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CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #49

CALIFORNIA LIST Newsletter -Post Primary - June 2008
SLOW DECLINE OF WOMEN LEGISLATORS CONTINUES

While the nation’s political attention has been focused on the Democratic presidential primary election, our Democratic women candidates here in California ran competitive campaigns in really difficult races AND won! However, yesterday’s primary was a bittersweet victory.



CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #48

CALIFORNIA LIST Newsletter - May 2008
Hunger For Change

This election has revved up our political process unlike anything we have seen in decades. Across the country, Democrats are showing up to participate in campaigns, and voting in record numbers. As the presidential campaign gets more and more interesting it is energizing voters across all partisian lines.[…]



CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #47

Gender In Politics Today
By Bettina Duval, Founder, CALIFORNIA LIST
The current Democratic presidential primary race has proven to be historic on many fronts – the duration of the challenge, the diversity of the candidates, and the discussions which have been inspired.
Senator Barack Obama’s recent speech was a wonderful, honest, personal interpretation of feelings about race and […]



CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #46

Post Primary Update
California’s election on Tuesday saw a record turnout as voters came out in high numbers to cast their ballots for the Presidential primary and the ballot propositions. It was a good night for women in California. The narrow defeat of Proposition 93 means that the pipeline of women candidates running in 2008 will […]



CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #45

“Of my two “handicaps” being female
put more obstacles in my path than being black.”
- Former Presidential Candidate and Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm
When Shirley Chisholm ran for president in 1972 only three women had ever held the office of Governor . . . all were elected as surrogates to replace their deceased husbands. At that […]



CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #44

CELEBRATING 2007 . . .
AND OUR FUTURE.
Message from Bettina Duval, President
As 2007 comes to a close we have much cause for celebration together — this year has been dominated by monumental steps for women and women political leaders.
For the CALIFORNIA LIST it has been a prosperous year of networking, implementing plans and building on our […]



CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #43

ELECTING WOMEN IS IMPORTANT.
IT’S ABOUT OUR FUTURE.
As the presidential campaign of 2008 continues with an intensity not normally seen so early in the election cycle, it is a politically charged historic moment at home and around the globe. Hillary Clinton running for president changes the paradigm – a qualified, competent, competitive woman is the frontrunner […]



CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #42

It’s not about this Supreme Court decision.
It’s about our future.
In sum, the notion that the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act furthers any legitimate governmental interest is, quite simply, irrational. The Court’s defense of the statute provides no saving explanation. In candor, the Act, and the Court’s defense of it, cannot be understood as anything other […]



CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #41

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN SET THE STAGE FOR THE FUTURE
After years of effort, we are finally starting to see some results. From top executive appointments to powerful political offices, so far 2007 is an exciting year for women.
Drew Gilpin Faust, who was named the first female President of Harvard University.
Indra Nooyi, recently became Chairman and CEO of […]



THE CALIFORNIA LIST NEWSLETTER #39

IT’S NOT ABOUT THIS ELECTION, IT’S ABOUT THE FUTURE
“…an historic moment for the women of this country…a moment for which we have waited over 200 years…to redeem the promise of America, that all men and women are created equal…Let us all stand together to move our country forward, seeking common ground for the common good. […]



CONTRIBUTE
SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS

Debra Bowen
DEBRA BOWEN
California’s 30th
Secretary of State

A pioneer in open government reform, election integrity, and personal privacy rights, Debra Bowen became only the sixth woman in California history elected to a statewide constitutional office when she was elected as Secretary of State in November 2006.

As the chief elections officer for the largest state in the nation, Secretary Bowen is responsible for overseeing state and federal elections, a role that also requires her to test and certify the voting equipment used in California.

Secretary Bowen is also responsible for helping to carry out election laws and campaign disclosure requirements by maintaining a statewide database of registered voters, certifying the official lists of candidates for each election, tracking and certifying ballot initiatives, compiling election returns, and certifying the election results for all state and federal contests.

Beyond her role as the state’s chief elections officer, Secretary of State Bowen is charged with managing a number of other programs for the people of California. She is committed to carrying out all of her responsibilities in an open, transparent fashion that opens up government and builds people’s confidence in our democracy.