Women in Afghanistan: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
By Madeleine Kunin It seems that whenever women make progress, they take two steps forward and one step backward. I’ve been highlighting the progress that women have made in Afghanistan. That country…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Kathleen Sebelius as Health & Human Serivces Cabinet Secretary
Late Tuesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as the new Health and Human Services Cabinet Secretary. The Senate approved the nomination of Kathleen Sebelius to head the Department of…
Read MoreCANDIDATES: Are You Ready for Prime Time?
by Christine K. Jahnke It only took two little words “you know” and Caroline Kennedy had to pull her name out of consideration for the New York Senate seat. It’s a phrase…
Read MoreTuesday Update – Swine Flu U.S. Response
As of Tuesday, April 28th 50 confirmed cases of the swine flu have been confirmed in the United States. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano declared a public emergency that is called “standard…
Read More2010 Candidate Spotlight: Robin Carnahan for U.S. Senate – Missouri
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Contributor In 2010 there will be several highly targeted U.S. Senate races. One such race will undoubtedly be in Missouri for the seat that is currently held by…
Read MoreA True Kentucky Pioneer: The Story of Kentucky’s First Female and African-American Senator
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Magazine Contributor At the time, Georgia Davis Powers had no idea she had made history in 1968 by becoming the first woman AND the first African-American elected to…
Read MoreSoutheastern Institute for Women in Politics Hosts Signature Events May 1-2, 2009 – Columbia, South Carolina
Despite being ranked 50th in the nation in women’s political involvement, South Carolina women are taking steps needed to bring about change in their state. The Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics,…
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Maria Shriver Launches A Women’s Nation
Maria Shriver, who leads the California Women’s Conference—the pre-eminent forum for, by, and about American women—is launching a multifaceted project in partnership with the Center for American Progress and the University of…
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