Sharon Johnson, Author at Women's eNews

Women Running for Senate Pour Millions into Their Campaigns

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● August 29, 2016

John McCain, a formidable fundraiser, faces Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick in Arizona, in one of the country’s most expensive Senate races. Meanwhile, the two women bidding for Barbara Boxer’s seat in California are also each raising millions.

ABC News Democratic Presidential debate from St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H, Dec. 19, 2015; Bernie Sanders (left), Hillary Clinton (right).

Wages, Guns, Student Debt: See How Sanders and Clinton Stack Up

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● May 24, 2016

These three issues of particular concern to women are still up for consideration by Democratic voters in the June 7 primaries in California, New Jersey and four other states.

5 Reasons for Women to Get Savvy About U.S. Budget Dealings

By Sharon Johnson ● Employment ● April 5, 2016

Did you know a major public preschool initiative is at stake on Capitol Hill while the campaigns hog all the headlines? A professional budget watcher spots a few key provisions that could help close the wage gap.

California’s New Law Spotlights Crisis Pregnancy Centers

By Sharon Johnson ● Health & Science ● February 8, 2016

The law requires that these faith-based facilities, which have proliferated in recent years, to adhere to new standards. If the law survives court challenges, versions of it may pop up in other state legislatures during the coming months.

Clinton Runs as Reproductive Rights Favorite in Iowa and N.H.

By Sharon Johnson ● Crime & Law ● January 20, 2016

Planned Parenthood’s backing of the Democratic frontrunner is the first time the organization has endorsed a primary candidate in its 100-year history. NARAL is also making an early move. Both groups say that’s because it’s an extraordinary year.

Planned Parenthood Attacks Intensify Pressure on Independent Clinics

By Sharon Johnson ● Health & Science ● December 21, 2015

These abortion clinics have fewer resources but are exposed to the same if not worse risks. “The longer the expanded protests continue, the greater the risks of copycat crimes like the arsons at the four Planned Parenthood clinics this summer,” says the director of one clinic.

Hillary Clinton Heads into 2016 with Female Edge in Iowa

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● December 16, 2015

As the Democrats get closer to their first two primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire in early February, the front runner’s lead with female voters can’t be taken for granted given Bernie Sanders’ strength on such issues as the high cost of education and health care. Campaign finance reform also remains in focus.

Meet the 2 Women Giving Big Money to Hillary Clinton

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● December 8, 2015

Female mega-donors–those who contribute at least $1 million–lean right. Here are two major exceptions; both “Hillblazers” who promise to extend their support by raising $100,000 or more from friends and business colleagues in the coming months.

Five Mega Female Donors Are Backing Jeb Bush

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● November 10, 2015

Most are focused on their families and foundation work. Politico Nancy Goins Kinder is the exception. She served as the executive director of the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston and ran regional campaigns for Jeb’s brother, George W. Bush.

Hidden Divorce Penalty Is Older Age Poverty

By Sharon Johnson ● Employment ● September 3, 2015

Divorced women who deferred their education to put husbands through school or moved multiple times to enable their husbands to move up the career ladder are at special risk. So are those who gave up jobs to raise children.

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