Conference turris::womannotes-v1

744.0. "Fem. of Power" by TSG::DOUGHERTY () Wed Mar 02 1988 13:14

Tired of voting for the lessor of two evils at election time?  So am
    I!  So, when I learned about the Feminization of Power Campaign,
    I thought I'd share it with you all.  It's a national campaign to
    inspire feminist women and men to run for public office.  So far
    its been really well received in L.A. Houston, and the Midwest. 
    
    The people behind it are The Fund for the Feminist Majority.  No, it
    isn't a PAC, nor is it affiliated with any political party. It's
    a non-profit organization, headed by Ellie Smeal, with the sole 
    purpose of increasing the number of feminist public office holders
    at all levels of government.  Isn't this a GREAT IDEA!?!?  Imagine,
    feeling good about the candidate your voting for .....   Someone
    who will address pay equity issues, parental leave, health care,
    day care, etc.
    
    The Boston event is March 28th at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50
    park Plaza at Arlington Street (off the Common). Speakers include
    Lt. Gov. Evelyn Murphy, Kay Weaver and Ellie Smeal. FREE Admission.
    Exhibit of Women in History opens at 6:30 p.m.  The speeches at
    7:30 p.m. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED.  BARRIER-FREE.
    
    For more info send mail to TSG::DOUGHERTY.
    

    Is anyone from NH interested in carpooling to this?  I hate driving
    to Boston alone at night . . .
    
    --bonnie

    acton-area NOW has mentioned this in the last few newsletters. They've
    been pushing for women to run locally (and Mass NOW has been doing it
    state-wide). I think they've been successful in getting a woman to run
    for state rep in acton's district.