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Women and the 2006 Elections: Moving Forward
Thursday, December 7th 2006 12:15
New York, NY USA

Women played a critical role in the 2006 elections and are poised to grow in influence as political players--as voters, elected leaders and contributors--to drive progressive change now and as we move toward the 2008 elections. Come learn and discuss the results of women in the 2006 elections with a prominent panel of experts.

This Forum, the second in the Women's Empowerment Forum Series, is co-sponsored by Demos and the National Council for Research on Women. Women and the 2006 Elections: Moving Forward will look at what's different for women and political power in light of the results of the 2006 elections and spotlight the dynamics that will be important for 2008. The discussion will be led by leading pollster, Ethel Klein, Principal of EDK Associates and author of several books on the gender gap who will provide an analysis of the women's vote. Panelists will look at issues of concern to women as voters, including: the political positioning of women as candidates, Asian women's concerns, women as powerful fundraisers, the challenge of communicating issues women care deeply about in an election season and pressing for greater accountability from politicians. Linda Tarr-Whelan, Demos' Distinguished Senior Fellow for Women's Empowerment will set the stage.

The panelists will include:

An Analysis of Women and the 2006 Election Results - Ethel Klein, Principal, EDK Associates
Issues Impacting Asian Women Voters - Courtney Chappell, Policy and Programs Director, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)
Women as Candidates and Political Leaders - State Senator Liz Krueger, New York State Senator 26th District
Unfinished Business: Women's Issues - Anna Wadia, Consultant to the National Council for Research on Women
Women and Money - Sarah Kovner, Advisor to non-profits and political candidates

Location:
Demos 220 5th Ave, 5th Fl New York NY 10001

Contact:
Rachel Sorey
rsorey@gmail.com

Sponsored By:
Demos http://demos.org/events.cfm