Kathy Groob

Mayors on Morning Joe – Bucks for Ideas

March 13, 2013

This morning on Morning Joe political talk show, seven mayors were featured including two women mayors, Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor. NBC News- NEW YORK — New York City’s billionaire…

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Wendy Greuel faces May runoff for LA mayor

March 12, 2013

By Jennifer Medina, New York Times -LOS ANGELES — After finishing first and second in Tuesday’s nonpartisan mayoral primary, City Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel will face each other…

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Next ‘war on women’ front: Pennsylvania governor race?

March 11, 2013

By MAGGIE HABERMAN, POLITICO – Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett once said women who didn’t want to view images of a fetus they were seeking to abort could simply close their eyes.…

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PINK POLITICS Author Kathy Groob to Hold Book Signing and Women in Politics Conversation in Covington KY March 16th

March 10, 2013

Covington, KY—After holding over 20 book signings across the country for her book Pink Politics, Covington Author Kathy Groob is holding a book event in her hometown next weekend at Roebling Point…

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Sources Say Ashley Judd Will Run

March 10, 2013

By Howard Fineman, Huffington Post – LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ashley Judd, the 44-year-old actress and social activist, has told key advisers and political figures that she is planning to announce her candidacy…

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Pennsylvania’s first female governor? Rep. Schwartz may make history — MSNBC

March 8, 2013

Pennsylvania voters made history last year when they elected Kathleen Kane, the first woman and the first Democratic attorney general since the post became an elected position in 1980. Rep. Allyson Schwartz…

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Gabby Giffords to receive JFK Profile in Courage award

March 8, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has been named this year’s recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award. The JFK Library and Museum announced Friday that the Arizona…

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Silent No More: The Invisible War Shines Spotlight on Rape in the Military

March 5, 2013

By Kathy Groob, Founder ElectWomen.com– The Oscar nominated film, The Invisible War, tells the personal stories of shame, humiliation and trauma of women who were raped while serving in the United States…

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The first woman ever to try out for the NFL

March 3, 2013

ABC News – Lauren Silberman will become the first woman in history  to try out for the NFL when the kicker participates today in the New York Jets’ regional combine. “It would…

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