Women

September 1, 2008 -- ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Sarah and Todd Palin issued the following statement regarding today's Reuters story:

"We have been blessed with five wonderful children who we love with all our heart and mean everything to us. Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that as parents we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned. We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents. As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows she has our unconditional love and support.    » read more »

August 21, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - The Obama campaign announced today the launch of Women for Obama Torchbearers. The Torchbearer program is the Obama campaign's newest initiative to mobilize and engage young women leaders, age 35 and younger, in their community to get out the vote for Senator Obama in November.

Michelle Obama lauded the new program, "Just as they are to their families and their communities, women have been invaluable to Barack's efforts to bring change to this country. Tens of thousands of women have organized for us, traveled to battleground states, and carried our message to all corners of this country. I'm looking forward to working with our Torchbearers to continue this effort and mobilize for the election."    » read more »

Governor issues Executive Order outlining efforts to create more opportunity for minority and women owned businesses

August 13, 2008 -- (Salem) – Oregon Governor Kulongoski today announced he sent a letter to state agencies accompanying Executive Order 08-16, directing agencies to adopt aspirational targets to increase opportunities for minority and women owned businesses that are competing for state contracts. The executive order identifies agencies that have contracting needs that are a good match with existing certified minority and women owned businesses.    » read more »

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) recently responded to Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt’s blog post about a draft HHS rule that would jeopardize women’s access to quality, affordable basic health care.

"Secretary Leavitt's vague comments on the draft HHS rule do nothing to reassure Americans that the administration is not considering redefining abortion to include common forms of contraception, thereby jeopardizing women's access to basic health care,” said PPFA President Cecile Richards. “The administration needs to stop playing word games with women's health, and state clearly they will reject any regulations that will undermine women's access to basic health care."    » read more »

Female Diners Will Receive Free CoverGirl WetSlicks AmazeMint Lip Gloss and a Chance to Attend Exclusive Essence Music Festival Events

NEW YORK, July 1, 2008 -- Getting the check after dinner has never been sweeter. CoverGirl has teamed up with P.F. Chang's China Bistro to offer female diners an exclusive opportunity to try the new WetSlicks AmazeMint lip gloss after dinner. On Friday, July 4th, the first 500 women to dine at P.F. Chang's at 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd in Metairie, Louisiana will get a free lip color before it hits stores.    » read more »

June 23, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today issued the following statement to mark the anniversary of the enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972:

“Title IX has unlocked doors and created opportunities for millions of women in America. In the 36 years since Title IX’s enactment, there has been a massive increase in the number of women participating in high school and college sports.    » read more »

June 23, 2008 -- DNC Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Women's Caucus Chair Mame Reiley today issued the following statement marking the 36th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX, which outlaws sex discrimination in educational programs. After the passage of Title IX in 1972, today more than 2.7 million girls participate in athletics in high school according to the U.S. Dept. of Education. [Feminist Majority Foundation Website, accessed 6/18/08]    » read more »

June 23, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement to commemorate the 36th Anniversary of Title IX.

"Thirty-six years ago today, America took a bold step forward on the long march toward justice and equality when Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, banning gender discrimination in all education programs that receive federal money.

Barack Obama in New Mexico: Photo by Barack Obama campaign (CC)    » read more »

Economy heightens need to monitor mental health

June, 2008 -- ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic research suggests unmarried women living in rural areas have lower self-rated health status than their married counterparts. This lower health status often includes greater instances of self-assessed feelings of depression. The results of the study were recently published in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. They suggest that primary care physicians should take a proactive role in addressing health concerns of single women.    » read more »

Farmers in 35 counties to participate in Illinois WIC and Senior Farmers Market programs for locally grown fruits and vegetables

May 29, 2008 -- SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced that an additional nine counties will participate in the 2008 Women Infant and Children’s (WIC) and Senior Farmers Market programs.    » read more »

Irbil, Iraq -- 28 May 2008 -- An Amnesty International report on worldwide human rights says violence against women is widespread in northern Iraq.

In its report, Amnesty International says women and girls throughout the world suffer disproportionately from violence - in times of both peace and conflict - at the hands of their governments, their communities and their families.

Iraqi woman, Kurdistan: Photo by James Gordon (CC)

The report highlights the issue of violence against women as a major problem in northern Iraq. That is an assessment that the Kurdistan regional government's human-rights minister, Yousif Aziz, has already reached.    » read more »

More Than 1,000 Women Across the Bluegrass State Lend Their Support to Hillary

5/13/2008 -- LOUISVILLE, KY - The Kentucky for Hillary campaign today unveiled its Women’s Leadership Council and announced more than 1,000 Bluegrass Women for Hillary. Women from across the Bluegrass State have lent their support and will continue to help lead Hillary Clinton on her path to victory in Kentucky on Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton: Photo by Schu (CC)    » read more »

Week of May 11, 2008 Designated to Raise Awareness of Women Health Issues

May 8, 2008 -- Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan resolution reintroduced by Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) recognizing May 11-17, 2008 as National Women’s Health Week (NWHW).    » read more »

May 6, 2008 -- THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Phil. I appreciate -- appreciate you and your band members being here today. Thanks for entertaining us here on the South Lawn of the White House. We are so glad you have come. We're honoring six recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Awards. And as we do so, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of our military spouses all across the country.

George W. Bush: White House photo    » read more »

In 2000, Congress passed a provision requiring the SBA to award 5% of contracts to women owned businesses

May 1, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today sent the following letter to the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), Steven Preston, objecting to the SBA's proposed rule, entitled Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance procedures, which would do little or nothing to rectify the underrepresentation of and discrimination against women owned businesses in government contracting awards.

Senator Barack Obama: Photo by abbyladybug (CC)    » read more »