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Surprise, surprise: 2 male Republican leaders pick 6 male Republicans to lead

Surprise, surprise: 2 male Republican leaders pick 6 male Republicans to lead

By Hilary Nachem on 08/10/2011 @ 03:00 PM

Tags: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Why Women, Boehner's Boys, Economy

Speaker Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell each announced their three picks for the all-powerful, debt slashing “Super Committee” this morning. And, in a shocking ode to the party’s history, they chose… I hope you’re sitting down for this… six white males. Lost my socks there.

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Why I stood to serve

Why I stood to serve

By Cong. Terri Sewell on 02/09/2011 @ 02:30 PM

Tags: Stand Up to Serve, Terri Sewell, Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. House

I’m asking you to join EMILY’s List today in “Standing Up to Serve,” an initiative meant to sound the call for public service and to give you direct ways to answer it. My achievements have been possible thanks to women helping me along the way, and I will continue to do all that I can to lift up other women.

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Cong. Terri Sewell to escort Obama to the State of the Union

Cong. Terri Sewell to escort Obama to the State of the Union

By Lisa McIntire on 01/25/2011 @ 04:20 PM

Tags: Terri Sewell, AL-07, US House, Stand Up to Serve

She may be a freshman, but Cong. Terri Sewell of Alabama is already making a splash as a member of the 112th Congress. At tonight’s State of the Union address, Terri will be one of the seven Democratic members of the Escort Committee for President Obama – an exciting honor.

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Tears, jeers, and fears: this week in GOP failure

Tears, jeers, and fears: this week in GOP failure

By Lisa McIntire on 01/07/2011 @ 11:45 AM

Tags: Boehner's Boys, GOP Opponents, U.S. House, Health Care

It was only two days ago that John Boehner took possession of a strangely over-sized Speaker's gavel, and already House Republicans seem to be flailing. With so much ineptitude and backsliding in just one week in power, we decided to break in down and give you the highlights (lowlights?) of this week in GOP failure.

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Transparency? Try hypocrisy: GOP won't disclose use of government health care

Transparency? Try hypocrisy: GOP won't disclose use of government health care

By Lisa McIntire on 01/06/2011 @ 04:15 PM

Tags: Boehner's Boys, GOP Opponents, U.S. House, Health Care

House Republicans are champing at the bit in anticipation of their scheduled vote to repeal last year's historic health care reforms. They've made clear their indifference to the millions of American who lack insurance, which often drives them into debt or wreaks havoc with their health. But, to use the old saying, isn't what's good for the goose good for the gander? If the GOP finds so-called "government-sponsored" health care so repellant, then wouldn't they be first in line to reject such a heinous thing for themselves?

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Déjà vu all over again: DeLay staffers hired by Boehner’s Boys

Déjà vu all over again: DeLay staffers hired by Boehner’s Boys

By Lisa McIntire on 01/04/2011 @ 03:30 PM

Tags: Boehner's Boys, GOP Opponents, U.S. House

Remember the bad old times of now convicted felon and former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay? If you’ve tried to scrub “The Hammer” and his special brand of corrupt cronyism from your memory, then sorry to break it to you: they’re back! “They,” specifically, are the former staffers and associates of DeLay, who’ll be roaming the halls of Congress again.

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2010 Listing: Top 5 Moments for Women in Politics

2010 Listing: Top 5 Moments for Women in Politics

By Hilary Nachem on 01/02/2011 @ 11:30 AM

Tags: 2010 Election, Why Women, Health Care, U.S. Senate, U.S. House

Only hours into 2011 and our dedicated community is working to make sure that this new year gets off to a strong start. There are a lot of exciting, and yes challenging, tasks that lay ahead of us. We're going to be putting our resources to good work in the coming year to recruit and train pro-choice Democratic women -- to grow our ranks at every level. As we forge the path ahead, join us in reflecting on some of the great achievements our women delivered in the past year.

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An end to

An end to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

By Hilary Nachem on 12/23/2010 @ 11:15 AM

Tags: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Why Women

Yesterday, President Obama signed a repeal of the discriminatory Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy -- and in the coming months our men and women in uniform will be able to serve openly regardless of their sexual orientation. Our women in Congress have written letters, op-eds, and delivered dozens of speeches on the chambers’ floors to bring about this critical change.

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"Professor" Bachmann and Friends Will Teach Constitution 101

By Nicole Tatz on 12/16/2010 @ 11:30 AM

Tags: U.S. House, Michele Bachmann

Ever since the midterm elections, we've been hearing Cong. Michele Bachmann tout her new initiative aimed at reminding her fellow GOPers how to govern: a weekly Constitution class, featuring guest lecturers such as the evangelical conservative activist David Barton.

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Going back in time

Going back in time

By Hilary Nachem on 12/09/2010 @ 06:02 PM

Tags: Boehner's Boys, GOP, U.S. House

This morning, the Republican Caucus ratified what we've all feared: the freezing out of America's women. Taking yet another play from their out-dated handbook, Boehner's Boys have hand-picked the leaders of powerful committees like Appropriations, Energy & Commerce, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Ways & Means. Their choices to lead? An overwhelming majority of men.

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It's about much more than the love of the game

It's about much more than the love of the game

By Hilary Nachem on 12/08/2010 @ 05:28 PM

Tags: Title IX, Louise Slaughter, U.S. House

It was nearly 40 years ago that the late Cong. Patsy Mink of Hawaii authored Title IX, ending years of gender bias in education by funding and paving the way for my generation of women to excel in and out of the classroom. While the bill's language is not specific to athletics programs, many battles for gender equity in school sports have been won, thanks to Title IX.

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It's 2010, not 1950 --- we expect more

It's 2010, not 1950 --- we expect more

By Nicole Tatz on 12/03/2010 @ 04:15 PM

Tags: Why Women?, U.S. House, Boehner's Boys

How can the GOP reconcile the reality of a net loss of women in leadership with their lofty proclamations of "the year of the woman"? The short answer? They can't. The "Young Guns" danced around the question instead of actually addressing the concern.

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Extremists welcome to John Boehner's office

Extremists welcome to John Boehner's office

By Lisa McIntire on 11/30/2010 @ 05:40 PM

Tags: GOP Opponents, Boehner's Boys, U.S. House

No exaggeration or hyperbole is needed to discuss a recent incident with our Speaker-designate John Boehner -- the facts of the matter are simply appalling and shocking enough in and of themselves. And these are the facts: Randall Terry, an extreme anti-choice activist and founder of the fringe group Operation Rescue, met with Boehner’s chief of staff and delivered this demand, later forwarded to Terry’s supporters via email: “When the Republicans are in power, pro-life groups and leaders become way too ‘polite.’ We lose our edge; we don’t hold them accountable… We have Pro-Life DEMANDS for Mr. Boehner & House GOP… We Must Play Hard Ball: They Must Fear Pro-Lifers!”

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Thank you from Colleen Hanabusa

Thank you from Colleen Hanabusa

By Lisa McIntire on 11/23/2010 @ 09:08 AM

Tags: U.S. House, Colleen Hanabusa, HI-01

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Congresswoman-elect Colleen Hanabusa to our DC office. While she was here, Colleen recorded this video for the EMILY's List community. Enjoy!

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These glass ceilings aren't going to break themselves

These glass ceilings aren't going to break themselves

By Lisa McIntire on 11/22/2010 @ 03:22 PM

Tags: Nancy Pelosi, U.S. House, Women leaders

Sorry folks – no pity party to see here. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in a recent interview with Deborah Solomon of The New York Times, evaluates recent events with her typical frankness. After the midterm losses, Solomon asks Pelosi, why not just step down from leadership? “Well, don’t forget that I led the party into the strong victories of ’06 and ’08. And now we are prepared to win again.”

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Boehner's Boys

Boehner's Boys

By Hilary Nachem on 11/17/2010 @ 03:03 PM

Tags: Boehner's Boys, U.S. House, Stephanie's Take

The GOP may be pleased as punch about their new leadership team, but for those of us who care about fair representation and all American voices being heard, it's pretty sad stuff.

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Behind the spin: Republicans' health care agenda

Behind the spin: Republicans' health care agenda

By Hilary Nachem on 11/10/2010 @ 05:13 PM

Tags: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Boehner's Boys, Health Care Reform

As the next few months unfold, we can expect to see the GOP's campaign promises turn into bitter legislative battles. You can count on EMILY's List to arm you with the truth to counter their spin.

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Last night

Last night

By Stephanie Schriock on 11/03/2010 @ 05:45 PM

Tags: Stephanie's Take, U.S. House, CA-Sen, AL-07, 2010 Elections, Election Day 2010

Well, it was a night we won't soon forget: we kept our majority in the Senate with a huge victory for Barbara Boxer, but we lost the House and some of the amazing women you've helped elect. I know that you've all put so much into supporting our candidates this cycle, so I wanted to share some initial thoughts with you.

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On the trail: video update from NH-02

On the trail: video update from NH-02

By Lisa McIntire on 11/02/2010 @ 09:20 AM

Tags: Ann McLane Kuster, NH-02, U.S. House, GOTV, Updates from the trail, 2010 Elections

It looks pretty chilly up there in New Hampshire, but as you'll see in this video update from the trail, our volunteers are bundling up and working hard on election day for our candidates. Ann McLane Kuster is up against former GOP Cong. Charlie Bass, and polls show this one is going to be a nail biter. Don't forget, as our volunteer says: get out and vote!

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Giffords motivates young Democrats to get out the vote

Giffords motivates young Democrats to get out the vote

By Nicole Tatz on 10/30/2010 @ 10:49 AM

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

With election day just around the corner, all hands are on deck to get out the candidates’ messages and sway undecided voters. Cong. Gabrielle Giffords made an appearance at the University of Arizona to inspire a group of hopeful Young Democrats to get out the vote. She reminded them of how much is at stake this election cycle and why no one can afford to stay home.

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