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SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS: Robin Webb Wins 30-day Sprint for Kentucky Open Senate Seat
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine ROBIN WEBB WON THE SPECIAL ELECTION BY 282 VOTES. 30 days ago Robin Webb was a hardworking sole practitioner attorney and state representative from Kentucky’s 96th District in rural Carter County. That was when Governor Steven Beshear called a special election for an unexpectedly open state senate seat. Robin…
Read MoreA Man’s World in Kentucky Politics
Editorial by the Herald-Leader You don’t even have to be a numbers cruncher to get excited by this string of statistics: In the 2000 census 51.1 percent of Kentuckians were female. In 1997, 56 percent of college graduates in Kentucky were female, a number that rose to 59 percent by 2007. Women account for 52.9…
Read MoreBrunner Campaign Picking Up Steam in Ohio **Unveils New Website**
Focused on a positive message for Ohio, U.S. Senate candidate underdog, Jennifer Brunner is picking up support, endorsements and says unequivocally, “I’m staying in the race to the finish.” When U.S. Senator George Voinovich announced he was not going to seek re-election in 2010, the Democratic power brokers in Ohio lined up one of their…
Read MoreFeminist Majority Features ElectWomen Magazine
The Feminist Majority Foundation, dedicated to equality around the world has selected ElectWomen Magazine to be listed under their Feminist Magazine section. The Feminist Majority is a strong advocate for women’s political, economic and social equality. President Eleanor Smeal, leads the organization dedicated to research and action programs which focus on advancing the legal, social…
Read MoreWoman Enters Race for Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate Seat
Chicago Urban League President, Cheryle Jackson has entered the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Barack Obama and currently held by Roland Burris who is not seeking a full term. Although her first endeavor for public office, Jackson is no neophyte when it comes to politics. She was a top aide…
Read MoreProgressives Meet at NETROOTS NATION This Week – Women’s Campaign Forum to Promote She Should Run
At Netroots Nation, thousands of progressive activists meet to discuss important topics from the environment to the economy and strategize about how to organize and affect change. Each year, some of the brightest minds and most influential leaders in our country come to Netroots Nation — past speakers have included President Barack Obama (during his…
Read MoreA Victory for Women – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor SWORN IN
Judge Sonia Sotomayor was sworn in as Associate Justice for the U.S. Supreme Court. She is the 111th member of the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Senate voted Thursday 68-31 to confirm President Barack Obama’s nominee who will replace retiring Justice David Souter. Women’s organizations across the country mounted a strong lobbying effort to urge…
Read MoreA Woman for Texas Governor? Mean Rachel Makes The Case for Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Are the property taxes in Florida on the upswing? If so, it might begin to explain why Texas Democrats are currently staring down the barrel of two primary candidates (three if you count glory campaigner Mark Thompson) who most accurately could be described as political snowbirds. Wikipedia defines snowbirds as Northerners who seek winter warmth…
Read MoreIssues Matter and So Does the Person Behind Them
By Christie Gross, President My Campaign Group, LLC I share the same passion to influence positive change with public policy as many candidates seeking elected office. It’s a passion that has led me to a career as an issues consultant helping candidates develop and articulate their vision for change through issues platforms. To me, there’s…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading (and recommending) This Summer
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Summertime is the season of books. Well-worn classics read while poolside, sitting on a porch swing or lying on a beach. Among the passed around copies of The Shack, Swimsuit and The Outliers, there are some outstanding newer women’s books worth placing on your reading list in the waning…
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