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As millions tune in around the world to watch the historic Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama, The White House Project and Fenton Communications will be hosting a once-in-a-lifetime event - and we want you to join us!
On Tuesday, January 20th, come watch this historic event live at the celebrated Caroline's on Broadway, with a mimosa and a bit of laughter from comedian Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show. You'll also learn more about The White House Project's bold initiative to train 36,000 women to run for office by 2013.
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Time: 10am-1pm
Place: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
 When Marie Wilson and Carolyn McKecuen started Take our Daughters to Work Day© at the Ms. Foundation over fifteen years ago, they showed young girls the unlimited nature of their potential in the workforce. The program challenged girls to dream big and envision themselves as accomplished women, while providing an opportunity for both women and men to encourage and connect with the young girls in their lives.
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Unlike any other election cycle, the issues of race, gender, age, and class have dominated public and private conversations around the country over the course of this election. On June 17th, an esteemed group of national political observers and members of the press gathered to discuss the unique role the media plays in influencing voter perception and what role bias has played in coverage of the election to date. Continue reading >>
 Marisol Hernandez
Immigration Activist – New Jersey
“I was fortunate to have many teachers who helped me achieve my potential. Now, it is my greatest hope that other people will see me that way.”
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Here at The White House Project we have a poster on our wall that reads, “If all you’re told to be is a good girl, how do you grow up to be a great woman?” Continue reading >>
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Join us at The EPIC Awards on March 30, 2009 at the United Nations in New York City. We are proud to be honoring Voto Latino for the outstanding impact that they have had in the last four years on the next generation of Latinas. Their work reflects our own values and our goal of bringing traditionally unheard voices to the table. Rosario Dawson, Co-Founder and María Teresa Petersen, Executive Director will accept the award. First launched in 1992 and now in its fifth presidential election cycle, Lifetime Network's Every Woman Counts Campaign will receive an EPIC Award for their pioneering public service campaign dedicated to encouraging women to speak out on the issues they care about most, vote and run for office. Andrea Wong, President and CEO will accept the award.
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It's been a tremendous year for breaking barriers on many fronts, and today we at The White House Project are proud to recognize the victories of both the Obama-Biden campaign and the record-setting number of women who will be joining the ranks of our elected leadership across this country.
In January 2009, a record number of women will serve in the 111th Congress--17 women in the US Senate and at least 74 women in the House of Representatives. Joining them will be 34 Vote, Run, Lead alumnae who are part of the newly elected and re-elected cadre of women in statewide positions. Click here to find out more about these women.
We are taking our signature Go Run  trainings to Wisconsin, Minnesota's Iron Range, Michigan, Florida, Ohio, and across the South. Take this opportunity to become equipped, inspired and informed about how to lead a political life. Continue reading to find out dates, locations and to apply >>
For the first time ever, The White House Project has created a three-day leadership training program for women who show leadership potential and have a vision for what to do with it. The training was held the weekend of June 20-22. Women Rule! is sponsored by American Express with support from Philanthropiece and Affinia Manhattan Hotels. See photos from the training.
White House Project Founder and President Marie Wilson's seminal book Closing The Leadership Gap was re-released in 2008, complete with an extremely relevant new afterword entitled "No More Waiting: Women in Politics and in Time of War." For more about the book that Geraldine Ferraro calls “a wake-up call to our country,” and that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi describes as "sharp, compelling, and completely on the mark,” click here.
 Your link to over 400 expert spokeswomen to comment on the news of the day--ranging from national security to health care.
Watch Marie Wilson on Al Jazeera talk to
Shiulie about whether Hillary Clinton can get the women's vote.
 Listen to our Real Security Policy Director, Lorelei Kelly, in an interview on MPR about a new vision for national security.
Listen to Marie Wilson's most recent podcast with interviewer Lisa Orrell .
 Go Run was featured on 9News Colorado. Read the story and watch the video here.
 Watch congressional women talk about leadership on Lifetime TV's new video segments!
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Pick up your Closing the Leadership Gap book and Ms. President T-Shirts while they're in stock!