Women & Politics Institute
@au-wpi.bsky.social
Founded at American University in 2000, WPI works to close the gender gap in political leadership via academic courses, campaign training, research & events. #WeLead
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New from #OnGenderStudent: “She has quietly shaped how generations of girls imagine leadership, ambition, and the possibilities of public life." says @au-spa.bsky.social student Joycelyn Hutchinson on Barbie's role in inspiring young girls to believe in themselves. bit.ly/44KGgYj
December 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
New from #OnGenderStudent: “She has quietly shaped how generations of girls imagine leadership, ambition, and the possibilities of public life." says @au-spa.bsky.social student Joycelyn Hutchinson on Barbie's role in inspiring young girls to believe in themselves. bit.ly/44KGgYj
As we close out 2025, here’s a snapshot of what WPI has been working on this year. For recent highlights and updates, check out our December 2025 newsletter: mailchi.mp/american.edu...
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As we close out 2025, here’s a snapshot of what WPI has been working on this year. For recent highlights and updates, check out our December 2025 newsletter: mailchi.mp/american.edu...
New from #OnGenderStudent: “Hearing misinformation from small influencers is damaging, but a federal government agency spreading the same rhetoric is extremely dangerous.” says @au-spa.bsky.social student Katie McGann on the rise of misinformation on contraceptives. bit.ly/4oFcImW
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
New from #OnGenderStudent: “Hearing misinformation from small influencers is damaging, but a federal government agency spreading the same rhetoric is extremely dangerous.” says @au-spa.bsky.social student Katie McGann on the rise of misinformation on contraceptives. bit.ly/4oFcImW
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our November 14, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our November 14, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
New from #OnGender: In this week's blog, the GOTB Team covers the many firsts for women during the 2025 election cycle from historical wins for women in states across the U.S. Read more here: bit.ly/3JSXDyS
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
New from #OnGender: In this week's blog, the GOTB Team covers the many firsts for women during the 2025 election cycle from historical wins for women in states across the U.S. Read more here: bit.ly/3JSXDyS
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our November 7, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our November 7, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
New from #OnGender: @lgettman.bsky.social , editor for Gender on the Ballot, discusses how gender stereotypes persist in venues like bookstores: “Everything in the other magazine sections could have been “Women’s Interest.” bit.ly/4hLdHPV
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
New from #OnGender: @lgettman.bsky.social , editor for Gender on the Ballot, discusses how gender stereotypes persist in venues like bookstores: “Everything in the other magazine sections could have been “Women’s Interest.” bit.ly/4hLdHPV
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our October 31, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our October 31, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
New from #OnGenderStudent: Barnard College student Jazmine Cardenas on how young girls perceive their role in civic life: “Only 37% of girls aged 14–17 and 24% of young women aged 18–22 feel that the country is heading in the right direction…” bit.ly/4oBJ9SL
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
New from #OnGenderStudent: Barnard College student Jazmine Cardenas on how young girls perceive their role in civic life: “Only 37% of girls aged 14–17 and 24% of young women aged 18–22 feel that the country is heading in the right direction…” bit.ly/4oBJ9SL
📣 ICYMI: WPI's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social was joined by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to discuss her new book, "Far From Home," which details her time in Washington D.C. during a time of extreme political climate.
🎥 Watch the replay: bit.ly/4njyTNS
🎥 Watch the replay: bit.ly/4njyTNS
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
📣 ICYMI: WPI's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social was joined by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to discuss her new book, "Far From Home," which details her time in Washington D.C. during a time of extreme political climate.
🎥 Watch the replay: bit.ly/4njyTNS
🎥 Watch the replay: bit.ly/4njyTNS
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our October 24, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our October 24, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
Join @au-wpi.bsky.social on Wed 10/29 @ 2:30PM for a screening of “Majority Rules” followed by a panel discussion on how ranked-choice voting may help increase women’s representation in gov. w/ Melinda Arons, Ruby Coleman, Lisa D.T. Rice & WPI’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social. 🔗 bit.ly/3JoPeTE
October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Join @au-wpi.bsky.social on Wed 10/29 @ 2:30PM for a screening of “Majority Rules” followed by a panel discussion on how ranked-choice voting may help increase women’s representation in gov. w/ Melinda Arons, Ruby Coleman, Lisa D.T. Rice & WPI’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social. 🔗 bit.ly/3JoPeTE
New from #OnGender: Emily Krichbaum, Ph.D., writes, “Women delay running for office until they possess every conceivable qualification,” citing Jane Goodall's pioneering career despite early lack of formal qualifications as an example to female candidates. bit.ly/4qDt6G6
October 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
New from #OnGender: Emily Krichbaum, Ph.D., writes, “Women delay running for office until they possess every conceivable qualification,” citing Jane Goodall's pioneering career despite early lack of formal qualifications as an example to female candidates. bit.ly/4qDt6G6
New from #OnGender: Emily Krichbaum, Ph.D. compares Jane Goodall's experience in male-dominated anthropology to women in politics, stating, “If you’re a woman considering a run for office.. Goodall’s story offers a masterclass on how to begin before you feel ready.” bit.ly/4oyvw6V
October 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
New from #OnGender: Emily Krichbaum, Ph.D. compares Jane Goodall's experience in male-dominated anthropology to women in politics, stating, “If you’re a woman considering a run for office.. Goodall’s story offers a masterclass on how to begin before you feel ready.” bit.ly/4oyvw6V
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our October 17, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
October 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our October 17, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
#WPIWomenOnWednesdays: Join us on 10/22 @6PM for an in-person conversation w/ Sen. Lisa Murkowski, author of “Far From Home,” a "candid account” of her time in Washington w/ @au-wpi.bsky.social's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/49580tI #WPIevents
October 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
#WPIWomenOnWednesdays: Join us on 10/22 @6PM for an in-person conversation w/ Sen. Lisa Murkowski, author of “Far From Home,” a "candid account” of her time in Washington w/ @au-wpi.bsky.social's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/49580tI #WPIevents
New from #OnGenderStudent: “Its funding is particularly vital for women, many of whom depend on its access to preventative care, reproductive health services+coverage...” says @au-spa.bsky.social student Lily Carver on how gov shutdown over ACA funds may affect women bit.ly/3WCc1hN
October 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New from #OnGenderStudent: “Its funding is particularly vital for women, many of whom depend on its access to preventative care, reproductive health services+coverage...” says @au-spa.bsky.social student Lily Carver on how gov shutdown over ACA funds may affect women bit.ly/3WCc1hN
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our October 10, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
October 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our October 10, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
📣 ICYMI: WPI's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social was joined by Viva de Vicq, senior dir. at Breakthrough Campaigns, to discuss findings of the latest #OnGender poll, which underscores both the progress women have made in politics and the barriers that remain.
🎥 Watch the replay: youtu.be/xZL3dtAG8cA
🎥 Watch the replay: youtu.be/xZL3dtAG8cA
October 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
📣 ICYMI: WPI's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social was joined by Viva de Vicq, senior dir. at Breakthrough Campaigns, to discuss findings of the latest #OnGender poll, which underscores both the progress women have made in politics and the barriers that remain.
🎥 Watch the replay: youtu.be/xZL3dtAG8cA
🎥 Watch the replay: youtu.be/xZL3dtAG8cA
On the first female president: " 81% say she is married, 81% say she is younger than 65 years old, 79% say she is a mother, 73% say she has served multiple terms in Congress or as a governor," says Viva de Vicq on the new #OnGender poll. #WPIWomenOnWednesdays
October 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
On the first female president: " 81% say she is married, 81% say she is younger than 65 years old, 79% say she is a mother, 73% say she has served multiple terms in Congress or as a governor," says Viva de Vicq on the new #OnGender poll. #WPIWomenOnWednesdays
Live in 5: @au-wpi.bsky.social's #WPIWomenOnWednesdays
virtual conversation w/ Viva de Vicq & @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social will be live in 5 minutes! #WPIevents
Register here: bit.ly/3IMlC2g
virtual conversation w/ Viva de Vicq & @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social will be live in 5 minutes! #WPIevents
Register here: bit.ly/3IMlC2g
October 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Live in 5: @au-wpi.bsky.social's #WPIWomenOnWednesdays
virtual conversation w/ Viva de Vicq & @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social will be live in 5 minutes! #WPIevents
Register here: bit.ly/3IMlC2g
virtual conversation w/ Viva de Vicq & @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social will be live in 5 minutes! #WPIevents
Register here: bit.ly/3IMlC2g
@au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social notes how findings from #OnGender “She Leads” poll “capture both the momentum and the headwinds for women in politics,” and show that voters clearly value the perspective women bring and want to see more women in office. bit.ly/46ZTfG3
October 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
@au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social notes how findings from #OnGender “She Leads” poll “capture both the momentum and the headwinds for women in politics,” and show that voters clearly value the perspective women bring and want to see more women in office. bit.ly/46ZTfG3
New #OnGender: "She Leads" poll finds voter sentiment among the majority of Democrat and Gen Z voters "strongly favors increased female representation in politics,” and feel that “too few women are in office.” Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3
October 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
New #OnGender: "She Leads" poll finds voter sentiment among the majority of Democrat and Gen Z voters "strongly favors increased female representation in politics,” and feel that “too few women are in office.” Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3
New #OnGender: "She Leads" poll reveals across all age groups “Voters believe the government gets more done when more women hold office.” Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3
October 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
New #OnGender: "She Leads" poll reveals across all age groups “Voters believe the government gets more done when more women hold office.” Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3
New #OnGender: "She Leads" poll reveals “Two-thirds of men under 50 believe women in office are better at solving national problems,” citing “Empathy, inclusivity, and fresh perspectives" as unique strengths women bring to elected roles. Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3
October 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
New #OnGender: "She Leads" poll reveals “Two-thirds of men under 50 believe women in office are better at solving national problems,” citing “Empathy, inclusivity, and fresh perspectives" as unique strengths women bring to elected roles. Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3