Ever 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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Hat Controversy Brewing in New Congress
Hats off for Florida congresswoman-elect Frederica Wilson Washington Post – The world of hat-making is relatively small, and within that tiny universe of horsehair and feathers, Rep.-elect Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) is a…
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WOMAN OF COURAGE: Rosa Parks-55 Years Later, Still Unmatched
CNN – Little did Rosa Parks know that her act of civil disobedience 55 years ago would help end segregation laws in the South. An act of civil disobedience 55 years ago…
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