She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University, an MA from George Washington University and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Her book, "Righting Feminism," has been featured on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross. She has provided political commentary for a range of media including CNN.com, SIRIUS Radio, Minnesota Public Radio, Pacifica Radio, San Diego Union Tribune, FOX, and the Washington Post.Her research focuses on women in American political institutions and has appeared in numerous scholarly journals and books. Since publishing "Righting Feminism," she has written about conservative and feminist women's reactions to Sarah Palin and how journalists cover feminist and conservative women's activism. She is currently working on a book about Republican women elected officials.