Women in Politics

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Taking Care of Yourself
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Taking Care of Yourself

Part 5. Campaigning

From: Women Winning Office

In Taking Care of Yourself Nash stresses the importance of work life balance in the life of a politician. In this chapter Nash explores the realities of day-to-day political life, ways to help … 6 $0.60 Add
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The Day After
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The Day After

Part 6. The Election

From: Women Winning Office

In The Day After Nash discusses what happens after the election, which can sometimes be as gruelling as the campaign itself. The chapter discusses what happens after with the media, the signs, … 5 $0.50 Add
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The education of a female leader

The education of a female leader

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors discuss educational opportunities for women and their own early memories of learning and education. ; 17 $1.70 Add
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The Fight for Water Justice
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The Fight for Water Justice

From: Still Hopeful

In Chapter Four Barlow focuses on the fight for water justice and her own activism. The chapter focuses on topics such as the commercialization of Canadian water, the North American Free Trade … 41 $4.10 Add
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The Next Steps to Take
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The Next Steps to Take

From: Still Hopeful

In Chapter Five Barlow examines alternative approaches to the current framing of global commerce and business, which is dominated by the narratives of neoliberalism and corporate interests. She … 54 $5.40 Add
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The Rising of the Women
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The Rising of the Women

From: Still Hopeful

In Chapter Two Barlow reflects on the three interrelated but distinct stages of her own social justice journey from first working within the women’s movement with Canada, the international … 33 $3.30 Add
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Tight Organization and Dedicated Volunteers
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Tight Organization and Dedicated Volunteers

Part 5. Campaigning

From: Women Winning Office

In Tight Organization and Dedicated Volunteers Nash examines the direct involvement with democracy that running as a progressive candidate can give you. The chapter discusses canvassing, … 5 $0.50 Add
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Traditional and Other Media
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Traditional and Other Media

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Traditional and Other Media Nash discusses ways to manage all sorts of media. The chapter discusses topics such as handling media requests, managing reconnaissance, preparation and remaining … 9 $0.90 Add
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Volunteers
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Volunteers

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Volunteers Nash explores why people volunteer and the role they play in elections. The chapter explores the motives for volunteering, where to find volunteers, who can be a volunteer, … 9 $0.90 Add
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What could possibly go wrong?

What could possibly go wrong?

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

This chapter talks about conflict, hardships, and challenges that may arise during a leaders career and how to handle these situations successfully as women leaders. ; 18 $1.80 Add
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When Change is Your Only Option
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When Change is Your Only Option

Part 2. You are Formidable: Your Superpower

From: Women Winning Office

In When Change is Your Only Option Nash provides a brief history of her own life and how she first became involved in activism and labour politics. Nash describes her time working with the … 8 $0.80 Add
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When Is Your Time?
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When Is Your Time?

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In When Is Your Time? Nash explores the issues with waiting for the ‘right time’ to run for office. This chapter primarily focuses on advice for women running for office. 11 $1.10 Add
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Why Me? Why You?
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Why Me? Why You?

Part 1. Who Gets to Lead?

From: Women Winning Office

In <Why Me? Why You? Nash explores the the challenges surrounding turning ones’ activism and passion into concrete change. The chapter explores why ambition, competition and … 6 $0.60 Add
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Winning the Nomination
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Winning the Nomination

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Winning the Nomination Nash explores how to secure the nomination process. Nash discusses electability, constructing a public narrative, endorsers, communications, and Nash’s own … 10 $1.00 Add
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Women at the Table-Space Invaders
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Women at the Table-Space Invaders

Part 1. Who Gets to Lead?

From: Women Winning Office

In Women at the Table-Space Invaders Nash explores the many ways women can lead. She examines what leading can look like, how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed leadership, and how new … 7 $0.70 Add
Women Winning Office
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Women Winning Office

An Activist's Guide to Getting Elected

When Peggy Nash first decided to run for elected office, she had no idea where to start, who to contact, or what the rules were. For those who are underrepresented in political life, politics can … 282 View