Breaking Barriers: Kentucky Poised to Send First Democratic Women to Congress
If the blue wave holds through November, Kentucky may send its first Democratic women to Congress. First, Amy McGrath and Patti Piatt have to get through their Primary Elections on May 22,…
Read MoreNew Yorker Cynthia Nixon Announces Run for Governor
Activist for education and social justice and Sex in the City actress Cynthia Nixon announced her bid for governor of New York today. Nixon faces incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic…
Read MoreElectWomen Movement 10 Years Later
By Kathy Groob- When I founded ElectWomen in 2008, I had just come off of a disappointing election falling .03 percent shy of a victory for the Kentucky State Senate. And with…
Read MoreNorthern Kentucky Businesswoman Files for 4th District Congressional Seat Currently Held by Thomas Massie
Bellevue KY—On the heels of upset victories in Alabama and Virginia, Bellevue Democrat Patti Piatt has filed for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional district. A formal announcement will be made at a press conference…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Minnesota Lt. Governor Tina Smith to Replace Franken in U.S. Senate
Today the governor of Minnesota has announced that he will appoint Democratic Lt. Governor Tina Smith to replace the recently resigned, U.S. Senator Al Franken. Governor Mark Dayton will announce the appointment…
Read MoreThe Sexual Harassment Racket is Over, by Peggy Noonan for Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal – PHOTO: ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES By Peggy Noonan This Thanksgiving I find myself thankful for something that is roiling our country. I am glad at what has happened with the…
Read MoreShe Should Run Issues Statement on Historic Night for Women
WASHINGTON, DC – The following statement is from Erin Loos Cutraro, founder and CEO of She Should Run on the historic elections in New Jersey, Virginia and around the country: “Before a…
Read MoreAnnette Taddeo Wins Florida Special Election Tuesday, Flipping Seat from Red to Blue
State Senator-elect Annette Taddeo became the first Latina woman elected to the Florida State Senate on Tuesday in a special election. Defeating Republican Rep. Jose Felix Diaz in the Miami-area swing area, Taddeo’s…
Read MoreWonder Woman Helene Neville Crosses Finish Line
A four-time cancer survivor, nurse, author, speaker and advocate for women, Helene Neville completed her mission today as she crossed the finish line in Nevada. Helene Neville is the first WOMAN to run…
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