Panel of women in public policy discusses sexual harassment at Capitol
Though the panelists denounced sexual harassment and agreed that it was encouraging to see so many women speak out against their aggressors, former Gov. Jan Brewer said that sexual harassment has been going on for years, but the issue has never been on the forefront as it is now.
Charter school opposition raises concerns about school funding vote
Education leaders sounded a warning Wednesday about difficulties ahead in passing a ballot measure to settle a school funding lawsuit, and the consequences of failing.
Keep cool and don’t escalate the situation, top women professionals advise
A great way to deal with adversity in the workplace: Make sure you’re always being the adult in the room.
Three entrepreneurs find their niche at the state Capitol
Three women with collective decades of experience in public policy and law launched their own firms, filling in unique niches in the policy landscape.
ASU public affairs school chief draws on lessons learned watching Detroit’s meltdown
After witnessing the city of Detroit devolve into a shell of its former self working in a clerical job there, Karen Mossberger was motivated to combat the city’s decline. To help accomplish her goal, she earned a college degree. However, after working in the Motor City, her drive intensified to understand and address on a larger scale the issues plaguing Detroit.
LGBT leader Sheila Kloefkorn touts 2014 victories; says there’s more to do
It’s not lost on Sheila Kloefkorn that she’s part of an effort that’s making history by working to secure rights for members of Arizona’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
One Community: ‘Equality is not political’
For four years, Angela Hughey has been handing out awards to heroes for equality as part of her company’s annual Spotlight on Success luncheon.