Monthly Archives: December 2009
What's an Underemployed Gal to Do? Run For Office
The Huffington Post Diane Tucker December 15, 2009 Since the recession began, millions of women have found themselves underemployed, working in survival jobs for which they’re overqualified. If you’re in the process of making similar life changes, why not run for office? America needs more women in politics. Because why? “Governments with more women legislators […]
Like Women Leaders
Believe it or not Tiger Woods is in a place very much like women find themselves when we are in leadership positions: breeches of integrity by women (of whom so much more in this area is expected) are not easily tolerated, by women or men. We are held to a higher standard as Woods will be. And though his endorsements are still largely intact, the popularity behind the Tiger Woods brand will likely continue to falter, as news about his alleged dalliances builds.
Why Aren't Women Running for Office?
Chicago Sun Times By Carol Marin December 2, 2009 Where the heck are the women? Just look at the current list of candidates running for statewide office. For governor? Seven Republicans, four Democrats and one Green? All men. For lieutenant governor? Six Republicans, six Democrats, all men. Secretary of state? All men again. Only Lisa […]