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The Heart of the Health Care Debate on Abortion

Ellen Malcolm | Posted 12.07.2009 | Politics


Ellen Malcolm

This historic health care plan designed to improve Americans' lives and make them healthier and safer could, for women facing an unintended or dangerous pregnancy, deny them access to the care they need.

Assault on Women's Reproductive Rights Continues with a Vengeance

Ellen Malcolm | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


Ellen Malcolm

As Congress struggled to pass health care reform to improve the lives of America's families, anti-choice forces took advantage of the situation to mount yet another assault on abortion.

Cheryle Jackson Lands National Endorsement After Making Senate Bid Official (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.17.2009 | Chicago


Cheryle Robinson Jackson earned the endorsement of a powerful women's political group Thursday, just one day after officially launching her campaign f...

Julie Hamos Lands Emily's List Endorsement In Kirk Replacement Race

Huffington Post | Posted 11.15.2009 | Chicago


State Rep. Julie Hamos (D-Evanston) landed the endorsement of one of the country's most powerful women's political groups Tuesday in her bid to succee...

Sara Feigenholtz Fights for Emanuel's Seat

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 04.02.2009 | Chicago


Marcia G. Yerman

Using the Obama model of building a strong grassroots base, Feigenholtz has tapped into the social media playbook with a profile on Facebook and updates on Twitter.

It's Time to Put More Women in Office

Ellen Malcolm | Posted 03.01.2009 | Politics


Ellen Malcolm

This open-seat race in Illinois's fifth congressional district has attracted a large crowd, but there's only one woman in the top tier, and she's got a 14-year record of passing progressive legislation.

Kirsten Gillibrand: A Dynamic New Leader in the Senate

Ellen Malcolm | Posted 02.24.2009 | Politics


Ellen Malcolm

At EMILY's List, we greeted the news that Governor Paterson selected Kirsten Gillibrand to replace Hillary Clinton with cheers and celebration.

EMILY's List Endorses Feigenholtz To Replace Emanuel

Posted 02.15.2009 | Chicago


State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz received the endorsement of the the influential women's political group EMILY's List Thursday. The group's national fundra...

Down the Ballot -- Women Fight for Change

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


Marcia G. Yerman

More women have entered into the political fray, successfully gotten into the pipeline, and may now be poised for victory.

My Dinner Party Nightmare

Ellen Malcolm | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics


Ellen Malcolm

Swing women watch the nastiness of modern campaigns and come away even more convinced that politicians would rather play political games than try to solve America's problems.

Sarah Palin: The Wrong Kind Of Woman?

Mark Joseph | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics


Mark Joseph

Should these "women's groups" be seeking to advance women, any and all women, into positions of power or any candidate, male or female, who agrees with their politics?

Unleashing the Power of Women Voters

Ellen Malcolm | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics


Ellen Malcolm

Every woman has the power to change the direction of this country by casting her ballot for Barack Obama and the Democrats.

Michelle Obama Speaks Again With Pelosi And Clinton

The Nation | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics


Michelle Obama's elegant convention speech wowed Democrats last night, but she's not done. Ms. Obama is speaking this afternoon at an EMILY's List ga...

Emily's List Survey: Young Women Pro Obama, Get Info Through Online Social Networks

Kelly Nuxoll | Posted 09.26.2008 | Home


Kelly Nuxoll

According to the survey, the one young woman in four who seeks political news can easily influence three other friends who are online but not yet on message. They're getting their info through online social networks.

Sam Stein

Malcolm, Albright Urge Female Voters To Get Behind Obama

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 06.20.2008 | Politics


Several of Hillary Clinton's most influential female supporters, urged members of the pro-choice, pro-female candidate group, EMILY'S List to overcome...

IA: Special Interest Groups Jump Into Race

Campaign Diaries | Campaign Diaries | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


With a little more than 2 weeks to go before Iowa votes, there is not much more the campaigns can do to move numbers but ground game, organizing and g...