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Women’s political representation sadly low
Opinion 7 years ago

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Women’s political representation sadly low

The United States midterm election results are evidence of victory for, among other groups, women. 
Stymieing women’s political participation
Opinion 7 years ago

Stymieing women’s political participation

Being a political candidate when you’re 23 is not so common. Being a female one is much more uncommon, which is what I am doing right now as a candidate for the House of Representatives. 
In the age of Trump, ignore women’s magazines at your own peril
Lifestyle 7 years ago

In the age of Trump, ignore women’s magazines at your own peril

With Donald Trump in the White House, Republicans in control of Congress and a potential abortion-outlawing majority coming to the U.S. Supreme Court this fall, magazines that were once fairly understated about politics have decided to take a stand.
Challenges, opportunities for new women leaders
Opinion 7 years ago

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Challenges, opportunities for new women leaders

The quick count results of the 2018 regional head elections by survey institutes show a positive trend in women’s electability. 
Commentary: Rise women leaders of faith, to save 'reformasi'
Opinion 7 years ago

Commentary: Rise women leaders of faith, to save 'reformasi'

Leading interfaith women have the authority to voice what is religious, and what is religious misunderstanding and abuse. 
Paraguay to have its first woman president
World 7 years ago

Paraguay to have its first woman president

Paraguay will have a woman president for the first time in its history, at least temporarily, after outgoing leader Horacio Cartes stepped down Monday ahead of schedule.
Paraguay to have its first woman president
World 7 years ago

Paraguay to have its first woman president

Paraguay will have a woman president for the first time in its history, at least temporarily, after outgoing leader Horacio Cartes stepped down Monday ahead of schedule.
Urgency of quota system for women in regional elections
Opinion 8 years ago

Urgency of quota system for women in regional elections

We need a radical preferential policy to increase women's representativeness in local politics. A 50 percent quota system is an ideal way to do so.
Commentary: Choose more women leaders. It's good for us all
Opinion 8 years ago

Commentary: Choose more women leaders. It's good for us all

Of 1,140 candidates contesting the simultaneous regional elections in June, only 101, or a paltry 8.85 percent, are women. Of these female candidates, 52 are running for deputy positions.
EDITORIAL: A shot at equal happiness
Editorial 8 years ago

EDITORIAL: A shot at equal happiness

Women make up around half of the 160 million eligible voters, and despite a slight increase in the number of female candidates from the previous simultaneous regional elections in 2016 and 2017, they are still hugely underrepresented. 
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