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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
During DNC, CFAW President Faye Wattleton quoted in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article
During CFAW President Faye Wattleton’s media interviews at the Democratic National Convention, a quote was captured by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, in an article about women’s inclusion at the convention.
Monday, August 25, 2008
CFAW President Faye Wattleton quoted during Democratic National Convention coverage
In an article, All eyes on Clinton as McCain exploits divisions with Obama, CFAW President Faye Wattleton was briefly quoted:
… Others say the task of uniting the party goes beyond Clinton, and that Obama has to do more. “He is going to have to reinforce his capacity for leadership,” said Faye Wattleton, founder of the Center for the Advancement of Women.
At DNC, CFAW emphasizes that 57% of women are democrats and that their presence should be known
In an article which covered a public forum, on the eve of the Democratic National Convention, CFAW President Faye Wattleton was quoted as saying:
“Fifty-seven percent of Democrats are women...and our presence needs to be more dominant.”
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.