Posts Tagged ‘women in politics’
Suzanne Bonamici sworn in to Congress
POLITICO – Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) was sworn in as the newest member of the House of Representatives Tuesday, replacing former Rep. David Wu, who resigned last summer following allegations of unwanted sexual conduct. Bonamici, a former state senator, easily defeated Republican Rob Cornilles in a Jan. 31 special election to fill the northwest Oregon district.…
Read MoreDemocratic women organize club in Southern Utah
The Spectrum – ST. GEORGE – About 25 women gathered Saturday in a St. George restaurant’s conference room to organize a club to boost the Democratic Party’s presence in Southern Utah. The Women’s Democratic Club of Southern Utah is a new affiliate of the statewide club of similar name that has existed since pioneer times. “It…
Read MoreThe 2012 Project & CAWP offers state-by-state election tracker
The 2012 Project and the Center for American Women and Politics will be following the progress of women through this election cycle – from filing deadlines to primary elections to Election Day 2012. Check back often for updates. Visit the tracker site for: Current statistics for women in Congress and state legislatures. Open seats created…
Read MoreIn a Stunning Reversal, Susan G. Komen Foundation Reverses Decision to Cut Funding to Planned Parenthood
Today the Susan G. Komen Foundation has reversed its decision to cut $700,000 in funding for Planned Parenthood. From the statement issued today: “Our original desire was to fulfill our fiduciary duty to our donors by not funding grant applications made by organizations under investigation. We will amend the criteria to make clear that disqualifying…
Read MoreMeet Women Winning’s New Executive Director
Women Winning Names Lauren Beecham Executive Director Beecham brings wealth of Minnesota political and fundraising experience to the state’s largest pro-choice women’s PAC Women Winning – whose mission is to encourage, promote and support pro-choice women’s leadership in all political parties and levels of public office – announces the hiring of Lauren Beecham as Executive…
Read MorePINK POLITICS Book Event Friday. Mobilizing Support for Three Cincinnati State Representatives
PINK POLITICS author Kathy Groob will be the featured speaker and will be signing books at Mobilizing Women 2012 event in Cincinnati Ohio on Friday, February 3rd, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the University Club. Democratic women and a host group of dignitaries are mobilizing women supporters for three incumbent state representatives on the ballot this…
Read MoreMissouri State Representative Stacey Newman Introduces Reproductive Rights Resolution
Calls on Missouri General Assembly to Stop Assault on Women’s Rights Jefferson City – State Representative Stacey Newman (D-St. Louis) announced today that she has filed a resolution in the Missouri House to designate the week of January 22-29, 2012 as “Reproductive Rights Awareness Week.” The announcement coincides with the 39th anniversary of the U.…
Read MoreSuzanne Bonamici Wins Big in Oregon Special Election for Congress
POLITICO – Oregon Democrat Suzanne Bonamici scored a decisive win Tuesday night over Republican Rob Cornilles in the special election to replace disgraced former Rep. David Wu. With 68 percent of precincts reporting, Bonamici, a former state senator, led Cornilles 54 percent to 39 percent. Cornilles is a sports business consultant who waged an unsuccessful bid…
Read MoreVirginia Senator Janet Howell Becomes Hero for Women’s Health Rights Advocates
Irked by abortion bill, Va. senator adds rectal exams for men By Michael Sluss –The Roanoke Times – The (Virginia) state Senate this afternoon gave preliminary approval for legislation that would require pregnant women to undergo ultrasound imaging before an abortion, but not before rejecting a Democratic senator’s attempt to add what she described as “…
Read MoreSmall Businessmen? Come on Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, you can do better!
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine – It was a great to see a female member of Congress this morning on Morning Joe, broadcasting live from Miami Beach Florida. It was not to great to hear Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) talk about creating jobs and referring to the need to remove regulations and create “more certainty…
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