Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our July 31, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

New from #OnGenderStudent: @au-spa.bsky.social student Anusha Mathur, studying Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, & Government (CLEG) with a minor in finance, explores economic challenges women encounter when running for political office and remedies. bit.ly/4bp08DZ

New from #OnGender: In this week’s blog, #WeLead2024 alum & at-large member of the North Carolina Southeastern Economic Development Commission, Alyssa Morrissey, discusses her political career & how she discovered her "why." Read more: bit.ly/3RiSK65

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our June 26, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

New from #OnGender: @lizsuhay.bsky.social, PhD, Professor of Government in the School of Public Affairs at American University discusses whether or not women are afforded the “American dream” in the same way that their male counterparts are. Read more: bit.ly/4eXEit3

Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the WeLead Campaign Training Program? Join this virtual info session with program director Julie Russell & WPI Executive Director @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social to learn more about the program! Register here: bit.ly/welead27-zoom

New from #OnGender: The GOTB team links our goal to close the gender gap in politics to Musical Suffs, noting, “Many of the issues in GOTB blogs are reflected in Suffs, including motherhood, work, civil rights and legal status...” bit.ly/4x5pzU5

🎟️The March Continues! Join WPI for the DC premiere of the award-winning musical Suffs at The National Theatre, running June 16-28. This powerful new musical celebrates the women who changed history. 🔗 bit.ly/wpi-suffs #SuffsMusical #KeepMarching #Suffs #suffragist #womensrights

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our May 22, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

New from #OnGender: In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, Tonia Bui discusses the untapped voter group of AANHPI women, pointing out that they have a higher voter turnout rate than their male counterparts despite being routinely excluded from voter outreach. bit.ly/3RE5uDY

Congratulations to our May 2026 WPPL graduates!

📣 ICYMI: Atima Omara joined WPI's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social to discuss her new book “The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them).” Here's one of our favorite quotes from the event: 🎥 Watch the replay: youtu.be/lyfgXusNqyg

Many thanks to Atima Omara, author of “The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn From Them),” for joining @au-wpi.bsky.social's #WPIWomenOnWednesdays virtual conversation with @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social! #WPIevents

A big thank you to the @au-wpi.bsky.social Women, Policy, and Political Leadership (WPPL) Instructors who have helped provide the knowledge and experience to our students aiming to be leaders in the field of politics, government, and the nonprofit sector.

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to @au-wpi.bsky.social’s 2025-2026 course instructors! Cheers to the end of another great year 🍎 ✨ @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social @lgettman.bsky.social @ahuntah.bsky.social @rebeccadewolfphdbs.bsky.social

TODAY: Join us @6PM for #WPIWomenOnWednesdays w/ Atima Omara as she discusses her book, “The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn From Them),” w/ @au-wpi.bsky.social's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social. #WPIevents 🔗 bit.ly/4tuN1Yg

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to @au-wpi.bsky.social’s 2025-2026 course instructors! Cheers to the end of another great year 🍎 ✨ @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social @lgettman.bsky.social @ahuntah.bsky.social @rebeccadewolfphdbs.bsky.social

"A bridge between inspiration and action." That's how @au-wpi.bsky.social's @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social describes the work of getting more women into politics, and it doesn't stop in March. Read more here: www.theeagleonline.com/article/2026... via @TheEagleOnline.

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New from #OnGenderStudent: Ahead of National Military Appreciation Month, @au-spa.bsky.social poli sci+econ student Kayln McKay highlights the lack of support female veterans receive, noting they are more likely than male veterans to face harassment & poor healthcare. bit.ly/3QwYetn

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our April 24, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

New from #OnGender: “Those who care about protecting and building U.S. democracy..should look no further than the actions and strategies of Black women political and movement leaders for guidance.” says Atima Omara on the role Black women play in democracy bit.ly/48gxZ09

New from #OnGender: “Those who care about protecting and building U.S. democracy...should look no further than the actions and strategies of Black women political and movement leaders for guidance.” says Atima Omara on the role Black women play in democracy. bit.ly/48gxZ09

🚨 DATE CHANGE 🚨: #WPIWomenOnWednesdays virtual book talk w/ Atima Omara, author of “The Instigators,” & @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social has been rescheduled for MAY 6TH! There is still time to register! #WPIevents 🗓️ 05/06 @ 6PM 🔗 bit.ly/4tuN1Yg

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our April 17, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

New from #OnGenderStudent: “The Tradwife movement comes in response to the most recent iteration of feminism…highlights a clear social divide mirrored in the state of bipartisan politics today,” says AU's Alyssa Guevara on the rise in conservative influencers. bit.ly/4te3VuD

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our April 10, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

#WPIWomenOnWednesdays: Join @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social for a virtual book talk w/ Atima Omara, author of “The Instigators,” which explores Black women's roles in US politics & what they can teach us about creating an inclusive future. #WPIevents 🗓️ 4/22 @ 6PM 🔗 bit.ly/4tuN1Yg

New from #OnGender: “When violence enters politics, it doesn’t make anyone safer or stronger. It weakens democracy, silences voices, and replaces persuasion with fear," says WA State Rep. Liz Berry on the rise of violence in politics. Read more here: bit.ly/48zjJzA

Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our April 3, 2026 round up: www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...

@au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social joined Christopher Nicholas on PA Political Digest to discuss the ups and downs that female candidates face while running for office. Watch the replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwlO...

New from #OnGenderStudent: In this week’s student blog, Ananya Rao, a CLEG major & Computer Science Minor at American University discusses what the Women, Peace, and Security Program is, how it benefits women globally, and why it's important to protect the WPS. Read more: bit.ly/4lYE5rA