Elect Her–Campus Women Win Will Reach 50 Schools in 2014
Program Seeks to Increase the Number of Women in Elected Office WASHINGTON – Elect Her–Campus Women Win, a program designed to expand the pipeline of women running for elected office in college…
Emerge Vermont is Launched
On September 24th in Burlington, over 200 people gathered at Hotel Vermont to celebrate the launch of Emerge Vermont. Thank you to everyone who attended to learn more about Emerge Vermont and…
Carlsbad, NM, Democrat Roxanne Lara enters race for Congress
SANTA FE – Democrat Roxanne “Rocky” Lara of Carlsbad is running for Congress in the southern New Mexico district. Lara, 38, has been considering a run for Congress since late April. She…
Wendy Davis launches bid for Texas governor
By KATIE GLUECK FOR POLITICO -Wendy Davis, the Democratic state senator whose abortion filibuster catapulted her to national fame, announced Thursday that she will run for Texas governor, a race that looks…
Ohio Women Rally at the Statehouse Wednesday Oct. 2nd
Ohio Women are planning a rally in support of women’s rights this Wednesday, October 2nd in Columbus at the Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH. RALLY EVENT SPEAKERS Ellie Smeal, President…
Women Leaders Look Beyond The ‘Glass Ceiling’
As speculation over Hillary Clinton’s 2016 plans intensified this week (thanks, in part, to her recent New York magazine interview) one current and one former woman governor and the head of the Democratic group, Emily’s…
Wendy Davis tells Democrats she’s in
By ALEXANDER BURNS, POLITICO – Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis and her advisers have begun informing influential Democrats that she intends to run for governor in 2014, according to multiple sources familiar with…
EMILY’s List Endorses WVa’s Natalie Tenant for U.S. Senate
EMILY’s List today announced it is endorsing Natalie Tennant for the U.S. Senate race in West Virginia. From the EMILY’s List news release: She is a trailblazer, a groundbreaking leader, and most of…
NOW Speaks out on removal of Montana Judge
NOW Stands with Activist Calling for Removal of Montana Judge Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill September 25, 2013 The National Organization for Women is proud of the work Montana NOW has…