Posts Tagged ‘women in politics’
Senator Gillibrand Campaign: More Women in Politics
New York Times – As a girl, Kirsten E. Gillibrand learned about politics from her grandmother, Dorothea Noonan, a secretary in the New York State Legislature who defied the norms of her day and organized other women into what became a formidable political club in Albany. Ms. Noonan, known as Polly, would take her granddaughter to the…
Read MoreNY Times Profile: South Carolina’s Young Governor Has a High Profile and Higher Hopes
New York Times – Nikki Haley, at 39 the nation’s youngest governor, loves her iPod. When she signed a long-fought bill to bring more transparency to legislative voting, the Black Eyed Peas blasted through the Capitol rotunda here. Joan Jett, a personal hero because of her fight to prove that women can rock, provided inspiration when…
Read MoreThailand Elects First Female Prime Minister
Bangkok (CNN) — Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva conceded Sunday that Yingluck Shinawatra had won the nation’s election. “Congratulations to Thailand’s first female prime minister,” he said. Authorities were still counting votes, but Yingluck said her Pheu Thai party already appeared to have garnered a majority of votes based on the existing tally. “I would…
Read MoreEmerge Maine Gearing up for 2012 Election Cycle by Recruiting New Class
Emerge Maine is now recruiting Maine women for its class of 2012. The non-profit organization which offers campaign training for Democratic women is looking for individuals who are committed to effective political leadership and are interested in running for elective office. It offers a comprehensive training program designed to give them the skills needed to win.…
Read MoreWorld Trends: Japan says too few women in politics, business
TOKYO (AFP) – Japan should promote women in politics and business, a government paper said Tuesday, pointing out that they make up just 11 percent of lower house members and one percent of corporate leaders. The white paper on gender equality suggested Japan introduce a quota system to boost the participation of women in politics,…
Read MoreEmerge Kentucky Graduates Its Second Class of Women Candidates
By Kathy Groob – When Emerge Kentucky launched its female candidate training program for Democratic women in 2009, the state was ranked 45th in the nation for women in politics and just 15% of the members in the state legislature were women. On Saturday Emerge Kentucky graduated its second class of 24 women and encourages…
Read MoreWant to Reach Women? Social Media.
By Eli Rosenburg for The Atlantic Wire – Chart: Ladies Love Social Networking, But Not LinkedIn Though the jury’s still out on whether the digital world has truly shaken up traditional power structures, The Pew Research Center has just tossed a fun little nugget into the debate: its new study shows 56 percent of the users of…
Read MoreCandidate Training Tip: Handling an Aggressive Questioner
By Chris Jahnke, Media and Speaker Trainer with Positive Communications At some point in your career it is likely you will face a questioner who acts like an interrogator. There are ways to neutralize hostile questions from reporters, audience members, even workplace associates. These tips will help prevent you from stumbling or becoming defensive. #1…
Read MoreIndianapolis women bear consequences of Planned Parenthood defunding
USA Today – The consequences of efforts to prevent taxpayer dollars from going to Planned Parenthood are now being felt. In Indiana, Planned Parenthood will stop treating Medicaid patients and lay off two of three specialists after $100,000 in donations it had been using to replace state money ran out this week. A state law…
Read MoreWhy Political Balance on Supreme Courts Matters
By Kathy Groob The 2010 elections resulted in a Republican-dominated Ohio Supreme Court, with six of the seven justices from the GOP. The lone Democrat – and newest member of the court – is Justice Yvette McGee Brown, who shared the campaign ticket with Governor Ted Strickland. Before leaving office, Gov. Strickland appointed Brown to…
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