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Position Paper No. 608 Studying Women and Science

by Carrie L. Lukas
May 19, 2008

Carrie Lukas explains why women's lower rate of participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses isn't a problem for the government to solve

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Position Paper No. 607: Waging Blame

by Elise Viebeck
February 22, 2008

Living wage movements are gaining momentum on college campuses across the country.

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IWF Policy Brief #10: The Young Woman's Guide to Financial Independence

by Allison Maranuk
December 11, 2007

This paper aims to educate young women about how small decisions made at young ages can affect their financial freedom for decades to come. Women are outnumbering men in universities and participating in increasing numbers in the work force, but a strong understanding of financial matters is also important for long-term financial stability.

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IWF Policy Brief #6:When Policies Cry Wolf: A Look at Sexual Harassment Policies on Campus

by Allison Kasic and Kate Schindler
October 24, 2007

Allison Kasic and Kate Schindler examine the sexual harassment policies on college campuses.

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Social InSecurity

by Allison Kasic
October 19, 2006

America's Social Security system is a ticking time bomb. It is not a stable system and provides young workers with negative returns. Reform is needed now to ensure the future of the system and the financial security of younger generations.

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Capitol Hill Intern Study 2005

July 14, 2005

A new survey of Capitol Hill interns reveals that although they come seeking career development, they don't shy away from the Washington social scene.

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