Ugandan women politicians are standing up to the online bullies — and want more women to do the same

Ugandan women politicians are standing up to the online bullies — and want more women to do the same

But with this presence online, Nyanjura says she faces the now-standard challenges of being a woman in politics: in addition to the tweets of support or derision that most politicians on social media have become accustomed to, Nyanjura also receives tweets of misogynistic mockery. “First get married then contest on the presidential seat, (because) you … Read more

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown

ATLANTA — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia said Wednesday he wants Congress to have more control over selecting the U.S. postmaster general after a mail-service breakdown in his state. Ossoff’s proposed Postmaster General Reform Act would require the U.S. Senate to confirm a president’s appointment to the role. Right now, the position is … Read more