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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Election Results, November 7, 2006
Great Election for Democrats
In Congress, Democrats take control
of House of Representatives
Making Nancy Pelosi of California the
First Woman to be Speaker of the HouseCongratulations to Debra Bowen
New California Secretary of State
The results are in and we wanted you to know right away! A tremendous thank you to all the members of this […]

“Extreme liberals who look at this should be quaking in their boots,” declares Pastor Becky Fischer with jovial satisfaction in the riveting documentary “Jesus Camp.” Ms. Fischer, an evangelical Christian, helps run Kids on Fire, a summer camp in Devils Lake, ND, that grooms children to be soldiers in “God’s army.”
– from Stephen Holden, […]

“In American politics, who controls the states controls the nation. The right understands this, and for a generation has waged an unrelenting war to take over state government in America.” Joel Rodgers, The Nation
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
By Bettina Duval, Founder, The CALIFORNIA LIST
On Sundays at the Santa Monica Pier volunteers place a white […]

CALIFORNIA PRIMARY ELECTION
PRO-CHOICE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN RACES
By Bettina Duval, Founder, The CALIFORNIA LIST
What a primary election! California’s pro-choice Democratic women candidates ran competitive campaigns in really difficult races. Your support helped provide these candidates with the resources necessary to win.
Although The CALIFORNIA LIST works to elect women to California state government, we MUST recognize Francine Busby, […]

GIVE. SUPPORT. VOTE.
By Bettina Duval, Founder, The CALIFORNIA LIST
The climax of nearly two years of campaigning has arrived. Suddenly the primary election day is only 16 days away – Tuesday, June 6th.
In this newsletter I thought I would simply provide you with a brief status report regarding the number of women running in the upcoming […]

IT’S NOT HOW FAST YOU RUN,
BUT HOW MUCH YOU DON’T SLOW DOWN…
By Bettina Duval, Founder, The CALIFORNIA LIST
Dedication. Perseverance. Discipline. Resolve. These are characteristics of a marathon runner. One can’t help but draw a comparison to being a candidate running in the current California primary election.
Watching the Boston Marathon on Monday, I was once again […]

I AM WOMAN, HEAR ME ROAR,
IN NUMBERS TOO BIG TO IGNORE.
– Helen Reddy
By Bettina Duval, Founder, The CALIFORNIA LIST
The reggae tunes “The Strength of a Woman,” and “Thank You Momma” opened almost each of Portia Simpson Miller’s rallies, and “It’s Woman Time Now,” became her unofficial motto during her successful bid to become the first […]