It's Not Just How Many Women Are Running for Office, It's How They're Running
It has been noted that a record number of Democratic women are running for office this year and the message coming out of the primaries is that they are winning. But it’s not just the numbers that define the kind of change we’re seeing. It’s also how they’re running. As an example, take a look at the ad just released by MJ Hegar, who is running to unseat Trump wannabe John Carter in central Texas.
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All of that reminds me of the introductory ad from Amy McGrath, a Democrat running for Congress in Kentucky, that went viral.
The shift that has happened was perhaps best described by Stacey Abrams, who is running to be Georgia’s next governor, when she said, “My being a black woman is not a deficit…It is a strength. Because I could not be where I am had I not overcome so many other barriers. Which means you know I’m relentless, you know I’m persistent, and you know I’m smart.” I recently took at look at how some Native American candidates are embracing the same message.
These women are tossing out the playbook for political campaigns that was written mostly by men and putting their experiences as women front and center to make their case for why voters should support them. They’re breaking down stereotypes and talking about things that have affected women for centuries but have been relegated to the shadows.
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The fact that a man who put his misogyny on display for everyone to see was elected president in a race against the first woman to run for that office has stirred up something deep all across this country that didn’t just manifest itself in the marches that took place on the weekend of his inauguration. I get the sense that women all over this country said, “That’s enough!” and put their heads down to do whatever it takes to join the struggle against everything Trump represents.
From these campaigns, we see that an awful lot of these women decided to run for office by being their authentic selves, not what the male-dominated political culture has told them they should be. Whether they win or lose, that is a game-changer.
Much more at the link: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2018/06/22/its-not-just-how-many-women-are-running-for-office-its-how-theyre-running-2/
Fantastic. I don't want JUST a Blue Wave come November, I want a PINK Wave of Women as well.
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Resist Persist!
and a lot of women are stepping up! I had not heard of the pink wave - I like it!
I coined that one myself after reading the article, treestar! 
Mahalo for posting, she 
Time to come out of the shadows and these women are extraordinary in their fight for all women.
but that's Not going to keep the Women for Democracy from Moving Forward.. I bet Hillary is so proud!
Mahalo, she
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Following her keynote address at the Women’s Forum of New York’s 2018 Elly Awards on Monday, Hillary Clinton has raised more than $1.5 million for families being separated at the border, her team confirmed exclusively to MarieClaire.com.
After taking to Twitter to urge her followers to donate to a group of 10 organizations that are fighting our country's immigration policy (a direct donation that is split evenly across each organization), Clinton was able to raise $750,000 in just one day—a number that has continued to grow throughout the week, largely in part to the politician's massive social media following.
With an average donation of $60, Clinton has raised money for the American Civil Liberties Union, the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, and seven other organizations—all of which are fighting tooth in nail to protect children and families separated by President Trump's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy.
More..
https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a21748901/hillary-clinton-fundraises-border-crisis-children/
Our Hillary doing the very best that she can, she.. outside the Oval Office!
I'm so proud of them, too..
Link to tweet
Senate Candidate Arrested Trying To Deliver Supplies To Detained Kids
Maine Democrat Zak Ringelstein tried to deliver water, toys and books to children housed in a Texas detention center.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/senate-candidate-arrested-trying-to-deliver-supplies-to-detained-kids_us_5b2d321be4b00295f15c3dd1
#FamiliesBelongTogether
Maine. hmmm very white there and he is speaking for brown people.
Where in the word is the Senator...never mind.
Women's Right to Vote -Aug. 18, 1920
The Equal Pay Act -June 10, 1963
Fair Housing Act (gender discrimination)-1968
Barring Women from Practicing Law Prohibited -1971
Equal Credit Opportunity Act -1974
Pregnancy Discrimination Act -1978
I didn't list all of our achievements in the last 100 years because I would be here all night.
I was born in 1976. I couldn't even imagine not being able to have my own banking account or credit card without a man's permission (snickering at the thought).
When I voted last November I received my first "I Voted" sticker. It wasn't the first time that I voted, it was the first time I got the sticker. The "I Voted" sticker was a tribute for the 100 years that women got the right to vote in my area. I plan on keeping it and hopefully passing this on to my future descendants.
I believe that a pink wave is way overdue. I love this OP. Thank you, SheShe
Awhile ago you encouraged me to create an OP about our articulate, intelligent and dearly missed Mr. Obama
It has taken us too long to get where we are now. I like that women are fighting back and taking charge.
I'm ready for a empowering Pink Wave!!
I remember that! It was an awesome post.
Thank you, I think you are a good fit here. Keep up the good fight!
We Can Do This!
I appreciate that, thank you!
I'll always fight for our democracy
Agreed. We Can Do This!!
By and large, all of the women I've seen reported on are not running "as a woman." They all seem to be running on real issues that matter to their intended constituents. That is how it should be, regardless of gender. May the best candidates win, and I suspect that a large majority of the best candidates will be Democratic women.
It probably helps that there are so many new, 'non-establishment' faces, too. It's basically beating the Trumplodytes at their own game.
Here's to a sky blue pink wave.
My county is large and economically significant...we have a population twice as large as those of small states like New Hampshire and Vermont. We now have women Democrats serving as county executive and (for the first time in 100 years) town supervisor. (My "town" would be the second largest city in NYS if it were designated a city rather than town and has a population greater than that of the city of Seattle.)
My local woman's caucus is already out every weekend actively seeking Democratic vote pledges and chatting up local and national Democratic candidates, many of whom are women. Onward together!
Good to know your woman's caucus have their feet on the ground. Onward together is right!
Amazing ad there and a lot of other great ones as well! Go Blue/Pink! 
