Women in Blue Day at the Capitol
Ylenia Aguilar for Arizona Corporation Commission
Pres. Toni Denis and Jodi Liggett, AZ Center for Women's Advancement
Sen. Lela Alston and Celeste Pettijohn
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"In a time lacking in truth and certainty and filled with anguish and despair, no woman should be shamefaced in attempting to give back to the world, through her work, a portion of its lost heart."
— Louise Bogan
American poet, 1897-1970
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From the President
Time, talent, and treasure are the keys to successful political efforts and organizations, as experience has shown us. Some very determined women candidates impressed us at Women in Blue Day, including scientist Brandy Reese, LD 13, and long haul trucker Bernadette Greene Placentia, CD 8. (Check out our newsletter here.)
One of the major wins of the election season occurred already with the collection of more than 500,000 signatures on the Abortion Access Amendment petition!
That was no small feat, and it involved fundraising, legal efforts, coordination between several coalitions of women's groups and organizations, and sheer determination from volunteers who gathered signatures and got their petitions notarized. When this reaches the ballot—and passes—it will be one of the most impressive political efforts in Arizona history!
Now that the candidates have turned in their petitions and are beginning the primary races in earnest, it will soon be time to start volunteering for them. This includes signing up for doorknocking, doing phone banks, postcard writing, holding fundraisers and other activities that will help your favorite candidates get the attention they need to win their races
Yours in the Fight,
Toni Denis
We are a state organization dedicated to supporting the Democratic Party and especially women's causes, including reproductive rights, equal pay, child care, the Equal Rights Amendment and voting rights.
We hold a Women in Blue event every year at the State Capitol or a luncheon venue, where Democratic legislators brief us on the latest session. We encourage members to write or call their representatives. We support women candidates, both with our communications and our money.
Please join us. Dues are $25 annually. Sign up on ActBlue or fill out a membership form and send a check to: Lisa Fitzgerald, Treasurer at: 2237 Shadow Ridge Dr., Prescott AZ 86305