Women in Politics: An Equality Emergency
While the mid-term elections involved the constant media coverage of several female candidates (O'Donnell, Angle, McMahon, et al), the current tally s...
While the mid-term elections involved the constant media coverage of several female candidates (O'Donnell, Angle, McMahon, et al), the current tally s...
Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 05.25.2011
Who gets to decide what the narrative for women in politics really is? Is it the female candidates who choose to run? The media that interprets them to the public? The platforms they align themselves with?
Sam Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011
I never understood the toxic level of sexism in our society until I experienced it firsthand. And then I realized something else: Politics remains one...
Sam Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011
In the past two decades, I've often found myself asking, "Where are all the pro-choice Republican women?"
Sam Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011
Since 81% of Americans believe that individuals should have control over their own important life decisions, Palin's staunchly anti-choice beliefs are in direct contradiction of the majority of not just her party, but everyone.
Sam Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011
As a former Congressional candidate, I can tell you it's tough out there for women. In fact, it's more than tough - what women candidates experience c...
Sam Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011
This post was submitted by Julie Daniels, WCF Political Programs Manager. WCF believes so strongly in Jennifer Brunner's candidacy that they sent Juli...
Sam Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011
I just received the best news I've heard in a while: WCF-Endorsed Candidate Secretary Elaine Marshall has won the Democratic primary runoff for U.S....
Sam Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011
This sudden deluge of victories has forced the country to stand up and take notice of women's political power. That said, I want to ask these candidates one question: If elected, what will you do to advance women's rights?
Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 05.25.2011
Internationally, America is ranked 84th in the number of women serving in the national legislature, lagging behind Afghanistan and Cuba.
Sam Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011
Will 2010 go down in history as the "Anti-Year of the Woman?" Given the track record for women candidates already this year, I would say it's a disti...
Sam Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011
I wanted to share an incredibly important piece about Sarah Palin with you. Originally posted on WCF's Women and Politics blog, this post echoes the s...
Beverly Wettenstein | Posted 05.25.2011
It's disconcerting to continually read articles omitting women. Barriers to advancement persist in the professional kitchen and media coverage.
Liz Neumark | Posted 05.25.2011
Not only is being a female CEO an advantage (in my opinion) but for the first year and a half of our existence, all employees of Great Performances
Kate Kelly | Posted 05.25.2011