Posts Tagged ‘women in politics’
Women Changing the Face of Politics in Virginia
Women Helping Women – Creating A Farm Team in Virginia By Jessica Smocer In late September 2008, a small group of women came from all regions of Virginia to meet at the farm of the first and only woman ever to be elected to statewide office in Virginia – former Attorney General Mary Sue Terry. …
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Fundraising Events
Well, that time of the year is upon us once again. People from all walks of life start to band together in pursuit of one common goal, to get their favorite candidate elected come November, and that means it’s political fundraising time. Yes, election season is just about to arrive, meaning that we can now…
Read MoreWomen’s Issues: A Supreme Court Victory for Victims of Domestic Violence
By Senator Sharon Grosfeld As states grapple with trying to find solutions to the problem of domestic violence, they have been aided most recently by a decision from the Supreme Court in the case of United States v. Hayes. (See www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/08pdf/07-608.pdf). On February 24th, 2009, the highest court in the land reversed the decision of…
Read MoreElection Issues: Will the Large Voter Turnout Among Women Translate into More Women Running for Office?
By Senator Sharon Grosfeld Since 1964, women have voted in higher numbers than men at every election. More women register to vote than men and women comprise a higher number of undecided and swing voters than men, often making up their minds later in the process. The United States is also seeing more single women…
Read MoreEmerge America Targets Democratic Women to Win
by Andrea Steele,President & Founder. Emerge America is the premier training program for Democratic women. We inspire women to run, we hone their skills to win. Our goal is clear: to increase the number of Democratic women in public office. Why Emerge? Research shows that women don’t run for office unless they are asked and trained –…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: What’s All the Fuss About?
Causing quite a stir, are First Lady Michelle Obama’s appearances in public in sleeveless designer dresses. Michelle Obama’s Sleevegate: Why Can’t America Handle her Bare Arms? By Bonnie Fuller Is Michelle Obama supposed to wear a burka? Since when are a woman’s arms considered an erogenous zone here in America? Why would it be inappropriate…
Read MoreThe White House Project Announces 2009 Campaign Training Schedule – Go Run!
Get Trained! Go Run! The 2009 Go Run season will launch with Rural Go Run on May 1st – The White House Project’s second annual training specifically tailored to women in rural America will take place on Minnesota’s Iron Range. Last year, community excitement was so high that applications had to close a month in…
Read MorePositioning Women to Win: New Strategies for Turning Gender Stereotypes into Competative Advantages
The Barbara Lee Family Foundation releases groundbreaking research showing that women governors rate higher than male governors on a number of key attributes, suggesting that voters strongly support women in executive office once they have seen them govern. To download your free copy, visit: www.barbaraleefoundation.org
Read MoreLouisville Women’s Political Caucus Sponsors Campaign School: Women Leaders Today and Tomorrow
The Metropolitan Louisville Women’s Political Caucus is hosting its annual political skills campaign school on March 21, 2009 at the Hotel Louisville, at 120 West Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky. Keynote speakers include U.S. Congressman John Yarmuth and Kentucky Auditor Crit Luallen. Workshops include media relations, precincts and targeting, grassroots campaigning, polling, direct mail and fundraising. A…
Read MoreWyoming Women Increase Leadership Potential
Over 100 women from across Wyoming gathered at the state Capitol in Cheyenne last week to learn about serving in the state legislature, create new connections, and improve their own leadership strengths. The second annual Leap into Leadership event was hosted by the bipartisan Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus on Thursday and Friday, February 12 and…
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