New Policy Permits Asylum for Battered Women
By JULIA PRESTON, New York Times The Obama administration has opened the way for foreign women who are victims of severe domestic beatings and sexual abuse to receive asylum in the United…
Read MoreIllinois Women’s Institute for Leadership Accepting Applications for 2010 Program
Entering its seventh year, the Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership is making its mark on Illinois politics. Since its founding in 2002, the Institute has 86 graduates of its top-notch women’s political…
Read More50 Politicos to Watch – POLITICO Names 10 Women to the List
POLITICO, the newest and hottest D.C. political newspaper/news site has announced its top 50 politicos to watch. Out of the 50 politicos named to the various categories, 10 women were named to…
Read MoreELECTION NEWS: Congratulations Judy Chu
Judy Chu won California’s special election last night for its 32nd Congressional District. Chu becomes the first Chinese American to serve in the House of Representatives. With 100% of the ballots counted,…
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2009 Hottest Races UPDATED
By Kathy Groob, Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine 2009 is an off year for elections in most states, but there are important statewide and municipal elections in several states. Women are running for state…
Read MoreWork-Life Balance Debate Rages
Hard-nosed Biz Guru Says “No” Women Can’t Have it All – While Shipman/Kay Say Women Need to Re-Write the Rules By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine The debate rages on whether or…
Read MoreHearings Completed- Confirmation for Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor Expected Soon
DAY 4 – The U.S. Senate is poised to confirm a second woman to the U.S. Supreme Court when hearings are completed that began, Monday, July 13th. Currently only one woman out…
Read MoreMemphis Woman Gets a Second Chance
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine When Carol Chumney ran for mayor of Memphis in 2007, she knew it was an uphill battle. Running against any incumbent is always a challenge, and…
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