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By Alison McQuade on November 16, 2012
The election is over. We know how it all ended up. But what if you could go back in time and be a fly on the wall when it all began? We dug up this video from our archives of EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock chatting with a woman who had just announced her candidacy a couple weeks prior: Elizabeth Warren. The now Senator-elect told Stephanie about joining EMILY’s List early on:
By Bethany Imondi on November 14, 2012
Melissa Harris-Perry said it best on Sunday when she told viewers on her MSNBC program: “Forget binders full of women, New Hampshire has a delegation full of them.”
By Bethany Imondi on November 14, 2012
 
By Joanne Bamberger on November 9, 2012
Nail-biter. Nerve-wracking. History-making. These are just a few of the terms being used after Tuesday night’s reelection victory of President Barack Obama, and how relatively early the race was called for him when so many observers thought we’d be counting ballots for days. But when it comes to women, it should be called “The Night of Firsts!”
By Ryan Sims on October 30, 2012
I hope you’re safe, everyone. It’s been a pretty crazy couple of days on the East Coast and I wanted to pass along what Stephanie said, in case you didn’t see her email from earlier. Take a second and read what she had to say -- and donate to the Red Cross. Our friends need it. Friend,
By Jenn Addison on October 26, 2012
Check this out. The amazing EMILY's List community stepped up huge for our women in the last couple days and kept this ad on the air in Nevada. Take a look below.
By Muthoni Wambu on October 25, 2012
Not since 1964 has a Democrat been Washington’s Secretary of State – 48 years. But now we have Kathleen Drew, who is also the only Democratic woman running for an executive statewide office this year. And WA has 9 statewide elected offices.
By Stephanie Schriock on October 19, 2012
During Tuesday night’s second Presidential debate, President Obama showcased his impressive track record of expanding opportunities for women and families. From the Affordable Care Act to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the President made it clear that he has championed policies in support of the improving the economic situation for women and their families. 
By Emily Pinkham on October 19, 2012
Once again we’ve rounded up the latest ads from our EMILY's List candidates! With elections right around the corner, our ladies are asking the difficult questions, taking a stand and exposing their opponent’s radical positions. Check out what they have to say:
By Stephanie Schriock on October 12, 2012
With less than one month until the Election Day, we’re keeping pretty busy getting some amazing pro-choice Democratic women elected. But the truth is, our hard work won’t matter if people don’t get out there and vote.
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