To help news outlets avoid biased coverage leading up to Election Day, we look at recent research on gender bias in political ...

Women’s political representation and leadership remains the area of greatest lag, despite notable success in some countries. The Project on Women’s Political Leadership examines the factors ...

Kelly Dittmar writes about the intersection of gender and politics. Record numbers of women serve in congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices as a result of the 2022 election.

Special correspondent Fred de… Missouri Democrats criticize ‘ridiculous’ debate over House dress code Women who serve in the Missouri House will face a tougher dress code when they return to ...

Today, all American citizens are eligible to vote irrespective of race and gender, but that hasn’t always been the case.

Other speeches from influential Black women showcased their collective political power and unrivaled influence among the electorate. Former first lady Michelle Obama, for example, presented a ...

Before we all melt, let’s get into it: Progress toward gender parity in politics slowed in 2024 — a quiet shift after a streak of record-breaking years for women’s political candidacies.

“saw right through me,” as she felt only another Black woman who had experienced the same pressures and bruises of politics could. With Harris within reach of the Oval Office, these women ...

the women relished the opportunity to help Walz craft legislation that specifically addressed their concerns. That’s when the relationship became more difficult. “He makes political ...

In honor of Black History Month, this Politics & Gender virtual special issue highlights scholarship on Black Women in American Politics. This collection brings together articles published throughout ...

Women in Asia have made strides in politics, especially in national parliaments with gender quotas. But is the continent ...