Posts by Kathy Groob
Louisville Woman Makes Bid to Challenge Incumbent – Campaign Kick-off Scheduled for Sept. 2nd.
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Magazine Contributor Louisville Kentucky businesswoman Kimberly Greenwell has announced that she is running for the office of state representative in the 33rd House District. She is challenging an incumbent who has held the office since 1996. Kentucky currently ranks near the bottom in terms of women in politics with just 15%…
Read MoreWOMEN AT ARMS – G.I. Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier as War Evolves
By LIZETTE ALVAREZ, The New Y0rk Times As the convoy rumbled up the road in Iraq, Specialist Veronica Alfaro was struck by the beauty of fireflies dancing in the night. Then she heard the unmistakable pinging of tracer rounds and, in a Baghdad moment, realized the insects were illuminated bullets. She jumped from behind the…
Read MoreBrunner Campaign Picking Up Steam in Ohio **Unveils New Website**
Focused on a positive message for Ohio, U.S. Senate candidate underdog, Jennifer Brunner is picking up support, endorsements and says unequivocally, “I’m staying in the race to the finish.” When U.S. Senator George Voinovich announced he was not going to seek re-election in 2010, the Democratic power brokers in Ohio lined up one of their…
Read MoreCalifornia Special Election Heats Up
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine California Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan is heating up the special election in her bid to become the next U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 10th Congressional district. She recently received the endorsements of Emily’s List and the National Women’s Political Caucus. Her team of volunteers has already knocked on over 100,000 doors…
Read MoreFeminist Majority Features ElectWomen Magazine
The Feminist Majority Foundation, dedicated to equality around the world has selected ElectWomen Magazine to be listed under their Feminist Magazine section. The Feminist Majority is a strong advocate for women’s political, economic and social equality. President Eleanor Smeal, leads the organization dedicated to research and action programs which focus on advancing the legal, social…
Read MoreWoman Enters Race for Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate Seat
Chicago Urban League President, Cheryle Jackson has entered the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Barack Obama and currently held by Roland Burris who is not seeking a full term. Although her first endeavor for public office, Jackson is no neophyte when it comes to politics. She was a top aide…
Read MoreGirl, 9, Details Rape in Congo to Photographer – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Promises Aid for Rape Problem in the Congo
By Wayne Drash, CNN — The young girl whispered in a hushed tone. She looked down as she spoke, only glancing up from her dark round eyes every now and then. She wanted to tell more, but she was too ashamed. She was just 9 years old when, she says, Congolese soldiers gang-raped her on…
Read MoreMarta Jorgensen Makes Second Bid for Congress – Defeated Once But Running Again Stronger Than Ever
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine In 2008 Marta Jorgensen ran for the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 24th District and won the primary. She was defeated by the incumbent in the general election, but she’s not letting that stop her from a second run at the seat in 2010. “The first time I…
Read MoreProgressives Meet at NETROOTS NATION This Week – Women’s Campaign Forum to Promote She Should Run
At Netroots Nation, thousands of progressive activists meet to discuss important topics from the environment to the economy and strategize about how to organize and affect change. Each year, some of the brightest minds and most influential leaders in our country come to Netroots Nation — past speakers have included President Barack Obama (during his…
Read MoreRep. Carolyn Maloney Drops Bid to Challenge Kirsten Gillibrand for U.S. Senate in New York
Recognizing Long Odds, Maloney Drops Her Senate Bid, New York Times Ever since Representative Carolyn B. Maloney declared that she would run in the Democratic primary for United States Senatenext year, party leaders have tried hard to drive her out of the race, making it difficult for her to hire campaign staff and helping her rival raise money.…
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