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Thursday, July 03, 2008
Times of Trenton article highlights CFAW’s important work and impact
Research Reveals Widespread Abuse of Women and Teens
By Kristen Purcell and Diane S. Linck
When asked by the Center for the Advancement of Women in 2006 to conduct a series of focus groups on the topic of domestic violence, we had no idea that the research would have such a profound impact on us…
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton on CNN Election Center: discusses Michelle Obama
CFAW President Faye Wattleton continues to discuss women’s issues in the 2008 Presidential Election.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton on CNN Special Report: honoring anniversary of RFK assassination
CFAW President Faye Wattleton participated in a panel discussion for CNN’s special report, Something’s Happening Here, honoring the anniversary of RFK’s assassination.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton on CNN Election Center
CFAW President Faye Wattleton particpated in a panel discussion regarding the recent developments in the 2008 presidential campaign, hosted by Campbell Brown.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Faye Wattleton discusses Hillary Clinton’s campaign in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article
CFAW President Faye Wattleton offers her insight on how Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign has failed to address women’s top priorities.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton on Good Morning America
Faye Wattleton participated in an in-depth panel discussion on ABC’s Good Morning America exploring racism in the 2008 election year.
Monday, March 24, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton on The Today Show
CFAW President Faye Wattleton participated in an interview regarding the release of the book “The Sexual Paradox,” which argues that biological differences between the sexes explain why women veer off the path to career success.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton on Anderson Cooper 360°
CFAW President Faye Wattleton appeared on Anderson Cooper 360° to discuss Sen. Barack Obama’s speech on race - following the Rev. Wright controversy - and other issues at play in the 2008 election, including gender.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton on CNN’s Uncovering America: Race, Gender & Politics
CFAW President Faye Wattleton participated in an hour-long panel hosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper discussing the role of gender and race in the 2008 election. Click to watch excerpts from the nationally televised discussion. Faye was joined by Leslie Sanchez, John King and Jane Junn. Faye said that the discussion on gender and race resulting from the presidential primaries is forcing Americans to confront and address deep-rooted racism and sexism.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton quoted in Associated Press article on uniting America in politics
"Each of Super Tuesday’s main survivors pledges, if elected, to reach across party lines and bring the nation together. It’s a familiar but often futile promise, leaving Americans to wonder if divisiveness will again prevail or if - just maybe - a window is open for a more civil, constructive era.” David Crary writes in this post Super Tuesday article. CFAW President is quoted at the top.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews
During the “Politics Fix” portion of the show, CFAW President Faye Wattleton delves into post-Super Tuesday analysis with Chris Matthews, sharing the segment with Roger Simon and Joan Walsh. Discussions included issues of gender bias, classism and the need for financial security, as reasons for supporting a particular candidate.
Friday, January 25, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton’s WOMEN blog, quoted in Dallas Morning News on black voters’ decisions
Urban centers across America, where millions of black voters will decide on a candidate when half the party’s delegates are chosen on Super Tuesday Feb. 5. With blacks’ voting strength in the Democratic Party, their choices could determine the eventual nominee. CFAW President Faye Wattleton is quoted from her blog in today’s article.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton quoted in NY Sun on sexism and ageism in ‘08 presidential race
CFAW President Faye Wattleton was quoted in a New York Sun article, “A Wrinkle of Hope in New Hampshire” today, which provided candid commentary on the issue of sexism and ageism in the ‘08 presidential race.
Friday, November 09, 2007
New book on Hillary Clinton mentions discussion from CFAW focus groups with women
In an extract from her book Madam President, Suzanne Goldenberg looks at the challenges facing the former first lady, Sen. Hillary Clinton in her run for the presidency of the United States. CFAW in-depth discussions with women are mentioned in an excerpt from the book.
Monday, November 05, 2007
Wattleton and feminists weigh in on Clinton candidacy (Washington Post/Reuters)
President Faye Wattleton was quoted in an exclusive article for Reuters, which later was picked up by the Washington Post, on Sen. Hillary Clinton’s ground-breaking bid for the White House.