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In a post on WalesHome.org, Conservative Welsh Assembly Member for Cardiff North Jonathan Morgan has called for positive discrimination in favour of women candidates at the next Welsh Assembly election.

Brette McSweeney is the president of Eleanor's Legacy, the only statewide organization in New York focused on recruiting, training, and funding pro-choice Democratic women candidates at the state and local level.

Not exact matches

Companies can expand their scope for finding candidates by reaching out to professional organizations geared towards women or attending college job fairs at all - female institutions.

According to an evaluation by Hired, female candidates in the field are offered an average of four percent less than their male counterparts, and «63 percent of the time women receive lower salary offers than men for the same job at the same company.»

Done right, diverse slate hiring policies — which require at least one woman or person of colour to be among the candidates considered for a job — remove the easy excuses that cheat the under - represented out of a shot at key roles.

Fewer women sit at the C - suite and qualified candidates are held back and denied speaking opportunities simply by the title listed on their LinkedIn accounts.

To become an FBI Special Agent, candidates must be between the ages of 23 and 37 and successfully complete a battery of physical tests including a timed 300 - meter sprint (women must run it in less than 65 seconds to qualify; men, 55 seconds) and pushups (women must do at least 14; men, 30).

It's actually very simple: Under the rule, at least one woman and one underrepresented minority must be considered in the slate of candidates for either every open position or every open senior position (the details vary from company to company).

We're dealing with one candidate who advocates a religious test for welcoming refugees (and potentially citzenship) and who, at the very least, has a history of mysogony and objectifying women.

Four women leveled accusations of inappropriate behavior at Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, one whom said Moore molested her when she was 14.

As a mentor and role model for women students, Joan was a top candidate to speak at the first women's reunion at YDS.

He raised concerns about the GOP candidate's remarks on women, immigrants, and minorities, and went on to say that «there is too much at stake before us» to abstain from voting altogether.

In fact, one could make the case that anyone attending the dinner, even the two candidates, would, by the vibrant solidarity of the evening, be reminded that America is at her finest when people, free to exercise their religion, assemble on behalf of poor women and their babies, born and unborn, in a spirit of civility and respect.

Mothers are back in the news again, thanks to Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen whose comment about stay - at - home - mom of five Ann Romney, wife of presidential candidate Mitt Romney, as a woman who «has actually never worked a day in her life» reignited the so - called Mommy Wars.

While only half of all women carrying a breech presenting baby at term prove to be an appropriate candidate for vaginal breech birth, our staff is well - prepared to support your informed choice.

We know it's higher than in hospital, but that is at least partly due to inadequate midwifery education and to some high risk women being considered as suitable candidates for homebirth, so it's a foregone conclusion that the stats will be bad.

Not all women are suitable candidates to give birth at home, but your healthcare provider is best placed to advise you on this.

Candidates for seats on the Palatine, Inverness and Salt Creek Rural Park Districts boards outlined their positions and fielded questions Wednesday at a forum conducted by the Palatine Area League of Women Voters in Palatine.

Women with one previous cesarean delivery with an unknown uterine scar type may be candidates for TOLAC, unless there is a high clinical suspicion of a previous classical uterine incision such as cesar - ean delivery performed at an extremely preterm gestation age.

On the other hand, both the American College of Nurse - Midwives and the Governing Council of the American Public Health Association support the choice of women who are good candidates to give birth at home.

During the debate, Schumer slammed Republican presidential candidate as unfit to serve in the White House given his comments directed at women and immigrants.

Staten Island Assemblywoman and GOP NYC mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis said she returned campaign contributions from Palestinian - American activist Linda Sarsour, and condemned CUNY's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy for inviting the Women's March organizer to speak at its commencement next month.

Recall that in the last election cycle, Cuomo created the Women's Equality Party — or WEP — a move widely seen in part as an effort to confuse voters — after all, E comes right before F in the alphabet — and get back at the WFP for daring to even consider backing a candidate other than Cuomo... more on this in a moment.

At 1 p.m., Brooklyn Councilman and LG candidate Jumaane Williams and other council members honor the president of African American Women in Cinema, Terra Renee, and other members of the organization, City Hall, Council Chambers, Manhattan.

Also at 6 p.m., Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, the GOP gubernatorial candidate, will attend The Monday Meeting, Women's National Republican Club, 3 W. 51st St., Manhattan.

We recruit, train and fund pro-choice Democratic women candidates across New York at the state and local level.

Longtime League of Women Voters lobbyist Barbara Bartoletti expressed frustration at the lack of action on items including closing a giant campaign finance loophole that allows big money donors to make unlimited contributions to candidates by setting up multiple Limited Liability Companies.

«We've reached a point in time where partisanship trumps virtually everything else in terms of cuing voters as to how they should assess candidates,» said Jennifer Lawless, a professor at American University who studies women in politics.

When Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin came under heavy fire from Republicans and Democrats last year after telling a local interviewer that women couldn't become pregnant by rape, he sought shelter at the Delaware manse — and Elsass eagerly took him in, urging him to ignore the Republicans calling for him to drop out.

Among the bills popular with the Democrats» liberal base that won passage this year was a ban on bump stocks, add - on devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to shoot at near full - automatic speed; a bill enshrining the women's health care provisions of the Affordable Care Act into state law; and a measure that prohibits employers from asking job candidates about their salary history.

We have the Liberal Democrats in government with us and they have fewer women ministers and MPs than we do, but I think 50 % would be difficult to get to by 2020 but if you look at the candidates we're selecting, including candidates in replacement seats, Conservative - held seats, I think over 33 % are women candidates.

Also at 8:30 a.m., an initiative of the National Women's Political Caucus of New York City, Sheroes of New York, is set to make history as the first campaign with 11 female candidates, Democrats and Republicans, collaborating to motivate people to vote and increase awareness and consideration for women candidates, New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W., ManhaWomen's Political Caucus of New York City, Sheroes of New York, is set to make history as the first campaign with 11 female candidates, Democrats and Republicans, collaborating to motivate people to vote and increase awareness and consideration for women candidates, New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W., Manhawomen candidates, New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W., Manhattan.

Also at 6 p.m., the League of Women Voters and the Albany NAACP hold a «meet the candidates» forum for the Albany mayor's race, Metropolitan Baptist Church, 105 Second St., Albany.

Democrats in New York hope Trump's rhetoric aimed at women, Hispanics and Muslims will help their down - ballot candidates, especially in closely watched state Senate races.

In a series of tweets, Phillips expressed her frustration at the situation, arguing women are not «furniture» and joking that Labour's mayoral candidates and incumbents can «go on an actual man date».

The American Hotel, 192 Main Street, Sharon Springs May 6 (Sunday), 10 am, Pawling Meet & Greet, Wingdale, Private home; RSVP to [email protected] for more info and exact address May 6 (Sunday), 4 - 7 pm, Resisterhood New Paltz Forum, SUNY New Paltz Lecture Center 100; Forum based on women's issues, https://www.facebook.com/events/215450725680533/ May 7 (Monday), 7 - 9 pm, Town of Hunter Democratic Committee, meeting with some candidates, Village of Tannersville town Hall (next to firehouse, corner of Park Lane and Main St) May 8 (Tuesday), 5:30 - 8 pm, Otsego County Phonebank, Oneonta, Plase RSP to [email protected] for exact location; https://www.facebook.com/events/2056158621266926/ May 9 (Wednesday), 6 - 7:30 pm, Rensselaer County Interactive Medicare for all Town Hall, Brunswick Elks Lodge # 2556, 665 Brunswick Rd, Troy; RSVP to [email protected] May 10 (Thursday), 6 - 9 pm (doors open at 5:30), Saugerties Candidate Debate, Saugerties High School, 310 Washington Ave, Saugerties.

In this election, some candidates have made unguarded comments at off - the - record fundraisers, while others have drawn fire for impolitic comments about women and rape.

Indonesia obliges political parties to have at least 30 % of women candidates in their legislative candidates list.

Sponsors reserved three hours to hear 90 - second soundbites on at least half a dozen serious questions on women's issues from 10 candidates.

New York City Council Speaker Cory Johnson and Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo announced the package of 10 bills on Sunday and said the measures would be introduced this week... The proposals include: Requiring businesses with more than 15 employees to provide lactation spaces and refrigerators to store breast milk, Requiring lactation rooms in all schools, police precincts, and jails that house women or allow women visitors, Assessing the need for free and low - cost doula services in the city, Creating a report on maternal mortality, Requiring that inmates be able to choose the gender of their doctor, Requiring the city to provide diapers at shelters, subsidized child care centers and other locations, Creating a study and pilot program for on - site childcare for city employees, Allowing campaign funds to be used for certain childcare costs of candidates who are primary caregivers» http://bit.ly/2jTiAtZ

May 1 (Tuesday), 6 - 7:45 pm, Ulster County Town Hall on Healthcare and Medicare for All, Kingston Library, 55 Franklin Street, https://www.facebook.com/events/316617465535483/ May 2 (Wednesday), 6 - 7 pm, East Greenbush Library Candidate Meet and Greet, East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush May 5 (Saturday), 10:30 am - 2 pm, Canvass For Dave in Woodstock, Sunflower Natural Foods, 75 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock, please RSVP to [email protected] for more information, https://www.facebook.com/events/201098567334379/ May 5 (Saturday), 10:30 am - 2 pm, Canvass For Dave in Pleasant Valley and Lagrangeville, Dunkin' Donuts, 1151 State Route 55, Lagrangeville, please RSVP to [email protected] for more information, https://www.facebook.com/events/212655282799941/ May 5 (Saturday), 10:30 am - 2 pm, Canvass For Dave in Warwarsing, starting location tbd, please RSVP to [email protected] for more information, https://www.facebook.com/events/332363353955328/ May 5 (Saturday), 1 - 2 pm, Meeting with the Hudson Valley Women's Conference, Rhinebeck, please RSVP to [email protected] for more information May 5 (Saturday), 2:30 - 3:30 pm, Germantown Dems Cinco De Mayo (Dave will be speaking), Kellner Activities Building, Palantine Park Road, Germantown May 6 (Sunday), 9:30 am, Hudson Valley Blue Wave Rally, Kingston Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston May 6 (Sunday), 10:30 am - 2 pm, Canvass for Dave in Rhinebeck and Clinton, Bread Alone Bakery, 45 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, https://www.facebook.com/events/188561808436322/ May 6 (Sunday), 12:30 pm - 4 pm, Canvass for Dave in New Paltz, meet at Water St. Market (by the public restrooms), https://www.facebook.com/events/205694590031741/ May 7 (Monday), 7 - 9 pm, Otsego County Medicare for All Town Hall, Cooperstown Library, Community Room, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, https://www.facebook.com/events/149149302589353/ May 10 (Thursday), 6 - 8 pm, Saugerties NY10 Candidate Debate, Saugerties HS, 310 Washington Ave, Saugerties, https://www.facebook.com/events/284275168774616/ May 12 (Saturday), 10:30 am - 2 pm, Canvass for Dave in Kinderhook, starting location TBA, https://www.facebook.com/events/201516723795936/ May 12 (Saturday), 10:30 am - 2 pm, Canvass for Dave in Monticello and Thompson, starting location TBA, https://www.facebook.com/events/425508457896796/ May 12 (Saturday), 10:30 am - 2 pm, Canvass for Dave in Esopus, The Frozen Rainbow, 88 Broadway, Port Ewen, https://www.facebook.com/events/950564968438424/ May 12 (Saturday), 10:30 am - 2 pm, Canvass for Dave in Hyde Park, Cranberry's at Tilley Hall, 1 W. Market Street, Hyde Park, https://www.facebook.com/events/2144761019080938/ May 12 (Saturday), 11am - 1 pm, Columbia County Medical for All Town Hall, Hudson Area Library Community Center Room, 51 N. 5th St, Hudson, https://www.facebook.com/events/559502511110116/ May 15 (Tuesday), 7 - 9 pm, Dutchess County Medicare for All Town Hall, Starr Library, 68 W. Market St, Rhinebeck, https://www.facebook.com/events/1033443583463674/May 16 (Wednesday), 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Young Dems Phonebank for Dave, Dave Clegg HQ, 48 Main St., Kingston, https://www.facebook.com/events/764909607032746/ May 16 (Wednesday), 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Young Dems Phonebank for Dave, Dave Clegg HQ, 48 Main St., Kingston, https://www.facebook.com/events/764909607032746

First Lady Michelle Obama called Clinton an «impressive» and a «phenomenal woman» in response to a 14 - year - old's question at a White House event, saying the former secretary of state like «many» of the other candidates, has devoted her life to public service.

Speaking at an event celebrating the 95th anniversary of women's suffrage in America, the two female pols — who helped create the party on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's behalf last year — said that the WEP would announce which candidates it was supporting by September 15.

Alice pointed out that «If Parliament were representative, we would have 130 more women MPs, twice as many Black, Asian and minority ethnic MPs and 50 times more disabled MPs», while another BHA representative, Owen Winter, noted that some 120 constituencies at the last general election had no female candidates at all.

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The soft - left leadership candidate will also say that he will appoint a gender - balanced cabinet and give at least two of the four top cabinet jobs — prime minister, chancellor, home secretary and foreign secretary — to women.

This is the same woman who is alleged to have actively campaigned for an independent candidate against the NDC's candidate in the last elections at the Klottey Korley constituency.

Carrie Litherland is the only woman vying for the office, and at 25 is also the youngest candidate.

The last woman in the booth seems to actually select a candidate at that moment, an act almost never seen in nature but very possible in this ad, where voting is an accessory removed from the world of meaning and context.

But also the struggle women candidates had at being selected for safe Conservative seats.