As early as this week , the new Congress can jumpstart the economy by passing two laws that will put more money into working women's paychecks by making sure they're paid what they're worth.

Especially if concerned citizens call on Congress to take action now, the House and Senate are...

Most economists agree that an anti-recession program should achieve three goals: Pump money into the economy. Save existing jobs and create new jobs. And help those in greatest need.

All three of these signposts point to a large, fast-growing, but long-forgotten group of Americans who should be a major...

More than a week after a historic election, political analysts still are sifting through the results, trying to figure out how different segments of society voted, why they cast their ballots as they did, and what their political preferences and patterns of participation mean for the future.

But three...

With the nation's attention riveted on the worst financial crisis since 1929 and a nationally televised debate featuring the first female vice presidential nominee since 1984, American women are paying close attention to the candidates who are competing and the issues that are at stake.

In order to encourage informed...

This week, more than 276,000 North Carolina residents received a voter registration application from Women's Voices, Women Vote. North Carolina is one of 24 states where we mailed a total of more than 3 million voter registration applications.

In addition to the mailing, calls were made to mail recipients for...

In one year, we have one of the most significant elections of our lifetime. When you hear the candidates on TV or see them as they stump through your hometown, do you feel like they are talking to you? In 2000 it became very clear to me that one group...