What Are the Qualifications to Run for Public Office?
By Kathy Groob In her new book Pearls Politics & Power, former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin discovered that two of her previous jobs waitressing and teaching helped her become more outgoing. She…
Read MoreKentucky Women’s Network Hosts “New Deal” Dinner – FDR Granddaughter, Anna Roosevelt to Headline Event
The Kentucky Women’s Network, a statewide organization of politically active women and its political action committee will hold its annual banquet and fundraising dinner on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Galt…
Read MoreCandidate for Pittsburgh Mayor – Carmen Robinson
Pittsburgh resident, Carmen L. Robinson, 40, has filed to run for mayor of Pittsburgh, PA in the May primary. Ms. Robinson was a Pittsburgh police officer for 15 years and is now…
Read MoreAround the World: Women Fighting for Rights in Saudi Arabia, Iran and Malaysia
Saudi Arabia The first female vice minister in Saudi Arabia’s government is a milestone for women. Saudi King Abdullah appointed Norah al-Faiz to the major cabinet post. In the past women appointed…
Read MoreWomen Changing the Face of Politics in Virginia
Women Helping Women – Creating A Farm Team in Virginia By Jessica Smocer In late September 2008, a small group of women came from all regions of Virginia to meet at the…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Fundraising Events
Well, that time of the year is upon us once again. People from all walks of life start to band together in pursuit of one common goal, to get their favorite candidate…
Read MoreWomen’s Issues: A Supreme Court Victory for Victims of Domestic Violence
By Senator Sharon Grosfeld As states grapple with trying to find solutions to the problem of domestic violence, they have been aided most recently by a decision from the Supreme Court in…
Read MoreA White House Effort To Aid Women and Girls
Obamas and Clinton Honor Women By RACHEL L. SWARNS Doug Mills/ The New York Times President Barack Obama signed an executive order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls. The White House…
Read MoreElection Issues: Will the Large Voter Turnout Among Women Translate into More Women Running for Office?
By Senator Sharon Grosfeld Since 1964, women have voted in higher numbers than men at every election. More women register to vote than men and women comprise a higher number of undecided…
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