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30
Digby addreses WVWV situation
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Please read what Digby wrote here at Hullabaloo.
What she said.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 11:18 pm April 30th, 2008 in Announcements, Blogging, Campaigning, Civil Rights, Elections, Politics, Voting, Women | Please comment
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30
I’m not extraordinary like Liz Phair at all
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Anyone remember some of my posts from the first months of this blog? Well, if you didn’t like them then, you won’t like this one now.
Today has been an absolutely extraordinary day. And I mean just that – extra. ordinary.
Now, maybe that word has a bad rap – maybe it’s supposed to be beyond ordinary in the sense that you can’t get any more mundane. Because it’s ordinary to the max.
But that would not describe today at all.
Today was…what was today?
Today was a day that’s ending with me drinking a glass of wine – actually, almost but not quite a second, which I almost never do. But I’m cheating – I didn’t really fill either glass that full. But, for the record, I filled it twice (it’s a cab of some kind – leftover Kosher I think – Jeff Hess, you did not drink enough!).
The day started out fine – typical. Kids up and out, taking the OAT (blech) and I left the house at 8am to meet with the woman who was my mentor during the leadership institute I was in, that ended two years ago. It was great to sit with her and we gobbled up the time and could have gone on for much longer. I’m very lucky to have her in my life.
Then I went to the bookstore and bought Cliff Schecter’s book, The REAL McCain which I’ll be reviewing and doing an interview with Cliff for publication on The Moderate Voice, BlogHer and links from here to those. I participated in the conference call he had with another author of a McCain book, Paul Waldman, on Monday evening – or was it Tuesday? I can’t remember anymore.
While there, an uber-mother from my school district tracked me down and got me to commit to volunteering for something while I was waiting to have some presents wrapped for the children of a certain blogger who recently had a new baby. But we won’t say anything more about that, now will we?
I eventually left the store, went home, folded laundry, emptied the dishwasher, packed up a defective wireless keyboard of my son’s and sat down to work on a fellowship application when the phone rang – one of my kids was in the nurse’s office and could I come to retrieve? Lucky for me, my SO was already at the school participating with one of our other children in a class activity and was able to retrieve said sick child.
When said sick child returned home, we ate lunch together and chatted. It actually was very sweet and enjoyable. Sick child went to bed to nap and I went back to my computer.
It was some time after that – while I was then working on a super-secret activity – that I received a couple of emails that made everything about the day become like riding in the back seat of a bus without Dramamine. Sick to my stomach.
But kids were coming home, dinner had to be made, the fellowship application hadn’t been worked on and I have a column due tomorrow. And did I mention an elementary school spring concert to go to?
And the sick child of course.
Sigh. Sip from glass.
Yup – it’s been an extra.ordinary day today. And I really hope tomorrow isn’t a repeat.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 11:03 pm April 30th, 2008 in Politics | 4 Comments
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30
[update] State Rep. Josh Mandel (R-17, Lyndhurst) returned today
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Listen here for more.
Update: From WKYC (which says he’s 30 but the PD said 29)
District 17 state Rep. Josh Mandel arrived home from his second tour of duty in Iraq about 2 p.m. Wednesday.
His arrival was totally unlike the “family-friends-media” hoopla that took place at Cleveland Hopkins International airport when he returned from his first tour in 2004.
This time, he was greeted only by his fiancee, Ilana Shafran, of University Heights, and no, their first words were not about their upcoming Aug. 28 wedding.
I agree 100% with Mandel’s kudos to his office aides, Michael Lord in particular who has been very on top of the couple of issues I’ve been following (I still owe him a return call from before my herniated disc).
Mazel tov on the safe return and the nuptuals.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 7:01 pm April 30th, 2008 in Campaigning, Elections, Government, Military, Politics, Republicans, Statehouse | 3 Comments
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30
Anger, pleading for Dann to stop the madness
Filed Under Blogging, Civil Rights, Democrats, Gender, Government, Law, Ohio, Politics, Scandal, Women | 4 Comments
Modern Esquire is losing his patience, though not fast enough for me. From this Buckeye State Blog post:
WHAT IS THIS OFFICE DOING TO CHANGE THE CULTURE THERE TO A MORE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH DANN’S SCHEDULER DOESN’T FEEL COMFORTABLE SAYING “F.U.” TO HER BOSS AND HARD DRINKING AND PARTYING IS STANDARD OFFICE CONVERSATION AND AFTER HOURS ACTIVITIES?!?
All uppercase lettering and bold was in the original.
I want to go further and hear from Ohio Democratic Party Chairman, Chris Redfern, but so far – silence. Lest anyone forget, two years ago, when I wrote about how the ODP wasn’t accommodating Eric Fingerhut’s religious observance customs, Redfern called me to ask why I didn’t call him before blogging.
Well – not only hasn’t he called first or called back this time, he hasn’t written either.
How about something from the ODP’s Women’s Outreach effort (listed here under Constituency Issues) ? That would be a start.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 5:20 pm April 30th, 2008 in Blogging, Civil Rights, Democrats, Gender, Government, Law, Ohio, Politics, Scandal, Women | 4 Comments
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30
[updatex4] Women’s Voices Women Vote controversy
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Not long ago, I emailed people and posted entries on this blog about a campaign that the Women’s Voices Women Vote organization conducted. Myself and nine other political bloggers who are women were told that they were the top ten most nominated female bloggers and eventually, Digby was announced to be the Favorite Female Blogger.
The other eight were:
Helen Boyd (update x2: she weighs in here – I agree with her conclusion)
At least a few of these women are actually famous and/or notorious for their blogging, depending on how you look at it. In particular, Digby, Jessica Valenti, Melissa McEwan, Taylor Marsh and Jill Stanek are in fact well-known throughout the blogosphere.
Dave Harding of Progress Ohio, who very generously promoted the WVWV favorite female blogger effort, forwarded to me early this afternoon some incredibly disturbing information about seemingly inappropriate and perhaps illegal activities that WVWV is alleged to have pursued in relation to voter registration.
I’ve written the group and requested more information which I will be happy to share, though I don’t expect it to differ from anything that’s out already.
Here is what I know – and it’s all that Dave sent me.
An entry from Facing South on the allegations
An entry on TPMMuckraker describing the allegations
I apologize and am sorry for any way in which my involvement with the favorite blogger effort broadened the group’s ability to engage in what are now serious allegations related to voter registration – whether due to human error or purposeful deception.
Update: Meta-collection (most recent added to the top): Read more
By Jill Miller Zimon at 4:34 pm April 30th, 2008 in Announcements, Blogging, Campaigning, Elections, Media, Ohio, Politics, Voting, Women | 3 Comments
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30
Carnival of Ohio Politics #115 now posted
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Ben Keeler of the Keeler Political Report edited the Carnival of Ohio Politics #115 and you can read the offerings here.
Thanks again to everyone who contributed.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 3:49 pm April 30th, 2008 in Announcements, Blogging, Carnivals, Ohio, Politics, Writing | Please comment
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29
Bush to address free-fall economy, 10:30 today (4/29/08)
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No sooner had I gotten notice about home prices falling a record 12.7% in the last year in 20 key markets and saw this headline on my homepage about Countrywide Financial losing nearly $1 billion in the first quarter minutes apart, then I got an email alert from the Washington Post that:
VIDEO: Presidential News Conference
President Bush is scheduled to hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. ET. To view live streaming video of this event on the Web, go to http://www.washingtonpost.com/postlive1.For more information, visit washingtonpost.com
More here on the press conference:
President Bush is trying to address mounting anxieties about U.S. economic problems as energy prices soar and more Americans lose their homes in foreclosures.
The president planned to talk about those subjects in a news conference at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday in the Rose Garden. The president planned an eight-minute opening statement dealing with energy prices, food costs and farm legislation, bills to help more Americans keep their homes and giving the federal government more authority to buy student loans.
White House press secretary Dana Perino said Bush would discuss “American’s understandable anxiety about issues affecting their pocketbook.”
By Jill Miller Zimon at 9:28 am April 29th, 2008 in Announcements, Business, Economy, George Bush, Government, Politics, Republicans | 7 Comments
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28
The Media, Miley Cyrus and Vanity (Fair)
Filed Under Culture, Education, Gender, Marketing, Media, Parenting, Women, Youth | 13 Comments
New Moon Girl Media has a new blog called, Girl Media Maven. I met the blog author, Nancy Gruver, at WAM!2008 and she has accomplished far more than I can pay homage to in this post. Suffice it to say that Gruver, as the founder of New Moon, has dedicated a large chunk of her life to making sure that parents have good materials to introduce to, share with and give to their daughters.
In this post about Miley Cyrus’s photos that accompany a June 2008 Vanity Fair article, Gruver reviews the contribution or last thereof of the parties involved in that shoot:
You no doubt know that Miley plays Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel’s most-watched show. She and her character are beloved and idolized by millions of tween girls (on the Hannah Montana website emails from fans give ages from 8 to 12). Many parents have been relieved there’s a teen star who didn’t follow in the hyper-sexualized footsteps of Lindsay, Britney, Paris and countless others. Guess it’s time to re-think that relief.
I don’t blame Miley – she’s a media star in our oh-so-tired popular culture that still values women (and increasingly younger girls) for sex appeal and little else (no matter what it says, the images tell the truth). And she’s at an age when exploration of her sexuality is appropriate and important.
But her exploration shouldn’t be fodder for Annie Leibovitz, Vanity Fair or anyone else. That’s called voyeurism and it’s creepy. Which is exactly the feeling I got looking at the photo. Not only does it look like she’s been surprised in bed, her posture and expression make her look even younger than 15, giving the photo a very disturbing whiff of child porn.
Go for it – what do you think?
You should know that Miley has issued a statement about being embarrassed by the story and photos:
“I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be ‘artistic’ and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed,” Cyrus said Sunday in a statement through her publicist. “I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologize to my fans who I care so deeply about.”
And from the wayback machine, does anyone remember what they thought of or how they felt when Brooke Shields was in Pretty Baby?
By Jill Miller Zimon at 5:40 pm April 28th, 2008 in Culture, Education, Gender, Marketing, Media, Parenting, Women, Youth | 13 Comments
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28
Daniel Jack Williamson starts a blog: Buckeye RINO
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I am thrilled with this development because Daniel Jack Williamson is one of my most favorite commenters. He also writes for The Other Paper and frequently comments * and I believe also guest posts at The Word of Mouth aka Wom blog. He is thorough, engaging and a Republican, can you believe?
Just kidding. Please welcome Dan to Ohio’s political blogosphere, on his own turf. You can read his new blog, Buckeye RINO here. It will be an excellent addition, I have no doubt.
And knowing the time and energy it takes, I give Dan a lot of credit for taking it on. We’re going to keep at you to keep it current!
*See Dan’s comment below. My bad. Sorry to both Dan’s.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 10:00 am April 28th, 2008 in Announcements, Blogging, Media, Ohio, Politics | 4 Comments
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28
Exclusive Gov. Strickland interview, Six Point Plan & voucher veto threat on SB 57
Filed Under 'Roots News, Blogging, Education, Government, Law, Ohio, Politics, Statehouse, Ted Strickland | 10 Comments
Many thanks to Phil Hayes of the Columbus Education Association for notifying me that the CEA interview with Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is now posted on the CEA blog. Kudos for a very nice job.
The Six Point Plan elements:
1. Strengthen our commitment to Ohio’s public schools and public education.
2. Modernernize education system directly linked to our state’s growth and prosperity.
3. Identify, build on existing school strengths.
4. Utilize the best teachers to improve instruction.
5. Provide personalized education programs that are relevant to the needs of each Ohio student.
6. Make testing and assessment diagnostic and prescriptive, showing students’ strengths and weaknesses.
On Senate Bill 57:
Senate Bill 57 would allow the parents of special education students throughout the state to get up to a $20,000 voucher to send their student to any school in the state— traditional public, charter or private.
Under this legislation, the student’s originating district would still be responsible for custody and maintenance of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) yet would not receive any funding to do so. The proposed legislation has received its sixth hearing in the Senate’s Education Committee, and could soon be sent to the floor for debate and a potential vote by the entire membership of the Senate. Strickland is unwavering in his opposition.
“Well, you know there was a similar effort made with the budget recently, and I carved that provision out with a veto,” said Strickland. “I’m not supportive of this legislation—it’s one more attempt to privatize public education with public dollars and public resources. I’ve been very clear with my attitude towards vouchers— public money should be used for public schools with public oversight.”
Governor Strickland went one step further, going on record for the first time ever as to what his actions would be if Senate Bill 57 survived the legislative process and made it to the Executive Office.
“If this bill comes across my desk in its current form, then I will veto it,” resolved Strickland.
Please read the entire interview article here.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 9:34 am April 28th, 2008 in 'Roots News, Blogging, Education, Government, Law, Ohio, Politics, Statehouse, Ted Strickland | 10 Comments
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27
Stupid Men, Stupid Women and Equal Pay for Equal Jobs
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I’ve got three links to share and don’t write a word of commentary unless you read them all.
First, Dahlia Lithwick at Salon in “How Dumb Are We?”:
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, already passed by the House, would have reinstated the law as it was interpreted by most appellate courts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, i.e., that every single discriminatory paycheck represents a new act of discrimination and that the 180-day period begins anew with every one. Yet 42 members of the Senate—including Majority Leader Harry Reid, but only procedurally to keep the bill alive—voted to block cloture. How can that be? As Kia Franklin notes here: Women in the United States are paid only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men; African-American women earn only 63 cents, and Latinas earn only 52 cents for every dollar paid to white men. Yet the Ledbetter decision tells employers that as long as they can hide their discriminatory behavior for six months, they’ve got the green light to treat female employees badly forever. Why isn’t this problem sufficiently real to be addressed by Congress?
Do not skip the reasons outlined by Lithwick.
Second, Gail Collins in The New York Times’ “McCain’s Compassion Tour”:
The fact that workers generally have no idea what other people are making when they start a job did not concern the court nearly as much as what Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, called “the burden of defending claims arising from employment decisions that are long past.” In other words, pay discrimination is illegal unless it goes on for more than six months.
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Having delivered his objections to the Ledbetter bill this week, McCain went on to tell reporters that what women really need is “education and training, particularly since more and more women are heads of their households, as much or more than anybody else. And it’s hard for them to leave their families when they don’t have somebody to take care of them.”
Maybe George Bush isn’t all that incoherent after all.
Was McCain saying that it’s less important to give working women the right to sue for equal pay than to give them help taking care of their families? There have been many attempts to expand the Family and Medical Leave Act to protect more workers who need to stay home to take care of a sick kid or an ailing parent. “We’ve never gotten his support on any of that agenda,” said Debra Ness, the president of the National Partnership for Women and Families.
We also have yet to hear a McCain policy address on how working mothers are supposed to find quality child care. If it comes, I suspect the women trying to support their kids on $20,000 a year are going to learn they’re in line for some whopping big income-tax deductions.
Third, an NYT article from today called “Not So Personal Finances,” about how, if we are going to ask people about how many orgasms they have, how can we not also ask how much money they make.
Talk about establishing the fact that for the last umpteen decades, it would be nearly impossible for people to learn of unequal pay unless someone slipped or broke the law, this article implies that if sharing orgasm figures is the threshold that needs to be reached in order to feel comfortable in sharing how much you make, there is no wonder that 180 days from when the first instance of discrimination occurs is a completely inadequate statute of limitation.
Hattip to Suzanne, Nelle and this post.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 5:52 pm April 27th, 2008 in Business, Civil Rights, Culture, Economy, Government, Law, Politics, Social Issues, Women | 56 Comments
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27
Youngstown Vindicator is Youngstown Prognosticator when it comes to Marc Dann
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The Youngstown Vindicator writes:
In a week or so, Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann will hold a news conference to discuss the sexual harassment scandal that has gripped his office and has jeopardized his political future.
It is to be hoped that Dann will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth — as he demanded of the Republicans during his investigation of “Coingate” when he was a state senator.
Anything less, and reporters will chew him up and spit him out.
Reporters will do that to him?
Ha – he should be fearing the voters – bloggers included – as well, if not more.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 11:55 am April 27th, 2008 in Culture, Ohio, Politics, Scandal | 4 Comments
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27
And act like you condemn hostile work environments in state offices run by Democrats we supported.
You can read more details about the “…casual work environment that often extends into alcohol-lubricated evenings in which work and personal lives blur…” in today’s Columbus Dispatch. I must note, however, that despite my interest in the content of that article, I’m disgusted by the tabloid writing style that has the reporters drawing conclusions, telling us, rather than just showing us. But then James Nash was allowed to write about his own credentialing organization’s rejection of a blogger application, which is an obvious conflict. So I don’t know why I would expect better.
When I read articles like that, I wonder, Am I living in an alternate reality? (don’t answer that) while reading what these staffers did and said. If women are thinking of explaining their language and choices as being post-feminist, I’ll stay in my second-wave confusion.
But let’s be clear: the women’s behavior – however they explain it – does not excuse or otherwise explain away the picture that’s developing of the AG office’s environment, one that encourages, fosters or otherwise allows such behavior to occur.
Gawd. No wonder people can’t figure out Ohio.
Hattip The Point.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 10:10 am April 27th, 2008 in Politics | 14 Comments
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Apr
26
Podcast of WLST on WVKO Blue State Diner show this morning
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Have at it. It starts about 1/4th into the broadcast.
We talked writing, blogging, media, Ohio politics, national politics, Democrats and more.
Many thanks to Michael Alwood and the station, WVKO, progressive radio in Columbus, Ohio.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 11:47 pm April 26th, 2008 in 'Roots News, Announcements, Blogging, Government, Media, Ohio, Politics | Please comment
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26
So, Angela, Merkel, do your boobs hang low? do they wobble to and fro?
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I bet she can tie them in a knot AND tie them in a bow. I should only keep mine for a few more years to see if I can do the same.
You go girl. Hattip to Salon for balancing the telling of the news and the showing of the picture with just the right amount of aplomb.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 4:08 pm April 26th, 2008 in Culture, Foreign Affairs, Gender, Media, Women | 8 Comments
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25
WLST on WVKO, Michael Alwood’s Blue State Diner, tomorrow, 4/26, around 12noon
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Michael Alwood of WVKO’s Blue State Diner radio program (out of Columbus) has invited me to be on the show tomorrow, Saturday, just after 12:00 pm (noon).
You can listen live from here and hopefully I’ll be able to get a podcast of it afterwards or there is an archive, but I’ve subscribed to the show’s podcast from here and hopefully that will do the trick.
It’s been kind of a brutal day so I’m kind of fried right now. However, Michael, even at the end of a brutal day, has been in touch and very gracious.
Should be interesting.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 5:55 pm April 25th, 2008 in Announcements, Blogging, Media, Ohio, Politics | 2 Comments
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25
Wendy Hoke receives SPJ Distinguished Service Award, City Club, 5/15
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If you know Wendy or have been touched by her work (and there are few of us in the writing community who haven’t been, even though you may not know it), please consider joining us to honor her:
It’s my pleasure to publicly announce that Wendy Hoke and David Marburger are the 2008 recipients of SPJ Cleveland’s Distinguished Achievement Awards, the highest award we give annually for service to our profession. I’m also pleased to announce that Melissa Kory of North Ridgeville High School has won our $4,000 Philip W. Porter college scholarship, given annually to an aspiring journalism student.
May 15 is the date we’ll be presenting Hoke, Kory and Marburger at a special City Club luncheon and I hope you’ll join us to recognize them and celebrate their notable accomplishments. Give Tom Moore a call at 440.333.7382 or drop me a note via steve@lakewoodbuzz.com to reserve your spot. It should be an inspirational and fun event!All the Best,
Steve FitzGerald
SPJ Cleveland Pro Chapter President
Wendy has asked me to give her introduction so if you have any good stories that shouldn’t go unmentioned, please pass them on to me!
I save all the kudos for 5/15, but Wendy – congratulations, friend.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 11:31 am April 25th, 2008 in 'Roots News, Announcements, Blogging, Media, Ohio, Women, Writing | 3 Comments
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25
Letter to Chris Redfern: Denounce the disrespect of women
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Dear Chairman Redfern,
I left a lengthy (of course) voice mail at your ODP number just now.
The gist of the message is this:
I feel, as an Ohioan who is a female and who supports the Democratic Party with words, deeds and money, that you must make a public statement that explicitly denounces work environments and behavior that impede, demean or otherwise disrespect women, especially women who work on behalf of the Democratic Party’s values and previously supported elected officials.
Regardless of whether any one Ohio elected official who is a Democrat is found guilty (in a court of law) of actions that violate civil or criminal laws that protect women against the plethora of problems they face inside and outside the public service sector, as the newly re-elected Chair of the ODP, I expect that you would make an unequivocal statement that the Party in no way supports individuals who engage in or make it possible for such problems to arise or occur.
Chairman, on a personal level – so many women who identify with the Democratic Party, whether it’s a big “D” or a little “d,” are working to encourage other women to get into the political pipeline. You probably know about The White House Project training that will take place in Columbus in June. And of course the ODP has Liz Shirey who has organized and is organizing a variety of events intended to help women lead Ohio’s Democrats.
But these efforts are undermined unless you and the Party make clear, public statements that indicate unwavering support for creating, maintaining and ensuring that the prevailing attitude of the ODP is that women are valued, at all levels and that no candidate or elected official who wants to affiliate himself or herself with Ohio Democrats will be considered such if their behavior does not facilitate and encourage such an attitude.
These are the two primary incidents which I believe have made push come to shove and demand your public statement:
1. Last week, Marc Dann emphasized that two females filed an EEO against his “friend.” You can read more here. I’ve spoken with Jeff Coryell and confirmed his post’s observations.
My response is that these women filed an EEO complaint against someone Marc Dann approved of as a hire, who therefore is a public employee. To call such a person “friend” demonstrates the Attorney General’s inability to draw boundaries. So long as he goes out in public and calls this individual his “friend” and refuses to take responsibility for the individual as an employee, we can have no expectation of him being independent or able to understand the hostile work environment that reigns under a boss who calls a person he hired who is now under a cloud related to sexual harassment (at a minimum) his “friend.” As someone who donated to the Attorney General’s campaign, literally in the 11th hour because I thought I didn’t want Betty Montgomery, I’m irate with his approach to the current situation in his office.
2. Matthew Barrett: I do not know him. But to be a parent who places public blame on his teenage son, and to then engage with women in the way the pictures allegedly depict? There are more darts to throw at this one than I have time left.
Please, Chairman. Do the right thing. We turned Ohio blue by trusting that we would act better and create a state run by people of whom we could be proud. Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, recipient of the Profiles in Courage award and Treasurer Rich Cordray are exemplary figures of individuals who continue to earn our trust.
Please, re-enforce that all Ohioans, men and women, regardless of whether they are in positions of power like Marc Dann and Matthew Barrett, shall be respected and that all elected Ohioans who call themselves Democrats will be expected to adhere to the highest standards of behavior toward all others, women included.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
By Jill Miller Zimon at 10:09 am April 25th, 2008 in 'Roots News, Civil Rights, Courts, Crime, Culture, Democrats, Government, Ohio, Politics, Scandal, Social Issues, Women | 17 Comments
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24
If you liked TNR’s cover? You will LOVE this
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Read this piece by Tom Hayden first.
Now, read why Tom Hayden,
is employing an ancient literary-political device, in which a man wards off charges of sexism by citing the example of a woman: I’m not averse to votes for women, but my wife, sir, won’t hear of it! Barbara is female — so that makes it okay for Hayden quote her comparing Hillary Clinton to “a screech on the blackboard” and Lady Macbeth. Because those are certainly similes that have never been used before! And that have no misogynist connotations, as in a woman who seeks public power is shrill and strident, a would-be despot who’ll stop at nothing to achieve her evil ends, and is just so darn unlikeable, too. So bitter!
Exactly. Thank you again, Katha Pollitt.
So many women to emulate, so little time.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 7:03 pm April 24th, 2008 in Barack Obama, Blogging, Civil Rights, Culture, Debates, Gender, Government, Hillary Clinton, Social Issues, WH2008, Women, Writing | 9 Comments
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24
Ohio Early College, College Access, Counselling, Fingerhut; Pho’s Q&A w/Marc Dann
Filed Under Culture, Education, Ohio, Parenting, Politics, Statehouse, Writing | 2 Comments
I am excited to link to the stories I wrote and consulted on for Catalyst Ohio as they were being updated and edited over the last few months. It was a great honor to work with Charlise Lyles, the publication’s editor. I often learn far more than can be included in the articles and this package of stories was no exception (which means I feel like I gained more than I gave). Thanks also to Wendy Hoke who performed wonders of editing as well on my work.
Here’s Scott’s Q&A with Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann
And four from me:
Early College: Cleveland skims the cream, others look for gold
Early College is as much a culture as it is a school
Counseling, confidence and college
Regent’s ideas get the green light but flash for caution ahead (see page 8 or 5 of 11 in the pdf)
By Jill Miller Zimon at 6:07 pm April 24th, 2008 in Culture, Education, Ohio, Parenting, Politics, Statehouse, Writing | 2 Comments
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