When Women Win: Emily's List and the Rise of Women in American PoliticsA behind-the-scenes look at the organization that transformed Congress—and became a force for female empowerment. In 1985, aware of the near-total absence of women in Congress, Ellen Malcolm launched EMILY’s List, a powerhouse political organization that seeks to ignite change by getting women elected to office. The rest is history: Since then, EMILY’s List has helped elect 23 women senators, 12 governors, and 116 Democratic women to the House. When Women Win delivers stories of some of the toughest political contests of the past three decades, including the historic victory of Barbara Mikulski as the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right and Elizabeth Warren’s dramatic Senate win. It is both a page-turning political drama and an important look at the effects of women’s engagement in politics. |
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... nominated Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush as its party's respective presidential and vice presidential candidates. The Reagan Revolution was born, and with it the “family values” promulgated by Phyllis Schlafly — code words of the ...
... nominated Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush as its party's respective presidential and vice presidential candidates. The Reagan Revolution was born, and with it the “family values” promulgated by Phyllis Schlafly — code words of the ...
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... nomination for the Missouri senatorial seat. Her upset victory earned her national attention. Looking toward the general election in November, however, she was still a huge underdog. For one thing, her opponent, John Danforth, was an ...
... nomination for the Missouri senatorial seat. Her upset victory earned her national attention. Looking toward the general election in November, however, she was still a huge underdog. For one thing, her opponent, John Danforth, was an ...
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... nominated. That meant seriously vetting potential candidates.” Early on, Team A knocked out Mary Rose Oakar of Ohio ... nomination, thought that a woman vice presidential candidate might be just the ticket to inject some excitement into ...
... nominated. That meant seriously vetting potential candidates.” Early on, Team A knocked out Mary Rose Oakar of Ohio ... nomination, thought that a woman vice presidential candidate might be just the ticket to inject some excitement into ...
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... nominated, she would serve,” said Joanne. “She had to be willing to have this thing roll out, and see where it went.” In response, Ferraro said she was willing to be a candidate, but she felt that getting the nomination was a long shot ...
... nominated, she would serve,” said Joanne. “She had to be willing to have this thing roll out, and see where it went.” In response, Ferraro said she was willing to be a candidate, but she felt that getting the nomination was a long shot ...
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... nomination, the prospect of a female vice president fueled the media throughout the primary season. On June 4, San Francisco mayor Dianne Feinstein and Ferraro graced the cover of Time magazine under the cover line And for Vice ...
... nomination, the prospect of a female vice president fueled the media throughout the primary season. On June 4, San Francisco mayor Dianne Feinstein and Ferraro graced the cover of Time magazine under the cover line And for Vice ...
Contents
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A Distant Kingdom | 67 |
A Star Is Born | 85 |
Leaping And Creeping | 201 |
The Next Piece Of The Puzzle | 225 |
Madam Speaker | 243 |
Down To The Wire | 257 |
EMILYS List 20 | 271 |
Women Make It Work | 289 |
Back Matter | 303 |
Back Flap | 359 |
How To Beat Bubba | 107 |
Nantucket Sleigh Ride | 133 |
The Year Of The Woman | 159 |
Reversal Of Fortune | 175 |
Back Cover | 360 |
Spine | 361 |
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When Women Win: EMILY's List and the Rise of Women in American Politics Ellen Malcolm,Craig Unger No preview available - 2016 |
When Women Win: EMILY's List and the Rise of Women in American Politics Ellen R. Malcolm,Craig Unger No preview available - 2017 |
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