Sarah Granger, a blogger for BlogHer.com, MOMocrats and Huffington Post, is in Denver this week attending the Democratic National Convention. She shared with us her thoughts on the week so far...
Yesterday at the Democratic National Convention was dedicated in large part to women - women who fought to gain the right to vote, women who run for office, and women uniting behind Barack Obama for President. It's been noted that this Democratic National Convention has included an impressive number of events focused on women, and yesterday highlighted the hard work of women throughout the campaign and history. Today as well, Speaker Pelosi kicked-off the convention role- call and many women spoke on behalf of their states during the historic roll call. Women of the House of Representatives were also highlighted.This is the first time in our history we have had a viable woman candidate for president and the first time we have a woman Speaker of the House, and both Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton were featured prominently, culminating in Senator Clinton's speech from the Pepsi Center last night. The strong support of women for Senator Obama's candidacy is apparent through the small things, like buttons saying "Hillary supporter for Obama" to the roaring crowds as Senator Clinton rallied throughout the day.The pervasive cry is for our families - healthcare for all, reviving the economy, pay equality, and bringing the troops home from Iraq responsibly. As Senator Clinton noted, Senator Obama has a strong record of supporting women and families, and as Michelle Obama emphasized in her speeches this week, he will focus on "equal pay for equal work". It's not enough to pay lip service to "women's issues" as often is the case by candidates. Now, it's time to walk our talk and Barack Obama will do that.Through Women for Obama, the campaign is addressing key issues important to women and families including defending a woman's right to choose, supporting sex education and contraception programs, committing to investing in women-owned small businesses, expanding childcare options, preschool for all, developing innovating school improvement plans, and making college more affordable. That's not all, but these are some of the reasons Senator Clinton released her delegates to Senator Obama. She is confident that he will continue to forge forward and make incredible process in the next administration.In Michelle Obama's speech Monday night, she emphasized her thoughts about the suffragettes and what they have achieved, and she spoke about how one day her daughters will have children of their own and what she would want for them. Regarding the suffragettes, she exclaimed, "let's devote ourselves to finishing their work." She expressed how she knows Senator Obama will make it easier for women to take care of their children and their ailing parents, and that he will help them continue to fulfill meaningful roles in their communities. Throughout the week, the theme of Barack Obama's leadership on women's issues couldn't be stronger.
Yesterday at the Democratic National Convention was dedicated in large part to women - women who fought to gain the right to vote, women who run for office, and women uniting behind Barack Obama for President.
It's been noted that this Democratic National Convention has included an impressive number of events focused on women, and yesterday highlighted the hard work of women throughout the campaign and history. Today as well, Speaker Pelosi kicked-off the convention role- call and many women spoke on behalf of their states during the historic roll call. Women of the House of Representatives were also highlighted.
This is the first time in our history we have had a viable woman candidate for president and the first time we have a woman Speaker of the House, and both Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton were featured prominently, culminating in Senator Clinton's speech from the Pepsi Center last night. The strong support of women for Senator Obama's candidacy is apparent through the small things, like buttons saying "Hillary supporter for Obama" to the roaring crowds as Senator Clinton rallied throughout the day.
The pervasive cry is for our families - healthcare for all, reviving the economy, pay equality, and bringing the troops home from Iraq responsibly. As Senator Clinton noted, Senator Obama has a strong record of supporting women and families, and as Michelle Obama emphasized in her speeches this week, he will focus on "equal pay for equal work". It's not enough to pay lip service to "women's issues" as often is the case by candidates. Now, it's time to walk our talk and Barack Obama will do that.
Through Women for Obama, the campaign is addressing key issues important to women and families including defending a woman's right to choose, supporting sex education and contraception programs, committing to investing in women-owned small businesses, expanding childcare options, preschool for all, developing innovating school improvement plans, and making college more affordable. That's not all, but these are some of the reasons Senator Clinton released her delegates to Senator Obama. She is confident that he will continue to forge forward and make incredible process in the next administration.
In Michelle Obama's speech Monday night, she emphasized her thoughts about the suffragettes and what they have achieved, and she spoke about how one day her daughters will have children of their own and what she would want for them. Regarding the suffragettes, she exclaimed, "let's devote ourselves to finishing their work." She expressed how she knows Senator Obama will make it easier for women to take care of their children and their ailing parents, and that he will help them continue to fulfill meaningful roles in their communities. Throughout the week, the theme of Barack Obama's leadership on women's issues couldn't be stronger.
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