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Women Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
As over half the population of the planet is female, ensuring women voting rights is key for any democracy. The Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote across the United States was ratified in 1920 but government elections are still dominated by men. Also see our articles on Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
Abuse of Female Journalists is Consistent Pattern Across the World
More than half reported they had been threatened or abused in a face-to-face encounter, with over a quarter saying they had been physically attacked.
VIDEO: Black Women’s Electoral Strength In An Era Of Fractured Politics
The Metropolitan Policy Program, in partnership with Higher Heights Leadership Fund, explored the tapped and untapped electoral strength of black women.
VIDEO: Rashida Tlaib on Becoming First Palestinian-American in Congress
Rashida Tlaib, Muslim Palestinian-American politician to make it into the House of Representatives for district 13 Michigan in 2008 talks to Democracy Now.
Supporting the Surge In Women Candidates Vying For House Seats
Successes have empowered women but until they actually get a chance to make change, the U.S will never know what has been swept under the carpet.
Record Number Of Women Seeking Seats In US Congress
Number of women running for the US Congress in November surges, following a year marked by the #MeToo movement and defiance of President Donald Trump.
US Weighs In on Saudi-Canada Dispute Over Jailed Dissidents
Follows criticism from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland who denounced the conservative kingdom for its recent arrest of women’s rights activists.
Why Ivanka Trump’s Book is Seen as Boon for Afghan Women
Newly released Pashto-language translation of Women Who Work, the 2017 book by U.S. President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka.
Tools For Boosting Women’s Political Participation
A new report argues that “the under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit.”
The First Ever Woman Mayor of Mexico City Elected
Mexico City has elected a woman mayor for the first time in history, local politician and scientist Claudia Sheinbaum