Posts Tagged ‘elect women’
When is No. 2 as good as No. 1?
ANSWER: When it gets you into the run-off campaign in a top-two primary state Susan Adams, candidate for Congress in California’s new second Congressional District, stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border, is now seen in the press as the number two contender in this very contentious race. The District takes in…
Read MoreFirst Nuns and Girl Scouts, Next Dora the Explorer
By Andrew Rosenthal for The New York Times – The men who run the Catholic Church seem to have a lot of time on their hands. In April, the Vatican criticized the leadership conference that represents 80 percent of American Catholic nuns for promoting “radical feminist themes.” The Vatican felt the nuns were focusing too much…
Read MoreFrom City Council to Congress – Kathleen Hicks of Texas Runs for District 33
Kathleen Hicks, the youngest woman ever elected to the Fort Worth City Council and who has been recognized for her hard work and advocacy on behalf of the greater community, today finalized her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Congressional District 33. In this year in which women have faced unprecedented attacks by Republicans,…
Read MoreWe need more moms in office!
In honor of Mother’s Day, The 2012 Project says our country would be better off if there were more moms holding public office. To help get more women elected, support the 2012 Project by visiting their website: http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/site/pages/2012Project.php Watch the video showing elected moms tell how important their role is in public office: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1nHypQDPodA#! The 2012 Project…
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s Lillian’s List Announces Primary Winners
Lillian’s List of North Carolina announces 14 women winners in Tuesday primary election. Lillian’s List recruits and supports pro-choice women candidates. NC SENATE | 2012 Lillian’s List Featured Candidates SEN. GLADYS ROBINSON Guilford County Senate District 28 Gladys defeated Bruce Davis in the primary and faces no opposition in November! REP. EARLINE PARMON Forsyth County Senate…
Read MoreLaurie McKendry announces candidacy for Minnesota State Senate
Newly formed 48th district draws first-time, energized candidate Minnetonka, MN – Laurie McKendry has announced her candidacy for Minnesota State Senator for District 48, challenging Republican David Hann. Laurie received the Democratic nomination at today’s Senate District 48 DFL convention. “I believe everyone deserves a say in their future.” McKendry says. “With our current representation, many…
Read MoreFor women candidates: Name It. Change It. Just Released Candidate Guide for Dealing With Sexist Media Coverage
Just in time for this year’s elections, Name It. Change It. has published its women’s candidate guide for dealing with sexist media coverage. Media sexism is one of the top problems facing women when they run for office and a major deterrent to women considering running. The advice from campaign strategists has typically been to ignore…
Read MoreWant more women in office? Women need to give more!
Report Reveals Women Need to Increase Political Giving to Level the Playing Field 2010 Election Cycle Data Shows Correlation between Women’s Political Giving and Their Representation in Congress Washington, DC – She Should Run, working with the Center for Responsive Politics (CRP), has released their Vote with Your Purse report, revealing women lag drastically behind…
Read MoreMilwaukee’s Kathleen Falk Running for Governor in Wisconsin Recall Election
On Tuesday, May 8 Wisconsin voters will select their nominee for the special Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election that will be held on June 5th. Kathleen Falk faces a tough election to win her party’s nomination. The Wisconsin recall election is the national spotlight and pundits believe it will set the tone for the presidential election…
Read MoreBarbara Lee: New Messages Can Help Female Candidates
By Barbara Lee – Special to Roll Call – Female candidates for political office could make significant headway in the 2012 elections by focusing on two simple messages: Women are the antidote to the stereotypical out-of-touch politician, and there is a woeful lack of diversity among elected officials. The American voter wants to hear more…
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