"Why GOP is trending away from women in state legislatures: A study shows that the percentage of women in the Republican caucuses of state legislatures is shrinking – a concern, since statehouses develop political talent for the national stage."The article reports on research conducted by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University in New Jersey. I heard about this when I attended N.E.W. Leadership's reception in May because CAWP's director, Debbie Walsh, was the keynote speaker. I still find the data and findings staggering.
See how and WHY the number of women - especially Republican women - in state legislatures is dropping. Click here to read the article.
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