by Michele Genthon | Feb 19, 2015 | FIRST WOMEN, Politics and Government
Yesterday Kate Brown was sworn in as Governor of Oregon. Previously she had served as Secretary of State. Since, there is no Lieutenant Governor in Oregon the Secretary of State is next in the line of succession. She was elevated to this office when Governor John...
by Michele Genthon | Sep 30, 2013 | FIRST WOMEN, Politics and Government
As I study first women, I am beginning to see many shared characteristics: They often have more than one first to their credit; many come from families of strong women; they often help other women to be first; they speak out about issues of concern to women; and,...
by Michele Genthon | Sep 23, 2013 | FIRST WOMEN, Politics and Government
Although liberal organizations decry Susana Martinez’ policies, her approval rating in the state of New Mexico has never fallen below 60%. Even 44% of state Democrats, the party she left to join the Republicans, give her a favorable rating. Susana Martinez...
