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2012 Project Breaking News: Women are on Track to Break Record
At the halfway mark in 2012 primary voting, women are on track to break the all-time record for the number of general election candidates for US House seats, based on calculations of election results. And remember, when women run, women win! Here’s the math: After primaries in 26 states, 97 women have won contests that…
Read MoreDemocratic Women Governors May Disappear After 2012 Elections
By Amanda Terkel for Huffington Post – WASHINGTON — There are currently two Democratic female governors in the entire nation. After November, there may be zero. While four Republican female governors are currently in office, the only two female Democrats — Washington’s Christine Gregoire and North Carolina’s Bev Perdue — are both stepping down after…
Read MoreJoAnn Ward Seeks Open Seat in Minnesota House of Representatives
Woodbury resident JoAnn Ward announced her campaign for Minnesota House District 53A this week (parts of Woodbury, Maplewood, Oakdale and Landfall). Endorsed by the DFL on March 31st, Ward is seeking the seat currently held by Representative Nora Slawik who will not seek re- election next fall. Ward brings strong education and community advocacy ties…
Read More9 Reasons We Need Young Voters More Than Ever
Young voters are notoriously hard to get to the polls, but their voice is an increasingly important one on both sides of the aisle. A major factor in that importance is that a number of key issues in this year’s election are directly related to the concerns of students and young professionals, making it essential…
Read MoreNuns Launch Road Trip in Response to Vatican Reprimands
MS Magazine – A group of US Catholic nuns will embark on a multi-state bus tour starting next Monday, following a week in which the Catholic Church hierarchy received public attention for reprimanding nuns for focusing on issues of poverty, was forced to defend its fight against birth control, and has been embattled with state…
Read MoreEMILY’s List Announces Four Women Candidates Under Forty
Women under 40 are practically absent from the political arena. EMILY’s List took time this week to announce four women, all under age 36 who are poised to become political leaders. Meet these women: Tulsi Gabbard, HI-02: Tulsi has the kind of resume that puts most of us to shame: at 31, she’s already been…
Read MoreInvolved Parent Runs for Minneapolis School Board
Minneapolis — District 6 School Board Candidate Tracine Asberry is running strong, and pleased to have led each of five ballots at the Minneapolis DFL Convention on Saturday. “I’m humbled and grateful at the support of so many DFL delegates,” she enthused. In February when she launched her campaign, Asberry planned to spend her time in…
Read MoreEmerge Wisconsin Announces 27 Candidates in Fall Elections
As Wisconsin moves forward with the next election this fall, Emerge Wisconsin announces that 27 graduates of the Emerge training program are running for office this fall. This year’s Emerge Wisconsin graduates running for office currently include three for State Senate; two running for County Clerk and 22 alumnae are running for State Assembly. Alumnae…
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Anita Hill headlines Womenwinning annual luncheon
By Joe Kimball for Minneapolis Post – Anita Hill, famed for her role in the Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ confirmation hearings in 1991, spoke Monday at the Women Winning annual luncheon. Women Winning is celebrating its 30th year in helping elect pro-choice women candidates for public office. The sold-out luncheon was held at The…
Read MoreHundreds of Women’s Rights Activists to Convene in Baltimore
The nation’s largest annual gathering of grassroots women’s rights activists and allies will take place in Baltimore, Md., on June 29-July 1, 2012, at the National Organization for Women National Conference. Hundreds of women and men will convene to strategize and organize a vision for the months ahead in the fight for women’s equality. “We…
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