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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A record # of women filed to run for governor in 2026. Read this and other news in #GenderOnTheBallot!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A record # of women filed to run for governor in 2026. Read these and other news in #GenderOnTheBallot!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

An interesting race is shaping up between 2 women running against each other for SC's 1st congressional district. Read more in #GenderOnTheBallot!

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Gender on the Ballot Weekly Round Up

June 26, 2026

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

7 states had primary elections last week - how did women fare? Read #GenderOnTheBallot to find out!

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

"The changes you face now require thoughtful adaptation. You are prepared not just to manage institutions, but to reimagine them — to design policy, to build fair systems, and to hold leaders and technologies accountable." - Interim Dean @ajacknowitz.bsky.social

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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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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I am proud to be in the company of these remarkable women changing the landscape for women's political participation, under the vision & leadership of the @au-wpi.bsky.social!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

How did women in the President's cabinet drop from nearly 1/3 to 1/5 in just 2 months? Get the answer in #GenderOnTheBallot.

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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 · 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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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

What's your idea? The Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation launched “Monumental Ideas,” for people to submit paintings, photographs, collages, poems, etc. for the National Mall’s new monument dedicated to women’s history. More in #genderontheballot!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

"The first step in becoming a Woman Leader is understanding: You are one. You always have been," Emily Lampkin.

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Will a record # of Black women U.S. Senators serve simultaneously in 2027? Find out in #GenderOnTheBallot!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

And just like that...Noem is out, Sen. Mullin (R-OK) is nominated to replace her & Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) declares for his open seat. Don't miss a beat - read #GenderOnTheBallot! @AU-WPI.bsky.social

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Gender was front & center at the State of the Union. Read on in #GenderOnTheBallot from the @AU_WPI!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

New VA Governor Abigail Spanberger will give the Democratic response to the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, February 25th. I can't wait.

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Will Kim Jong Un designate his daughter as the next leader of North Korea? This & much more in #GenderInTheBallot!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Research in the US & UK shows young women leaning left faster than young men are leaning right. Curious? Read the #OnGenderMediaRoundUp

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The U.S. just withdrew from every United Nations entity that addresses the needs of women & girls. Read more in @genderontheballot!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Congratulations to the @au-wpi.bsky.social on an outstanding year of scholarship & leadership training!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Nov. 4th resulted in historic "firsts" for women in politics. Read more in Gender on the Ballot: November 7, 2025: mailchi.mp/american.edu...

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Gender on the Ballot Weekly Round Up

November 7, 2025

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

New from #OnGender: @lgettman.bsky.social , editor for Gender on the Ballot, discusses how gender stereotypes persist in venues like bookstores: “Everything in the other magazine sections could have been “Women’s Interest.” bit.ly/4hLdHPV

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

New from #OnGenderStudent: Barnard College student Jazmine Cardenas on how young girls perceive their role in civic life: “Only 37% of girls aged 14–17 and 24% of young women aged 18–22 feel that the country is heading in the right direction…” bit.ly/4oBJ9SL

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

New from #OnGender: Emily Krichbaum, Ph.D., writes, “Women delay running for office until they possess every conceivable qualification,” citing Jane Goodall's pioneering career despite early lack of formal qualifications as an example to female candidates. bit.ly/4qDt6G6

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

New from #OnGender: Emily Krichbaum, Ph.D. compares Jane Goodall's experience in male-dominated anthropology to women in politics, stating, “If you’re a woman considering a run for office.. Goodall’s story offers a masterclass on how to begin before you feel ready.” bit.ly/4oyvw6V

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Lily Carver blogs about the impact of the gov't shutdown on women's access to health care. This and more in #genderontheballot!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader against President Nicolás Maduro’s government, won the Noble Peace Price in recognition for her work as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” Much more in #GenderOnTheBallot.

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

As the @au-wpi.bsky.social at American University marks its 25th anniversary, a new nationwide survey "She Leads: Progress and Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics," underscores both the progress women have made in politics and the barriers that remain. Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

.@POLITICO’s Elena Schneider shares findings from the #OnGender poll reporting American voters remain wary of electing a female president. Read more here: politi.co/3VRQHES via @politico.com

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Americans remain wary of electing a female president, new poll reveals

Four in 10 Americans say they know someone who would not vote for a woman president.

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

10/8: @BFischerMartin & @vivadevicq will share the findings of the latest #OnGender poll, “She Leads: Progress & Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics,” which explores how Americans view women in leadership+how perceptions have changed over time. bit.ly/3IMlC2g

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

New from #OnGender: Viva de Vice, Sr. Dir., Breakthrough Campaigns, finds voters strongly support women in politics: 83% believe it's important to elect more women+54% feel there are too few women in office, despite barriers to electing a woman president. bit.ly/4o7owxM

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

New from #OnGender: “She Leads: Progress and Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics” poll finds that “women leaders are seen as more trustworthy on critical issues such as childcare, abortion, and promoting women's equality.” Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Wednesday the 10th at 6 pm! Watch the "She Leads" poll release & learn where women stand in the political landscape of 2025. www.eventbrite.com/e/she-leads-...

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She Leads: Progress and Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics

A Survey of Voter Attitudes on Women’s Leadership and the Current Political Environment

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

New from #OnGender: In this week’s blog, the GOTB team examines the impact of the historic Title IX law fifty years ago and how WNBA star Caitlin Clark's quick ascent has sparked renewed interest in women's sports leagues 🔗 bit.ly/3KetCcN.

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Gen Z helped select Nepal's new woman Prime Minister via social media. This & so much more in GOTB!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Lots to see in @au-wpi.bsky.social #GenderOnTheBallot newsletter. Think you know which gender ranks marriage & family higher than the other? The ans. may surprise you! See: "The Gen Z Gender Gap in Politics Doesn’t End There" www.facebook.com/share/17TH7S...

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our September 5, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

A study found that ChatGPT advises women to ask for lower salaries than men. Read more in Gender on the Ballot!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Here's a great opportunity to build skills to run for office or lead a campaign. Interested in changing the political landscape? Apply to LEAD Ohio! mailchi.mp/b57f28d5e318...

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Apply for our 3-Part 2025 Campaign Boot Camp!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

It's been a packed month for women & politics - see it all in the Gender on the Ballot newsletter! @au-wpi.bsky.social @ongender #GenderOnTheBallot

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Mayor Ellen Kamei on AANHPI heritage month, threats to women's right to vote in 21 states & more in this month's #OnGenderMediaRoundup from the Women & Politics Institute!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The Gender Gap v. the Manosphere - lots to read about this (and more!) in Gender on the Ballot:

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

So many women r seeking office in Washington, DC, running a state, or among a record # of wmn. state legislators + a 50% discount to attend the virtual WGR DEI SUMMIT!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

After this week's historic fillibuster in the U.S. Senate, learn about some women-led fillibusters in the #OnGenderMediaRoundUp.

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

TOMORROW: Don’t miss the chance to catch a conversation with @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social & Dina Powell McCormick at Vital Voices LIVE tomorrow, April 4, at 5pm! Get tickets here: msha.ke/vitalvoices

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Increasing women in civic, public & political life begins at home!

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Lucy Gettman @lgettman.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

A woman's ambassadorship nomination evaporates, a new women's congressional caucus is created, & the 1st Black Republican woman Member of Congress passes. This & much more in #GenderOnTheBallot. @au-wpi.bsky

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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

New from #OnGender: Each year, Ohio State University's College of Social Work's Katie Justice & Regina Prince bring students to D.C. to explore macro social work, including advocacy & policy, to "not only inspire social work students but to uphold the social work values.” bit.ly/4j01AOk

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