by Stephenie Foster | May 13, 2011 | Women in Leadership, Women in Politics
Globally, the political empowerment of women was one of the defining characteristics of the 20th century. Women fought for and gained the right to vote in most countries in the 20th century and have increasingly run for, and been elected to, office. In addition to...
by Stephenie Foster | Mar 17, 2011 | Women in Politics
Why is this the case? This is very troubling, as it highlights that these norms around women running for office start early. As the article notes, at American Univeristy, the WOmen & Politics Institute has worked on encouraging more owmen to run for student...
by Stephenie Foster | Jan 9, 2011 | Women in Politics
Senator Mikulski Becomes Longest Serving Woman Senator in US History Today, January 5, 2011, Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) became the longest serving woman in the US Senate. Her accomplishments are legendary and historic. Among Mikulski’s many firsts is that...
