barnard College student Jazmine Cardenas on how young girls perceive their role in civic life: β€œOnly 37% of girls aged 14–17 and 24% of young women aged 18–22 feel that the country is heading in the right direction…” bit.ly/4oBJ9SL

28.10.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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New from #OnGender: Emily Krichbaum, Ph.D., writes, β€œWomen delay running for office until they possess every conceivable qualification,” citing Jane Goodall's pioneering career despite early lack of formal qualifications as an example to female candidates. bit.ly/4qDt6G6

23.10.2025 12:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New from #OnGender: Emily Krichbaum, Ph.D. compares Jane Goodall's experience in male-dominated anthropology to women in politics, stating, β€œIf you’re a woman considering a run for office.. Goodall’s story offers a masterclass on how to begin before you feel ready.” bit.ly/4oyvw6V

21.10.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Lily Carver blogs about the impact of the gov't shutdown on women's access to health care. This and more in #genderontheballot!

17.10.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

MarΓ­a Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader against President NicolΓ‘s Maduro’s government, won the Noble Peace Price in recognition for her work as a woman β€œwho keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” Much more in #GenderOnTheBallot.

10.10.2025 20:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As the @au-wpi.bsky.social at American University marks its 25th anniversary, a new nationwide survey "She Leads: Progress and Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics," underscores both the progress women have made in politics and the barriers that remain. Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3

06.10.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Americans remain wary of electing a female president, new poll reveals Four in 10 Americans say they know someone who would not vote for a woman president.

.@POLITICO’s Elena Schneider shares findings from the #OnGenderΒ poll reporting American voters remain wary of electing a female president.
Read more here: politi.co/3VRQHES via @politico.com

06.10.2025 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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10/8: @BFischerMartin & @vivadevicq will share the findings of the latest #OnGender poll, β€œShe Leads: Progress & Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics,” which explores how Americans view women in leadership+how perceptions have changed over time. bit.ly/3IMlC2g

06.10.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New from #OnGender: Viva de Vice, Sr. Dir., Breakthrough Campaigns, finds voters strongly support women in politics: 83% believe it's important to elect more women+54% feel there are too few women in office, despite barriers to electing a woman president. bit.ly/4o7owxM

06.10.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New from #OnGender: β€œShe Leads: Progress and Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics” poll finds that β€œwomen leaders are seen as more trustworthy on critical issues such as childcare, abortion, and promoting women's equality.” Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3

06.10.2025 19:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wednesday the 10th at 6 pm! Watch the "She Leads" poll release & learn where women stand in the political landscape of 2025. www.eventbrite.com/e/she-leads-...

03.10.2025 22:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How does your state rank?

30.09.2025 12:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New from #OnGender: In this week’s blog, the GOTB team examines the impact of the historic Title IX law fifty years ago and how WNBA star Caitlin Clark's quick ascent has sparked renewed interest in women's sports leagues πŸ”— bit.ly/3KetCcN.

23.09.2025 13:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Gen Z helped select Nepal's new woman Prime Minister via social media. This & so much more in GOTB!

19.09.2025 15:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots to see in @au-wpi.bsky.social #GenderOnTheBallot newsletter. Think you know which gender ranks marriage & family higher than the other? The ans. may surprise you! See: "The Gen Z Gender Gap in Politics Doesn’t End There"
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12.09.2025 16:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our September 5, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

05.09.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A study found that ChatGPT advises women to ask for lower salaries than men. Read more in Gender on the Ballot!

28.07.2025 01:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Apply for our 3-Part 2025 Campaign Boot Camp!

Here's a great opportunity to build skills to run for office or lead a campaign. Interested in changing the political landscape? Apply to LEAD Ohio!
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03.07.2025 22:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @repemeliasykes.bsky.social for your call on the House floor today to protect SNAP & Medicaid in the Big Ugly Bill.

02.07.2025 17:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @repgreglandsman for your call on the House floor today to protect SNAP & Medicaid in the Big Ugly Bill

02.07.2025 17:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social for your call on the House floor today to protect SNAP & Medicaid in the Big Ugly Bill.

02.07.2025 17:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0