Positioning for Political Appointments
Christine Lowrie the President of Make Women Count, talked about what elected officials look for when filling administrative positions. She also responded to audience comments and questions.…
53 viewsChristine Lowrie the President of Make Women Count, talked about what elected officials look for when filling administrative positions. She also responded to audience comments and questions.…
53 viewsMembers of the caucus discussed women in the 1998 elections. They talked about the past, present, and the future of women in politics. They addressed women’s issues and concerns in politics.…
105 viewsSpeakers spoke on the 150th Anniversary of the Women’s Rights Declaration. They spoke about the advances women have made since that declaration. They explained the need for women to remain c…
328 viewsPolitical leaders, friends and colleagues gathered at the National Press Club to pay tribute to former Congresswoman Bella Abzug (D-NY). Many of the speakers wore hats in honor of Abzug’s …
949 viewsAnita Perez Ferguson and Carmen Pate debated issues in the day’s headline news stories from around the country. They also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.
55 viewsPanelists discussed issues relating to racism and gender in society, which was part of the National Political Congress of Black Women’s annual convention. Julianne Malveaux, Radio Talk Show …
223 viewsLatino and Latina political analysts and leaders discussed the Latino role in U.S. politics and its relationship to the growing presence of Latinos within the U.S. population. They examined …
80 viewsParticipants discussed the 1998 elections from the perspective of women candidates and voters. They examined issues of importance to women and how women candidates can run successful campaig…
72 viewsParticipants discussed perceptions of women in positions of power in politics, the press and other social institutions. They focused on how the media covered women in powerful positions, esp…
115 viewsAnita Perez Ferguson released a list of women whom the Coalition for Women’s Appointments believed were qualified to serve in the president’s second cabinet. She and Becky Cain stressed the …
38 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
134 viewsIn a session titled, “Who Really Won? The Views of Interest Groups,” representatives of several of these groups analyzed the November 5 elections, including the goals and strategies of their…
189 viewsThe National Women’s Political Caucus celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala dinner. Founders of the organization were honored. The speakers talked about the influence of NWPC on their …
152 viewsIn a luncheon speech, Ms. Ferguson spoke about an initiative by several political women’s organizations to get women to the polls in 1996. She stressed the importance of each person in the e…
7 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined. Warren Strobel, The Washington Times talked about the presidential campaign between the two conventions, including drugs as an issue, …
172 viewsThe National Women’s Political Caucus released a report on women voters and a history of their voting patterns and turnout. The study is being released in recognition of the 75th anniversary…
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