The president shouting "fake news" is bad enough, but the FCC commissioner threatening to punish broadcasters for promoting "fake news" like "the president is historically unpopular" is so much worse. Add this clown to the list of officials who need to be impeached and removed.

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New in @theconversation.com, collaborators Samantha Chapa, Emma Schroeder & @fiona-rodger.bsky.social explain why the political ambition gap persists at the local level, drawing from our recent Element, Gender & Local Political Ambition. theconversation.com/why-the-poli...

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For more on this topic -- including the lesser likelihood that women are encouraged to seek office and women's distinctive motivations for running -- check out our Element, available here: doi.org/10.1017/9781...

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Why does the ambition gap persist? Even for local offices, including school board, women are less confident in their ability to serve.

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Local office IS distinct for women, however! While ambitious men are equally likely to express interest in local or state/national office, ambitious women are more likely to be interested in local office only, likely helping to explain persistent underrepresentation up the political ladder.

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