Meg Heckman

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Meg Heckman is an associate professor at Northeastern University's School of Journalism and Media Innovation. Her work focuses on improving gender equity in news and creating more opportunities for women in civic life. You can find her on Instagram and Threads @megheckman.

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Republican presidential candidate and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event in Hollis, N.H., Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (Matt Rourke/AP)

Nikki Haley is hardly a feminist icon. But her candidacy is a step towards gender equity

Although Nikki Haley is the only Republican woman running for president, she has mostly escaped the sexist news coverage that has long haunted female candidates, writes Meg Heckman. Is this...

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Jan 19, 2024