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that there’s a wage gap. Do you agree? Pledge your support of the Paycheck
Fairness Act today! #fairpay http://www.emilyslist.org/paycheck_fairness
Kamala Harris made history as the first woman, first African American, and first South Asian Attorney General in California. Now, it’s time to send her to the Senate to continue Senator Barbara Boxer’s legacy.
Read more:
http://www.emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-kamala-harris-for-senate-in-california
I think it’s not just our job because women’s empowerment can’t just be something that women are pushing for. It has to be something that we’re all pushing for.
EMILY’s List thanks our service women and men on Veterans Day- and every day- for their fearlessness, commitment, and compassion for our safety at home and abroad. Representatives Tammy Duckworth and Tulsi Gabbard fought for us in the armed forces and because of people like them, we can fight in Washington for what we care about most. Let’s thank Tammy, Tulsi, and all the men and women who serve our country.
EMILY’s List Endorses Appel, Bilbray, Callis, Graham, Reyes, and Robertson
“These six rising stars have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their communities as local reformers, state legislators, educators, and attorneys,” said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List. “Staci Appel, Erin Bilbray, Ann Callis, Gwen Graham, Eloise Gomez Reyes, and Martha Robertson are experienced public servants and glass ceiling breakers with proven records of fighting for women and families. The EMILY’s List community, now more than two million members strong, is thrilled to help send these fantastic candidates to Washington.”
Read more about our latest endorsements here.
Our Madam President campaign gets a shout-out in the Washington Post!
“Jensen pointed to the “Madam President” campaign being organized by Emily’s List, which raises money to elect Democratic women and has been insisting that pollsters (and pundits) recognize how presidential gender politics has changed. “It’s not like I’m making this stuff up,” said Stephanie Schriock, the organization’s president, who noted there are now 16 Democratic and four Republican women in the Senate.” - Washington Post, 7/14/13, article here
Are you part of the 90% of Americans that would vote for a woman for President? Reblog and check out our “Women We’re Watching” page, a list of the amazing women we think would make great Madam Presidents.
Senator Elizabeth Warren
“A bipartisan group of four senators that includes Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced an updated version of the landmark Glass-Steagall Act on Thursday, aimed at reining in risk at America’s largest Wall Street banks. The legislation is unlikely to be signed into law, but underscores a deepening rift between the House and Senate over financial accountability. While bipartisan coalitions in the House have been moving legislation to deregulate swaps – the complex financial products at the heart of the 2008 banking collapse – a host of Senate bills cracking down on Wall Street risk have garnered Democratic and GOP support.” - Huffington Post, 7/11/2013, article here
Former Governor Janet Napolitano
“Janet Napolitano, the U.S. secretary of Homeland Security and former governor of Arizona, is being named as the next president of the University of California system, in an unusual choice that brings a national-level politician to a position usually held by an academic, The Times has learned. Her appointment also means the 10-campus system will be headed by a woman for the first time in its 145-year history.” - Los Angeles Times, 7/12/2013, article here
#motorcyclevagina
We’ve all seen the relentless assault on women’s reproductive rights that Republicans have been pushing across the country. But in North Carolina today, the state legislature outdid itself. Republicans attached an anti-choice amendment to the Motorcycle Safety Act without any public notice, prompting disbelief, outrage and the hashtag #motorcyclevagina from pro-choice advocates. What’s more, even though North Carolina’s Republican governor campaigned on a promise not to sign any new anti-choice laws, he’s changed his mind. The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee on a 10-5 party line vote, and the governor could very well sign it. We could write for days about this abuse of the democratic process, but we had a better idea. And so without further ado, we at EMILY’s List present to you “The North Carolina #MotorcycleVagina Saga, as told in gifs.” Enjoy!
So the Republicans are talking about the Motorcycle Safety Act. You would think they would talk about this:
Nah. They attached an anti-choice amendment though! And they were all like
And at that moment, women from across the country were like
But no matter what we think! The NC GOP is all about
And we’re like
Inside, though, we’re just like
Hey, Republicans, can we control what happens to our bodies?
GOP, will you start caring about women soon?
So now, if you’re a woman in North Carolina and want an abortion, the GOP is like
Even though we’re like
What does the GOP have to say to that?
While you’re at it, check out these awesome graphics from NC Abortion Fund!
