Emily's List is a political action committee (PAC) that was founded in 1985 by Ellen Malcolm. The mission of Emily's List is to elect Democratic women to public office. Since its founding, Emily's List has helped to elect over 100 women to the U.S. House of Representatives and 25 women to the U.S. Senate.
Emily's List is a powerful force in American politics. The organization has a large network of donors and volunteers, and it has a proven track record of success. Emily's List has helped to elect some of the most influential women in American politics, including Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, and Elizabeth Warren.
Emily's List is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women in politics, the challenges they have faced, and the progress that has been made. The book is full of fascinating stories about the women who have been elected with Emily's List's support. It is also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to get involved in politics and help to elect more women to public office.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: The Founding of Emily's List
- Chapter 2: The Early Years
- Chapter 3: The Rise of Emily's List
- Chapter 4: The Impact of Emily's List
- Chapter 5: The Future of Emily's List
Chapter 1: The Founding of Emily's List
Emily's List was founded in 1985 by Ellen Malcolm. Malcolm was a political activist who had worked for the Democratic National Committee and the Carter White House. She was frustrated by the lack of women in elected office, and she believed that a PAC dedicated to electing women would make a difference.
Malcolm named the PAC after Emily Balch, a Nobel Peace Prize winner who was a strong advocate for women's rights. Emily's List was initially a small organization, but it quickly grew in size and influence. By the end of the 1980s, Emily's List was a major force in Democratic politics.
Chapter 2: The Early Years
The early years of Emily's List were a time of growth and success. The organization helped to elect a number of women to Congress, including Barbara Boxer, Dianne Feinstein, and Carol Moseley Braun. Emily's List also played a key role in the election of Bill Clinton to the presidency in 1992.
During the Clinton years, Emily's List continued to grow in size and influence. The organization helped to elect a number of women to the Senate, including Hillary Clinton, Barbara Mikulski, and Patty Murray. Emily's List also played a key role in the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009.
Chapter 3: The Rise of Emily's List
The rise of Emily's List continued in the 2010s. The organization played a key role in the election of Barack Obama to the presidency in 2008 and 2012. Emily's List also helped to elect a number of women to the Senate, including Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, and Kirsten Gillibrand.
In the 2016 election, Emily's List played a key role in the election of Hillary Clinton. The organization also helped to elect a record number of women to the House of Representatives.
Chapter 4: The Impact of Emily's List
Emily's List has had a profound impact on American politics. The organization has helped to elect a number of women to public office, and it has played a key role in the passage of important legislation. Emily's List has also helped to raise the visibility of women in politics and to challenge the status quo.
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