What would you do with an extra three month’s pay?
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Forty-eight years after the passage of the Equal Pay Act, a woman earns 75 cents to every man’s dollar. Because women earn less, they must work longer for the same paycheck. Today marks the point in...
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No Such Thing as a Glass Ceiling?
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This post was submitted by Alejandra Santaolalla, WCF Communications Fellow
The 2012 elections are closer than we think and the women running for office will undoubtedly face many obstacles. Over the...
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Celebrating Hillary Rodham Clinton Week
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This post was submitted by Andrea Peterson, WCF Communications Fellow
We recently celebrated International Women’s Day and it’s currently Women’s History month, but there is another event I want to...
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Women Shown as Better Legislators
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This post was submitted by Tatenda Musapatike, WCF Communications Fellow
The American Journal of Political Science will soon release a study that shows that women politicians are more effective...
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Sen. Mikulski Reflects on Barrier-Breaking Senate Career
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As Barbara Mikulski prepares to become the longest serving female senator in US history, she reflects on the barriers she broke throughout her 24-year Senate career:
Mikulski has been a trailblazer...
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For Crying Out Loud! Boehner’s Tears Provoke Double Standard Debate
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This post was submitted by Kristen Kiewiet de Jonge, WCF Communications Fellow.
We should all thank House Speaker-elect John Boehner for crying because his interview on 60 Minutes has ignited...
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Looking Forward: New Opportunities for Women in 2012
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This post was submitted by Kristen Kiewiet de Jonge, WCF Communications Fellow.
Strategic planning for the 2012 election cycle is fully underway at the DCCC. Top Democrats including Rep. Debbie...
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Appoint Her: Stop Passing Over Women for Leadership Roles
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This post was submitted by Kristen Kiewiet de Jonge, WCF Communications Fellow.
Several women in Congress have recently been passed over for key leadership positions, including Rep. Debbie Wasserman...
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Nancy Pelosi voted to continue House leadership
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After learning that the Fair Pay Act failed and women’s representation in Congress has officially decreased, I’m happy to announce one piece of good pro-woman news today: Nancy Pelosi was...
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Pelosi to women: Whatever the risk, it’s worth it
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Despite my sadness in having to bid farewell to our first Female House Speaker, I was uplifted by her words to Diane Sawyer. And I hope all women will listen:
“What’s really important is...
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