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Malawi midwives in the news. Brief article Mar 1, 2008 136
Youngest Afghan politician banned. Brief article Sep 1, 2007 223
Women legislators are making leadership history around the country. Brief article Feb 1, 2007 122
Women in state legislatures. Brief article Feb 1, 2007 109
The unexpected legislator: in the midst of their grief, and with little time to prepare, these widows stepped into the political spotlight to fill their late husbands' legislative seats. Andrade, Jane Carroll Feb 1, 2007 2258
First women leaders elected. Brief article Feb 1, 2007 87
Democratic Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley of Las Vegas has been elected the first woman speaker of the Nevada Assembly. Brief article Jan 1, 2007 67
Resource centre for women MPs in Afghanistan. Brief article Sep 1, 2006 108
Women's network turns 20. Brief Article Oct 1, 2005 106
Wise women: being a woman and a legislator present unique challenges and opportunities. Four seasoned lawmakers offer some sage advice. Oliver, Leah Interview Jul 1, 2005 3264
Former Georgia lawmaker Cathy Cox is trying for another first. Brief Article Jun 1, 2005 104
First female legislator takes office in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Mar 1, 2005 959
Q & A with U.S. Sen. Blanche L. Lincoln: U.S. Sen. Blanche L. Lincoln made history on November 3, 1998, when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. She is only the second woman to win a U.S. Senate seat representing Arkansas. Interview Jan 1, 2005 1333
The female factor. Brief Article Jan 1, 2005 224
Women gain political seats, but gap in education and employment persists. Sarin, Radhika Sep 1, 2003 430
State lawmakers take up veterans' cause. May 1, 2003 554
In a state of crisis: Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg faces dilemma of working to cut California's $35 billion deficit as she fights to save her education and social service agenda. (People). Fine, Howard Interview Jan 20, 2003 1482
Diversity in action; the first Hmong Senator; Mee Moua typifies the rich contributions foreign-born lawmakers are bringing to the legislative institution. Conte, Christopher Jul 1, 2002 2369
Lawmaker Dorothy Pelote. (Brickbats). Oliver, Charles Brief Article Apr 1, 2002 65
The lone dissenter: "`Traitor,' `coward,' `communist.'. Nichols, John Nov 1, 2001 1438
Gender and Politics. Thaemert, Rita Brief Article Jul 1, 2001 359
Clinton's gift to Africa. (America/Africa). Nabakwe, Ruth Interview Jan 1, 2001 1399
Fewer Women in 2001 Legislatures. Statistical Data Included Jan 1, 2001 369
WOMEN DO SET RECORDS. Brief Article Jan 1, 2001 102
WOMEN IN STATE LEGISLATURES 1976-2000. Brief Article Jan 1, 2001 71
FIRST FOR A FIRST LADY. Brief Article Nov 13, 2000 461
GENDER EQUALITY?--NOT QUITE. Mar 1, 2000 89
As tough as they come. Leonard, Lee Cover Story May 1, 1999 3268
Washington's first with women. Ammons, David Cover Story May 1, 1999 2570
Women as leaders: vive la difference. Boulard, Gary Cover Story May 1, 1999 3414
Campaign 2000. Miller, John J. Apr 19, 1999 1286
Shrill Waters; Move aside, James Carville: Big Bad Max is the loudest, toughest, meanest Clinton-defender of them all. NORDLINGER, JAY Jan 25, 1999 2226
Tammy Baldwin. CONNIFF, RUTH Interview Jan 1, 1999 3481
Eyewitness to history. BULL, CHRIS Interview Nov 10, 1998 1130
15,000 and still counting: the tireless Texan. Gordon, Dianna Jul 1, 1997 848
More women legislators and leaders. Apr 1, 1997 440
A good woman is hard to find. Ponnuru, Ramesh Jul 29, 1996 719
Growing accustomed to her face. Dahlkemper, Lesley Jul 1, 1996 4506
On the way to 51 percent. Jul 1, 1996 1054
Mrs. Smith goes to D.C. Lowry, Rich Nov 6, 1995 1381
The South's new Gen. Lee. Gite, Lloyd Biography Jun 1, 1995 684
Republican women make gains. Gordon, Dianna Feb 1, 1995 765
Women in Parliament. Jan 1, 1995 151
No-bull Lisa. Burns, Susan Biography Jan 1, 1995 1525
Anger spurs her career: assemblywoman Diane Martinez often makes key decisions based on ire or on the spur of the moment. Rackham, Anne Jan 17, 1994 1464
Twenty percent and climbing. Thaemert, Rita Jan 1, 1994 2986
The election in perspective. Kurtz, Karl T. Jan 1, 1993 2129
Women as legislators, women as employers: striving for balance in public policy. Smith, Cheryl Aug 1, 1991 1999

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