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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This week, the RepresentWomen team members were in Atlanta for the PoDS Workshop, connecting with top academics from across the country to discuss the importance of women's representation. Learn more about our presentation in Weekend Reading: bit.ly/3VOb6xD

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As international leaders, activists, and advocates gather in New York City for the UN General Assembly, Cynthia Richie Terrell reflects on the momentum it brings to the march for gender parity in this week’s weekend Reading. 🌍 bit.ly/4iKiL9P

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our International Research Manager, Fatma Tawfik, shares her insights on countries leading in gender parity in her new piece: most of those leading in gender parity use more representative voting systems, such as PR or ranked choice voting. bit.ly/4ye08jd

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Read the new piece from Livia Follet: "It's Not Just Who You Vote For — It's How," where she walks through real cities where ranked choice voting boosted women's representation. RCV opens the door for more women to run. Read here: bit.ly/4hqVZ5x

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🌏New data from the World Economic Forum places the U.S. 47th out of 145 countries, 5 spots lower than 2025. Our GPI tells us the same story. If we want to reach parity in our lifetimes, we have to implement structural reforms.

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This week’s Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation highlights RepresentWomen’s participation at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference! Read the full edition here:https://bit.ly/3TasYSy

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Tonight, from 6–9 PM, RepresentWomen will cohost the 13th Annual Black Women Lead Reception at La Vie in Washington, DC, held during the week of the CBC Foundation's Legislative Conference. Join us for the celebration of Black women's leadership! bit.ly/4iAPWg0

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

“We are seeing statistically significant higher rates of women winning under ranked choice voting versus the general winner takes all system that we have,” said Alana Persson, RepresentWomen’s Comms Director, quoted in The Australian Financial Review. bit.ly/4zW62Xt

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Why Washington’s women problem is getting worse

Karoline Leavitt departs for motherhood. AOC is flamed for freezing her eggs. Both decisions chip away at women’s already meagre share of US political power.

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

RepresentWomen had a terrific time at the American Political Science Association’s annual conference, where we presented our Gender Parity Index research and attending a roundtable with partners! To learn more about our research, visit our website: bit.ly/4AhG0OS 🌟

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In this week’s Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation pays tribute to Gloria and Dolly, a reminder that their fight for equality, for a world where women share equal power and respect, lives on in each of us. Read the full version here: bit.ly/4zVnb3L

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

There are zero major airports in the U.S. named after a woman. That could change after the state of Tennessee moved to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton. Read the full article from our founder, Cynthia Richie Terrell: bit.ly/4gvD9de

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

RepresentWomen team is in Boston this week for the APSA Annual Meeting. We will be joining a roundtable with partners on the status of women's representation. Research Director Courtney Lamendola will present her co-authored paper on women's underrepresentation. Follow along!

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Cynthia Richie Terrell, RepresentWomen's Founder and Executive Director, has recently published Architects for a Fourth Founding, in Dædalus as a response to a broader conversation of the architecture of representation in the U.S. Read the full piece here: bit.ly/4h5KWyw

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

As primaries wind down, women are being nominated and advancing in elections nationwide. We're looking at how to make these wins last: ranked choice voting empowers women candidates by removing barriers to a fairer electoral system. Follow us on Substack: bit.ly/3UaEBsT

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This week’s Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation by guest author Peng Gao celebrates the importance and impact of feminine leadership! ➡️Swipe to read! Check out the full edition here: bit.ly/4ycsLx6

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

At RepresentWomen, we understand that women are not a monolith—this is precisely why women’s voices can and should impact policy decisions. Watch the full conversation here: bit.ly/4y7NT7z

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Happy Women’s Equality Day! Fifty years ago, women marched for equal rights, and the same spirit lives on in how women lead today, with empathy and compassion. Today, we honor the legacy of courage and leadership of generations of women. Full live here: bit.ly/3UoC1zo

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🎉 RepresentWomen is now on Substack! On this special day, Women's Equality Day, join the live launch party here:https://bit.ly/3S8e0fq 📝 Sign up for RepresentWomen's newly launched Substack for future conversations: bit.ly/3UaEBsT

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy Women's Equality Day! Check out the video from our Communications Fellow, Peng Gao, on three facts you should know about this important day. To celebrate, join us on our Substack launch party today at 2:30 pm! bit.ly/3S8e0fq

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🗓️ Tomorrow, 2:30 PM ET: our own Tamaya Dennard joins Substack Live for Women's Equality Day, picking up the conversation from yesterday's People's Bill of Rights 250 gathering. Structural reform is how we close the gap. Join us! bit.ly/3S8e0fq

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

To celebrate Women's Equality Week, we invite you to join this national gathering hosted by the People's Bill of Rights today from 1–2:30 PM ET. Artist and singer Alicia Keys will host this interactive virtual session! Sign up here: bit.ly/4zAxs5f

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🎉 At RepresentWomen, we believe equality is every day, which is why we are dedicating a week to celebrating the upcoming Women's Equality Day. 📩 Check out the invitation from our Communications Fellow, Livia Follet, to learn more about our Women's Equality Week!

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today, we kick off a weeklong celebration of Women’s Equality Day because the equal rights women campaigned for decades deserve more than a single day of recognition. Share your thoughts with us: What does increasing women’s equality mean to you? 💡

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This week’s Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation by @livia-follet.bsky.social highlights the threats to ranked choice voting taking place across the U.S. From the DNC to Alaska, we’re working to educate change makers on why RCV is a powerful reform for women and all voters. Swipe to learn more!

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Billie Jean King was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her gender equality work. Her legacy, Title IX, opened doors in classrooms and on fields for generations. We carry her work forward by advancing policies that remove barriers for women. bit.ly/4hxdIJ9

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Last month, together with Murmuration, we released “The Future of Representation” - a national survey of 5,000+ Americans on women’s representation in political leadership. Check out the findings here: bit.ly/45TMu8n

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The 2026 Gender Parity Index shows that in the U.S., the Northeast and West lead in women’s representation in elected office, while the South lags behind. Hear Research Director, Courtney Lamendola, break down the regional patterns. Check out our new data:https://bit.ly/4583Hec

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

📊✨ Together with Murmuration, we’re releasing "The Future of Representation"- a national survey of 5,000+ Americans on women’s representation in political leadership. Check out the full report here: bit.ly/4w2188n

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Yesterday, RepresentWomen hosted a breakfast briefing, talking about the state of reform and focusing on opportunities for RCV in Chicago. Illinois’ GPI score tells us that structural reforms can improve women’s representation. Read the full report here: bit.ly/4ywGYFW

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

RepresentWomen is gathering in Chicago this week for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)! We are excited to share the findings and data from our newest Gender Parity Report launched last week. Learn more: bit.ly/4ywGYFW

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The U.S. scored 28/100 on the 2026 Gender Parity Index - only halfway to gender parity. Only 3 states earned an "A," and one-fifth are stagnating. Courtney Lamendola breaks down the numbers and the structural reforms that could close the gap. Watch here:https://bit.ly/3RRFmGg

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The 2026 Gender Parity Index drops next week 📊✨. GPI, as a tool, shows us where gender-balanced representation is stalling, advancing, or slipping back. Sign up for our webinar on July 22 at 7 PM ET!https://bit.ly/4yq6AEe

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

🎉 The Voter Choice Act has been reintroduced to Congress! RepresentWomen celebrates this win for ranked choice voting, voter choice, and women’s representation!

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

At our 2026 Democracy Solutions Summit we discussed how political violence impacts women with Washington State Rep. Liz Berry. Today, we’re continuing the conversation. Tune in from 7-8 PM ET over Zoom for our Democracy Solutions Series! Register here: bit.ly/3St21IW

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📣 Happening tomorrow! Don’t miss our next Democracy Solutions Series, Safety as a Barrier to Women’s Political Participation! 🔗Register here: bit.ly/3St21IW

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

📣 Reminder — RepresenWomen’s next Democracy Solutions Series, Safety as a Barrier to Women’s Political Participation is tomorrow from 7-8 PM ET over Zoom! 🔗Register here: bit.ly/3St21IW

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Did you know that women make up 51% of the U.S. population but only 28% of congressional seats? Stay tuned for RepresentWomen’s 2026 Gender Parity Index report that will provide fresh data on the state of women’s representation and political power over the last year.

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

📖 In this week's Weekend Reading, we honor the 54th anniversary of Title IX and Patsy Mink, the historic woman leader who made this milestone happen. RepresentWomen carries her legacy and builds equal pathways through systemic reforms. Swipe to learn more!

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🚨RepresentWomen’s next Democracy Solutions Series webinar — “Safety as a Barrier to Women’s Political Participation” — will take place on June 30th at 7 PM ET in remembrance of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. Register here: bit.ly/3St21IW

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

77 years ago, Georgia Neese Clark became the first woman United States Treasurer! After her service, Clark was followed by 16 consecutive women! At RepresentWomen, we’re honoring Clark by ensuring that all women are given the tools to achieve political power.

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Encouraging women to run for office is only part of improving women’s representation. At RepresentWomen, we're pushing for systemic reforms that make sure women's voices are heard. Check out the latest Democracy Solution Series here: bit.ly/4vUlwse

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In last week’s Democracy Solutions Series, panelists shared their insights on how systemic reforms advance women’s representation through grounded analysis in Alaska, Colorado, and New Mexico. Check out the recording here: bit.ly/4vUlwse

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today voters in D.C. will use ranked choice voting for the first time! We’re keeping track of how D.C.’s new RCV system impacts women’s political power. 🗳️ Read more on RCV here: bit.ly/4oFfjyc

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The federal SAVE Act didn’t pass, but states aren’t waiting. Proof-of-citizenship requirements fall hardest on women. On Thursday, join us and @voteriders.bsky.social for a Lunch & Learn on what’s happening and how to respond. 🗓️ June 18th | 1-2 PM ET | Register now: bit.ly/4ecR0Ee

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Happy birthday Jeannette Rankin—the first American woman elected to Congress! 🎊 Elected in a multi-member district, Rankin’s career reminds us that women’s political power can make extraordinary strides when the system is designed to include everyone. 💜

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Today marks the anniversary of the 1963 Equal Pay Act. The wage gap is still alive and well, and structural reform is the way forward. At RepresentWomen, we're breaking down barriers so women have not just access to the halls of power, but the tools to stay there. 💜

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Happy birthday, Josephine Baker: a legendary entertainer and civil rights activist. Her legacy reminds us that breaking barriers requires a system designed to include everyone. At RepresentWomen, we're advancing the structural changes to make equal representation possible. 🎂

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

📅 Join us TOMORROW (4/15) at 6 PM ET for a FREE webinar with voting rights advocates, litigators, and legislators to talk about what's at stake with the Voting Rights Act and what you can do. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4sB3p8L #VotingRights #VRA #LouisianaVCallais

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

It was an energizing week of connection and momentum in California. ☀️ From women’s leadership conversations to a major step forward for ranked choice voting in Los Angeles, progress is building! Read more in our latest edition of #WeekendReading: bit.ly/4thkeq8

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