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(CBS News) WASHINGTON – You may remember the photo from a while back of New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation and the governor. What’s unusual is — as you can see — all of them are women. In New Hampshire, girl power is not just a phrase – it’s a fact. It starts at the top with…

By Kathy Groob, Founder ElectWomen.com – The Obama Administration’s announcement today to lift the ban on women serving in combat will open the door to thousands of jobs that women are fully capable of handling.  Women have been serving on the front lines of battle in Iraq and Afghanistan without receiving the title, wages or…

After 14 years, The White House Project has closed its doors.  The White House Project was founded by Marie C. Wilson, former President of the Ms. Foundation for Women and co-creator of “Take Our Daughters to Work Day,” to enhance the public perception of women as leaders and to fill our nation’s leadership pipeline with…

Eleanor’s Legacy organization congratulates Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the first woman to lead a NY State Legislative Conference! Elected to the role in December, she’s breaking ground and setting the tone in 2013. Eleanor’s Legacy hosted a brunch in Albany on the day of the State of the State address to gather in celebration with Stewart-Cousins and other…

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision that affirmed a woman’s right to abortion. On this day we remember the countless women who died from unsafe abortions prior to Roe. Those brave women were the senseless victims of a society that historically has treated women like second-class citizens,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, held a brunch where the newly elected women of the 113th Congress and members of the EMILY’s List community celebrated the inauguration of President Obama, and the extraordinary successes of pro-choice Democratic women leaders during the 2011-2012 election cycle. Speakers included Leader Nancy…

Madison, WI – Emerge Wisconsin announces that there are eight Emerge Wisconsin alumnae serving in the State Legislature.  Five alumnae – Senator Nikiya Harris (Class of 2011), Representative Dianne Hesselbein (Class of 2009), Representative La Tonya Johnson (Class of 2012), Representative Melissa Sargent (Class of 2012) and Representative Mandy Wright (Class of 2012) – join…

The Barbara Lee Foundation has once again conducted a research study to help women candidates become winners in their elections.  Pitch Perfect: Winning Strategies for Women Candidates, offers a clear roadmap to help women perfect their messages and show voters they are well qualified. The latest research provides direction for women who are running for…

By JACQUELINE BOSTICK / The News Herald ;PANAMA CITY BEACH — As the governor’s only announced competitor so far in the 2014 gubernatorial race, former state Sen. Nan Rich, D-Broward County, is spending her time criss-crossing Florida before the campaign is in full swing. The Democratic Women’s Club of Bay County hosted Rich as a guest speaker…

Jefferson City, MO – Question: What does a Missouri State Representative and a 14 year old student from rural Illinois, who have never met, have in common? Answer: Both are directors of the new and improved weblog focusing on state and national issues vital to women, including the GOP War on Women = www.ProgressWomen.com. Emily…