Women in Sharq's Delegation Highlight Ambivalent Stance on Women's Roles
Ahmed Sharq's trip to Riyadh included three women: his wife Latifa Darubi, Asad Shibani's wife, and Razan Safour, a media and political advisor; their presence highlights Sharq's stated commitment to women's roles in the transitional government, despite concerns about his past views on women's right...
Women in Sharq's Delegation Highlight Ambivalent Stance on Women's Roles
Ahmed Sharq's trip to Riyadh included three women: his wife Latifa Darubi, Asad Shibani's wife, and Razan Safour, a media and political advisor; their presence highlights Sharq's stated commitment to women's roles in the transitional government, despite concerns about his past views on women's right...
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60% Bias Score
Historic Firsts: Three LGBTQ+ Women Sworn into 119th Congress
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Representatives Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Emily Randall (D-Wash.), and Julie Johnson (D-Texas) were sworn into the 119th Congress, marking historic firsts for transgender, queer Latina, and Southern LGBTQ+ representation, respectively.
Historic Firsts: Three LGBTQ+ Women Sworn into 119th Congress
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Representatives Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Emily Randall (D-Wash.), and Julie Johnson (D-Texas) were sworn into the 119th Congress, marking historic firsts for transgender, queer Latina, and Southern LGBTQ+ representation, respectively.
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32% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Highlights Documentary on Women's Role in 1978 Constitution
The Spanish Congress approved a motion on December 12th to promote the legacy of 27 women in the 1977 Constituent Cortes, specifically mentioning Oliva Acosta's 2011 documentary, "Las Constituyentes," which features their firsthand accounts of advancing gender equality in the 1978 Constitution.
Spanish Congress Highlights Documentary on Women's Role in 1978 Constitution
The Spanish Congress approved a motion on December 12th to promote the legacy of 27 women in the 1977 Constituent Cortes, specifically mentioning Oliva Acosta's 2011 documentary, "Las Constituyentes," which features their firsthand accounts of advancing gender equality in the 1978 Constitution.
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16% Bias Score
Global Setback for Women in Politics: Election Results Show Significant Decline
In 60% of countries holding elections last year, the number of female representatives decreased, impacting global gender parity in politics; several factors contributed to this decline, including political shifts and increased harassment of female candidates.
Global Setback for Women in Politics: Election Results Show Significant Decline
In 60% of countries holding elections last year, the number of female representatives decreased, impacting global gender parity in politics; several factors contributed to this decline, including political shifts and increased harassment of female candidates.
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40% Bias Score
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president on December 4, 2024, with 57.31% of the vote, following a national election with nearly 1.5 million registered voters and disruptions on the first day of voting.
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president on December 4, 2024, with 57.31% of the vote, following a national election with nearly 1.5 million registered voters and disruptions on the first day of voting.
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32% Bias Score
Increased Harassment of US Local Officials Before 2024 Election
A survey of 400+ US local elected officials found that 53% faced insults and 39% harassment in the months before the 2024 election, with women and minorities disproportionately targeted; this has led to decreased willingness to run for office or engage in public life.
Increased Harassment of US Local Officials Before 2024 Election
A survey of 400+ US local elected officials found that 53% faced insults and 39% harassment in the months before the 2024 election, with women and minorities disproportionately targeted; this has led to decreased willingness to run for office or engage in public life.
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36% Bias Score
Iceland's First All-Female Government Coalition
Iceland's 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir leads a coalition government composed entirely of women, a historic first reflecting Iceland's commitment to gender equality and addressing urgent economic and social issues, including high inflation and a tourism management crisis.
Iceland's First All-Female Government Coalition
Iceland's 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir leads a coalition government composed entirely of women, a historic first reflecting Iceland's commitment to gender equality and addressing urgent economic and social issues, including high inflation and a tourism management crisis.
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48% Bias Score
PAN's Ayala: Symbolic Role in Legislature, Calls for Internal Reform
Noemí Luna Ayala, the second woman to lead Mexico's PAN in the Chamber of Deputies since 2009, describes the party's role as largely symbolic due to Morena's dominance, while emphasizing the need for internal changes and strategic coalition-building for the 2027 elections.
PAN's Ayala: Symbolic Role in Legislature, Calls for Internal Reform
Noemí Luna Ayala, the second woman to lead Mexico's PAN in the Chamber of Deputies since 2009, describes the party's role as largely symbolic due to Morena's dominance, while emphasizing the need for internal changes and strategic coalition-building for the 2027 elections.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Appoints Anti-Assad Protest Leader as Governor; France Bombs ISIS
Syria's Islamist transitional government appointed Muhsina al-Mahithaui, a former anti-Assad protest leader and Druze community member, as Suweida province's governor; this is the third high-ranking woman appointed, alongside the central bank's director and the head of the women's affairs office; Fr...
Syria Appoints Anti-Assad Protest Leader as Governor; France Bombs ISIS
Syria's Islamist transitional government appointed Muhsina al-Mahithaui, a former anti-Assad protest leader and Druze community member, as Suweida province's governor; this is the third high-ranking woman appointed, alongside the central bank's director and the head of the women's affairs office; Fr...
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44% Bias Score
Gaullist and Communist: An Unlikely Friendship in Post-War France
Anne Braun, secretary of the Gaullist group in the French National Assembly, and Hermine "Mimi" Pulvermacher, of the French Communist Party, maintained a close friendship despite their opposing political views, a bond forged through shared trauma and experiences in the French Resistance during World...
Gaullist and Communist: An Unlikely Friendship in Post-War France
Anne Braun, secretary of the Gaullist group in the French National Assembly, and Hermine "Mimi" Pulvermacher, of the French Communist Party, maintained a close friendship despite their opposing political views, a bond forged through shared trauma and experiences in the French Resistance during World...
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20% Bias Score
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the SWAPO party, who secured 57.31% of the vote in the November 27-30, 2024 elections, following an extension in some areas due to initial disruptions. The SWAPO party also won 51 of 104 National Assembly seats.
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the SWAPO party, who secured 57.31% of the vote in the November 27-30, 2024 elections, following an extension in some areas due to initial disruptions. The SWAPO party also won 51 of 104 National Assembly seats.
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44% Bias Score
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president on December 4, 2024, with 57.31% of the vote, marking a historic milestone in the country's 2024 elections, which saw a high voter turnout despite some voting disruptions.
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president on December 4, 2024, with 57.31% of the vote, marking a historic milestone in the country's 2024 elections, which saw a high voter turnout despite some voting disruptions.
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28% Bias Score