Jessica Bennett

New York Times

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Writer on gender and culture for the New York Times and author of Feminist Fight Club: A Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace; former columnist for Time magazine and Contributing Editor to Sheryl Sandberg's women's nonprofit organization, Lean In

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With the prospect of America's first female president, the issue of gender was inevitable in this year's campaign for the White House.

Gender politics and women voters

With the prospect of America's first female president, the issue of gender was inevitable in this year's campaign for the White House.

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Monica Lewinsky is back.

Monica Lewinsky’s Comeback

Monica Lewinsky is back.

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In the US Senate, powerful men speak more often than their junior male colleagues. But powerful women Senators don't take more time on the floor than less influential women.

What Happens When Women Speak Up?

In the US Senate, powerful men speak more often than their junior male colleagues. But powerful women Senators don't take more time on the floor than less influential women.

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