Here Come the Governors
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine It’s a new year, but the same old story for women. Twenty-six new governors were sworn into office at the stroke of midnight. Just six are…
Read MoreMurkowski certified winner of Alaska Senate race
JUNEAU, Alaska — Sen. Lisa Murkowski was officially named the winner of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race Thursday, following a legal battle that lasted longer than the write-in campaign she waged to keep…
Read MoreEver heard of Kamala Harris? You will.
By DeWayne Wickham ~ In the world of politics, this could be called the “Year of the Woman.” From the rise of Republican Nikki Haley, who came from nowhere and fought off…
Read MoreMoms on the Hill
Karen Tanabe, Politico – Congress saw an unprecedented baby boom during the second half of this decade – that is, five babies were born to female members. When Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers…
Read MoreCommittee Decisions Deliver Potential Setback to Female Lawmakers
Huffington Post — In what could be a blow to female lawmakers, Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) lost out in key Steering Committee votes on Thursday for ranking member…
Read More21 Companies That Have Excluded Women from Leadership
Huffington Post – By 24/7 Wall Street: More than half of the American workforce is comprised of women. It is well-known that they are paid less than their male counterparts. Several studies show…
Read MoreOhio Governor Appoints First Black Woman to Supreme Court
By JULIE CARR SMYTH, The Associated Press Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland picked the woman who ran at his side in his failed re-election bid as the next justice of the Ohio Supreme…
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Women in Harms Way
Mothers, daughters, wives and sisters are serving in greater numbers than ever in the dangerous war zone in Afghanistan. A picture is worth a thousand words. Check out the stark reality captured…
Read MoreHillary Clinton Makes Surprise Appearance at TEDWomen Conference
The TEDWomen Conference on women’s leadership is underway for two days in Washington, D.C. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance to talk about women’s rights and humanity’s issues. Over…
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