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聽is a nonpartisan project of AU鈥檚 Women & Politics Institute that examines and contextualizes gender dynamics in 猫咪社区app politics. Originally co-founded by WPI and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation in 2019, Gender on the Ballot contributes to the dialogue on gender and politics through accessible content from experts and practitioners.
As the 2024 election comes into focus, and the explores the issues shaping women voters and their political opinions leading up to the 2024 election.
As 猫咪社区apps begin to cast their votes, our new study shows Vice President Kamala Harris enjoying strong support among women voters. Her favorability has jumped +12 points since last year and she holds a +15 point advantage with women over former President Trump (54%-39%) entering the final month of the campaign. Furthermore, Harris is favored +18 points among Independent women, (50%-32%). In terms of issues, women voters cite 鈥渢he economy and inflation鈥 as their top concern, with abortion and immigration as their second and third choices. Across the board, women say they trust Harris more than Trump on these key issues.
To learn more about this new research, check out our where you will聽find , , and our .
Dr. Dan Qi, of Lamar University, Dr. Nichole M. Bauer of LSU, and Dr. Cana Kim of Arizona State University, explore how gender and race impact Asian 猫咪社区app women鈥檚 political campaigns, noting that 鈥渕essages that are especially effective for Asian 猫咪社区app women do not function in the same way for white women and vice versa.鈥
Maria Ellul, Head of Gender Mainstreaming for the Human Rights Directorate of Malta, writes about the strides that Malta is making to increase women鈥檚 political participation. 鈥淎chieving true gender equality will require broader reforms, such as making parliamentary roles full-time, providing more financial resources, and fostering a political culture that values gender diversity.鈥
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Oct 23: Nancy LeaMond, Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer at AARP, Margie Omero, Principal at the Democratic polling firm GBAO, and Kristen Soltis Anderson,聽 Founding Partner at Echelon Insights, discussed findings from their latest She鈥檚 the Difference on issues of importance to women voters ages 50+ leading up to the 2024 elections with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Watch the full replay .
Oct 16: Following a special screening of Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter, co-producers/co-directors AU Alumna Christy Carpenter WCL/鈥95 and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Abby Ginzberg discussed the impact and legacy of pioneering Texan journalist and influential feminist leader Liz Carpenter, with Washington Post Political Columnist Karen Tumulty and Zakiya Thomas, President and CEO of the ERA Coalition and the Fund for Women's Equality. WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin moderated the discussion. Watch the full replay .
Oct 9: Amanda Hunter, Lindsay Vermeyen, and Betsy Fischer Martin presented findings from our new Gender on the Ballot poll 鈥,鈥 conducted by , that explored the issues shaping women voters and their political opinions. POLITICO鈥檚 National Political Reporter Elena Schneider shared reporting on the campaign. Watch the full replay
April 10: New York Times best-selling author Liza Mundy discussed her new book, , a 鈥渧ivid, compelling, and important book鈥 that offers a 鈥渞iveting new perspective on history, revealing how women at the CIA ushered in the modern intelligence age, and how their silencing made the world more dangerous.鈥 Watch the full replay
Nov 29: Dr. Diana Carlin and Anita McBride discussed their new textbook, , which examines how 鈥渇irst ladies are uniquely positioned to influence 猫咪社区app society, public policy, politics, diplomacy, and life in the White House.鈥 Watch the full replay
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As the 2024 election comes into focus, and the explores the issues shaping women voters and their political opinions leading up to the 2024 election.
To learn more about this new research, check out our where you will聽find , , and our .
She Votes: From Issues to Impact-Women's Voices Shaping the 2024 Agenda brings women's concerns and priorities into sharp view. Nearly half of all women say this will be the most important election of their lifetime - a 29% increase over 2023.聽
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