Elizabeth Shipp is the political director of NARAL Pro-Choice America, the political leader of the pro-choice movement. She has served in that role since August of 2003 and is responsible for the electoral strategy of the organization. Prior to joining NARAL, Shipp worked for numerous Democratic candidates throughout the country in a variety of roles including campaign manager, communications director, press secretary and finance director. Former candidates include Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND), former Governor Don Siegelman (D-AL), former Lieutenant Governor Mark Singel (D-PA), former Governor Jim Florio (D-NJ), Michael Coles who ran for Congress and U.S. Senate in Georgia, and state Senator Donald McEachin (D-VA).

Blog Entries by Elizabeth Shipp

John and Sarah's World

Posted September 12, 2008 | 11:28 AM (EST)


Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America launched the first in its series of web videos that shows America just how extreme and radical the McCain-Palin ticket is when it comes to abortion, Roe v. Wade, and a woman's right to choose. And best of all, we have them saying what...

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The New Olympic Sport: McCain Takes the Gold in Freestyle Flip-Flopping

Posted August 15, 2008 | 01:42 PM (EST)


So, if you're anything like me and pretty much everyone else at NARAL Pro-Choice America, the first week of Olympic coverage has left you a little sleep-deprived as you shuffle into the office each morning. By late afternoon, I've got that glazed-over look and seriously need another triple shot...

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Coming to a Screen Near You: John McCain and His Sidekicks, Dumb and Dumber

Posted June 27, 2008 | 04:45 PM (EST)


It's about that time in the summer to begin looking for the slapstick comedy that usually appears in theatres around the Fourth of July weekend. You know the plot: a couple of wacky friends decide to help their out-of-the-mainstream friend who isn't invited to the cool kids' parties because he/she...

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The White House Isn't the Only House at Stake on May 6

Posted May 1, 2008 | 06:26 PM (EST)


On Tuesday, May 6, voters in Indiana's seventh congressional district will have the opportunity to make history and it's not about Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton. Now, before everyone starts the ALL CAPS yelling at me about how both of these candidates are history-making, everyone take a deep...

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