Tag: University of Nevada, Reno

(Oct. 10) AP Women are taking over politics. Four panelists delivered a message of empowerment to all women and encouraged them to get involved, especially at a time when Nevada could become the first state with a female majority in its legislature. “Women will come out to vote because it’s so close to the election. Watch the full panel discussion here: Struggle for power The perception of women has changed over the past several decades. She said many people previously questioned why some women became involved in politics. Benitez-Thompson said the culture at the Nevada Legislature has since changed. The first big hurdle is getting women to make up 50 percent of the Legislature, Benitez-Thompson said, adding she believes it’s something that needs to happen. It’s about changing the process," she said. The Kavanaugh hearings The recent Senate hearings on the sexual assault allegations raised against Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh took up a large chunk of the discussion on Wednesday. She questioned whether lawmakers, mostly men, are listening to the “America of today.” “Or are they listening to the America of when they first got elected 10 years ago or 20 years ago?” Berkbigler said.