Posts by Kathy Groob
Saudis Arrest Woman Leading Right-to-Drive Campaign
New York Times – RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The government of Saudi Arabia moved swiftly to extinguish a budding protest movement of women claiming the right to drive, a campaign inspired by uprisings across the Arab world demanding new freedoms but at risk Monday of foundering. Manal al-Sharif, 32, one of the campaign organizers, was…
Read MoreNew York Special Election Has Kathy Hochul Facing Off Against Jane Corwin
Huffington Post – BUFFALO, N.Y. – Today’s tight race in New York’s 26th Congressional District has become a referendum on the Republican plan to transform Medicare. The western New York district is among the most conservative in the state. Nevertheless, the latest poll shows Democrat Kathy Hochul with a slight lead over Republican Jane Corwin…
Read MoreTuesday’s Election Watch: Polls show Dem poised for upset win in NY special election
The Hill – New polling shows Democratic candidate Kathy Hochul is poised for an upset victory in New York’s 26th district special election. A Public Policy Polling survey released late Sunday showed Hochul with a six-point lead over the Republican, Jane Corwin. Hochul had 42 percent of the vote to 36 percent for Corwin while 13 percent…
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 MoreSTORY UPDATE: Running for Class President Puts 16-year-old Amy Myers in National Spotlight
By Kathy Groob – At 16, she’s pretty serious about politics. Running for class president is not all that unusual, but when high school sophomore Amy Myers thought she was standing up for women’s rights, she found herself taking on Michelle Bachman instead. It all started when New Jersey honor student, sophomore Amy Myers, found…
Read MoreKatie Couric Moves On
by Gail Collins, New York Times – And as the sun sinks in the west, we bid adieu to Katie Couric, First Woman Anchor. “It feels good,” Couric said of her post-CBS freedom in a phone interview. “But I’m sort of a serious working girl, so I’ll be happy when I figure out my next move.”…
Read MoreLibya Revolt Sidelines Women, Who Led It
New York Times – BENGHAZI, Libya — In recent days, after weeks of delays and closed-door meetings, rebel leaders here have announced a slate of new appointments, including a defense chief and a minister for reconstruction and infrastructure. They have added members to a national council, to represent areas in southern, central and western Libya, all…
Read MoreKatie Couric Signs Off
But we hope it’s not good night. Katie Couric signed off Thursday evening for the final broadcast as CBS News first solo female anchor of its nightly news program. After five years, Couric did not renew her contract as a major network news anchor and there is much speculation that her next television venture will…
Read MoreLagarde may become first female IMF chief
May 19 (Bloomberg) — France may have to rely on Christine Lagarde’s track record as a euro crisis fighter if she’s to become the International Monetary Fund’s first female chief after the resignation of her compatriot Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Lagarde, 55, has the negotiating skills and an understanding of Europe’s sovereign debt crisis needed for the…
Read MoreWomen 2012: Campaign sideshows
By Dee Dee Myers for Politico – It might be too soon to say she’s over — hers is still a powerful brand. And she still looks great wearing 4-inch heels and carrying an otter purse (both part of her ensemble at a dinner with journalists). But no one really thinks she’ll be president. Last…
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