Posts Tagged ‘women in politics’
Is Social Media’s Importance in Politics Overblown?
by Noah Rothman,Campaigns & Elections Magazine – A story published yesterday on Politico quoted a number of sources questioning whether the amount of time that campaigns and Capitol Hill staffers spend monitoring communications through social media is worth it. Keeping up with messages that arrive online via e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms poses…
Read MoreEmerge Wisconsin Takes Bold Steps to Address 2012 Election
In direct response to the ongoing divisive overreach of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his Republican rubber-stamp Legislature; Emerge Wisconsin has changed the dates of its 2012 training program in order to allow more women to run in 2012. “By moving up the program to 2011, this will allow Emerge graduates extra time to…
Read MoreWomen scarce on Sunday political shows
“If it’s Sunday, it’s more men wearing dark suits.” By Erika Lovely for Politico – So far, none of the five major Sunday morning television news shows has embraced that as a promotional slogan. But women’s advocates — armed with new data showing that the shows are a bastion of male power — say it would…
Read MoreArizona Governor Jan Brewer Vetoes Voter Birther Bill
Huffington Post — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill to require President Barack Obama and other presidential candidates to prove their U.S. citizenship before their names can appear on the state’s ballot. The bill vetoed by Brewer on Monday would have made Arizona the first state to pass such a requirement. According to…
Read MoreElectWomen Magazine Announces Re-launch
Now in its third year, ElectWomen Magazine, the informative web-based political magazine dedicated to women in politics and encouraging more women to seek public office, debuts the re-launch today of its magazine website. Visitors to the website will find new features and increased original content. Fresh graphics along with new sections and expanded links to…
Read MoreDo Women Support Other Women Candidates?
Op-Ed by Dolores Reed – Early in the year of 1980, as President of the local Women’s Democratic Club, I attended a meeting of the National Women’s Democratic Club. Women from out West had always impressed me with their advancement and leadership, real leadership roles, in party activities. I was encouraged to seek the local Congressional Seat. While…
Read MoreBecome a Project Ally for the 2012 Project
Last November’s election results were a stunning reminder that American women are losing the battle for full participation in our government. We witnessed the first backslide in women’s overall numbers in congressional and state legislative offices in more than 30 years. The 2012 project is an initiative sponsored by the Center for American Women and…
Read MoreEmpowering women fosters worldwide growth
By Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton – One of the biggest growth markets in the world may surprise you. You’ve heard about the opportunities opening up in countries like China, regions like Asia and industries like green technology. But one major emerging market hasn’t received the attention it deserves: women. Today, there are more than…
Read MoreThe Woman Who Scares Republicans
No, it’s not Sarah Palin, who seems these days to be on the outs with the Washington Republican establishment. And it’s not Hillary Clinton, who at one time did hold the title for several years as the woman whom the Republicans loved to hate. According to Joe Nocera, Talking Business writer for The New York Times,…
Read MoreHillary Clinton Won’t Serve Second Term
Huffington Post – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells CNN’s Wolf Blitzer in an interview set to air on Wednesday’s edition of “The Situation Room” that she would not serve a second term in President Barack Obama’s cabinet. Executive Producer of CNN’s “John King USA,” Michelle Jaconi, relayed the newsin a tweet on Wednesday afternoon. Here’s an excerpt…
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