Rafaela: Women's equal participation in public office is essential. One reason is equity. Women represent over 50% of the population. And it is only fair for women to have the same level of representation. Republican Representative Diane Black of Tennessee in Representation Matters.

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Republican Representative Diane Black of Tennessee in Representation Matters, women in the US Congress 2017 provides a--

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--a second reason, noting that women look at issues differently than men do. And that's just the way we are. We come at things in a different way. And since 52% of the population is female, it behooves us to make sure that we have a voice, a women's voice in the discussions.