Name It. Change It: Sexism and Equality Don't Mix
We want to end sexism against women candidates in the media...and we need your help.
Join Name it. Change it. today and learn more about WCF Foundation's collaborative campaign with the Women's Media Center.
Name it. Change it. will work to stop all sexist treatment of women candidates by the media. 
SAVE THE DATE: Ladder to the Top September 23
Join WCF for an evening of empowering women: Celebrate women’s leadership on the Hill and beyond at our Hail to the Chiefs Reception. Held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, this tradition shines the spotlight on the talented women Chiefs of Staff on the Hill who support our leading members of Congress.
At our Dinner Party of Your Choice, you will dine with WCF-Endorsed Candidates, Chiefs of Staff, and members of Congress in extraordinary women-owned restaurants around our nation’s capital.
Learn more about WCF
At WCF, it’s not politics as usual. A non-partisan organization, we don’t follow the pack - our support comes first.
We focus on the political career of the woman - not only the race she happens to be in. At WCF, we’ve been changing the political landscape, one woman at a time, since 1974.
Click here to view WCF's newest brochure. (PDF, 3.7 MB)
From our Women & Politics Blog
Gloria Steinem's Statement on Equality
Posted by Rebecca on September 2, 2010
The most workable definition of equality for journalists is reversibility. Don’t mention her young children unless you would also mention his, or describe her clothes unless you would describe his, or say she’s shrill or attractive unless the same adjectives would be applied to a man.
Should Women Candidates Avoid Discussions on Gender?
Posted by Rebecca on August 18, 2010
Women are vastly underrepresented in all levels of public office, so this recent rise in female political participation is an exciting and encouraging sign of change. Why, then, does Guerrero instruct these GOP women to shy away from “discussions on gender?”
Cross-posted from the American Prospect on August 13, 2010
WCF President/CEO Siobhan "Sam" Bennett is featured in an American Prospect article analyzing the role and power of women in public life.
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.”
