Female Politicians
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What the Ardern, Sturgeon resignations show about the ‘tightrope’ women walk in politicsExperts say female politicians face 'additional scrutiny and challenges' in their roles compared to their male colleagues, which can take a toll.PoliticsFeb 22, 2023
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Allegations of misogyny in premier’s office could impact recruitment of female candidatesMargaret Miller submitted her resignation effective June 3 on Friday.CanadaMay 10, 2021
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Victoria MP expecting baby in April, will run again if there is a spring election'There is no reason why women starting a family should be barred from pursuing these challenging and meaningful roles,' Victoria MP Laurel Collins said in announcing her pregnancy.PoliticsJan 20, 2021
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Before and after: How women are redefining provincial politics in SaskatchewanWomen won the right to vote in Saskatchewan in 1916. Since then, women have blazed a trail in provincial politics.PoliticsDec 29, 2020
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Québec Solidaire MNA files police complaint over hateful online messagesQuébec solidaire member Christine Labrie wrote on Facebook that she filed the complaints in her Sherbrooke riding on Sunday.PoliticsDec 16, 2019
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Social media has amplified abuse of female politicians in ‘toxic way’: Hillary ClintonHer comments came after a number of female members of parliament in Britain announced they would not stand for re-election at a Dec. 12 general election, citing abuse on social media including rape and death threats.PoliticsNov 10, 2019
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‘ParityBOT’ uses AI to combat negative tweets toward female candidatesThe organization is tempering social media, sending out a positive tweet for every abusive one directed at women running in the federal election.CanadaSep 27, 2019
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Feds should offer cash incentives to parties to get more women in politics: committeeA House of Commons committee says the government should offer financial incentives to political parties to nominate more women candidates to run for election.CanadaApr 12, 2019
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Quotas only way to get 50% women in politics, says Montreal writerMontreal writer Pascale Navarro argues the only way the U.S., Canada, or Quebec will ever achieve gender parity in politics is if governments instill a quota system.CanadaSep 30, 2016
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Alberta labour group calls for police to take action on ‘toxic rhetoric’ aimed at female politiciansThe Alberta Federation of Labour is urging the RCMP to look into the "ugly and dangerous rhetoric" being directed at women in politics.PoliticsJun 21, 2016
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