Equal Representation boost in rebellious Tunisia!

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Read the Women's eNews article "Tunisian Election Law Gives Women Equal Chance" (August 9, 2011) and weep. Here are some excerpts:

"But in April, the electoral commission established to draw up rules for the constituent assembly elections, slated to take place on Oct. 23, took a huge step and adopted a gender-parity system for candidate lists for the constituent assembly.

"This required political parties to alternate men and women on their lists from top to bottom. The electoral commission can reject a party list that does not adhere to this rule."

When will we get election reform aimed at accelerating the election of women to Congress? It ain't happening through more candidate trainings, osmosis or anything short of concrete programs/rules changes that those controlling our political life avoid with the lame excuses! This is the word we must spread on Women's Equality Day!

Women hold 16.% of all seats in Congress, 20 states (40%) send NO women to Washington. The USA -- clearly not as advanced as we pretend to be -- is now tied for 70% in the world for electing women with Bosnia and Herzegovina/San Marino. Are you not appalled?

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