Women & Politics Institute
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Founded at @AmericanU in 2000, WPI works to close the gender gap in political leadership via academic courses, campaign training, research & events. #WeLead
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https://www.american.edu/spa/wpi/ 02-12-2009 19:57:26
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TODAY: Join us @ 6PM for #WPIWomenOnWednesdays with David Campbell & Christina Wolbrecht as they discuss their book, “See Jane Run: How Women Politicians Matter for Young People,” w/ Women & Politics Institute’s Betsy Fischer Martin. 🔗bit.ly/3Eu9UH7 #WPIevents
Dr. David Campbell and Dr. Christina Wolbrecht, discussing their new book "See Jane Run" w/ Betsy Fischer Martin on #WPIWomenOnWednesdays. Join NOW - bit.ly/4jcOZIf
Many thanks to Dr. David Campbell & Dr. Christina Wolbrecht, co-authors of “See Jane Run: How Women Politicians Matter for Young People,” for joining Women & Politics Institute’s #WPIWomenOnWednesdays virtual conversation with Betsy Fischer Martin! #WPIevents
📣 ICYMI: Watch the full replay of Women & Politics Institute’s #WomenOnWednesdays w/ Dr. David Campbell & Dr. Christina Wolbrecht, co-authors of “See Jane Run,” in conversation with Betsy Fischer Martin here: 🎥 crowdcast.io/c/wpi-see-jane… #wpievents
New from #OnGenderStudent: School of Public Affairs student Sophia Joseph attributes Kamala Harris’s 2024 loss to misogynoir, the intersection of racism & sexism targeting Black women: “Harris was never under qualified nor unqualified: she was simply a Black woman.” bit.ly/3ElMKDg
New from #OnGenderStudent: School of Public Affairs student Faye Stokes explores how women’s lived experience isn’t just perspective; it’s expertise. To create just, effective policies, we need leaders who’ve lived the realities they legislate.bit.ly/4iEoZnU
📣 ICYMI: WPI's Betsy Fischer Martin moderated a Vital Voices conversation with Dina Powell McCormick on her new book, "Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World,” co-authored with Sen. Dave McCormick. 🎥 Watch the replay: youtu.be/eSAGiwRLyo0?si…
New from #OnGender: Despite being highly educated, women face a “broken rung” early in their careers w/ few being promoted to higher roles. Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee & MarĂa del Mar MartĂnez say building “experience capital” is key to closing the gap. bit.ly/4iMg5F0
Happy teacher appreciation week! 🍎 ✨ Celebrating the end another great year with our faculty! Betsy Fischer Martin Lucy Gettman Alison Jacknowitz Shilpa Phadke China Dickerson
New from #OnGenderStudent: School of Public Affairs master’s student Christian Hollowell explores the looming threat of defunding subsidized federal student loans & the ramifications on women, particularly lower-income women of color+the pursuit of higher education+beyond. bit.ly/3HdYfxB
New from #OnGender: For AAPINH Heritage Month, Mayor & #WeLead2009 alumna Ellen Kamei writes, "Leadership isn’t a title; it's a choice... to challenge harmful narratives & ensure no one is targeted for their ancestry." bit.ly/4mU4YgD
