Women politicians are entering the political arena in greater and greater numbers. As more and more female candidates are elected for the first time to public office, the changing face of leadership is growing more female. Get to know the politicians, advocates and activists and learn how earlier advancements laid the groundwork for women today.
A description of the White House Council on Women and Girls, created by President Obama on March 11, 2009, including goals and a listing of members of the Council.
Profile of Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Governor David Paterson's pick for the US Senate.
A woman's perspective on the use of gender neutral language and inclusive language in President Barack Obama's inaugural speech.
Women candidates in 2008 were smaller in number than years past. How many women ran for public office in 2008? Not as many as you might guess.
The first woman on the GOP ticket. The first viable woman running for a major party. The outspoken spouse of the first African-American major-party Presidential candidate. There are a number of firsts in this election, and these influential women have found all eyes on them throughout the campaign cycle.
A biography and profile of Michelle Obama, wife of presidential candidate and Illinois Senator Barack Obama.
Women's Voices, Women's Vote, a national non-profit intended to increase voter participation among unmarried women, has been accused of improprieties in the aftermath of the North Carolina primary. Some say it's voter fraud, others feel it's just an honest mistake
Are there gender differences in voter turnout between women and men? A look at the women voters in presidential elections, the percentages of those who vote, the demographic groups in which voter turnout is the greatest, and whether or not the fact that women vote more than men holds true across race and ethnic backgrounds.
Many women remain surprisingly hesitant to engage in political discussions. In many cases, it's due to socialization and upbringing. A look at how and when women talk politics, why their opinions are altered by their relationships, the importance of modeling political engagement for the next generation, and a look back at 'political discussions' of the past.
Voters may soon have the opportunity to indicate whether or not the U.S. is ready for a female President. Some observers say yes, while others disagree.
When it comes to leadership, does gender matter? Is there a difference between women and men? If so, what are the qualities that the most effective women leaders possess?
Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas are in many ways the poster couple for sexual harrassment in the workplace. Her Senate testimony opposing his nomination to the highest court didn't stop him from becoming a Supreme Court Justice. But it did open up a dialogue about what constitutes unwelcome advances from a supervisor or co-worker; and why no means no, especially at work.
Turn to television or print for the opinions of political thought leaders and you'll find the vast majority are male. The occasional female commentator can rarely afford to be thoughtful; instead, she has to enrage, entertain, or do both at the same time. Why are so few women's voices heard as compared to men?
