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My name is Madison and I'm in Mass Media and Politics at KSU! I am excited to run this blog about women in politics considering many of these women are in the position I aspire to be in. I want to be able to represent people who do not have the opportunities to advocate for themselves. Unfortunately, women are a marginalized group whose conditions can worsen when applying race, sexuality, class, or ability. This often contributes to the backlash they face during decision-making and policy implementation. I want to be able to take a look at how these women use social media to promote themselves, and I also want to observe the responses they receive from average Americans.

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