Author Kathy Groob explores the obstacles for women in politics

By Sarah Hardee, Enquirer -COVINGTON — For Covington’s first female mayor, one perk is serving as a role model to young girls in a state the Center for American Women and Politics ranks 38th in the nation for women in elective office. “(Young girls) need to build confidence at an early age and know their…

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North Korea’s Sexist Barb Stirs Gender Issue in South

By CHOE SANG-HUN, New York Times – SEOUL, South Korea — When North Korea blamed President Park Geun-hye’s “venomous swish of skirt” this week for tensions on the Korean Peninsula, it brought up an issue that had been mainly unremarked upon in South Korea: Would their leader’s gender color the latest confrontation between the Koreas? The…

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Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll Resigns

CNN– Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll has resigned, it was announced Wednesday, the day after she answered questions from investigators about her role in an allegedly corrupt veterans’ charity. The resignation came the same day 57 people connected to the charity, Allied Veterans of the World, were arrested on racketeering and money laundering charges. Leaders…

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Mayors on Morning Joe – Bucks for Ideas

This morning on Morning Joe political talk show, seven mayors were featured including two women mayors, Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor. NBC News- NEW YORK — New York City’s billionaire mayor is using his personal fortune to try to spark innovation in the nation’s cities — inviting 1,300 mayors to compete for millions…

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Wendy Greuel faces May runoff for LA mayor

By Jennifer Medina, New York Times -LOS ANGELES — After finishing first and second in Tuesday’s nonpartisan mayoral primary, City Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel will face each other in a May 21 runoff to take over a city that faces a $216 million budget gap and rising pension costs that could…

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Next ‘war on women’ front: Pennsylvania governor race?

By MAGGIE HABERMAN, POLITICO – Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett once said women who didn’t want to view images of a fetus they were seeking to abort could simply close their eyes. His potential 2014 opponent, Democratic Rep. Allyson Schwartz, worked for a family planning clinic for more than a dozen years. The “war on…

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Sources Say Ashley Judd Will Run

By Howard Fineman, Huffington Post – LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ashley Judd, the 44-year-old actress and social activist, has told key advisers and political figures that she is planning to announce her candidacy for U.S. Senate here this spring. Judd told one close ally that she plans to announce her run for the Democratic nomination for…

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