Kathy Groob

ELECTION RESULT: Woman Candidate Falls Short in Special Election for Memphis Mayor

October 15, 2009

Carol Chumney fell short in her quest to become the first female mayor of Memphis Tennessee.  In the special election held Thursday, October 15th, Carol Chumney received 10% of the votes and…

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Two Weeks and Counting – Hot Races for These Women Candidates

October 14, 2009

by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine With much of the national spotlight is focused on two key 2009 state races for governor – Virginia and New Jersey, women running for key positions…

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Girls – Get Ready to Run; Young Women’s Conference to be Held in D.C.

October 7, 2009

The Young Women’s National Conference is a one day program for girls between the ages of 14-17. The aim is to promote self esteem, introduce new opportunities, and connect young women with…

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Louisville Mayor’s Race is Short on Women

October 5, 2009

by Joseph Gerth, Courier-Journal Somebody bring the poker chips. And don’t be surprised if you hear a beer belch from the voting booth come May. The 2010 primaries in the Louisville mayoral…

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Candidate Promises Close Eye on Cincinnati City Council

October 4, 2009

Former Investigative Reporter Vows to Bring Watchdog Attitude to Council Chambers by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine When former WCPO, I-team investigative reporter Laure Quinlivan looked over the political landscape in Cincinnati,…

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Feminist Majority Hosts Women Money Power Summit

September 29, 2009

The Feminist Majority will be hosting a summit in Washington, D.C. beginning October 4th, titled Women Money Power Summit.  The event features a power-packed agenda that begins with an opening address by…

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Massachusetts Has One Chance to Elect a Female US Senator – Martha Coakley

September 27, 2009

by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine A replacement has been named to hold the Massachusetts senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy.  Paul Kirk, longtime Kennedy family friend and adviser, will hold…

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Should Women Serve on Submarines? Historical Ban Possibly Ending

September 27, 2009

Reuters –Top Pentagon officials are calling for an end to the military’s historical ban on allowing women to serve in submarines. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, advocated…

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Former Lexington Mayor Teresa Ann Isaac To Run Again for Top Post

September 24, 2009

Former Lexington, Kentucky, Mayor Teresa Isaac likes to keep things moving. As mayor she presided over measures that previously had been stalled by controversy: •Enactment of an indoor smoking ban •Increased pay…

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