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Monica Lewinsky, the role model?

By Anna Brand

10/22/14 03:34PM

When the affair between 25-year old Monica Lewinsky and then-President Bill Clinton went public in 1998, the White House intern was lambasted a slut, a whore, and a tramp. Now 16 years later, she’s could be the next big role model. read more

Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker campaigns for re-election at a manufacturing company in Racine, Wis. on Sept. 23, 2014.

Women could decide Scott Walker race for governor in Wisconsin

By Meredith Clark

10/15/14 02:57PM

The race for Governor in Wisconsin is tied again, as Democrat Mary Burke and incumbent Gov. Scott Walker answered questions from one of the state's major newspapers. read more

Thank you to the incredible fired up crowd that met us in Cumberland County! #KYSen pic.twitter.com/xnixswd9Oa
— Alison L. Grimes (@AlisonForKY) October 16, 2014

Women's Equality Party pushes for women's rights on the ballot

By Nisha Chittal

10/09/14 09:42AM

New York might soon become the first state in the nation with a political party dedicated exclusively to increasing women's equality. read more

Alison Lundergan Grimes speaks at the Fancy Farm picnic, Aug. 2, 2014.

Alison Lundergan Grimes lays out day-one game plan

By Anna Brand

09/23/14 11:43AM

The Kentucky Senate candidate pledges to hit the ground running with six issues if she wins the seat. read more

If too much #girlpower can break the Internet, we might be in trouble. #progress4women #womensucceed pic.twitter.com/ekid9fFAsH
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) September 18, 2014

VoteRunLead to recruit, train women to run for local office

By Nisha Chittal

09/16/14 10:38AM

A new organization called VoteRunLead aims to increase the amount of women in state and local political offices. read more

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Young Kim

By Anna Brand

09/12/14 12:49PM

Over the course of 30 days, msnbc.com will feature notable female candidates – Democrats and Republicans – running for office in 2014. read more

Let's make history today, #MA! "@Maura_Healey could be the 1st LGBT state #AG ever elected" #ElectionDay http://t.co/CNYkg7oNIy
— Women'sCampaignFund (@WCFonline) September 9, 2014

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Staci Appel

By Anna Brand

09/11/14 10:21AM

Over the course of 30 days, msnbc.com will feature notable female candidates – Democrats and Republicans – running for office in 2014. read more

Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., speaks during a news conference at the House Triangle in Washington. (Photo by Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty)

Ann Kirkpatrick releases ad in response to GOP attack

By Michele Richinick

09/09/14 09:34AM

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick's new campaign advertisement, "Boots," responds to the GOP previously portraying her as a pair of legs wearing high heels. read more

Martha Coakley, the leading Democratic candidate for governor of Massachusetts, speaks at a meet and greet in Salem, Mass., June 9, 2014.

Martha Coakley continues to hold lead ahead of Massachusetts Democratic primary

By Michele Richinick

09/08/14 11:44AM

Attorney General Martha Coakley continues to hold the No. 1 spot over two other Democrats ahead of Tuesday's primary election for governor of Massachusetts. read more

From a supporter: "#CatsForLeticia." Nice gear! pic.twitter.com/gMWILw10dz
— Leticia Van De Putte (@leticiavdp) September 8, 2014

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in her office on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 6, 2013.

Kirsten Gillibrand pushes back at sexism on Capitol Hill

By Kasie Hunt

09/08/14 12:03PM

NEW YORK -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wasn't afraid to tell a male friend what she really thought about his suggestion she was so fat that she wouldn't want her picture splashed across the covers of the New York tabloids. "F-- you. F-- you. F-- you, a--hole," the New York Democrat told him over dinner, according to her new book... read more

From the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington last year. "We demand #equality for all!" #tbt pic.twitter.com/QV3OMl7hAZ
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) August 28, 2014

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Monica Lewinsky, the role model?

Women could decide Scott Walker race for governor in Wisconsin

Women's Equality Party pushes for women's rights on the ballot

Alison Lundergan Grimes lays out day-one game plan

VoteRunLead to recruit, train women to run for local office

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Young Kim

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Staci Appel

Ann Kirkpatrick releases ad in response to GOP attack

Martha Coakley continues to hold lead ahead of Massachusetts Democratic primary

Kirsten Gillibrand pushes back at sexism on Capitol Hill

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