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Meet Chelsea Clinton’s Mother-in-Law, President of Women’s Campaign International
The New York Times Magazine ran an interview with former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies who happens to be Chelsea Clinton’s new mother-in-law. While declining to talk about the happy couple or wedding details, she was more than willing to talk about her passion, The Women’s Campaign International. Working in emerging democracies and post-conflict regions around the…
Read MoreHappy 90th Anniversary Women’s Right to Vote
Ninety years ago today, women got the right to vote. Here’s the text of the 19th amendment, which was ratified on August 18, 1920, by the Tennessee General Assembly: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account…
Read MoreSunday Morning Political Show Debuts First Female Anchor
Christiane Amanpour debuts on Sunday, August 1st as the anchor of ABC’s Sunday morning public affairs program, This Week. A highly respected journalist recognized around the world for her reporting and interviews, Amanpour brings to her new position a wealth of experience and knowledge, as well as a deep commitment to delivering the news of…
Read MoreWhy Don’t We Have More Women Politicians?
by Andrew Belonsky Women are more visible in the political realm than ever before: Sarah Palin, Nancy Pelosi, and Hillary Clinton have all made it to the top of their profession. To a casual observer, it may seem as though American women are breaking the proverbial glass ceiling. They’re not. Despite our status as the…
Read MoreThe Next 10 Women to Watch in Politics
By Patricia Murphy, Politics Daily Headline writers across the country declared 2010 “The Year of the Woman” on the day Nikki Haley, Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina made history in their primary races last month. But with plenty of primaries, runoffs and general elections still to come, the Year of the Woman is just getting…
Read MoreLeading Ladies: Bridging the gender gap in Kentucky politics
BY PHILLIP M. BAILEY, LEO Since childhood, 29-year-old Candace Klein has planned on running for governor of Kentucky. The upbeat Newport, Ky.-native officially declared her gubernatorial candidacy eight years ago, then a 22-year-old junior at Northern Kentucky University. The aspiring leader called a press conference on campus and, with only one reporter in the audience,…
Read MoreBill Supports Protection from FGM for Girls Living in the United States
Urge Your Representatives to Support H.R. 5137 to Stop Female Genital Mutilation Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been outlawed by US Federal law for over a decade and is illegal in 17 states. It is internationally recognized as a violation of the human rights of women and girls, and the World Health Organization classifies the…
Read MoreNY Times Op-ED: The Age of Nancy
Gail Collins, New York Times Let us sing a song about the wonderfulness of Nancy Pelosi. What a run she’s been on. This week — with the big financial reform package edging toward completion, and the House approving a major campaign finance reform bill — was a reminder of what an incredibly productive speaker she’s…
Read MoreAnother Big Night for Women – Haley and Marshall Win
Washington Post Republican South Carolina state Rep. Nikki Haley’s easy victory in the state’s gubernatorial runoff Tuesday is sure to establish her as the newest rising star in the GOP ranks and a coveted 2012 endorser. Not only does Haley look different than the stereotypical Republican — she is an Indian-American woman — but she…
Read MoreLet the Pill Go Free
Op-Ed by Kelly Blanchard, New York Times, June 22, 2010 LAST month, the 50th anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the birth control pill was marked by a lot of discussion about the ways in which the pill has failed to deliver on its promises. It did not solve women’s problems juggling…
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