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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"An interesting, topical approach to unpacking some of the realities of gender in American politics, using clear data and evidence in its arguments about whether our conventional wisdom is accurate or not."
- Kathy Dolan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Jen joined Anna Greenberg on her podcast, "That's What She Said", where they discussed women's political ambition and the future of women in politics.
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The Women & Politics Institute is proud to announce the winners of the 2017-2018 Alice Paul Awards!
Mary-Margaret Koch - Undergraduate Recipient
Rachel Kershaw - Graduate Recipient
Amanda Fuchs Miller - Faculty Recipient
Jennifer Palmieri - Alumni Recipient
Jennifer talks with She Said/She Said about her career, about perfection, about collaboration, and why it’s ok to cry. She also talks about the most common misconceptions that can prevent a woman from stepping up to run for office.
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A Year of the Woman? Not So Far
Jen reminds us why we may want to temper our expectations for the 2018 elections.
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A Surge of Women Running For Office
Jen talks about the surge of female candidates in the wake of the election of Donald Trump.
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Congress: The Most Family-Unfriendly Workplace in America
Jen highlights how few women run for office while their children are still at home.
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'Year of the Woman'? Not So Much in California
WeLead trains young women to actively engage in today's political environment.
