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Women Running for Senate Pour Millions into Their Campaigns

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● August 29, 2016

John McCain, a formidable fundraiser, faces Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick in Arizona, in one of the country’s most expensive Senate races. Meanwhile, the two women bidding for Barbara Boxer’s seat in California are also each raising millions.

Pro-Choice Kirkpatrick Threatens to Upset McCain in Arizona

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● August 22, 2016

If independents and Hispanics help her win, she would be a dramatic change from the incumbent on abortion rights, immigration and wage equity. She would also become Arizona’s first female senator.

Clinton Offers Quiet Policy Lure to Millions of Unpaid Caregivers

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● July 13, 2016

It’s not a hot button issue, but the U.S. crisis in caregiving, from children to aged parents, could strengthen the Democratic presumptive nominee’s appeal to independents and the millions of white voters caring for an older adult.

ABC News Democratic Presidential debate from St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H, Dec. 19, 2015; Bernie Sanders (left), Hillary Clinton (right).

Wages, Guns, Student Debt: See How Sanders and Clinton Stack Up

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● May 24, 2016

These three issues of particular concern to women are still up for consideration by Democratic voters in the June 7 primaries in California, New Jersey and four other states.

Female-Dominated Unions Active in April 26 Primaries

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● April 26, 2016

“For decades, unions have fought for livable wages, paid sick leave and other economic issues that benefit all workers, not just union members,” says the president of a nursing union. “Now these issues are front and center in the 2016 presidential campaign.”

5 Reasons for Women to Get Savvy About U.S. Budget Dealings

By Sharon Johnson ● Employment ● April 5, 2016

Did you know a major public preschool initiative is at stake on Capitol Hill while the campaigns hog all the headlines? A professional budget watcher spots a few key provisions that could help close the wage gap.

Sanders Puts $15 Minimum Wage to Super Tuesday Test

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● March 15, 2016

The Vermont senator's $15 federal minimum wage proposal could be a big issue for voters in today's Democratic primaries who have seen their incomes decline. “The financial pressures on women have been tremendous,” says a researcher in Ohio.

Nurses Favoring Medicare for All Fan Out for Sanders on Super Tuesday

By Sharon Johnson ● Employment ● March 1, 2016

National Nurses United was the principal national proponent of a single payer health plan during 2009 debates on health reform. Now the union is sending pro-Sanders volunteers into 11 states holding primaries and caucuses on March 1.

California's New Law Spotlights Crisis Pregnancy Centers

By Sharon Johnson ● Health & Science ● February 8, 2016

The law requires that these faith-based facilities, which have proliferated in recent years, to adhere to new standards. If the law survives court challenges, versions of it may pop up in other state legislatures during the coming months.

Clinton Runs as Reproductive Rights Favorite in Iowa and N.H.

By Sharon Johnson ● Crime & Law ● January 20, 2016

Planned Parenthood's backing of the Democratic frontrunner is the first time the organization has endorsed a primary candidate in its 100-year history. NARAL is also making an early move. Both groups say that's because it's an extraordinary year.

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