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A newsletter to keep you informed about all things women and politics from the Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University.
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What to study, youth division
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Not quite ready to dip into advanced scholarly research? There's plenty for you to learn - and teach - at CAWP's
Teach a Girl to Lead website, which aims to make women's public leadership visible to the next generation. Teachers, be sure to check out our
teaching toolbox for classroom-ready resources for all levels.
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Not too late to finish your summer reading
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Fiorina rises in polls, fends off attacks
The Los Angeles Times notes that as presidential candidate Carly Fiorina attracts more voters and battles for a spot on the CNN debate stage, she is also attracting new attacks.
Aloha, equality!
Celebrating Women's Equality Day,
WalletHub ranked the states on the basis of gender equality, considering factors including education, workplace environment, and political empowerment. Top ranked? Hawaii, followed by New York and Illinois. At the other end of the list, Utah, Idaho and South Carolina have not yet come a long way, baby.
What the public wants
A new survey commissioned by the
Ms. Foundation for Women looks at public opinion on issues and solutions, with emphasis on the intersections of race, gender equality, and income inequality. The findings could prove helpful to candidates as they shape their platforms.
Money talks
Donovan X. Ramsey interviewed Former Ohio Secretary of State candidate Nina Turner about money, race and politics; the conversation is reported in
Demos. Turner observes that women of color seeking office encounter a "cash ceiling" as daunting as any glass ceiling.
It's all about that bass
Business Insider reports on a study that found that voters prefer candidates with deeper voices, who are perceived as stronger and more competent.
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