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Female representation.

We've been hearing a lot about it this past year, like tide pods in the undeniable chemistry

in a star is born.

No, not Gaga and Bradley Cooper, talking about Sam Elliott in his own mustache.

Where were we?

But why is female representation in America important?

Now the reason we've been hearing so much about female representation is the 2018 midterms,

a record number of women won seats in Congress, which is great.

But remember, that's only 24% of Congress, and women make up 51% of the population.

So the vast majority of policymakers have never even experienced ovulation, or childbirth,

or cat-calling.

Except Ted Cruz, he's definitely been cat-called.

Except it's usually people shouting, smile less.

I feel for you, buddy.

When representation is important, research shows it when women are in politics, it's more

likely women's rights will advance in areas like pay equity, health care, and family leave.

Those are like the hensworth brothers of policy.

Plus, women are better at getting stuff done for everyone, because we tend to be more

bipartisan.

Even I was bipartisan for a brief time in college.

Me and my roommate Abby.

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