Large election participation gaps remain in the United States based on race and gender. Studies have found that elected representatives are more responsive to the unique needs of white Americans than Americans of color. And research shows that when women run for office, they perform just as well as men. Yet women remain severely underrepresented in our political institutions. What is at the core of these challenges, and what are the best ways to respond? A panel of leading democracy scholars and advocates discusses the future of inclusive democracy in America.
 

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