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Emerge Vermont is Launched
On September 24th in Burlington, over 200 people gathered at Hotel Vermont to celebrate the launch of Emerge Vermont. Thank you to everyone who attended to learn more about Emerge Vermont and to hear from our inspiring speakers, Governor Madeline Kunin, Congressman Peter Welch and Saint Albans Mayor Liz Gamache. We were thrilled WCAX interviewed…
Read MoreWendy Davis tells Democrats she’s in
By ALEXANDER BURNS, POLITICO – Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis and her advisers have begun informing influential Democrats that she intends to run for governor in 2014, according to multiple sources familiar with Davis’s conversations. The Fort Worth legislator made a national name for herself in June when she mounted a filibuster against new proposed abortion…
Read MoreNOW Speaks out on removal of Montana Judge
NOW Stands with Activist Calling for Removal of Montana Judge Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill September 25, 2013 The National Organization for Women is proud of the work Montana NOW has undertaken to remove Judge G. Todd Baugh from the bench by filing an official complaint with the Montana Judicial Standards Commission. Baugh has…
Read MoreNew York League of Women Voters Holds Voter Registration in NYC Today
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY IN BRYANT PARK Tuesday, September 24 11:00AM-3:00PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace Hear from our exciting partner groups and the NYC League of Women Voters at the 1:00 PM Presentation Enjoy music, vote-themed giveaways, and 2013 NYC Election Information Meet America Ferrera Actor, Activist and Voto Latino Representative Elisabeth MacNamara, National President,…
Read MorePath is Clear for President Obama to Appoint Woman as Fed Chair
Statement by Terry O’Neill, President of the National Organization for Women (NOW), on Lawrence Summers Withdrawing his Name from Consideration for Chair of the Federal Reserve Board September 15, 2013 Lawrence Summers did the right thing by withdrawing his name to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve Board, and now the way is…
Read MoreEleanor’s Legacy Committee Endorses Christine Quinn for New York Mayor
NEW YORK, NY – The Board of Directors of the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee is proud to announce its endorsement of Christine Quinn for Mayor of the City of New York. At a Board meeting today, the twelve-year-old organization, which supports progressive pro-choice Democratic women running for office throughout New York State, praised Quinn’s record…
Read MoreProtections for women needed across globe
Two prominent headlines in Monday’s New York Times address the growing need for women across the globe to be protected from violence and sexual abuse. ITALY New York Times – ROME — Responding to the persistent problem of violence against women, Prime Minister Enrico Letta this month announced “very harsh, very tough” measures to counter domestic…
Read MoreNPR: Wendy Davis to Decide on Governor’s Race Soon
by LIZ HALLORAN, NPR – Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis speaks at a Washington, D.C., fundraiser last month. Official Washington has fled for dog-day vacations few deserved, leaving the nation’s capital a bit languid and bereft of news. Enter, as if on cue, Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis of abortion bill filibuster fame, with a speech…
Read MoreWendy Davis inches closer to running for Texas governor
By TODD J. GILLMAN and EMILY WILKINS, Dallas News -WASHINGTON — Edging closer to a bid for governor, state Sen. Wendy Davis declared Monday that her focus has narrowed to that race or a bid for re-election. “I can say with absolute certainty that I will run for one of two offices,” said Davis. The…
Read MoreSarah Thomas poised to become first permanent female NFL referee
Sarah Thomas poised to become first permanent female NFL referee After working her way up through Pee Wee, high school and the NCAA, mother-of-three Sarah Thomas ready to take on professional football. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports. via Nightly News: Sarah Thomas poised to become first permanent female NFL referee.
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