Happy Friday! Welcome to the Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Women are on the move! Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff …

The gender health gap refers to the disparities in healthcare access, treatment, and outcomes between men and women. This gap is a significant issue, as it leads to women experiencing poorer health outcomes compared to their male counterparts. Research indicates that women spend approximately 25% more of their lives in debilitating health than men, highlighting the urgent need for …

Happy Friday! Welcome to the Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Supplemental data was provided by the Center for American Women & Politics. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. …

In March of 2021, on International Women’s Day, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) creating the Gender Policy Council (GPC) and instilling a whole of government approach to gender equity and equality. The GPC was comprised of President Biden’s Cabinet members, and the EO directed each agency to assign a senior official to coordinate …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our first 2025 Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. There is plenty of news, plus you can find articles you may have missed over the holidays in our “In Case You Missed It” section. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few …

We invited our expert contributors to share their 2025 resolutions for closing the gender gap in politics. What are yours? Tonia Bui, Founder & Managing Director of PWP Strategies/WeLead Alumna: “Existing research highlights the profound impact of online misinformation and disinformation campaigns targeting women of color running for political office. False and demeaning narratives that …

As we remember and honor the legacy of our 39th president, Jimmy Carter, it is important also to remember and honor the legacy of his political and lifetime partner, Rosalynn Carter. In 1988 I traveled to Plains, Georgia, to interview Rosalynn Carter for an article for Woman’s Day magazine about the role of First Lady …