“It was the fact that she was a woman and that was a problem and that was the end of [the] discussion” (Finneman). This quote by Dr. Teri Finneman, the author of “Press Portrayals of Women Politicians, 1870s-2000s” perfectly captures the heart of the problem with the media coverage of female politicians. The Electorette, […]
This summer I had the amazing opportunity to attend the American Politics Academy at Georgetown. As someone deeply interested in political science, this experience was life-changing. This was my first time with a political science education program which made the experience all the more unique. That combined with the beautiful setting of Georgetown’s campus and
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After a close race, all eyes are on Melissa Hernandez and Dr. Aisha Wahab as they advance to the general election for Congressional District 14. Following my previous blog post on their background, this month, I want to dive deeper into their platforms. While both Hernandez and Wahab are Democrats, they represent different, unique visions
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The 2026 California Congressional elections are almost upon us, with all eyes on District 14. After the unexpected resignation of Eric Swalwell in April, the seat is completely up for grabs. But the reason this election is truly unique? The powerful lineup of women leading the election. Candidates Aisha Wahab, Melissa Hernandez, Rakhi Israni, and
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