France Burqa Ban Takes Effect; Two Women Detained
Huffington Post – PARIS — France’s new ban on Islamic face veils was met with a burst of defiance Monday, as several women appeared veiled in front of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral…
Read MoreWISCONSIN ELECTION UPDATE: Congresswoman calls for federal investigation of botched election
Huffington Post -WASHINGTON — After the bombshell announcement that a Waukesha County clerk forgot to report thousands of votes in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) is asking U.S. Attorney…
Read MorePlaying Politics with Women’s Health
Op-Ed by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Here we go again, Republican ideology is getting in the way of sound government fiscal policy. While deep in the final hour of crafting a…
Read MoreJoAnne Kloppenburg declares victory in Wisconsin court special election – recount likely
Huffington Post – With all 3,630 precincts reporting, JoAnne Kloppenburg had secured 204 more votes than Wisconsin Justice David Prosser in the state’s supreme court election,according to the AP. Kloppenburg declared victory in the…
Read MoreRep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chosen New DNC Chair
The Fix, Washington Post – Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz will succeed former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as chair of the Democratic National Committee, a move aimed at putting a proven television presence and…
Read MoreTUESDAY ELECTION WATCH: High stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Female candidate at the forefront of a big money, high stakes judicial race in Wisconsin. Politico – A conservative judge’s campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court has become the next…
Read MoreTrailblazer for Women Laid to Rest; “Path not an easy one,” says former VP Mondale
New York Times – In vivid testimonials from some of the most visible politicians in the country,Geraldine A. Ferraro was recalled on Thursday as a pioneer with “true grit” and a sense of…
Read MoreWomen’s Rights on Trial
Will 3 women on The Supreme Court make a difference with pro-business court? By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine– More than 100 women have come forward to accuse retail giant Walmart of gender…
Read MoreFirst Female U.S. Vice Presidential Candidate Geraldine Ferraro Dead at 75
Huffington Post – Geraldine Ferraro, a Democrat and the first major female vice presidential candidate, passed away on Saturday, according to multiple reports on a statement released by her family. Jeff Zeleny at…
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