Chris Lombardi, Author at Women's eNews

Washington, Florida Races Still in Doubt

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● November 6, 2000

Women’s Enews is covering the tight races in which women are still challengers and is providing a breakdown of the gender gap in this election. Watch this space for further updates.

In Statehouses, Women Pols Losing Numbers, Clout

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● November 2, 2000

While women have been gaining in the House and Senate, the picture and forecast are disturbing in the states. Key battles are being waged there for women’s rights and women seem to be losing representation and support on crucial issues.

Michigan Women Run in Tandem for Senate, House

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● October 31, 2000

A battleground state in more ways than one, Michigan features a 20-year political alliance and friendship between two women, one of them challenging a Newt Gingrich conservative, the other vying to keep a House seat in the pro-choice camp.

Women Are Moving Boundaries of Science

By Chris Lombardi ● Health & Science ● October 23, 2000

Women researchers say current science attracts and rewards those who value distance and autonomy, virtues often thought of as male. But women and insist their scientific work be relevant, and, like Nobel prize-winners, prefer teamwork.

Women Don’t Want Lip Service, They Want Action

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● October 16, 2000

The real gender gap is between women’s often-stated concerns about pay equity, health, education and gun control–and candidates’ hollow rhetoric. Women’s number one issue is economic parity. From the Presidential candidates: silence.

In Washington, Two Women Vie for Senate Nomination

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● September 15, 2000

In next Tuesday’s Democratic Primary, Washington State’s hard-charging insurance commissioner and populist consumer champion faces a smooth Internet millionaire. They’re close on issues, but Senn rides a Harley, Cantwell drives a Nissan Maxima.

Six Women in Primaries for Two Minnesota Seats

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● September 7, 2000

In Minnesota’s election Tuesday, six women are running strong not only against their opponents but also against the state’s history: Voters have never sent a woman to the Senate and have not elected one to Congress since Coya Knutson won in 1951.

California’s Political Women Are Ready for Prime Time

By Chris Lombardi ● Employment ● August 7, 2000

The California delegation is brimming with powerful women lawmakers who will preside over the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles in a way their Republican sisters would envy.

Women’s Summit Demands Human Security

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● June 30, 2000

Women activists from five nations that host U.S. military bases drew up their own plans for global security that do not rely on testing bombs and advanced computer technology but call for national autonomy and a healthy environment.

Across The Globe, Women Want Seats At Peace Talks

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● June 16, 2000

Some women who attended the U.N. Special Session came from nations devastated by genocidal wars. They went home carrying new determination that they be included in peace talks.

Chris Lombardi

Chris Lombardi's Latest Articles