Posts by Kathy Groob
Our Daughters Should Not Be Cut
By Lynn Harris, Salon.com FGM in the USA Some girls came back from this past winter break with Christmas loot, ski tans, still more to say about “Twilight: New Moon.” But others, women’s health experts suspect, came back with deep, and literal, wounds to heal. According to human rights advocates and service providers, families in…
Read MoreKentucky Re-affirms Civil Rights (again)
As a result of the remarks made by U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul (R), Louisville state Senator Gerald Neal proposed a resolution to the General Assembly that as passed on Saturday during the final hours of a special session. The resolution declares any form of discrimination to be inconsistent with American values. To read the…
Read MoreMemorial Day: Four Women Set to Race in the Indy 500
By Liz Clarke, Washington Post Danica Patrick could do no wrong in her 2005 debut in the Indianapolis 500. Her every lap was chronicled as if it bore the historical significance of a lunar landing. And when she seized the lead with 10 laps to go, the 300,000 fans in the stands at Indianapolis Motor…
Read MoreEmerge America Seeking New President – Deadline May 31st
Emerge America, the national organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for public office, is in search of a new national president. Founder and former president, Andrea Dew Steele, resigned last month after serving nearly ten years. She will be honored at the annual Emerge America banquet on June 17th which includes…
Read MoreFive Reasons Women Make Better Candidates
by Phil Van Treuren http://www.politicalcampaigningtips.com/ One of the reasons we started Killer Campaigning was to show potential political candidates of all demographics how to serve their communities by running for office. As a former political consultant and campaign manager, however, I’m especially interested in encouraging women to get into politics–particularly because I know how effective…
Read MoreSenator Blanche Lincoln Hangs On; Runoff Scheduled for June
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Arkansas), a key voice for Wall Street reform, survived a primary election defeat Tuesday evening forcing a runoff election to be held in June. She emerged from the primary two percentage points ahead of her Democratic opponent, but because she failed to get 50% of…
Read MorePRIMARY 2010: Kentucky Democratic Woman’s Club President in Race for Circuit Clerk
Susanna French has been in the spotlight during in recent years. She’s been leading one of the country’s largest Democratic Woman’s organizations, helping to organize efforts to support Democratic candidates. But this campaign season, Susanna French is a candidate herself. French is running in the Democratic primary for Marshall County Circuit Clerk. The office of…
Read MorePresident Obama appoints woman to Supreme Court
President Barack Obama is batting two for two for women when it comes to his Supreme Court picks. Today, the President appointed Elena Kagan to serve on the United States Supreme Court If confirmed, Kagan would become the fourth woman to serve on the high court and the second woman that President Obama has appointed.…
Read MoreVeteran Communicator Joins Political Consulting Firm
Covington, KY–Veteran communicator, Vicki Prichard of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky has joined November Strategies as a political and business consultant. Prichard is a guest contributor for ElectWomen Magazine as well as an advocate for women in politics and business. Prichard will work with political, business and non-profit clients for fundraising, communications, public relations and public affairs. …
Read MoreJennifer Brunner falls short in Ohio U.S. Senate Primary
Jennifer Brunner fell short, receiving 45% of the vote on Tuesday, in her quest to become the Democratic nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat in Ohio. Billed as the underdog taking on the Democratic establishment in Ohio, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (D-Ohio) isn’t giving up the fight to win the U.S. Senate race…
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