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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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Why Women Don't Run for Office (and How We Can Change That!)
In the ENT Bulletin, Jen writes about why there are so few women in politics.
Director's Message
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. . .
From left to right: Kathleen McKenna, Leah Gates, Elizabeth Sherman, and Jan Du Plain.
Announcing the 2012 Alice Paul Awardees
Elizabeth Sherman, Faculty Recipient
Jan Du Plain,
Alumni Recipient
Leah Gates, Graduate Student Recipient
Kathleen McKenna, Undergraduate Student Recipient
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Why Did Women Do So Well in 2012? Because Gender Bias is Declining
Jen and GW Professor Danny Hayes explain why gender bias is becoming less of an impediment to female candidates.
19 Percent of Congress Is Female. Why Not Half?
Jen discusses women's under-representation in Congress.
By Blocking Susan Rice, is the GOP Paving the Way for Scott Brown?
Jen comments on the GOP's criticisms of Susan Rice.
House Democratic Women Number's Don't Yet Add Up to Power
Jen comments on women's numbers in Congress.
New U.S. House: Women and Minorities to the Left; White Men to the Right
Jen comments on why we shouldn't be breaking our arms patting ourselves on the back.
With Their Big Political Win, the New American Electorate has Arrived
Jen discusses how there are still hurdles to overcome for the newly-elected women politicians.