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Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics Hosts Signature Events May 1-2, 2009 – Columbia, South Carolina
Despite being ranked 50th in the nation in women’s political involvement, South Carolina women are taking steps needed to bring about change in their state. The Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics, a bi-partisan women’s political recruiting and training organization, is hosting its 2009 Leading Women Dinner in Columbia on May 1st followed the next…
Read MoreWashington’s Women in Politics Lead the Way
Their Sacrifices and Successes Make Life Better for Women and Families by Nancy Schatz Alton In 1991, when Christine Gregoire was asked to run for attorney general in Washington state, she studied the idea, and then decided against it. “My husband and I sat down with our two daughters and I said I wasn’t going…
Read MoreDeveloping A Fundraising Donor Plan – In a Close Race or During Economic Hard Times, Every Donor Must be Cultivated
By Kathy Groob There are several well-tested theories and strategies for political campaign fundraising, and books and articles to guide the way. But every successful campaign begins with a finance plan and that plan begins with donor targets. An early candidate exercise is to indentify potential donor “circles” or target groups such as: · Friends…
Read MoreChanging the Political Climate for Massachusetts Women
The Program for Women in Politics and Public Policy Join other women from around Massachusetts, the nation, and the world in a challenging and exciting learning environment designed for women who want to make a change—and make a difference! Discover your public passion, develop your intellectual capacity and leadership skills, and meet women from diverse…
Read MoreA Woman’s Place – Now in the Missouri State Senate
Missouri Women Gaining Ground in the Missouri State Senate. Thirty-six years ago in 1973 Mary Gant, a Kansas City Democrat, became the first woman in Missouri history elected to state senate. Since that time, 20 other women have been elected to the Missouri State Senate; at least one served in each session. This year a…
Read MoreANNIE’S LIST – A Modern Day Women’s Movement with Roots Steeped in Texas Politics
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine No, Annie’s List of Texas is not named for former Governor Ann Richards but for a lesser known “Annie”, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, a trailblazer and the first woman elected to statewide office in Texas in 1918. Annie Blanton fought against tough odds and ruthless political tactics to be…
Read MoreThe Role of the Secretaries of State – Top State Election Officials
When running for office, one of the first steps is to contact the Secretary of State’s office in the particular state to obtain filing documents and rules about elections. Secretary of State means something different when it is the Secretary of State for a particular country. For our purposes, we will focus on the role…
Read MoreWhen There’s Trouble in the World, The United States Turns to Women
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine When there’s conflict in the world or security threats on the domestic front, The United States turns to three women appointed by President Barack Obama to head the nation’s most critical and visible departments. These women have been thrust into the limelight on a number of important topics in…
Read MoreYou Won’t Believe What Country Has Brought the Most Women into the Political Process
By Brandy Bailey The African nation of Rwanda is known for many things poverty, instability, and conflict; just to name a few. Sadly the nation is likely most known for the100 days from April to July 1994 when Hutu extremists murdered 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Rwanda is not typically thought of as a place…
Read MoreDesperately Seeking World’s Most Powerful Woman
Ask the average person who is the world’s most powerful woman, and they will pause, scratch their head, and struggle to produce a name. Media giants like Forbes Magazine along with blog and Internet sites have attempted to produce lists that have included top businesswomen, Fortune 500 CEOs, government officials, elected officials and media personalities. …
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