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Do we need more women in politics?

Women make up only 17% of Congress and just 24%of our state houses nationwide. Debbie Walsh, wants more women in politics. She is the director of the Center for American Women and Politics and spoke with CNN's Kiran Chetry about the "2012 project".

Video posted by Emma Davidson Aug 11, 2010

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G20 summit to tout women's importance to economy

AFP- Google NewsDays before G20 leaders meet in June, women from the world's 20 leading economies are to hold their own "G(irls)20 summit" to highlight women's contributions to global economic prosperity.From June 15 to 18, the women will discuss the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals that impact girls and women, notably eradicating poverty and hunger, and improving…See More

Blog post by Emma Davidson May 17, 2010

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Why Is the Arizona Immigration Law A 'Women's Issue?'

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor RHRealityCheck.orgWith the recent passage of possibly the most far-reaching state immigration law in the country, Arizona and the immigrants who live there are on everyone’s minds. Among many extreme policies, the law allows for local law enforcement to detain anyone about whom they have a “reasonable cause” to believe may be in the state illegally. Reasonable cause is left up to the discrimination (no pun intended) of each individual police officer – it could be…See More

Blog post by Emma Davidson May 14, 2010

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Powerful PAC: EMILY's List Turns 25

One of the biggest names in politics is Emily. EMILY's List is an acronym that stands for Early Money Is Like Yeast — meaning it helps raise dough. EMILY's List is one of the most powerful political action committees in the country. For 25 years it has been raising money to give to Democratic women candidates, who support abortion rights.Click here to listen to the NPR Story about the history of EMILY's List See More

Blog post by Emma Davidson Apr 30, 2010

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Blog posts by Emma Davidson Apr 20, 2010

Emma Davidson replied to Daughters of Susan B's discussion 'Goals & Values of the Daughters of Susan B. Anthony'

These look great! Thank you for taking on such an inmportant task.

Apr 20, 2010

Daughters of Susan B commented on Emma Davidson's blog post 'Fun Postcards from David Dismore’s personal collection'

My 5th graders, boys and girls, sure get this. :)

Apr 14, 2010

Fun Postcards from David Dismore’s personal collection

Blog post by Emma Davidson Apr 13, 2010

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Blog posts by Emma Davidson Mar 25, 2010

Pelosi's Triumph: 'It's Personal For Women'

By Liz Halloran, NPR Nancy Pelosi's place in history was secured three years ago when she was elected the first woman Speaker of the House.But in corralling her disparate and quarrelsome caucus Sunday night to pass health care overhaul legislation, the Democrat from San Francisco-via-Baltimore guaranteed that her political legacy would also include an historic legislative win.As the dust settled Monday and the…See More

Blog post by Emma Davidson Mar 22, 2010

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Remarks by the First Lady at the International Women of Courage Awards

Remarks by the First Lady at the International Women of Courage AwardsU.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.3:35 P.M. ESTMRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you. This is indeed a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today. You all look fabulous. (Laughter.) This is a wonderful occasion.Let me thank my dear friend, Senator -- Secretary Clinton. (Laughter.) I almost said, “President Clinton.” (Laughter and applause.) But let me thank you for that kind introduction, and most of all thank you…See More

Blog post by Emma Davidson Mar 11, 2010

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Female WWII Pilots: The Original Fly Girls

by Susan Stamberg (Listen to this story on NPR)In 1942, the United States was faced with a severe shortage of pilots, and leaders gambled on an experimental program to help fill the void: Train women to fly military aircraft so male pilots could be released for combat duty overseas.The group of female pilots was called the Women Airforce Service Pilots — WASP for short. In 1944, during the…See More

Blog post by Emma Davidson Mar 9, 2010

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