Posts Tagged ‘women in politics’
MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – Honoring the Trailblazers
by Senator Sharon Grosfeld Since 1987 when Congress extended National Women’s History Week into a month long observance to be held in March, women’s contributions to the social, economic, political, and cultural fabric of society have been celebrated. Beginning with women protesting the inhumane treatment of factory workers in New York back in March of…
Read MoreSpecial Primary Election for Congressional Seat Tomorrow March 3rd
Filling staff positions in President Obama’s new administration has lead to a flurry of special elections and appointments. One high profile race is the 5th Congressional District seat vacated by chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel. The 5th district covers much of Chicago’s North Side and Northwest Sides and parts of the near northwest suburbs. ElectWomen…
Read MoreKansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius Accepts Cabinet Post
By Michael A. Fletcher and Ceci Connolly Washington Post Staff Writers Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius accepted President Obama’s request to become his Health and Human Services secretary, stepping into a central role in the new administration’s ambitious effort to overhaul the nation’s health care system. Sebelius’s nomination comes just days before the White House is scheduled…
Read MoreA Passion for Service – Laketa Cole’s Story
Despite being the first African American woman appointed to Cincinnati’s City Council, Laketa Cole has overcome challenges to become the President Pro Tem of Ohio’s third largest city’s legislative body. Laketa is the first person in her family to get involved in politics. Laketa grew up in a single-parent home and learned about hard…
Read MoreFreshman Congresswoman Kilroy Talks with ElectWomen Magazine
Mary Jo Kilroy won the election for Ohio’ 15th Congressional District by 2,311 votes, more than the 0.5 percent margin that would trigger a recount. An election challenged resulted in delays and Mary Jo Kilroy was certified as the winner on December 7, 2008 as the first Democrat to represent any part of Franklin County…
Read MoreMeet North Carolina’s First Woman Governor, Beverly Perdue
North Carolina elected Beverly Perdue (D) as its first female governor on November 4th, 2008. A former hospital administrator, Beverly entered politics in 1986 when she was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. After serving two terms in the House, Beverly was elected to the state Senate and then Lt. Governor in…
Read MoreWorldwide Leaders – Female Heads of State
FEMALE HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT CURRENTLY IN OFFICE Including leaders of Self-governing External Territories 1952- H.M. Elizabeth II of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her other Realms and TerritoriesQueen, Defender of the Faith, Head of the Commonwealth Until 1953 her title was Queen of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Overseas Dominions.…
Read MoreWomen Senators Stand Tall for Equal Pay Bill
By Kathy Groob, creator ElectWomen.com In an historic first bill signing, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Equal Pay Act. The legislation passed the House of Representatives in sweeping form and came before the Senate for a vote on January 22, 2009. A strong Democratic partisan show of force in the Nancy Pelosi-lead…
Read MoreLong Road Ahead for Women Seeking Office
RULES OF THE GAME DESPITE GAINS MADE IN 2008, THE CAROLINE KENNEDY SENATE DRAMA REVEALS OBSTACLES LEFT TO BE OVERCOME by Eliza Newlin Carney Caroline Kennedy may or may not succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate next year. But in one respect, Kennedy is already walking in Clinton’s shoes: Her campaign to convince…
Read MoreSpotlight: Mary Jo Kilroy Wins Close Race for Congress
Mary Jo Kilroy Wins Close Race for Congress Democrat defeats Stivers in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District BY JAMES NASH –THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH A jubilant Mary Jo Kilroy celebrates her victory with supporters outside the Franklin County Board of Elections. She won the seat by 2,311 votes, more than the 0.5 percent margin that would trigger…
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