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Rosemary Palmer; Stepping Up for Public Service
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Some women feel the call to public service because of a specific issue. Very few are called to service because of a life or death matter. But that is exactly what drew Rosemary Palmer in the political arena. Rosemary’s son, Lance Corporal Edward “Augie” Schroeder was killed in Iraq…
Read MoreAnnual Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus Gathering Draws Large Crowd
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine The Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus(ODWC) packed a banquet hall in Columbus on Saturday for their annual women’s luncheon. This year’s topic was centered on health care, specifically issues facing women and children. About 400 women came together from all across Ohio to hear about the Democratic Party’s plan for…
Read MoreThe Candidate’s Spouse – Perspectives from the Campaign Trail
By Kathy Groob Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine When I ran for office, my husband would jokingly refer to himself as “Mr. Kathy.” He laughed it off, but I was cognizant of how invisible he felt at times, always in the background, always standing by supportive in his role as the candidate’s spouse. Especially for women candidates,…
Read MoreEmerge America 2010 Candidate Class Deadlines Near
Emerge America – In 8 States and Growing Emerge America inspires, recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. Emerge currently has affiliates in eight states with its ninth state, Kentucky, soon to be launched. The Emerge training program includes a seven-month curriculum and networking experience for women thinking about running for office at…
Read MoreThis Labor Day, A Salute to the Women of Labor
by Kathy Groob, ElectWomen Magazine Women have fought along side men for the rights of workers and for adequate pay that is equal to men. The AFL-CIO Executive Council in March, 2009 issued the following statement on working women’s rights in a global economy: “Trade unions make a difference in the lives of women, and…
Read MoreLongtime Advocate of Fair Elections Jocelyn Benson Makes Bid for Michigan Secretary of State
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine During the 2008 elections there were rumors in the state of Michigan that foreclosure lists were being used to question and in many cases deny voter registration eligibility on election day. Seeing a lack of leadership on this issue, Jocelyn Benson, an election law expert, testified before the U.S.…
Read MoreVirginia GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Says “Views Have Changed” – But How Well Would he Work with a Female Lt. Governor?
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Amy Gardner of the Washington Post broke the story on Sunday, that GOP gubernatorial candidate, Robert F. McDonnell wrote a master’s thesis in which he described working women and feminists as “detrimental” to the family. He was 34 when he stated “feminism is among the real enemies of the…
Read MoreOhio Democratic Women to Hold Annual Women’s Luncheon Honoring Women Making a Different in Healthcare
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Several hundred Democratic women will come together on September 12th for the annual Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus fall luncheon. This year’s program will be centered around healthcare and will honor four Democratic women who are making an impact in Ohio. The four distinguished women will speak to the audience…
Read MoreBi-Partisan Friendship Lead to Creation of the Illinois Democratic Women’s Leadership Institute
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine While working in the Illinois state government, Democrat Loretta Durbin, the wife of Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), formed a friendship with Republican Alice Phillips. Phillips was involved in the Lincoln Series, a Republican women’s leadership and candidate training program and urged her friend, Loretta Durbin to begin a similar…
Read MoreKrystal Ball: Political Newcomer Starting Off Strong in Virginia’s First Congressional District
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine Voters in the first Congressional district of Virginia have a new face on the political scene to vote for when they go to the polls next year. Krystal Ball is a 27-year-old who owns a software design business with her husband. She announced in June that she is running…
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