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With Record Number of Women Running for Office, CAWP and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Launch Gender Watch 2018
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"Gender is at play in all aspects of political campaigns, from the messages and behavior of candidates to the ways in which media and voters evaluate candidates and engage with campaigns," said Dr. Kelly Dittmar, Gender Watch 2018 Project Director and CAWP Scholar. This non-partisan project will track, analyze, and illuminate gender dynamics in the 2018 elections. Don't miss our
Outlook on today's Texas Primary.
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Clinton will talk with Eagleton director Ruth B. Mandel about American democracy and its institutions, her political career and her role in the women's political movement on
Thursday, March 29th at 4:30 pm at the Rutgers University - New Brunswick
College Avenue Gym.
General Admission FREE -- RSVP required
Rutgers registration opens 3/6 at 2 pm.
Public registration opens 3/12 at 2 pm.
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The Chisholm Effect: Black Women in American Politics 2018
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We're delighted to release this updated report in partnership with the
Higher Heights Leadership Fund
outlining the status of Black women in American politics at the start of 2018. The report was written by CAWP scholar Kelly Dittmar with a forward by US Senator Kamala Harris.
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Women in County and Municipal Government:
NJ Must do Better
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The latest census of women elected to county and municipal offices in New Jersey raises an urgent question: Why is progress painfully slow - or non-existent? The numbers have edged upward since 2017, but women - who constitute more than half the state's population - still hold only 29% of freeholder positions (compared with 26% in 2017), 25% of council seats (compared with 24%), and a paltry 14% of mayoralties (compared
with 15%)
"Across the nation and throughout New Jersey, the flood of women stepping up to run has been front-page news," observed CAWP director Debbie Walsh. "CAWP has trained record numbers of women to run, and they're eager to serve now," added Walsh. "But until the powerful county party chairs on both sides of the aisle make it a priority to include more women on their tickets, our best efforts won't alter the picture significantly."
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US Senator Bob Menendez
will hold his annual Women's History Month Celebration on March 18th from 3 - 5:00 pm at Kean University in Union, NJ. We are delighted that
Eagleton director Ruth B. Mandel will be honored at the event with the Evangelina Menendez Trailblazer Award.
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver
will deliver the keynote and other recipients of the award include: Mayor Wilda Diaz, Amy Andersen, Uyen (Winn) Khuong, Audrey Meyers, and Reverend Tiffany Williams.
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A special thanks to the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey for honoring CAWP's work at their 2018 Jazz Scholarship Brunch. The event - Her Voice Marches On: Women Speaking Truth to Power - was held March 3rd in Princeton, NJ.
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NJ Governor Phil Murphy Makes History with a Majority Female Cabinet
"Women's representation is good news as a matter of simple fairness, and because women bring different backgrounds, perspectives and styles to government, "said CAWP's director, Debbie Walsh. "But even more important, this cabinet includes a range of talented, experienced women whose diversity reflects that of New Jersey. A variety of voices is essential for effective government that reflects the needs of the entire state and that's more good news for all New Jersey's citizens."
"The media undermined Hicks with sexist language right up until her last day."
"The Democratic gubernatorial candidate talks with us about poverty, prosperity and how her history as a business owner will make her the "entrepreneurial governor" Georgia needs."
"Marlène Schiappa discusses Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuel Macron, and the path forward for French women."
"She attributes her early interest in politics to growing up gay and female in a family affected by the Holocaust."
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Keep March's momentum going strong! Support CAWP with a tax deductible $50 or $100 gift today.
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Center for American Women and Politics
Eagleton Institute of Politics
Rutgers University | New Brunswick
191 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8557
(848) 932-9384 - Fax: (732) 932-6778
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