US EditionWomen in legislatures across the US fight for ‘potty parity’
KENTUCKY, JUL 28 – The $300 million renovation will add more women's restrooms and address bathroom disparities in the 155-year-old Kentucky Statehouse, scheduled for completion by 2028.
- The Kentucky Statehouse has only two bathroom stalls for women on the third floor, leading to long lines, according to House Speaker David Osborne.
- Kathryn Anthony points out that the lack of adequate facilities indicates deeper issues about gender representation in the Statehouse.
- Rep. Lisa Willner highlighted that the decor of the Statehouse shows a history of predominantly male lawmakers, stating it feels unwelcoming to women.
- Rep. Aftyn Behn expressed frustration with the lack of female-focused design, noting that Kentucky ranks last for female representation in the legislature.
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Women in the nation's legislatures fight for ‘potty parity’
For female state lawmakers in Kentucky, choosing when to go to the bathroom has long required careful calculation. There are only two bathroom stalls for women on the third floor of the Kentucky Statehouse, where the House and Senate chambers are located. Female legislators — 41 of the 138-member Legislature — needing a reprieve during a lengthy floor session have to weigh the risk of missing an important debate or a critical vote. None of their…
Women in the nation’s legislatures fight for ‘potty parity’
For female state lawmakers in Kentucky, choosing when to go to the bathroom has long required careful calculation. There are only two bathroom stalls for women on the third floor of the Kentucky Statehouse, where the House and Senate chambers are located. Female legislators — 41 of the 138-member Legislature — needing a reprieve during a lengthy floor session have to weigh the risk of missing an important debate or a critical vote. None of their…
Women serving in legislatures across U.S. fight for potty parity
For female state lawmakers in Kentucky, choosing when to go to the bathroom has long required careful calculation. There are only two bathroom stalls for women on the third floor of the Kentucky State
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