Organization News
Women’s Campaign Fund Takes New York
By Kathy Groob, Founder ElectWomen.com – In a star-studded display of strong woman-power, The Women’s Campaign Fund hosted their 33rd annual New York City gala last evening at Christie’s Auction House. The forty-year-old organization headed by Sam Bennett, assembled an impressive list of Congresswomen, elected officials and former candidates to share insights and lend support for…
Read MoreEmerge Wisconsin Names Tammy Baldwin Woman of the Year
Emerge Wisconsin, the Democratic women’s political training program, has named U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin as their Woman of the Year for 2013. Baldwin will be honored at an event on May 30, 2013 at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee. The VIP reception begins at 5:30 and a general reception and program…
Read MoreIGNITE Seeks to Light a Flame for Future Women in Politics
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine – While working to promote women candidates at EMILY’s List and Emerge America, Anne Moses believed there was a missing link to advancing the numbers for women in politics. “Someone needed to be reaching young women in high school and in college to build political ambition,” says Anne Moses,…
Read MoreCoalition of Women’s Groups Call for Women to “Take Your Seat”
Mission 2012: Elect More Women than ever in South Carolina September 7, 2011 – Columbia, S.C. – Women of all ages and races gathered at the South Carolina State House in a call to action for women to “Take Your Seat” and run for elected office at all levels of government during the 2012 election cycle.…
Read MorePennsylvania Women’s Campaign Fund Forms New Alliance
The Pennsylvania Women’s Campaign Fund announces a new strategic partnership that will significantly enhance our ability to increase representation of women in public service in PA. Through a partnership with She Should Run, our prospective candidates, friends and supporters will be able to access critical resources and a network that supports women in their political endeavors. She…
Read MoreNo longer a disadvantage to being a women candidate
Research shows 2010 was a turning point for women candidates By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine When Barbara Lee began her research to study the relationship between gender and campaigns for women governors, it was 1998 and there was clear data showing that female candidates held a distinct disadvantage. Not so now, says Barbara Lee,…
Read MoreEmerge Maine Gearing up for 2012 Election Cycle by Recruiting New Class
Emerge Maine is now recruiting Maine women for its class of 2012. The non-profit organization which offers campaign training for Democratic women is looking for individuals who are committed to effective political leadership and are interested in running for elective office. It offers a comprehensive training program designed to give them the skills needed to win.…
Read MoreCultivate 2012 Summit Begins Today – The White House Project Forms Partnerships for Food Justice
A three-day summit beginning today, May 23, 2011 brings together distinguished activists, thinkers and organizers to change the face of leadership in sustainable agriculture. Sponsored by The White House Project (TWHP), Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN). The White House Project, MOSES and WFAN begin today with the…
Read MoreBecome a Project Ally for the 2012 Project
Last November’s election results were a stunning reminder that American women are losing the battle for full participation in our government. We witnessed the first backslide in women’s overall numbers in congressional and state legislative offices in more than 30 years. The 2012 project is an initiative sponsored by the Center for American Women and…
Read MoreThe White House Project Announces New President
Marie Wilson Appoints Tiffany Dufu as the Second President of The White House – The White House Project Board of Directors and Staff are thrilled to announce Tiffany Dufu as the second President of The White House Project. After 12 groundbreaking years leading The White House Project, Marie Wilson passes the torch of leadership to Tiffany…
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