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Pioneer for Women’s Campaign Strategy Paves the Way for Candidates
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine. One woman, and her band of supporters pioneered the way for women candidates to become viable and win elections. In 1984, “women had no way to be seen as credible candidates because they couldn’t raise money,” said EMILY’s List founder and President, Ellen Malcolm. “How could we get the political…
Read MoreWomen Business Owners Making a Positive Impact on the Economy
By Dr. Marsha Firestone, contributing Women On Business writer The Center for Women’s Business Research has just released “Key Facts about Women-Owned Businesses”. The information is not only useful in keeping us updated on the progress that women in business make each year, but is also a way to track the achievements of businesswomen even…
Read MoreCAREER WATCH: Women Are Seen Bridging Gap in Science Opportunities
By CORNELIA DEAN, New York Times The prospects for women who are scientists and engineers at major research universities have improved, although women continue to face inequalities in salary and access to some other resources, a panel of the National Research Council concludes in a new report. In recent years ”men and women…
Read MoreMissouri Women Have The Sue Shear Institute on Their Side
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine For the past 11 years, Missouri women have had a strong advocate on their side. The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at the University of Missouri is working to put more women in public office, on boards and commissions and in leadership positions. “Women do a…
Read MoreAmerican Woman Nancy Bocskor Coaching Women in Middle East
American Politicos Teach Middle-Eastern Women How to Campaign By Abigail Shaha Nancy Bocskor (left) and Reem Qasem (right) As a journalist, Reem Qasem had a unique view of her hometown. Zarqa, Jordan20was in rough shape. There was not always reliable clean water, no safe playgrounds or parks for children, and development in genera l was…
Read More2009 ELECTIONS: Aide to Senator Kerry Running for Boston City Council
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine The race for Boston City Council has gotten off to an exciting start. One of the most interesting candidates is Ayanna Presley the current political director for Senator John Kerry. Pressley recently announced that she is running for one of four at-large council seats. If elected Pressley will be…
Read MorePOLITICS MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE: Women in Politics
Politics Magazine hosted its annual campaign conference in Washington, D.C. titled The Art of Political Campaigning. Dozens of campaign workshop sessions were offered throughout the three-day conference. ElectWomen Magazine publisher, Kathy Groob, participated on the Women in Politics panel which has been only offered twice in the history of the campaign conference. Kathy Groob offered…
Read MoreMontgomery County Commission on Women Takes on Poverty
Two-year project focuses on moving local low-income women and their families out of poverty It’s a fact: Single women head 15 percent of families in Montgomery County, Maryland. But, these same families account for nearly half of the county’s families that have incomes below the federal poverty line. To focus attention on the issue and to…
Read MoreFemale Candidate Not Successful in Hoboken Run-Off Election
Recount Possible – Peter Cammarano Declared Winner By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine Election officials in Hoboken, New Jersey are still working to determine the winner in the run-off for mayor, but if Dawn Zimmer’s 244 machine vote lead holds she will be the first woman to win election as mayor in the town’s 168-year history. …
Read MoreGloria Steinem Keynotes Minnesota Womenwinning Event
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Over 1,200 Minnesota men and women came together for for lunch on Monday, June 15th for the annual fundraiser sponsored by Womenwinning – the Minnesota Women’s Campaign Fund. Multi-generations came together – mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters and friends to hear the message that feminist movement leader Gloria Steinem will…
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