Posts by Kathy Groob
BUSINESS CORNER: What Women Need to Advance: Sponsorship
By Sylvia Ann Hewlett for Forbes Magazine – The business case for having more women in senior positions at corporations is clear. Quite simply, women bring a different perspective to the work world. Multiple studies have found a correlation between corporate performance and the percentage of women on boards, regardless of the industry. For example,…
Read MorePennsylvania Women’s Campaign Fund Forms New Alliance
The Pennsylvania Women’s Campaign Fund announces a new strategic partnership that will significantly enhance our ability to increase representation of women in public service in PA. Through a partnership with She Should Run, our prospective candidates, friends and supporters will be able to access critical resources and a network that supports women in their political endeavors. She…
Read MoreNew Women in Congress Appointed to High Profile Committees
Two Democratic women who won their special elections recently have been appointed to high profile committees. Congresswoman Janice Hahn (D-California) received her first committee assignment, earning a seat on the powerful House Committee on Homeland Security. The Committee is charged with protecting the American people and critical infrastructure from a possible terrorist attack, and improving…
Read MoreThe Boys Club No Match for Miriam Martinez
By Kathy Groob, Publisher – She’s fought obstacles before and won. To Miriam Martinez, it’s always been a man’s world in her chosen profession, law enforcement. In her race for Sheriff of Mercer County New Jersey, Martinez has faced roadblocks, but is forging ahead towards her November 8th election. “I have 25 years in law…
Read MoreWashington Governor Chris Gregoire Will Not Seek a Third Term
OLYMPIA, WA– Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement after announcing she has decided not to pursue a third term as governor: “Forty years ago I entered public service as a clerk typist with one goal – to serve the people of the great state of Washington. After three terms as Attorney General and…
Read More16-year-old Amy Myers Challenges Christine O’Donnell to Debate
WEST WHITELAND, PA — Former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell of Delaware was greeted by a handful of spectators Friday at the Barnes & Noble in Exton while promoting her first book, “Troublemaker: Let’s Do What It Takes to Make America Great Again.” Barnes & Noble community relations manager Stephanie Stoltzfus said the signing’s…
Read MoreJUST IN: Elizabeth Warren Forms Exploratory Committee to Challenge Scott Brown for Senate Seat
Huffington Post – Elizabeth Warren, the former Obama adviser and consumer protection advocate,launched an exploratory committee Thursday, the next step toward a possible Senate challenge to Scott Brown (R-Mass.). Warren, who returned to her post at Harvard Law School after helping create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has been recruited by Democrats in the Bay State…
Read MoreGeorgia’s Miriam Paris Wins Special Election for Senate
The career of one of Middle Georgia’s longest-serving politicians is over — at least for now. Former Macon City Council President Miriam Paris ended former state Rep. David Lucas’ 37 years of political service with an unofficial 12,950-10,220 vote victory in Tuesday’s runoff in the special election for the District 26 state Senate seat formerly…
Read More10 college majors that are no longer male dominated
Best Online Colleges – The U.S. higher education system has made tremendous strides toward achieving gender equality, but there are still several areas in which women exceed or fall short of their male counterpart. Historically, women have dominated majors like education, English and psychology, while men were more likely to study engineering, computer science or math.…
Read MorePolitical calls, calls, calls – do they work?
By OrangePoint Political Communications Services Robo calls for political phoning are becoming a key campaign element. Whether you are running for town council, the state house, or even the presidency, you can reach your constituents and voters with the right message at the right time. For example, maybe your opponent has launched a blistering last…
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