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Presenting the Clear Choice for Women

Submitted by epinkham@emilys... on Mon, 2012-10-08 17:21
Stephanie Schriock
October 8, 2012

Originally posted on The Huffington Post

Happy Birthday Social Security

Submitted by jaddison@emilys... on Tue, 2012-08-14 15:14
Jenn Addison
August 14, 2012

Today we are excited to celebrate the 77th birthday of Social Security -- a critical program that year after year has helped American women take care of themselves and their families. Social Security is one of America’s greatest promises; you pay into a system for your entire working life on the premise that one day it will pay you back. Women across the country have earned these benefits and depend on them throughout retirement.

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The Results are In – Claire McCaskill to face Todd Akin this November

Submitted by amcquade@emilys... on Wed, 2012-08-08 12:04
Francesca Ernst
August 8, 2012
Location: 
Columbia, MO

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    • Debby Downer

    Submitted by amcquade@emilys... on Tue, 2012-06-26 16:06
    Alison McQuade
    June 26, 2012

    "I hope Congress decides when life begins," said no one in this picture.

    EMILY’s List Announces New Website – And 1.5 Million Members! Major Milestone Reached By Adding Half a Million Members In Just Five Months

    Submitted by jaddison@emilys... on Tue, 2012-06-05 10:39
    June 5, 2012

    WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, announced the launch of a new website and the exciting news that our community now stands at 1.5 million members nationwide.

    The new website can be viewed at www.emilyslist.org.

    EMILY's List Congratulates Jennifer Shilling

    Submitted by admin on Sun, 2012-06-03 23:06
    August 9, 2011

    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, tonight congratulates Jennifer Shilling on winning the recall race in Wisconsin's 32nd state Senate district.

    Statement from EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock On Senate Passage Of The Violence Against Women Act

    Submitted by admin on Sun, 2012-06-03 23:06
    April 26, 2012

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, despite Republican objections, the U.S. Senate passed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by a vote of 68 – 31. Senate Democratic women took to the floor in the hours preceding the vote to argue for its passage.

    War Against Women in the States

    Submitted by admin on Sun, 2012-06-03 23:06
    March 22, 2012

    Punishing, Degrading, Extremist Attacks on Women’s Health Dominate the News

    What do these states have in common?

    Republican-controlled state legislatures have been working over-time recently – finding more and more creative ways to punish, degrade, and restrict women seeking to obtain birth control coverage or exercise their reproductive choices.

    Here is a rundown of some of their extremism making news just this week:

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    EMILY's List: GOP Silence On Allen West Tirade Is Deafening

    Submitted by admin on Sun, 2012-06-03 23:06
    July 21, 2011

    "American Women Hear The Message Loud And Clear"

    WASHINGTON -- Over a day ago, Rep. Allen West sent Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz an outrageous email in which he called her names, told her she was "no lady," deserved no respect, and should "shut the heck up." Rep. West copied Republican leadership on this e-mail.

    EMILY's List Congratulates Suzanne Bonamici on Special Election Primary Victory

    Submitted by admin on Sun, 2012-06-03 23:06
    November 9, 2011

    Democratic Women Continue Building Momentum to Take Back the House

    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Suzanne Bonamici on winning the special election primary in OR-01.