WomenCount Claims Its First Victory: "Stop the Silence on Sexism" campaign has direct impact on Democratic Platform Language
We did it! The DNC has just released an official draft of the National Platform, and for the first time in history there is language that addresses gender bias in our culture.
WomenCount staked out a specific goal – to “stop the silence” about sexism in the media and throughout our society. Indeed, it is not enough simply to identify examples of gender bias; the Democratic Party needs to create a system of accountability. The Platform draft does this and concludes the language with, “Responsibility lies with us all.” We’ll take it.
“It was only two weeks ago that WomenCount launched our campaign to “Stop the Silence!” on sexism,”, said Stacy Mason, Executive Director of WomenCount.org, “ In that short time our grassroots efforts reached party leaders, the media, and voters around the country. “
Armed with talking points, documented examples of sexist treatment on the campaign trail, and unwavering determination, hundreds of members of WomenCount attended “listening meetings” around the country to make our point. Then we took our cause directly to the Platform drafting committee. And it worked.
“Winning language in the Platform draft is a huge accomplishment – it is still only a first step,” commented Jehmu Greene, Political Director of WomenCount.org. “There are hurdles ahead. Now, the full Platform Committee must approve the language this weekend in Pittsburgh, and then it will be subject to ratification in Denver at the convention. We will not rest until the official Platform is printed.”
WomenCount staked out a specific goal – to “stop the silence” about sexism in the media and throughout our society. Indeed, it is not enough simply to identify examples of gender bias; the Democratic Party needs to create a system of accountability. The Platform draft does this and concludes the language with, “Responsibility lies with us all.” We’ll take it.
“It was only two weeks ago that WomenCount launched our campaign to “Stop the Silence!” on sexism,”, said Stacy Mason, Executive Director of WomenCount.org, “ In that short time our grassroots efforts reached party leaders, the media, and voters around the country. “
Armed with talking points, documented examples of sexist treatment on the campaign trail, and unwavering determination, hundreds of members of WomenCount attended “listening meetings” around the country to make our point. Then we took our cause directly to the Platform drafting committee. And it worked.
“Winning language in the Platform draft is a huge accomplishment – it is still only a first step,” commented Jehmu Greene, Political Director of WomenCount.org. “There are hurdles ahead. Now, the full Platform Committee must approve the language this weekend in Pittsburgh, and then it will be subject to ratification in Denver at the convention. We will not rest until the official Platform is printed.”
