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Gabby Giffords to receive JFK Profile in Courage award
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 Democrat is being honored for the “political, personal, and physical courage she has demonstrated in her fearless public advocacy for policy reforms aimed…
Read MoreNews from Congresswoman Terri Sewell – Rosa Parks statue unveiled in Capitol Wednesday
Statement from Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell On the Unveiling of the Statue of Rosa Parks in the U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement on the ceremonial unveiling of the statue of Rosa Parks in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol set to take place tomorrow at 11…
Read MoreGetting Local: Kathy Groob Book Event in Covington KY in March
Join author and political consultant Kathy Groob for a conversation and Pink Politics book signing at Roebling Point Books and Coffee in Covington Kentucky on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. until noon. Grab a latte and join the conversation about engaging more women in politics. “We’ve inched up to 18% women in Congress, but…
Read MorePBS Airs Makers:Women Who Make American Tonight at 8 p.m. EST
MAKERS: Women Who Make America tells the remarkable story of the most sweeping social revolution in American history, as women have asserted their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity, and personal autonomy. It’s a revolution that has unfolded in public and private, in courts and Congress, in the boardroom and the bedroom,…
Read MoreWith One Week to Go, Chicago Congressional Primary Race Tight for Former Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson
Chicago Sun Times – The day she received the backing of one of her biggest competitors, 2nd congressional candidate Robin Kelly says she’s far from starting any early celebrations. “I take nothing for granted, I am working hard, I will have my nose to the grind until 7 p.m. Feb 26. My staff is working…
Read MoreNEW: Hillary Clinton’s website
Retired US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s website HillaryClinton.com and HillaryClintonoffice.com now both point to a new home page at HillaryClintonOffice.com. The new site is bare-bones at present, but has a complete contact form to sign up and contact Ms. Clinton.
Read MoreEMILY’s List Announces 2014 Leadership Team
Shop Talk: EMILY’s List Announces 2014 Team By Abby Livingston, Roll Call EMILY’s List, the Democratic group that backs female candidates who support abortion rights, announced its senior leadership team for the coming cycle. Executive Director Amy Dacey and Development Director Amalia Stott will remain in their positions. Jonathan Parker has been named campaigns director. He was previously the group’s political…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Military to open combat jobs to women
BREAKING NEWS: Military to open combat jobs to women By CNN – Chris Lawrence, with reporting from Barbara Starr The U.S. military is ending its policy of excluding women from combat and will open combat jobs and direct combat units to female troops, CNN has learned. Multiple officials confirm to CNN that Defense Secretary Leon…
Read MoreDebbie Wasserman Schultz reelected as DNC head
Debbie Wasserman Schultz reelected as DNC head – James Hohmann – POLITICO.com.
Read MoreAshley Judd Attends EMILY’s List Inaugural Event Today
Making the rounds in Washington D.C. today was Kentucky’s Senate Democratic candidate hopeful Ashley Judd. She’s seen here with Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill. McCaskill Tweeted that she would see Ashley again in a month at Rupp Arena.
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