Today the unthinkable has happened! Fifty years of precedent gone. I don’t even remember when the right to make the choice about my body, was not my own. Today we feel defeated, but we DO NOT have time for that. If there is anything that can come of today’s rollback of women’s rights, it is the might that … Read more
Shaking hands, attending fundraisers, and keeping a candidate’s name out in front of the pack, are just a few of the requirements campaigns are in the midst of doing as the county draws close to the primary election on June 28, 2022. By now, voters have a fair idea of the candidate, their experience, and … Read more
Service in the military has often led to opportunities for minorities, assuring them the equal rights that they fought so hard to gain in their daily lives. However, this was not true for the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs of World War II, also known as the Fly Girls and “Avenger Girls).” The WASP program … Read more
It is a clarion call in 2022 that more, not less, women are needed in government. Running for office all the way to celebrating victory may sound like a daunting task – but it shouldn’t. We need women in the legislature. Are you that woman? Every issue today is a woman’s issue, just look at … Read more
KCDW Chair Carolyn Bird Salazar, along with members Maura Hirchauer (featured in the above photo) and Kim Tarver stood in solidarity yesterday with a woman’s right to make her own healthcare choices. Leaked news that Roe V. Wade will be overturned by the Supreme Court is certain to have the negative effect in this year’s … Read more
Democrats throughout the U.S. know how important the upcoming 2022 primary and November election are to the continuation of democracy in the U.S. Keeping democrats in the state legislatures, the U.S. House of Representatives, and Senate is the primary objective of democrats throughout our nation, and we are willing to put forth our best efforts … Read more
During the brutal U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Ketanji Brown Jackson displayed flawless poise, indomitable strength, and grit. She taught the masterclass, standing on the shoulders of her ancestors. She represented every little girl, every minority, and every woman who like Shirley Chisholm once said, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table…bring your … Read more
Women are treading water in the return to employment. Clearly, women are on the frontlines in terms of contributions made to a greater society, but attaining political and economic empowerment is still not within their grasp. Women have not returned to pre-pandemic employment like their male counterparts. As AXIOS has reported in the “1 big … Read more
Hi all! I am excited to be the new Chair of the Kane County Democratic Women. I am one of the founding members and have seen over these last 4 years how effective it is when women come together in a common cause. Women are bridge-builders, collaborators and frankly, doers! My vision going forward is … Read more
The Civil Rights Movement brought about heroes who were cast into that position by tragedy, not by choice. Two of those heroes who inspired others and transformed the movement were mothers: Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till, and Maxine McNair, the mother of Denise McNair. As you recall, Emmett was the 14-year-old boy murdered … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird-Salazar Chair, email ST. CHARLES, February 26, 2022 – Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) held its 5th Annual Election of Officers at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. Members cast their votes for Carolyn Bird-Salazar, Chair, Theresa Barreiro, Vice Chair, Lois Swatscheno, Treasurer, and Kim Young, Secretary. … Read more
The Aurora Township Democrats and the Kane County Democratic Women are sponsoring a petition sign and drive event on Saturday, February 12. It provides the perfect opportunity to provide support for candidates who work hard for our community and for all working families. They need our signatures to get on the November ballot. At the … Read more