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May 30, 2012
United States: June Launches Women's Politics Site

June Sarpong believes women need motivating to get involved in political discussion and activism. The television presenter has launched a new website called politicsandthecity.com to help get more women interested in politics.

May 30, 2012
United States: MEPI Announces $1.8 Million Program to Support Women Leaders in the Middle East

The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State released on June 17 a request for applications (RFA) for the Women Leaders Program.

May 30, 2012
United States: Lifetime Networks Launches 'Every Woman Counts' Bus Tour

Lifetime Networks today announced the launch of the 'Every Woman Counts' bus tour to engage women in the political process this election season and beyond.

May 30, 2012
UNITED STATES: Pelosi urges women to seize your opportunity in 'Know your Power'

Nancy Pelosi, the first woman Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, in her new book 'Know your Power', urges young women to determine their own fates.

May 30, 2012
United States: EMILY's List Releases Study of Women Voters

EMILY's List released a national study Wednesday that examines how "women of different generations view the presidential candidates, politics and life in general." The study, entitled "From 18 to 80: Women on Politics and Society" focused on the views of four generational groups of women.

May 30, 2012
United States: Survey Sees Male, Female U.S. Pols Equal

A survey released Monday said most U.S. residents believe women can be political leaders, although most consider them to be no better than men.

May 30, 2012
United States: Women Take the Platform at Dem Convention

From the party platform ratified by delegates between speeches Monday, to primetime, headlining speeches by two heavy hitters in the election -- Sen. Hillary Clinton and first-lady hopeful Michelle Obama -- the initial two days of the Democratic National Convention were dominated by women.

May 30, 2012
United States: Hillary Clinton's bid for Presidency Influences VP Pick

Somehow, some way, Hillary Rodham Clinton remains a force in this presidential race even in defeat, as John McCain's pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is a clear, if risky, bid to reach her disappointed voters.

May 30, 2012
United States: Fifty Women Leaders from the Middle East and North Africa in United States to Study Elections

Fifty women political leaders from the Middle East and North Africa will participate in a program, sponsored by the U.S.