January 31, 2020

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FiveThirtyEight spoke to women from every U.S. state who has tried to run for office, a total of 97 women. Read more here ([link removed]) .

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The collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and its players could help narrow the pay gap in professional basketball. "One small step for the WNBA, one giant leap for women's sports." - Marketplace ([link removed])

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Although women comprise nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they still fulfill a larger share of the household responsibilities. - Gallup ([link removed])

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Greece elected their first female president, Katerina Sakellaropoulou. - CNN ([link removed])

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A new report finds that "the global crisis of environmental degradation is increasing violence against women and girls." - The Guardian ([link removed])

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Read an opinion piece ([link removed]) about Kobe Bryant's legacy and his impact on women's sports. "Kobe knew women were good enough to compete. He knew it was our game, too."

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Thank you to Philanthropy Women ([link removed]) for coverage of our leadership transition. "After six years at the helm of one of the oldest women’s philanthropy organizations in the world, Cynthia Nimmo will be stepping down from her role as President and CEO of the Women’s Funding Network (WFN)."

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WATCH: Microsoft's Super Bowl commercial celebrates San Francisco 49ers offensive assistant coach, Katie Sowers, who on Sunday will become the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl.

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