Posts Tagged ‘women in politics’
CBS NEWS:Dems Slam GOP for Lack of Female Candidates
by Stephanie Condon, CBS News As Democrats head into what is expected to be a tough election year for them, the party says it has a solid lead over Republicans in one respect — its number of women candidates. Seeking to ding the GOP on the issue, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is pointing…
Read MoreThe Future of Black Women In Politics
In 2010, black politics is often written in male faces. Tomorrow, women may be the torchbearers of black political power. Today’s pantheon of African-American political talent begins with President Barack Obama, who rode into office on the strength of organized communities and an overwhelming black turnout. Add to the shining roster: Cory Booker, Rhodes Scholar…
Read MoreRUNNING START – Giving High School Girls Access to a Political Future
Application process begins January 1 Running Start is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring young women and girls to run for political office. The goal is to increase the number of women in the United States who serve in elected office by planting the seed early that women are needed in politics. The…
Read MoreWomen Poised to Pick up Governors Seats in 2010
With the approaching deadlines for 2010 statewide elections, women are poised increase the number of female governors next year. Currently there are six female governors representing Michigan, North Carolina, Arizona, Washington, Connecticut and Hawaii. Highly qualified women have declared their candidacy and are running for their state’s highest executive office. Among the 29 female candidates,…
Read MoreCONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Terri Sewell Racks Up Endorsements and Money
Terri Sewell is breaking away from her fellow challengers in the Democratic primary race for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Sewell leads the challengers in fundraising by almost 3-1 with over $300,000 cash on hand, and has just picked up the endorsement and support from NOW, the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee. “NOW PAC…
Read MoreInternet Blogger and Political Activist WINS Race for Pepper Pike City Council
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Author, writer, political analyst, researcher, blogger, mother and community activist, Jill Miller Zimon, has thrown her hat into the ring of politics. A mother of three school-aged children, Jill is using her motherhood status as part of her platform. As the only council candidate with children attending the Orange…
Read MoreFeminist Majority Hosts Women Money Power Summit
The Feminist Majority will be hosting a summit in Washington, D.C. beginning October 4th, titled Women Money Power Summit. The event features a power-packed agenda that begins with an opening address by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) along with Feminist Majority President Eleanor Smeal and Chair of the Board, Peg Yorkin. The theme of the conference…
Read MoreMassachusetts Has One Chance to Elect a Female US Senator – Martha Coakley
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine A replacement has been named to hold the Massachusetts senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy. Paul Kirk, longtime Kennedy family friend and adviser, will hold the seat until a special election is held on January 19, 2010. In its 220-year history, Massachusetts has never sent a woman to…
Read MoreFormer Lexington Mayor Teresa Ann Isaac To Run Again for Top Post
Former Lexington, Kentucky, Mayor Teresa Isaac likes to keep things moving. As mayor she presided over measures that previously had been stalled by controversy: •Enactment of an indoor smoking ban •Increased pay for police, firefighters and corrections personnel •Budget cuts to every other area of government, including significant cuts to her own office budget After…
Read MoreRunning Smart – Profile of a Pennsylvania Candidate for a County Judicial Seat
By Elizabeth Ross After about a quarter of a century watching and participating in the political process as a concerned citizen, campaign worker and writer, I honestly had lost hope that I would ever find what friends and colleagues used to refer to as a “dream candidate.” This classification was reserved for individuals who had…
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