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Mac D’Alessandro: We Don’t Need More Democrats; We Need Better Democrats UPDATED
Time magazine predicts healthcare is no longer the number one issue on midterm voters’ minds. “Voters are far more concerned about the stalled economy or soaring budget deficits,” writes Time. But here in Massachusetts, the state that elected the 41st vote, healthcare is still dominating the discussion in at least one race leading... »
Six Things We Need to Do to Send a Woman to the White House
Last week I posted a question at SkinnyScoop: Do you think a woman will be elected president in your lifetime? Most of the respondents (81 percent) said yes. No one answered definitely not. I sure hope the respondents are right, but getting there won’t be easy. One respondent at SkinnyScoop wrote, “We are ready... »
Connie Saltonstall and the MDP’s Big But
Yesterday Connie Saltonstall announced she was withdrawing from the Democratic Primary for U.S. Representative in Michigan’s First Congressional District, and blamed a lack of support from the state’s Democratic Party for her decision. She had been hoping to replace Rep. Bart Stupak, an Ignorant Male Legislator recipient. In a statement, Saltonstall said, “I am... »
Breaking: Connie Saltonstall Out
Connie Saltonstall, the would be successor to Rep. Bart Stupak, has withdrawn from the Democratic Primary for U.S. Representative in Michigan’s First Congressional District citing lack of support from the state’s Democratic Party. We will write more on this tomorrow. For now, here is the press release. “I regretfully announce that I am withdrawing from... »
Bart Stupak and Carrie Bradshaw
It’s good news Friday. First, one of our top picks for IgnorantMale Legislator, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), is not seeking reelection. And the trailer for “Sex and the City 2″ is available. Check it out here and enjoy the weekend. »
WWND?
Ladies, I need advice. Here’s the dilemma. What would you do if you wanted to affect positive change but you knew the change would not be well received if it was presented by a woman to an entrenched ole’ boys network? My head is telling me to get a man to make my case... »
Another Wild Weekend
We spent all day yesterday glued to our Blackberry and to C-SPAN. The House finally voted in favor of healthcare reform sometime around 11 p.m. Sunday – but not before some very ugly moments elapsed and some serious negotiation –using women’s health as the bargaining chip – took place. On Saturday, protestors in Washington... »
A job opening and an induction
Wanted: A candidate for the Mass Ninth Congressional District. This individual will represent all of the people of the district and lead with courage and integrity. The candidate must value diversity and equality and must not allow their personal religious views to enter into politics. Must be able to vote for the people —... »
The Right to Life
More than two women die every day in the United States from pregnancy related causes. Repeat. More than two women die every day in the United States from pregnancy related causes. The incidences of “near misses,” complications where a woman comes close to dying, have increased since 2005. The maternal death rate has almost... »
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