Archive for the ‘Political Action’ Category

In recent weeks an onslaught of anti-choice legislation seeking to roll back the clock on women’s reproductive rights has been introduced in Congress.  From eliminating much needed family planning funding, to redefining rape and allowing hospitals to let pregnant women die,  and more, the results of these bills, if passed, will be devastating. Please read more about what’s at stake, then stand with NWPC California and take action today by calling and emailing your Representative, and urging friends and family to do the same TODAY! Take action now.
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NWPC Fresno member and Madera resident, Isabel Barreras, has been appointed to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Read the rest of this entry »

Kamala Harris was announced as the winner in the California State Attorney General race Weds. Nov. 24th, as Steve Cooley conceded defeat. The San Francisco District Attorney and her opponent, Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley have been within a percentage point of each other for more than three weeks since the election.

On Tuesday, Harris took the lead by 53,000 votes and with only approximately 150,000 ballots left to count, Read the rest of this entry »

The recent general election showed us that when WOMEN RUN, WOMEN can WIN! NWPC CA had 57 currently and previously endorsed candidates in races on Tuesday, and we came away with 40 victories, 16 losses and 1 still too close to call in the Attorney General race. Many more women were endorsed by the 16 local caucuses throughout California for the local city and county races. The NWPC CA results are below. Click here to read more and view the results. Read the rest of this entry »

Assemblymember Alyson Huber (AD-10) was named “Legislator of the Year” by the California Small Business Association, for her work protecting small businesses. Read More.