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Political Ambition Gap Revealed in "Girls Just Wanna Not Run" Report

The Huffington Post covers the new research pertaining to the gender gap in college students' political ambition.

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Book Discussion on "Becoming a Candidate"

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Watch Jen's interview with C-SPAN's Book TV about her book, Becoming a Candidate: Political Ambition and the Decision to Run for Office.

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New Research on the Media's Coverage of Female Candidates

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Jen and Danny Hayes discuss with MSNBC's Jansing & Co. their new research on gender bias - or the lack thereof - in the media's coverage of female candidates.

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It is impossible to deny the substantial progress women have recently made in government and politics. Over the course of the last 30 years alone, the number of women in Congress has more than tripled. . .

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Virginia Ballot Includes No Women

Jen comments on the dearth of female candidates.

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Calling Ms. Candidate

More coverage of Jen's and Richard's policy report, "Girls Just Wanna Not Run."

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Tea Party loses a top voice with Bachmann departure

Jen comments on how Bachmann's departure could discourage upcoming female candidates.

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Waiting for Madam President

Jen comments on how research shows that the high barriers impeding female candidates are beginning to come down.

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Institute Graduates Latest Class of 34 Women Leaders

Recipient of the "She Changes the World Award," Jen delivered the keynote address at the Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts' graduation.

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Is Marissa Mayer Overscrutinized?

Jen comments on the similarities between female CEOs and female politicians, at least as far as public scrutiny is concerned.

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Why are Pennsylvania Women Hard to Find in Politics?

Jen comments on women's under-representation in Pennsylvania politics.

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