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Smart Women Salon Series: A Guide to Political Leadership

Save the date for this next Salon on the topic of mentoring women!

Monday, April 19th
5:30-7pm
Local Vine
2520 2nd Ave., Seattle


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Caucus News Roundup

Celebrating the contribution of women: King County proclaims March "Women's History Month"
The month of March has now officially become Women's History Month in King County, in an attempt to recognize profound achievements of women in this state and beyond. The theme for 2010 is "Writing Women Back into History".

Centennial Exhibits
From Parlor to Podium: Territorial Suffragists of Olympia, March 13, 2010 through June 2011.

Patty Murray looks safe, but is she?
Joel Connelly in the Seattle PI believes that the glass ceiling for women in politics has shattered completely in Washington State.

Marcine Anderson first woman to serve on Shoreline District Court
The King County Council appointed Judge Anderson to serve in this new position on the bench created last year.

Women Who Are Changing The World
Washington's own Melinda Gates is among these amazing women!

Senators Honor International Women's Day
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced a resolution honoring the achievements of women around the world in advance of International Women's Day, which takes place every year on March 8.

Super Agency "Stirs Buzz" At U.N. Women's Session
Drumming up support for a 5th World Conference for Women, a NGO-driven conference that would provide the first sequel to that historic meeting in Beijing.

There Are Plenty of Reasons to Keep Your Eye on Senator Patty Murray
Could Senator Murray become first woman Senate Whip, and the possible Rossi challenge.

At U.N., Clinton rallies for more women's opportunities worldwide
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told government delegates and activists that violence against women remains a "global pandemic" and that their "subjugation" constitutes "a threat to the national security of the United States."

Payback for Prochoicers
If healthcare reform passes, thank the pro-choice community.  The Democratic Party and the Obama administration owe supporters of women's rights a huge payback for cooperating on its signature issue.




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