Posts by Kathy Groob
TUESDAY’S ELECTION WATCH: Illinois’ Debbie Halvorson Gives Jesse Jackson Jr. a Tough Primary Race
The New York Times – CHICAGO — It was a Saturday morning and Representative Jesse L. Jackson Jr.of Illinois was dashing from news conference to news conference, racking up new political endorsements for the list he has been flaunting here lately. By the end of the day he had squeezed in a speech at an education…
Read MorePINK POLITICS Book Excerpt – Outwork Your Opponent
Excerpted from PINK POLITICS – The Woman’s Practical Guide to Winning Elections written by ElectWomen Magazine Publisher, Kathy Groob “A Congresswoman must look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man, speak on any given subject with authority and most of all work like a dog.” – Representative Florence Dwyer PINK POLITICS…
Read MoreDon’t Get Mad, Get Elected!
By Arianna Jones – House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa’s all-male panel at a hearing on the contraception mandate. (February 16th, 2012) It may be the start of Women’s History Month, but put your money on 2012 being the Year of the Woman. We are witnessing an escalating national debate over women’s health issues–…
Read More40 Best Movies to Honor Women’s History Month
Courtesy of Emma Taylor, Accredited Online Colleges – March is national Women’s History Month. Women’s history is everyone’s history. Just like men, women have molded and shaped the known world for better and for worse alike. In this upcoming month dedicated to honoring women’s history, you’ll find a great opportunity for recognizing great movies for,…
Read MoreMinnesota’s Michelle Yener Enters Crowded Primary Field for State House
Maplewood Minnesota resident Michelle Yener announced that she will be seeking the DFL (Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party) endorsement for the open House seat in the new Legislative district 43A. Three men have also filed as DFL candidates for the open seat. Michelle serves on the North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale school board where she has helped lead the district…
Read MoreRep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Launches New DNC Women’s Initiative
Introducing the DNC Women’s Institute Posted by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DNC chair on Thursday, March 08, 2012 This year, Republicans have gone after Planned Parenthood, tried to redefine rape, worked to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and have gone after Title X. One of their leading candidates, Mitt Romney, has recently embraced the Blunt-Rubio…
Read MoreIt’s March Madness for the Women’s Teams Too!
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine – March Madness is upon us. With the end of regional tournaments, all eyes turn to the NCAA bracket in men’s college basketball. Office betting pools, cross-country travels and endless watching key match-up games in drinking establishments across the country will ensue this Thursday, March 15th. The women’s NCAA…
Read MoreWomen and the Leadership Gap
By Leslie Bennetts for Newsweek Magazine – When a Congressional committee hearing presented an all-male panel of witnesses to discuss female contraception last month, Rep Carolyn Maloney made newsby demanding, “Where are the women?” Her question was surprising only because it so rarely commands public attention these days. Far less unexpected was the relative absence of…
Read MoreHealth Program Losing Federal Funds, Clinics for Women’s Services
By ANGELA K. BROWN Associated Press – FORT WORTH, Texas–Delia Henry was tired but had no idea her blood sugar was high when she went to Planned Parenthood for her annual gynecological exam. The clinic referred her to a doctor, who diagnosed her with diabetes. The 31-year-old nursing student said she would have skipped the exam…
Read MoreCalifornia Female Media Operatives Join Forces to help Women Candidates
Fran McInerney has built a lot of muscle directing targeted political advertising campaigns. While heading Comcast’s political efforts in the region for many years, Fran logged countless hours overseeing ad placement and compliancy for over 150 races including statewide props, advocacy/organization campaigns, independent expenditures and local measures. This knowledge combined with strong working relationships with…
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