Press Releases

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April 22, 2011

EMILY’s List Endorses Kathy Hochul for Congress in New York’s 26th District

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, today announced its endorsement of Kathy Hochul for United States Congress. A May 24th special election to fill the seat vacated by Republican Chris Lee pits Hochul against Republican Jane Corwin and Tea Party candidate Jack Davis.

April 14, 2011

EMILY's List President Statement on House Voting to Defund Planned Parenthood

On the 100th day of GOP House control, Republicans vote to take away funding for women's health WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock released the following statement on the Republican House vote to defund Planned Parenthood.

April 13, 2011

Round Two: EMILY’s List Puts 4 New GOP Freshmen “On Notice”

Anti-woman Records + Talented Dem Women = Serious Political Trouble WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, EMILY's List adds 4 new GOP freshmen to its list of 2012 House targets. The following Republicans will join Reps. Charlie Bass (NH-02), Chip Cravaack (MN-08), Paul Gosar (AZ-01), Joe Heck (NV-03), and Allen West (FL-22) "On Notice": • Rep. Bob Dold (IL-10) • Rep. Frank Guinta (NH-01) • Rep. Adam Kinzinger (IL-11) • Rep. Steve Stivers (OH-15)

April 8, 2011

EMILY's List President Statement on Government Shutdown

"This is the day women across America saw what Boehner stood for and decided he was done…we will take these seats back in 2012. We will recruit strong Democratic women and we will send these Republicans home." WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock released the following statement on Republican willingness to shut down the federal government over funding for women's health care services -- and what it means for 2012.

April 5, 2011

EMILY’s List Congratulates Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

First Elected Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock congratulates Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, poised to become the first elected Chairwoman of Democratic National Committee.

April 5, 2011

EMILY’s List Puts 5 GOP Freshmen “On Notice”

Anti-woman Records + Talented Dem Women = Serious Political Trouble WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, EMILY's List launches its opening salvo of the 2012 election cycle, and reveals its first list of targeted Republican freshman:

March 26, 2011

Statement of EMILY's List Founder & Chair Ellen R. Malcolm on Geraldine Ferraro

"Geraldine Ferraro was a huge part of EMILY's List from the beginning -- from before the beginning, when our founders helped work to secure her nomination. She shared a house with Barbara Mikulski, the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right, and Barbara Kennelly, the first woman Chief Majority Whip -- what a band of sisters. Geraldine was so tough, and so much fun -- and she fought her disease with the same toughness, charm and positive attitude that she showed as a political leader.

March 26, 2011

Statement of EMILY’s List on the passing of Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro

"Every time a woman runs, women win." – Geraldine Ferraro, 1935—2011 Geraldine Ferraro blazed trails throughout her life, and never more so than when she stood in front of the nation to become the first female vice-presidential nominee of a major party. Geraldine Ferraro fought for women and children and the rights of families to live stable and secure lives. She demonstrated dignity and toughness even at times of great challenge, including during her long fight with cancer.

March 16, 2011

EMILY’s List and MoveOn.org Launch “Stop The War On Women”

Campaign mobilizes supporters and members to say no to the GOP’s anti-woman agenda www.StopTheWarOnWomen.com WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, EMILY's List and MoveOn.org Political Action are teaming up to launch Stop The War On Women -- a campaign to mobilize women and men nationwide to say no to the Republicans' radical agenda.

March 16, 2011

EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock Statement on House Republicans’ Real Agenda

Campaign mobilizes supporters and members to say no to the GOP’s anti-woman agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today the Washington Post reported that Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans are hosting an "interactive forum" on job creation from 10:30 to 11:30 this morning. But just hours later, a hearing on H.R. 3 will begin during which Republicans will debate denying women access to vital health care services and facilities.