"At EMILY's List, we’re in the business of expanding the political power of women."
"Having women in office is vital to the health of our democracy because women play a unique role in our society. By and large, women are still the primary caregivers in families, even as we have taken our place in the workforce."
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Source: It’s Time to Put More Women in Office by Ellen Malcolm, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 1, 2009.
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