Beth Krom Named DFA Grassroots All-Star
WCF Endorsed Candidate, Councilwoman Beth Krom, was named today as DFA's 2010 Grassroots All-Star.
One of only two women in the running, Krom is challenging notoriously anti-woman Rep. John Campbell in a bid to represent California's 48th Congressional District.
You Tell Us: Who Needs More Women in Government?
Here at WCF, we know that EVERYONE needs more women in government - specifically, families, kids, men, and so many more. These are just some of the ideas we've shared on our unique buttons here at Netroots Nation in Las Vegas.
Who do YOU think needs more women in government?
Share your ideas with us by commenting on our blog, Twitter or Facebook page. Also check out our pictures on Flickr to see more buttons and Netroots attendees sporting them.
SAVE THE DATE: September 23, 2010
Join WCF for an evening of empowering women: First, celebrate women’s leadership on the Hill and beyond at our Hail to the Chiefs Reception.
Then proceed to the Dinner Party of Your Choice, at which you will dine with WCF-Endorsed Candidates, Chiefs of Staff, and talented women and men from the fields of politics, law, banking, labor, media, and more, in extraordinary restaurants around our nation’s capital at our Parties of Your Choice Gala, D.C.
From our Women & Politics Blog
Fiorina’s Anti-Woman Beliefs May Cost Her in the Race to U.S. Senate
Posted by Rebecca on July 30, 2010
Although recent polls suggest that Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina is garnering support rivaling that of incumbent Barbara Boxer, Fiorina’s anti-woman beliefs may ultimately thwart her endeavors towards becoming a California representative. Fiorina remains staunchly opposed to a woman’s right to choose, and threatens to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. This strong resistance to women’s reproductive health choices, however, does not sit well with the vast majority of the people she seeks to represent.
Posted by Sophie on July 29, 2010
Krystal Ball, a candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 1st district, recently introduced an ad campaign, “On the Road with Rob,” which follows Ball as she visits Congressman Rob Wittman’s offices and meets with constituents. More often than not, she finds his district office empty and that Virginians don’t relate to Wittman’s policies. In response, the Wittman camp relied on a sexist response about her "cute" ads.
2010: The Year of the Woman Governor?
Posted by Sophie on July 28, 2010
This November, eight states have the potential to elect their first female governor ever. 26 states have never had a female governor, and, currently, there are only six women serving as governors in the entire country. State politics play a significant--and often overlooked--role in dictating the every day lives of women.
The need to defend reproductive health choices
WCF supports women who respect and advocate for reproductive health choices for all, regardless of political party.
A recent study conducted by the Women’s Donor Network confirms Americans’ desire to have reproductive choices protected in public office:
“A large majority (81%) believe that individuals, not politicians or the government, should have decision-making power over their own health.”
