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What Does Obama’s Win Mean for Women?

Posted in Equity in the News, Voter Education, tagged , , , , , , on November 5, 2008, | 9 Comments »

On this day, Nov. 5, in 1872, Susan B. Anthony and 15 other women voted in the presidential election. All 16 women were later arrested, Susan B. being the sole individual actually brought to court. The judge not only refused to let her testify because she was a woman but also apparently ordered the jury [...]

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What Shall Be Your Legacy?

Posted in Voter Education, tagged , , , , , on November 4, 2008, | 3 Comments »

I am a part of a message board on which I post daily. Nearly all of the members are college-educated people ranging from ages 18 to over 40. What’s fascinating about the site are the variety of backgrounds and experiences that come together and speak on a wide range of issues. Recently we’ve talked at [...]

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The Night Before the Election

Posted in Voter Education, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 3, 2008, | 3 Comments »

‘Twas the night before the election, when all through the land
Every pollster was out asking, “Please, show us your hand”;
The voting booths were being tuned by IT folks with care,
In hopes that no glitches soon would be there;
The voters were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of “no more ads!” danced in their heads;
And [...]

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Sarah Palin and I Agree — on Economic Security!

Posted in Voter Education, Women and Economic Security, tagged , , , , , , , on October 30, 2008, | No Comments »

OK, so we all know the economy is in terrible shape. Gas prices are falling, retirement accounts are shrinking, grocery prices are on the rise, and where I live orange juice is nearly $5 a gallon. The holidays are coming, and I am seriously considering delaying Christmas until July. LOL! There [...]

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Protect Your Vote

Posted in Equity in the News, The AAUW Community, Voter Education, tagged , , , , , , , , , on October 29, 2008, | 1 Comment »

The following was sent to members of AAUW’s Action Network last week, but with the election just days away the information bears repeating.
Be Prepared on Election Day

Find your polling place ahead of time. You can locate your local polling place using your zip code at Vote411.org or MyPollingPlace.com.
Find out which forms of ID your state [...]

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