Women scarce on Sunday political shows
“If it’s Sunday, it’s more men wearing dark suits.” By Erika Lovely for Politico – So far, none of the five major Sunday morning television news shows has embraced that as a promotional…
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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Vetoes Voter Birther Bill
Huffington Post — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill to require President Barack Obama and other presidential candidates to prove their U.S. citizenship before their names can appear on the…
Read MoreHead of Surgeons Group Resigns Over Article Viewed as Offensive to Women
New York Times – The president-elect of the American College of Surgeons resigned his position Sunday after weeks of controversy surrounding a Valentine’s Day editorial he wrote touting the mood-enhancing effects of semen on…
Read MoreRaising PAC Money
by Joe Garecht for Winning Campaigns – Soliciting donations from political action committees (PACs) is fundamentally different than raising money from individuals. PAC contributions are harder to get and take more work,…
Read MoreElectWomen Magazine Announces Re-launch
Now in its third year, ElectWomen Magazine, the informative web-based political magazine dedicated to women in politics and encouraging more women to seek public office, debuts the re-launch today of its magazine…
Read MoreGabrielle Giffords supporters donate $358,000 to her re-election campaign
Huffington Post – Donors from around the country have donated about $358,000 to the re-election campaign of Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the event she attempts to seek political office again. Giffords…
Read MoreWomen Winning Scores Win in Minnesota Special Election
Saint Paul, Minn. – April 12, 2011 – Women Winning – whose mission is to encourage, promote and support pro-choice women’s leadership in all political parties and levels of public office –…
Read MoreFederal Judge Delays Trial for Baby Birth
New York Times – The birth of a child is a magical time, an occasion for joy, hope and, in at least one federal court, a good reason to postpone a trial over…
Read MoreDo Women Support Other Women Candidates?
Op-Ed by Dolores Reed – Early in the year of 1980, as President of the local Women’s Democratic Club, I attended a meeting of the National Women’s Democratic Club. Women from out West…
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