Posts by Kathy Groob
Female Physicians Changing the Politics of Medicine
New York Times – AUGUSTA, Me. — With Republicans in complete control of Maine’s state government for the first time since 1962, State Senator Lois A. Snowe-Mello offered a bill in February to limit doctors’ liability that she was sure the powerful doctors’ lobby would cheer. Instead, it asked her to shelve the measure. “It was…
Read MoreRemembering all veterans; including women who have died in combat
On Memorial Day, traditionally the male heroes are remembered and honored on Memorial Day, but history shows that women have been dying in United States combat missions since The Civil War. Retired United States Air Force Captain Barbara A. Wilson has compiled a list of women who have died int he name of freedom since…
Read MoreHigh School Student Amy Myers Takes Her Case to Television
New Jersey high school sophomore, Amy Myers, who in April challenged Representative Michele Bachmann to a debate or fact test on the U.S. Constitution, appeared this evening on MSNBC on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell show. 16-year-old honor student, Amy Myers, made the case for the basis of her letter to Rep. Bachmann that…
Read MoreHillary Clinton talks about her future
Politico Blog – Will Secretary of State Hillary Clinton take on a role as a global advocate for women’s rights? Clinton didn’t exactly dodge and weave when asked about that possibility in an interview with Laurence Ferrari of France’s TF1 TV network. In an exchange about Clinton’s post-Obama administration plans, Ferrari asked, “You will be…
Read MoreMSNBC Suspends Schultz Over “slut” Remark. Our View: It’s warranted
Politico– May 25, 2011 MSNBC has suspended Ed Schultz, host of the “The Ed Show,” for one week without pay for calling conservative talk show host Laura Ingraham a ‘right-wing slut’ on his syndicated radio program Tuesday. “Remarks of this nature are unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” MSNBC said in a statement. MSNBC said Schultz will…
Read MoreElizabeth Smart, a Women of Courage, Confronts Kidnapper in Court
The world followed the story of Elizabeth Smart nine years ago. A young beautiful girl kidnapped while sleeping in her bed. Grown up now and at age 23, Elizabeth Smart displayed poise and courage yesterday when she confronted her kidnapper and rapist during his sentencing hearing. ABC News – Elizabeth Smart confronted her abductor and…
Read MoreAMY WINS! 16-year-old Amy Myers Elected Class President
By Kathy Groob – Thrust into the national spotlight for challenging Representative Michele Bachmann to a debate on the constitution, 16-year-old Amy Myers accomplished what she originally set out to do. On Wednesday she was elected class president of the 2011-2012 junior class at Cherry Hill High School East in New Jersey. The student body of…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to Oprah Today – Live Blog
CNN – After 25 years, the time has come to say goodbye to “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The talk-show host has warmed up to her farewell episode with a star-studded spectacular at Chicago’s United Center, which, if you’re anything like us, quickly brought out the waterworks when it aired this week. Don’t put the tissues away…
Read MoreElizabeth Warren Called Liar At CFPB Hearing By Republicans Who Botched Facts On Agency
Huffington Post – WASHINGTON — Republicans attempting to grill Elizabeth Warren on the creation of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had to be schooled repeatedly by the former Harvard professor Tuesday for botching basic facts and accusing her of lying. Warren, appointed by President Barack Obama to implement the consumer watchdog mandated by last…
Read MoreElection Upset; Democrat Kathy Hochul Wins Conservative District Special Election
New York Times – Democrats scored an upset in one of New York’s most conservative Congressional districts on Tuesday, dealing a blow to the national Republican Party in a race that largely turned on the party’s plan to overhaul Medicare. The results set off elation among Democrats and soul-searching among Republicans, who questioned whether they should rethink…
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