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Sometimes the Best Political Role Model is your Mom
Often when we talk about political role models, we think of the most visible politicians: the President, a prominent historical figure or a current newsmaker. We assume we can learn most about politics by emulating those who hold the greatest political power. But this Mother’s...Read more
Women Make a Difference for Women
The following is a guest blog re-posted from Women's e News as the first in a series of three pieces written by Susan Rose . Susan Rose served for eight years on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and is the former executive director of the Los Angeles City Commission...Read more
Preparing Women to Run and Win Elected Office
The following is a guest blog re-posted from Women's eNews as the second in a series of three pieces written by Susan Rose . Susan Rose served for eight years on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and is the former executive director of the Los Angeles City Commission...Read more
A Women’s Political Committee Celebrates 25 Years
The following is a guest blog is the final post in a series of three pieces written by Susan Rose . Susan Rose served for eight years on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and is the former executive director of the Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women...Read more
Numbers Matter: Black Women in American Politics
This week, the Center for American Women and Politics and Higher Heights released The Status of Black Women in American Politics , a report that takes a snapshot of Black women’s current political representation and participation and reflects back on the historical advancement...Read more
Could women lead in the Northeast?
Yesterday’s primaries highlighted the success of women as gubernatorial nominees in three northeastern states: Massachusetts (Martha Coakley), New Hampshire (Maggie Hassan), and Rhode Island (Gina Raimondo). While Governor Hassan was elected two years ago, the potential election...Read more
If Gloria Steinem asked you to run…
“We need more good women to run,” feminist icon Gloria Steinem tells The Good Wife’s Alicia Florrick (Julianna Marguiles) on last Sunday’s episode. Until that point, Alicia had all but closed the door on running for State’s Attorney of Illinois, despite other attempts to...Read more
Women in Elective Office 2015
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