Posts Tagged ‘women in politics’
PINK POLITICS Book Excerpt – Outwork Your Opponent
Excerpted from PINK POLITICS – The Woman’s Practical Guide to Winning Elections written by ElectWomen Magazine Publisher, Kathy Groob “A Congresswoman must look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man, speak on any given subject with authority and most of all work like a dog.” – Representative Florence Dwyer PINK POLITICS…
Read MoreDon’t Get Mad, Get Elected!
By Arianna Jones – House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa’s all-male panel at a hearing on the contraception mandate. (February 16th, 2012) It may be the start of Women’s History Month, but put your money on 2012 being the Year of the Woman. We are witnessing an escalating national debate over women’s health issues–…
Read More40 Best Movies to Honor Women’s History Month
Courtesy of Emma Taylor, Accredited Online Colleges – March is national Women’s History Month. Women’s history is everyone’s history. Just like men, women have molded and shaped the known world for better and for worse alike. In this upcoming month dedicated to honoring women’s history, you’ll find a great opportunity for recognizing great movies for,…
Read MoreMinnesota’s Michelle Yener Enters Crowded Primary Field for State House
Maplewood Minnesota resident Michelle Yener announced that she will be seeking the DFL (Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party) endorsement for the open House seat in the new Legislative district 43A. Three men have also filed as DFL candidates for the open seat. Michelle serves on the North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale school board where she has helped lead the district…
Read MoreRep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Launches New DNC Women’s Initiative
Introducing the DNC Women’s Institute Posted by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DNC chair on Thursday, March 08, 2012 This year, Republicans have gone after Planned Parenthood, tried to redefine rape, worked to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and have gone after Title X. One of their leading candidates, Mitt Romney, has recently embraced the Blunt-Rubio…
Read MoreWomen and the Leadership Gap
By Leslie Bennetts for Newsweek Magazine – When a Congressional committee hearing presented an all-male panel of witnesses to discuss female contraception last month, Rep Carolyn Maloney made newsby demanding, “Where are the women?” Her question was surprising only because it so rarely commands public attention these days. Far less unexpected was the relative absence of…
Read MoreCalifornia Female Media Operatives Join Forces to help Women Candidates
Fran McInerney has built a lot of muscle directing targeted political advertising campaigns. While heading Comcast’s political efforts in the region for many years, Fran logged countless hours overseeing ad placement and compliancy for over 150 races including statewide props, advocacy/organization campaigns, independent expenditures and local measures. This knowledge combined with strong working relationships with…
Read MoreSuper Tuesday: Rep. Marcy Kaptur beats Rep. Dennis Kuicinich in Ohio Democratic primary
The Washington Post – In the first member-vs-member primary of the cycle, Ohio Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur beat Rep. Dennis Kucinich for Ohio’s new 9th district. It was a decisive victory; Kaptur winning 56 percent to 40 percent. Kucinich’s defeat means the House will lose one of its most colorful characters, as well as one of the most vocal opponents…
Read MoreLongtime City Councilwoman Killed in Tornado Outbreak
Moscow, OH- Longtime Moscow Village councilwoman, Carole Forste was killed Friday at her home while making her way to the basement as a tornado approached the community she served for 18 years. 80% of the homes in the Moscow area were destroyed in the storms. The storms were part of a system stretching from the…
Read MoreFalling Forward – Tips to Endure a Loss
This was first featured on ElectWomen Magazine in 2009. It’s worth repeating. Falling Forward in Politics – Six Tips on Enduring a Political Loss By Matt Lewis (as published in Campaigns & Elections Magazine) Today, the stakes in political campaigns are high. It’s no surprise that in some cases, Election Day defeat can lead to depression and a loss…
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