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Send Me "Back to the Kitchen"?

SOURCE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/betty-sutton/send-me-back-to-the-kitch_b_552066.html

 

  Rep. Betty Sutton

Democratic Congresswoman (Ohio's 13th District)

Posted: April 26, 2010 12:50 PM

 Last week a talented, young woman full of promise came to me with a flier her family received in the mail from the Republican Party. As she handed me the mailer, with a sense of disappointment and hurt, she pointed to a line in the flier that read, 'Let's take Betty Sutton out of the House and send her back to the kitchen.'

 

The young woman, her heart heavy, then said, "I can't believe that this is how some people value women. And, even if they do, I can't believe that they would feel comfortable promoting it in a flier like this." And then, this bright, capable woman, who I know to be ready and able to do great things for our community and nation, said this: "I don't know why I even went to college; if this is how people treat you, what's the point?"

The mailer was supported by funds from a Republican multimillionaire challenger by the name of Tom Ganley who has decided he wants to take my place in Congress. Ganley placed a huge advertisement in the flier to build support for the campaign to - how did they put it - oh, yes, to get me "out of the House and back in the kitchen."

We have set a goal to send 15,000 signatures calling on Republican candidate Tom Ganley to unequivocally denounce the comment immediately, and for Medina County Republican Party Chairman Bill Heck, who continues to defend the belittling comment, to step down.

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Ida M. Tarbell, 86, Dies in Bridgeport On This Day January 17, 1944

Ida M. Tarbell, 86, Dies in Bridgeport.

Ida M. Tarbell
Portrait taken in 1904
Born	Ida Minerva Tarbell 5 November 1857 Hatch Hollow, Amity Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States
Died	6 January 1944 (aged 86) Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Occupation	Teacher, writer and journalist
Notable work(s)	The History of the Standard Oil Company

SOURCE:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_M._Tarbell

Giffords reaches 'major milestone' in recovery, doctors say

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Breaking News Alert: Giffords reaches 'major milestone' in recovery, doctors say
January 13, 2011 12:36:16 PM
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Doctors treating Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) said Thursday she has reached "a major milestone" in her recovery from a gunshot wound to the head with her ability to open her eyes and seemingly respond to her surroundings.

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A response to Saturday's events from CEO Carla Oleska

by Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 1:47pm

This past Saturday while our Institute cohort was hard at work, a situation was playing out that speaks to the very heart of why WFWM’s Leadership Institute for Political Impact is so critical. Saturday afternoon a congresswoman with goals, a judge with principles, a nine year old girl with dreams, a congressional intern with aspirations, and people with plain old hope and interest, were gunned down senselessly.  On behalf of our inaugural cohort of women, I give you our response to this event.

We could all very easily sit and decide that the world has gotten too out of hand, that the safest thing to do is stay in our own backyard, stay hidden, stay safe.

But we won’t. 

We won’t let vitriol and violence take over our world. 

We won’t let the discussion be taken out of our control. 

We won’t let our voices not be heard. 

We won’t let Congresswoman Giffords down.

We won’t let principles be destroyed.

We won’t let adults turn their backs on children’s dreams.

We will do the hard work to create civility, honor and peace

We will craft discussions that are grounded in respect

We will speak our truth aloud

We will run for and hold public office

We will create just, equitable and safe communities

We will encourage and teach our children to have their dreams.

We will create the world that we know and believe is possible.

Together.

Carla Oleska

C.E.O.

Gifford’s Tragedy: What’s the Message to Young Women?

Gifford’s Tragedy: What’s the Message to Young Women? by Gloria Feldt Leaders like Gabrielle Giffords, and the young women she inspires, must take the lead to restore our democracy. When an angry young man aimed his semiautomatic handgun at Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in a Tucson Safeway store on Saturday, he didn’t just critically wound her and kill or wound 19 others. He fired a shot through the heart of American democracy. It will fall to rising leaders like Giffords—and girls like nine-year-old Christina Green, killed by the assailant’s gunfire just days after she was elected to her school’s student council—to transform our political community to one where differences can be debated safely and policies decided without fear for anything but re-election prospects. Click here to read full article. To read other WMC Exclusives, click here. Women's Media Center was founded in 2005 by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem to positively impact the visibility of women in the media, amplify women's voices on key issues in the national dialogue, fight sexism and bias against women in the media, and increase professional opportunities for women across all forms of media. Through training, advocacy, and the development of original content, WMC is changing the conversation in the media so that media more accurately represents the perspectives, positions, and priorities of women.

There are no words

Following the tragic events today in Arizona, I wanted to share with you my public statement: There are no words for us to adequately express our sadness at the shooting today in Tucson.  Our hearts go out to Congresswoman Giffords, all of the victims and their families in the face of this senseless, violent act of cowardice. Congresswoman Giffords is a leader in this country and the Women’s Campaign Forum has been proud to stand with her, during her campaigns and her work in Congress.  She is a fierce fighter for her constituents and for her country. We must all stand up at this time and say that this type of violence has no place in the discussion of the critical issues our country faces.  Innocent people were injured and killed today; including a young girl who’s life had barely started. It is up to us to ensure that no one loses a life over a difference of opinion again. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims. Siobhan “Sam” Bennett President/CEO Women’s Campaign Forum (WCF) is the oldest organization financially investing in women candidates. A non-partisan organization, WCF supports women of all parties, at all levels of office, from the very beginning of their public life—when that support is needed most. WCF is dedicated to advancing the political participation and leadership of women who support reproductive health choices for all. Learn more here: www.wcfonline.org. If you are unable to view the message below, click here to view this message on our website. Unsubscribe | Visit our website Women’s Campaign Forum. © 2010 All rights reserved.

Breaking News Alert The shooting of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

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Breaking News Alert: Gunman held in shooting of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords identified as Jared Loughner
January 8, 2011 4:56:12 PM
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Gunman held in the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and others has been identified as Jared Laughner, law enforcement officials said. Loughner, 22, is a veteran.



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Breaking News Alert: Rep. Giffords in intensive care; doctor 'optimistic'
January 8, 2011 4:13:11 PM
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The surgeon who operated on Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said he is "optimistic" about her recovery. Pima County sheriff says six people were killed in the Tucson shooting that wounded Giffords.



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Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Sat, January 08, 2011 -- 1:22 PM ET
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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona Reportedly Shot in Tucson

A Democratic congresswoman from Arizona was shot along with
several others during a public event at a grocery store in
Tucson, according to news reports. The condition of
Representative Gabrielle Giffords remained unclear. The
Tucson Citizen reported that Ms. Giffords had been shot at
close range in the head.

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http://www.nytimes.com?emc=na

 

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