#OnGender
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: @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
From silverback gorillas to running for office, read the latest @au-wpi.bsky.social #OnGender blog post on the late Jane Goodall's experience in male-dominated settings. Find the link below. https://bsky.app/profile/au-wpi.bsky.social/post/3m3plmm4czs2o
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 23, 2025 at 4:08 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
October 23, 2025 at 12:52 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
October 21, 2025 at 2:56 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
October 9, 2025 at 3:09 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
October 8, 2025 at 10:24 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
October 8, 2025 at 6:57 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
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
October 8, 2025 at 6:55 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
October 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
New #OnGender: "She Leads" poll finds that "83% of voters view organizations and institutions that encourage women like @AmericanU’s @AU_WPI, as important and 40% view as "very important." Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3
October 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
New from #OnGender: “She Leads: Progress and Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics” poll finds that “women leaders are seen as more trustworthy on critical issues such as childcare, abortion, and promoting women's equality.” Read more: bit.ly/46ZTfG3
October 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
New from #OnGender: Viva de Vice, Sr. Dir., Breakthrough Campaigns, finds voters strongly support women in politics: 83% believe it's important to elect more women+54% feel there are too few women in office, despite barriers to electing a woman president. bit.ly/4o7owxM
October 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
10/8: @BFischerMartin & @vivadevicq will share the findings of the latest #OnGender poll, “She Leads: Progress & Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics,” which explores how Americans view women in leadership+how perceptions have changed over time. bit.ly/3IMlC2g
October 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
.@POLITICO’s Elena Schneider shares findings from the #OnGender poll reporting American voters remain wary of electing a female president.
Read more here: politi.co/3VRQHES via @politico.com
Americans remain wary of electing a female president, new poll reveals
Four in 10 Americans say they know someone who would not vote for a woman president.
politi.co
October 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
10/8: Tune in @6pm as @au-wpi.bsky.social discusses the findings of the new #OnGender poll, “She Leads: Progress and Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics,” which examines how Americans view women in leadership now & how those perceptions have changed over time. bit.ly/3IMlC2g
September 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
New from #OnGender: Alana Persson & @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social share @representwomen.bsky.social's 2025 Gender Parity Index, which measures how women are represented in US politics, noting, “Without women, decision-making is narrower, less inclusive, and more vulnerable...” bit.ly/4pNkbkT
September 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
New from #OnGender: In this week’s blog, the GOTB team examines the impact of the historic Title IX law fifty years ago and how WNBA star Caitlin Clark's quick ascent has sparked renewed interest in women's sports leagues 🔗 bit.ly/3KetCcN.
September 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
New from #OnGender: Amanda Hunter, Comms VP @Womens Suffrage National Monument Foundation, examines the status of women in our gov's leadership+representation, pointing out that even though many of them hold key leadership roles, there is still room for expansion in the years to come bit.ly/41J2A3h.
September 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
New from #OnGender: Kweilin Ellingrud, co-author of #TheBrokenRung, explores how women navigate the talent pipeline in the corporate world and political elections, noting that although women are closing the gap, significant barriers remain 🔗bit.ly/4m1dQ2b.
September 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It's been a packed month for women & politics - see it all in the Gender on the Ballot newsletter! @au-wpi.bsky.social @ongender #GenderOnTheBallot
Welcome to #OnGenderMediaRoundUp. This week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Here’s our June 27, 2025 round up - www.genderontheballot.org/weekly-media...
June 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
New from #OnGender: Varina Winder, former senior advisor at the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues, examines what the State Dept.'s reorganization will mean for women's advancement both domestically & internationally.
🔗 bit.ly/4kZ8THs
June 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New from #OnGender: For AAPINH Heritage Month, Mountain View Mayor & #WeLead2009 alumna Ellen Kemei 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
May 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
New from #OnGender: Despite being highly educated, women face a “broken rung” early in their careers with fewer being promoted to higher roles. Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee & María del Mar Martínez say building “experience capital” is key to closing the gap. bit.ly/4iMg5F0
May 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM