Women still face more challenges running and getting elected to public office and are subject to more criticism and social media insults than men, four Capitol leaders say.
At a Wisconsin Women’s Council meeting, four officials from both parties related personal experiences illustrating the continuing gender gap in political opportunities and experiences.
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