Meet our advocates

By Hilary on 09/01/2010 @ 03:45 PM

Tags: 2010 Elections, Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords, Alex Sink, Suzanne Kosmas

Last week, I wrote about some of the radical and far-right Republican candidates in Arizona and Florida who are already on the attack and taking special interest money. Now it's time to highlight the dedicated and accomplished women whom we are supporting in these races -- Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabby Giffords, Alex Sink and Suzanne Kosmas.

The heat in Arizona

By Hilary on 08/27/2010 @ 05:21 PM

Tags: POP, Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords, 2010 Elections

The Real Radicals

By Hilary on 08/26/2010 @ 10:32 AM

Tags: 2010 Elections, Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords, Alex Sink, Suzanne Kosmas, GOP Opponents, The Real Radicals

Yesterday, we watched and waited as Republicans in Arizona and Florida cast their votes in competitive primary races. The outcome? A slew of ultra-conservative candidates ready to take on our pro-choice Democratic women in November. These Republican nominees are extremists fighting for policies that are harmful towards American women and families.

Giffords fights to bring jobs home to Arizona

By Emily on 06/15/2010 @ 11:20 AM

Tags: Gabrielle Giffords, AZ-08, 2010 Elections

With Arizona Cong. Gabrielle Giffords, it's not Washington business as usual. Since her election in 2008, Gabrielle has kept her focus exactly where it should be: on fighting for the people of Arizona.

Giffords collects record-breaking number of petition signatures

By Emily on 05/27/2010 @ 03:07 PM

Tags: Gabrielle Giffords, AZ-08, US House

Cong. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08) is always going above and beyond -- fighting for our troops, leading the way on renewable energy, and working to expand access to education. Now, she's making a habit of besting herself in a new arena, collecting a record number of petition signatures to get on the ballot this fall.

Right-wing group launches attack ad against Giffords

By Emily on 05/21/2010 @ 02:11 PM

Tags: Gabrielle Giffords, AZ-08, GOP opponents, US House

A newly formed Tucson group, the Conservatives for Congress Committee, went up with an attack ad this week against two-term Cong. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08).

The Palin Four

By Emily on 03/30/2010 @ 02:51 PM

Tags: Sarah Palin, Health Care, US House, Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords, Betsy Markey, Suzanne Kosmas

When we say Sarah Palin is targeting our women, we don't just mean figuratively.

Palin targets EMILY's List incumbents over health care votes

By Emily on 03/23/2010 @ 08:16 PM

Tags: Sarah Palin, 2010 Elections, Health care, Ann Kirkpatrick, Betsy Markey, Suzanne Kosmas, Gabrielle Giffords, GOP Opponents

What did Sarah Palin have to say today? Plenty.

Giffords gets new GOP challenger in AZ-08

By Emily on 01/19/2010 @ 10:31 PM

Tags: Gabrielle Giffords, US House, 2010 Elections, AZ-08

Looks like GOP candidates are lining up to take on EMILY's List alum Cong. Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona's 8th congressional district.

NRCC's Young Guns program grows, aims at EMILY's List women

By Emily on 10/30/2009 @ 04:45 PM

Tags: GOP Opponents, US House, 2010 Elections, Julie Hamos, Gabrielle Giffords, Betsy Markey, Carol Shea-Porter, Mary Jo Kilroy, Loretta Sanchez, Debbie Halvorson, Colleen Hanabusa

The GOP sure is trigger happy lately.

Relief from recess

By Jonathan Parker on 09/03/2009 @ 04:00 PM

Tags: Health Care, US House, Betsy Markey, Gabrielle Giffords, Suzanne Kosmas, Carol Shea-Porter

A lot of media attention has been given to the outrageous — and dangerous — run-ins with protestors at health care town halls.

GOP sets sights on Democratic seats

By Emily on 07/28/2009 @ 01:07 PM

Tags: US House, 2010 Elections, GOP Opponents, Debbie Halvorson, Mary Jo Kilroy, Ann Kirkpatrick, Suzanne Kosmas, Betsy Markey, Dina Titus, Gabrielle Giffords, Carol Shea-Porter, Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

The GOP isn't wasting any time plotting for 2010 -- and top on their list of priorities is taking down freshman members of Congress in moderate or conservative-leaning districts, including women we've helped elect.