Study Finds Many American Mayors Face Political Violence




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Summary: <p>Recent results from a <a href="https://mayorsinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/868/2022/05/Herrick-Thomas-et-al.-CAWP-Research-Brief_FINAL.pdf">survey conducted by the Women Mayors Network</a> indicates that nearly all mayors report experiences with threat and harassment. The problem is particularly acute for women and women of color mayors.</p> <p>We speak with Heidi Gerbracht, Founder and director of the Equity Agenda and Co-founder of the Women Mayors Network, about what this reveals about the health of our democracy.</p> <p> </p>