Here’s a round-up of posts related to US politics and gender that have appeared on Engenderings in the past year to get you geared up. Happy voting!

Amanda Conroy ( @amanda_conroy )  has opinions on on Republicans, Julian Assange and how we understand rape.

Be wary of the notion of the “Year of the Woman”, says Kimi Killen.

Linnea Sandstrom Lange doesn’t shy away from the debate over contraception. (@linksan)

Lauren Maffeo has voices her thoughs on women as leaders and women in the media.

And Shanthi Blanchard has been personally affected by gendered entanglements with militarism in post- 9/11 America.

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