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Moseley Braun Losing Steam in Chicago Mayoral Bid

By Jeff Fleischer ● Politics ● February 18, 2011

The club of women who act as mayors of large cities is at its highest point, but the Feb. 22 mayoral election in Chicago doesn’t look likely to boost it further. Carol Moseley Braun has slid far behind Rahm Emanuel.

New Zealand Campaigns Sidestep Abortion Scuffle

By Jeff Fleischer ● Politics ● September 23, 2008

A judge’s ruling could add New Zealand to the list of countries making their abortion laws more restrictive. But the issue, while hugely partisan in the United States, isn’t being mentioned by the re-election campaign of Prime Minister Helen Clark.

Illinois Group Aims to Trim Maternal Health Gaps

By Jeff Fleischer ● Health & Science ● May 26, 2008

Illinois maternal and infant mortality rates are declining but remain high for African Americans. Health advocates are planning to launch this fall European-style pilot programs that might narrow the gap and improve the city’s health profile.

Single Women Flex Democratic Muscle

By Jeff Fleischer ● Politics ● January 13, 2008

Single women turned out more heavily in Iowa and New Hampshire and are especially partial to Democrats. If that keeps up, one pollster thinks they could help knock the GOP aside in November and shift the partisan balance for years to come.

Iowa Women Jostle Obama Ahead of Clinton in Poll

By Jeff Fleischer ● Politics ● December 6, 2007

In a front-loaded, tightly packed primary schedule, Iowa’s first-in-the-nation Jan. 3 caucuses could be more influential than ever. Recent poll data suggest Obama owes his new leadership in one poll to the defection of women from Clinton.

Illinois Safety Campaign Dissolves Boundaries

By Jeff Fleischer ● Crime & Law ● September 11, 2007

An Illinois initiative to prevent violence against women releases its findings today. The program fosters new connections among people working on issues that don’t ordinarily come together.

Sisters Sing the Healthy Sex Medley

By Jeff Fleischer ● Health & Science ● June 25, 2007

AIDS continues to kill a disproportionate number of women of color. A recent gathering in Chicago brought together activists trying to break through cultural barriers when it comes to educating women about reproductive health.

Women’s Voting Patterns Key to Who Runs Congress

By Jeff Fleischer ● Politics ● November 7, 2006

Which women will vote today? Jeff Fleischer reports that ballots cast by three categories of women could be crucial in today’s elections: single women, those who often stay home in non-presidential election years and recent converts to the GOP.

Missouri’s McCaskill in Dead Heat for Senate

By Jeff Fleischer ● Commentary ● September 25, 2006

In Missouri’s Senate race, Claire McCaskill is running neck-and-neck against GOP incumbent Jim Talent. She favors two referenda that have widespread voter support: stem-cell research and raising the state’s minimum wage.

Illinois Women Run High-Profile ’06 Campaigns

By Jeff Fleischer ● Politics ● July 7, 2006

Female politicians are running high-profile races in Illinois. Judy Baar Topinka challenges the Democratic incumbent governor, Melissa Bean defends her congressional seat and Tammy Duckworth bids for Henry Hyde’s open seat.

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