When Women Lead: Power, Policy, and Representation

What does political leadership look like when women have a real seat at the table? In this episode, we explore why women’s representation in political leadership matters—right now. From the current state of women in office in the United States to how we compare with other countries around the world, this conversation looks at both the progress made and the gaps that remain.

Resources: Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation | UN Women – Headquarters, Women account for 28% of lawmakers in the 119th Congress – unchanged from the last Congress | Pew Research Center, #GetOutTheBias: Let’s push back against gender bias in elections, Women’s Power Index | Council on Foreign Relations, Center for American Women in Politics, Running Start, She Should Run