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Watch Jen discuss with C-SPAN about the impact the 2014 midterm elections had on the number of women serving in public office, as well as a report analyzing what gains women made.
Decision 2014
Watch Connie Morella, SPA's Ambassador in Residence, discuss with NBC4 on the number of women in Congress.
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.
Women and the Political Process
Starting at minute 9, Jen provides 20 minutes of commentary about female candidates, why they don't run for office, and what happens when they do.
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Jen and Danny Hayes discuss with MSNBC's Jansing & Co. about their new research on gender bias - or the lack thereof - in the media's coverage of female candidates.
See Jen on NBC affiliates and TVOne segments during election night 2012.
Jen discusses with Fox 5 News about the gender gap and women's issues in the final stretch of the campaign.
Does Romney 'Get' Women Who Work?
In an op-ed Jen and Kathy Dolan discuss moving beyond the binders.
Jen speaks to CTV News about her thoughts on who has the advantage heading into tonight's debate.
"Do You Want This Job?"
Check out the November issue of Glamour. Jen comments on why so few women are in Congress.
The Gender Gap: Candidates and Voting
Listen to Jen's take on whether 2012 is a "Year of the Woman" and then hear a follow-up conversation/discussion with Jen and Kathryn Pearson.
Jen speaks to Voice of America on who and what the delegates at the conventions need as well as what to expect the DNC.
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Jen speaks to Voice of America on why the GOP choose Tampa for the RNC convention, Romney's likeability (or lack thereof) problem, and what Paul Ryan brings to the ticket.
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Jen explains to SUN News about Romney readjusting as he wraps up the Republican race.
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Fox News asks Jen why women are flocking to Obama as Romney pulls ahead as GOP front-runner.
As we celebrate the anniversary of the 'Year of the Woman,' The Washington Post asks Jen why twenty years later, we don't have much to celebrate.
VOA asks Jen about the role of undecided voters in Ohio's Super Tuesday primary battle.
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The Icelandic Broadcasting Service asks Jen about women in politics.
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In case you missed it, here is Jen's appearance on C-SPAN's Washington Journal. She took calls about our newest research report, "Men Rule: The Continued Under-Representation of Women in U.S. Politics."
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