On AlterNet: women in politics

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Sarah Palin Is the Pet Rock of Politics

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. October 2, 2008.

Palin is a cultural oddity that many Americans value little except as an object -- one that absorbs every projection of the national imagination.

Do Women Have an Inner Glass Ceiling?

J. Goodrich, AlterNet. July 30, 2008.

That's the reason circulating in the media for why more women aren't in politics. That conclusion is convenient -- and flawed.

Beyond Hillary: How to Get More Women in Office

Ann Friedman, The American Prospect. July 22, 2008.

The Year of the Woman was 16 years ago, and the number of women in elected office has flatlined. We have yet to break the 25 percent barrier.

Want to End War? Give Women Leaders a Chance

Ellen Snortland, Pasadena Weekly. March 17, 2008.

Without breaking through the female leadership dearth, women will never be able to see if they can end war.

Queens of the Hill: Women Move to Leadership Positions in Congress

Clara Bingham, Washington Monthly. January 11, 2007.

Women will not just be represented in the new Congress -- to a remarkable extent, they will be running the place.

Young Women Voters May Tip the Ballot Balance

Tamera Gugelmeyer, Women's Media Center. November 7, 2006.

The number of young female voters is steadily rising. But will it make a difference on Tuesday?

Is 2006 Another 'Year of the Woman'?

Allison H. Fine, TomPaine.com. November 6, 2006.

A record number of female candidates are poised to change the face of Congress. And technology is a big part of the reason why.

Even Before Election Day, Women Can Count Some Wins

Peggy Drexler, Women's eNews. November 4, 2006.

The month of political reckoning has arrived, but Peggy Drexler reckons that women already have something to celebrate. With 134 women winning House primaries, and many running for lower-tier state positions, the pipeline is filling up.