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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our October 2, 2026 roundup: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New from #OnGender: Dr. Rebecca DeWolf, @au-wpi.bsky.social Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, draws on 19th century women's rights movements to examine how far women have come in the fight for rights but how much more work remains to be done to achieve full autonomy. bit.ly/4rMPLAQ

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New from #OnGender: In this week's blog, WPI adjunct instructor, @ahuntah.bsky.social, highlights the record number of women running for governor this year and the hurdles they face in proving that they are qualified. bit.ly/3V9Cje3

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our September 25, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New from #OnGender: China Dickerson Kittrell, CSO at ElectED DC & @au-spa.bsky.social adjunct prof, challenges the idea that since they share a gender, all female voters & candidates care about the same issues & the need to see all aspects of women's identity that shape their politics bit.ly/4rsc6TY

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

WPI is excited to welcome Erin Zacks as one of our new Graduate Assistants! 🍎

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

WPI is excited to welcome Annika Easaw as one of our new Graduate Assistants! ⭐️

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#WPIWomenOnWednesdays: Join WPI and AUs KPU on 9/16 @ 6PM for a book talk w/ Norah O’Donnell & Kate Andersen Brower, authors of "We the Women,"where they explore the hidden American women who helped change the course of history w/ @au-wpi.bsky.social professor Jane Hall. #WPIevents 🔗 bit.ly/4h63peY

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our July 31, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

New from #OnGenderStudent: @au-spa.bsky.social student Anusha Mathur, studying Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, & Government (CLEG) with a minor in finance, explores economic challenges women encounter when running for political office and remedies. bit.ly/4bp08DZ

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

New from #OnGender: In this week’s blog, #WeLead2024 alum & at-large member of the North Carolina Southeastern Economic Development Commission, Alyssa Morrissey, discusses her political career & how she discovered her "why." Read more: bit.ly/3RiSK65

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our June 26, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

New from #OnGender: @lizsuhay.bsky.social, PhD, Professor of Government in the School of Public Affairs at American University discusses whether or not women are afforded the “American dream” in the same way that their male counterparts are. Read more: bit.ly/4eXEit3

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the WeLead Campaign Training Program? Join this virtual info session with program director Julie Russell & WPI Executive Director @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social to learn more about the program! Register here: bit.ly/welead27-zoom

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

New from #OnGender: The GOTB team links our goal to close the gender gap in politics to Musical Suffs, noting, “Many of the issues in GOTB blogs are reflected in Suffs, including motherhood, work, civil rights and legal status...” bit.ly/4x5pzU5

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🎟️The March Continues! Join WPI for the DC premiere of the award-winning musical Suffs at The National Theatre, running June 16-28. This powerful new musical celebrates the women who changed history. 🔗 bit.ly/wpi-suffs #SuffsMusical #KeepMarching #Suffs #suffragist #womensrights

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our May 22, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

New from #OnGender: In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, Tonia Bui discusses the untapped voter group of AANHPI women, pointing out that they have a higher voter turnout rate than their male counterparts despite being routinely excluded from voter outreach. bit.ly/3RE5uDY

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Congratulations to our May 2026 WPPL graduates!

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

📣 ICYMI: Atima Omara joined WPI's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social to discuss her new book “The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them).” Here's one of our favorite quotes from the event: 🎥 Watch the replay: youtu.be/lyfgXusNqyg

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Many thanks to Atima Omara, author of “The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn From Them),” for joining @au-wpi.bsky.social's #WPIWomenOnWednesdays virtual conversation with @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social! #WPIevents

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A big thank you to the @au-wpi.bsky.social Women, Policy, and Political Leadership (WPPL) Instructors who have helped provide the knowledge and experience to our students aiming to be leaders in the field of politics, government, and the nonprofit sector.

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

TODAY: Join us @6PM for #WPIWomenOnWednesdays w/ Atima Omara as she discusses her book, “The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn From Them),” w/ @au-wpi.bsky.social's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social. #WPIevents 🔗 bit.ly/4tuN1Yg

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to @au-wpi.bsky.social’s 2025-2026 course instructors! Cheers to the end of another great year 🍎 ✨ @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social @lgettman.bsky.social @ahuntah.bsky.social @rebeccadewolfphdbs.bsky.social

Betsy Fischer Martin, Karen O'Connor, Lucy Gettman, Susannah Wellford, Amanda Hunter, Rebecca DeWolf, Diana Carlin, China Dickerson Kittrell, Shilpa Phadke, Shruthi Jayaram, Amanda Fuchs Miller, Jennifer Luray, Christina Henderson, Jane Hall

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

"A bridge between inspiration and action." That's how @au-wpi.bsky.social's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social describes the work of getting more women into politics, and it doesn't stop in March. Read more here: www.theeagleonline.com/article/2026... via @TheEagleOnline.

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

New from #OnGenderStudent: Ahead of National Military Appreciation Month, @au-spa.bsky.social poli sci+econ student Kayln McKay highlights the lack of support female veterans receive, noting they are more likely than male veterans to face harassment & poor healthcare. bit.ly/3QwYetn

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our April 24, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

New from #OnGender: “Those who care about protecting and building U.S. democracy..should look no further than the actions and strategies of Black women political and movement leaders for guidance.” says Atima Omara on the role Black women play in democracy bit.ly/48gxZ09

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

New from #OnGender: “Those who care about protecting and building U.S. democracy...should look no further than the actions and strategies of Black women political and movement leaders for guidance.” says Atima Omara on the role Black women play in democracy. bit.ly/48gxZ09

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🚨 DATE CHANGE 🚨: #WPIWomenOnWednesdays virtual book talk w/ Atima Omara, author of “The Instigators,” & @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social has been rescheduled for MAY 6TH! There is still time to register! #WPIevents 🗓️ 05/06 @ 6PM 🔗 bit.ly/4tuN1Yg

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our April 17, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

New from #OnGenderStudent: “The Tradwife movement comes in response to the most recent iteration of feminism…highlights a clear social divide mirrored in the state of bipartisan politics today,” says AU's Alyssa Guevara on the rise in conservative influencers. bit.ly/4te3VuD

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our April 10, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#WPIWomenOnWednesdays: Join @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social for a virtual book talk w/ Atima Omara, author of “The Instigators,” which explores Black women's roles in US politics & what they can teach us about creating an inclusive future. #WPIevents 🗓️ 4/22 @ 6PM 🔗 bit.ly/4tuN1Yg

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

New from #OnGender: “When violence enters politics, it doesn’t make anyone safer or stronger. It weakens democracy, silences voices, and replaces persuasion with fear," says WA State Rep. Liz Berry on the rise of violence in politics. Read more here: bit.ly/48zjJzA

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our April 3, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

@au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social joined Christopher Nicholas on PA Political Digest to discuss the ups and downs that female candidates face while running for office. Watch the replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwlO...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

New from #OnGenderStudent: In this week’s student blog, Ananya Rao, a CLEG major & Computer Science Minor at American University discusses what the Women, Peace, and Security Program is, how it benefits women globally, and why it's important to protect the WPS. Read more: bit.ly/4lYE5rA

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

📣 ICYMI: WPI's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social was joined by Emily Lampkin to discuss her new book “Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman's Practical Guide to Real Life Success” Check out one of our favorite quotes from the event: 🎥 Watch the replay: youtu.be/y_v3FPl2K1s

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our March 27, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Many thanks to Emily Lampkin for joining @au-wpi.bsky.social’s #WPIWomenOnWednesdays virtual conversation with @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social! #WPIevents #WPICelebratesWHM

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

TODAY: Join us @ 6PM for #WPIWomenOnWednesdays w/ author Emily Lampkin as she discusses her new book “Duct Tape and White Lies,” w/ @au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social. 🔗 bit.ly/4sLk4Yt #WPIevents #WPICelebratesWHM

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

📣 ICYMI: WPI's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social was joined by Dr. @mlkrook.bsky.social to discuss her new book “Elect Women for a Change.”Check out one of our favorite quotes from the event: 🎥 Watch the replay: youtu.be/Iyn0ZZnprmg

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

New from #OnGender: In this week’s blog, the GOTB Team chose some of their favorite advice from Emily Lampkin's new book, “Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman’s Practical Guide to Real Success." Read more here: bit.ly/4uCC20e

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our March 20, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

#WPIWomenOnWednesdays: Join us for a virtual book talk w/ Emily Lampkin, author of “Duct Tape and White Lies,” which provides a guide to help women grow in their careers, communities, & lives w/ @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social 🗓️ 3/25 @ 6PM 🔗 bit.ly/4sLk4Yt #WPIevents #WPICelebratesWHM

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Many thanks to @mlkrook.bsky.social, author of “Elect Women for a Change: The Path to Gender Parity in Politics,” for joining @au-wpi.bsky.social’s #WPIWomenOnWednesdays virtual conversation with @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social! #WPIevents #WPICelebratesWHM

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

TODAY: Join us @6PM for #WPIWomenOnWednesdays w/ Dr. @mlkrook.bsky.social as she discusses her new book, “Elect Women for a Change: The Path to Gender Parity in Politics,” w/ @au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social. 🔗 bit.ly/49JxP1c #WPIevents #WPICelebratesWHM

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