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The Government in Exile: What Obama Can Do for Women

Marie Wilson | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics

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Marie Wilson

In a campaign whose rallying cry was "change", shifting the status of women in this country by bringing them fully to the tables of power would be a great place to start.

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Estrogen for Obama

Sara Davidson | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics

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Sara Davidson

It's hard to describe how transported we felt walking out of that women's conference. Some were in tears. Others felt reassured to have heard in person the kind of policy Obama wants to enact.

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Just Any Woman Won't Do

Ertharin Cousin | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics

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Ertharin Cousin

It is our responsibility to ensure that we tell our neighbors and friends and women across the country that Barack is the candidate who will fight for women.

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The Hillary Holdouts ... And A Theory Why

Alison Owings | Posted 09.14.2008 | Politics

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Alison Owings

The soul-robbing sexism of the past has come home to roost in the present. The Hillary Holdouts who could not wear pants to work then, yell their support for their pantsuit-wearing avenger now.

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Older, Unhappy Women As Swing Voters

Janet Ritz | Posted 09.07.2008 | Politics

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Janet Ritz

Older women might end up voting against their own interests with a McCain who, at least, culturally speaks their language, as opposed to an Obama, who does not seem to be speaking to them at all.

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For the First Time in My Life, I Might Not Vote

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics

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Joanne Bamberger

Obama is walking a dangerous road -- especially with women Democratic voters -- by saying things about reproductive rights that make him look more Republican than John McCain.

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Obama and Ant Traps: the Feminist Candidate

Susan Neiman | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics

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Susan Neiman

Feminists who see Obama as just another guy need to look closer. His family is what the best of modern middle America is trying to be -- and they acknowledge that they're still trying to figure it all out too.

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Broke and Burned Out: Moms of '08 Election?

Nanette Fondas | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics

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Nanette Fondas

Soccer moms, security moms ... How will the mothers' vote be labeled this year? Broke and burned out moms?

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No Sore Winners

Elizabeth Birch | Posted 06.14.2008 | Politics

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Elizabeth Birch

Hillary is passionate and a force for good in our time. That is precisely why she will rise from this moment to help forge a unified band of democrats to elect Senator Obama.

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An Open Letter to my Grandmother: Or, Why You Really Shouldn't Vote for John McCain

Mari Michener Oye | Posted 06.13.2008 | Politics

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Mari Michener Oye

Grandma, please think about who you just said you'd vote for, and whether it conflicts with everything else you've done. McCain, though he opposes Obama, is NOT your friend.

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Ten Reasons Why Women Should Unite Behind Obama If He's the Candidate

Ellen Bravo | Posted 05.29.2008 | Politics

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Ellen Bravo

Should Obama emerge as the Democratic candidate, women have compelling reasons to support his candidacy. Here are my top ten.

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Feminist Leaders Oppose Hillary, Endorse Obama

Jon Wiener | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Jon Wiener

More than 100 New York feminist leaders released a joint statement Sunday afternoon criticizing Hillary Clinton and supporting Obama for president.

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