Sharon Johnson, Author at Women's eNews

Georgia's Donna Sheldon Fires Away at Gun Control

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● April 10, 2014

Georgia is a GOP stronghold of opposition to abortion and gun control. After the state's passage of one of the country's most permissive gun laws, that puts this U.S. House candidate right at the heart of her party.

GOP Female Duo Faces California's ‘Jungle System'

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● March 8, 2014

If they win in a state where campaign costs and competition are both high, Elizabeth Emken and Mimi Walters will crack open the GOP's all-male caucus in California. The second in a series on women tapped by the GOP's Project GROW.

In Arizona, GOP's Female Duo Packs Combat Cred

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● March 3, 2014

Flying combat missions or directing platoons dispels voters' doubts about female candidates, says one analyst. Martha McSally and Wendy Rogers both claim that advantage. First in a series on women tapped by the GOP's Project GROW.

13 Female House Challengers Carry the GOP Banner

By Sharon Johnson ● Health & Science ● January 22, 2014

They have starring roles in their party's expansion strategy for both the House and the GOP's own female ranks. Like male counterparts, they are focused on repealing the Affordable Care Act, rolling back gun control and lowering taxes.

U.S. Lawmakers Sharpen Axe on Food Stamp Program

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● December 7, 2013

U.S. lawmakers will be trying to reconcile bills this week that will reduce benefits in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, previously known as food stamps.

GOP Faces Uphill Effort in Electing More Women

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● November 18, 2013

Democratic women out-number Republican counterparts in most levels of elected office. As the two parties start gearing up for the 2014 elections, the parties' gender gap could affect what happens to the GOP-dominated House of Representatives.

Incumbency Test Looms Larger for Female Governors

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● October 16, 2013

The four women running for gubernatorial reelection are playing up their accomplishments like all incumbents. But on this remaining frontier of female political leadership this emphasis is considered particularly important. The second of two stories.

Female Governors Run in Tail Winds of ACA Votes

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● October 9, 2013

The quartet of women running for gubernatorial reelection will be facing voter reaction to their decisions to accept or reject Medicaid expansion. First of two stories on Govs. Susana Martinez, Mary Fallin, Nikki Haley and Maggie Hassan.

Pensioners Face Betrayal in Detroit's Bankruptcy Push

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● September 17, 2013

The Motor City's government retirees have a lot on the line when Detroit managers argue this week to cut their pensions. Workers in other impoverished cities could be affected by what happens in the largest municipal bankruptcy.

‘Young Invincibles' Jingle Keys to Health Reform

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● September 3, 2013

As the Affordable Care Act gets close, younger Americans are being courted by both sides of the debate. Precarious finances-rather than opposition to paying for older people's health care-could stop many from signing up.

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