Women belong in the House

A preview of what’s to come: WMN presents Women belong in the House. Host Jenny Kaplan explains why she decided to quit her job in order to tell the stories of the record number of women who are running for office this …

Midterms are rapidly approaching and a record number of women are running for office. But why are there so few elected women to begin with? We’re telling candidates’ stories and talking about the broader context. This …

Host Jenny Kaplan speaks with Betsy Rader, a Democrat running in OH-14. Betsy shares her reasons for running and describes how money has shaped her life and her candidacy. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a Democrat from …

This week we’re talking about women and the GOP. Host Jenny Kaplan speaks with Cristina Osmeña, a Republican running in CA-14. Experts share their perspectives on why the Republican party is lagging when it comes to …

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in …

It’s been 50 years since Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to Congress. This week, we’re talking about people following in her …

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in …

Women tend to run for office less. Part of that is due to the fact that there’s a confidence gap when it comes to women believing they are qualified to run. This week, we’re talking to a woman who has overcome that …

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in …

Historically, stereotypes about women focused on the frailties of the “weaker sex.” But many women running for office this year prove those ideas false. Candidates have held positions in the military, intelligence …

Historically, stereotypes about women focused on the frailties of the “weaker sex.” But many women running for office this year prove those ideas false. Candidates have held positions in the military, intelligence …

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited content from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in …

Historically, stereotypes about women focused on the frailties of the “weaker sex.” But many women running for office this year prove those notions false. Candidates have held positions in the military, intelligence …

The most vocal parts of the Christian community are often associated with the Republican party. But our candidate today says her progressive values stem from her faith. Host Jenny Kaplan chats with Tabitha Isner, a …

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in …

Women make up less than 20 percent of the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. In previous episodes, we’ve featured women running to serve in the chamber for the first time. This week, we’re telling the story …

Native American and Native Alaskan women make up 1 percent of the U.S. population, yet there has never been a Native woman in Congress. It looks like …

With midterms around the corner, we want to bring you even more from the experts. Our bonus episodes are lightly edited interviews from thought leaders and people who are working tirelessly to get women elected in …

Today is the day! A record number of women have stepped up to run this election. We’re telling their stories. We covered why women run less and how their motivation to run differs from their male counterparts. We talked …

Election Day 2018 has come and gone. The results were historic. A record number of women will serve in the House of Representatives next year. While …

With Election Day 2018 in the rearview mirror, what happens next? The results were historic. How do our newly elected officials channel that momentum …

Have you ever stopped to think about all the people you know? And all the people they know? Each of us has a rich community of connections. It forms a bustling, complicated, interconnected web. Welcome to Web of WMN, …

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