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Sasha and Malia Enhance the Horizon for World’s Girls

By Ritu Sharma ● Commentary ● December 17, 2008

As she looks forward to the U.S. presidential inauguration Ritu Sharma finds herself thinking about girls of color around the world. When she was growing up the princess-like aura of presidential daughters was limited by race. No longer.

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Obama to Push CEDAW; Iran Threatens Activists

By Iulia Anghelescu ● Arts & Culture ● December 6, 2008

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Michelle Brings the New Everywoman to White House

By C. Nicole Mason ● Commentary ● November 14, 2008

Black women found it particularly sweet to see Michelle Obama walk into the White House this week. But C. Nicole Mason says the next first lady is an all-American everywoman; a role-balancing Millennium Mom who will succeed by being herself.

House Races Push Women’s Numbers to New High

By Alison Bowen ● Politics ● November 6, 2008

Election Night nudged up the female composition of the next U.S. House of Representatives by three lawmakers, to a record 74. But the political gender gap remains wide, with women’s share of the House staying at 16 percent.

2008 Election Day Coverage

By WeNews Staff ● Politics ● November 5, 2008

(WOMENSENEWS)–Women’s votes will determine the outcome of this year’s heated election. Female candidates are working to increase their ranks in Congress even as they may lose ground in governors’ mansions. And ballot initiatives threaten women’s rights.

Women’s eNews has been parsing women’s votes and shedding light on women’s concerns throughout the presidential campaign, from early primaries to final returns. Our Election Day coverage is collected here.

Shaheen Wins Senate Seat; Collins Is Rare GOP Victor

By Jon Lentz ● Politics ● November 5, 2008

Elizabeth Dole was upset in North Carolina and Jeanne Shaheen won her Senate race in New Hampshire. In Maine, Susan Collins defied national trends, and Democrats also added pro-choice members to their ranks in the Senate.

Women Approach ‘Critical Mass’ in House

By Alison Bowen ● Politics ● November 5, 2008

Women could reach 20 percent of the House of Representatives this election. It all depends on the 133 women running as major-party nominees. A Democratic tide could help four of them win upsets in Ohio, South Carolina and Florida.

Perdue Claims N.C. Win in Pick-Up for Female Govs

By Keith Staskiewicz ● Politics ● November 5, 2008

Bev Perdue pulled out a victory in North Carolina to become the state’s first female governor. Christine Gregoire was declared victor in her bid for a second term in Washington state. But women lost gubernatorial races in Indiana and Vermont.

Women Gain Seats in Congress; Dole Loses

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● November 5, 2008

Women picked up seats in statehouses and on Capitol Hill in a sweeping election victory for Democrats that included a major upset in North Carolina. Advocates for women say they anticipate a new era for domestic programs in an Obama administration.

Union Women Labor for Obama in Rust Belt

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● October 31, 2008

Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania–where union members represent 25 to 35 percent of all voters–are tough battlegrounds. Female union members are doing what they can to persuade Rust Belt rank-and-file to pull the lever for Democrats.