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Tulsi Gabbard Speaks Out Against Military Sexual Assault

A brief history of legal action against sexual assault in the military, championed by MAKERS Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. 

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Five of the Youngest Women in Congress on What They Want to Do First

GlamourIn January, 104 women (a record!) were sworn in to the 114th Congress. Glamour asked five of the youngest ones (all under 40) what they want to do first.

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Meryl Streep, Real-Life Superhero, Is Appealing to Congress for Equal Rights

Vanity FairThis past weekend, Taylor Swift used her influence to convince Apple to change a payment policy that bilked artists out of rightful revenue. And now, Meryl Streep is attempting to do one...

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Meryl Streep Reveals Some Disappointing News About Congress

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5 Women You Should Know Who Are Reinventing the Republican Party

The year 2014 was named the 'year of the Republican women,' but with the recent headlines including heavy-hitters like FOX news correspondent Megyn Kelly challenging the status quo, this year is...

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Pope Mentions Working Families, Strong Women in His Speech to Congress

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The Philippines Just Elected Its First Trans Woman to Congress

MAKERS TeamThe Philippines made historic strides Tuesday with the election of its first openly trans politician to federal government. Filipina transgender woman Geraldine Roman won the congressional...

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25-Year-Old Erin Schrode Wants to Become the Youngest Woman Elected to Congress

GlamourWhen Erin Schrode announced her plans to run for Congress, she wasn't trying to make history — the 25-year-old activist would be the youngest women to be elected to the House. All she wanted was...

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The House Just Passed the Most Important Mental Health Bill in Decades

SELFThe Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 is one of the biggest mental health reform bills since 1963, and it passed in a near-unanimous vote.

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Four Women Politicians Get Real About Sexism, Diversity, and Running for...

GlamourWhat motivates a woman to run for office for the first time? Mostly, it's a desire for change. (Amen to that!)Here, four first-time candidates talk about why they want to lead, what they would...

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What's Next On the Clinton Family's Political Agenda?

Though Hillary Clinton did not break the highest, hardest glass ceiling this election, there remains optimism that the Clinton family will continue to harness political power.According to the New York...

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The House Just Approved a Bill That Restricts Abortion Coverage for Millions...

GlamourJust one day after Donald Trump reinstated a 32-year-old anti-abortion policy that affects women worldwide, Congress is showcasing its own dedication to rolling back women's reproductive...

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