Posts by Kathy Groob
The Straight Story on Women in State Legislatures: The Numbers May Surprise You
By Katie Fischer Ziegler, Policy Specialist, Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL New Hampshire’s State Senate made headlines this year as the first legislative chamber to have a majority of women members. Political scientists will be busy studying how this unprecedented and exciting instance of gender parity affects the policy process. Looking beyond the Granite State,…
Read MoreMother’s Day Thoughts from a Political Mom
By New York City Council Member, Melinda Katz- Courtsey of The Huffington Post As a single mother whose day job is that of a New York City Council Member and who also happens to be running for office, I thought Mother’s Day would be a good time to share my story on balancing work…
Read MoreISSUE UPDATE: Congress Considering Presidential Commission on Women
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Magazine Contributor A Presidential Commission on Women is one step closer to becoming a reality. On April 2nd, Representative Jackie Speier (D-California) introduced legislation regarding the creation of such a Commission that is now moving through Congress. If approved, the Commission will be responsible for conducting an independent review of the…
Read MoreIf Republicans are Looking for Answers….Why Don’t They Include Women?
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Last weekend Republican Party leaders kicked off an initiative called the National Council for a New America, as part of an effort to rebrand the Party. When looking at the list of the few who were in on this high-level planning session that included Republican Party heavyweights such as…
Read MoreNEWS:ElectWomen Magazine Announces Job Bank and Consultants Page
In further support of women candidates, ElectWomen Magazine is creating a job bank and consultants page to connect job seekers and consulting resources with female political campaigns. ElectWomen Magazine is an online media site dedicated to providing resources and information for women candidates and their supporters, as well as sharing stories and important women’s political…
Read More2010 Candidate Spotlight: Kim McMillan for Tennessee Governor
Even though the next Tennessee gubernatorial election won’t be held until November 2, 2010 the field of candidates is already quite packed. However, among the sea of candidates, Kim McMillan(D), the former Majority Leader of the State House of Representatives stands out. If she wins she will be the first female governor of the state…
Read MoreTips for Conducting Campaign Polls
Politicians have conducted opinion polls for years, seeking insights into voter attitudes and behavior. Understanding how voters feel and think can help you craft a winning message, and conduct a successful campaign. With new technology, political candidates at all levels of government can conduct their own opinion polls, right from their office. But there are…
Read MoreWhy It Needs to be A Woman
By Julie Menin, The Huffington Post Much is being made of the historic opportunity for President Barack Obama to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court to replace Justice Souter. Articles are trumpeting the tremendous number of women judges and lawyers, without concomitantly questioning why we don’t see more women at the top echelons…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Women Serious About Winning
There isn’t any doubt that the women of the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics are serious about taking their state from the bottom, dead last (50th) for women in politics in South Carolina. The bi-partisan Institute held their annual banquet and Leading Women 2009 campaign training this past weekend. 300 guests attended the banquet…
Read MoreChinese-American Woman Could Be the Next Representative of the Predominantly Latino 32nd Congressional District of California?
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Magazine Contributor Yes it is. With the special election primary set for May 19th Dr. Judy Chu has a chance of winning the congressional seat that was vacated by Hilda Solis when President Obama appointed her Secretary of Labor. The 32nd Congressional district is located in Los Angeles County and includes…
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