Women in Politics: A Discussion on the White House Project

This week we will be discussing a non-profit organization called the White House Project (WHP). Founded by Marie Wilson, the WHP’s goal is to educate women on how to become involved in the political world. Each year, the White House Project holds training conferences around the country which teach women the “ins and outs” of politics. They cover issues like how to start your campaign, how to finance, how to present your platform and how to carry yourself throughout the campaign. Emily Hagen, one of our student hosts on ethicstalk, attended one of these conferences and met some really remarkable women. In today’s show, we will be discussing why women may or may not choose to run for office as well as the obstacles that stand in their way. We will be discussing whether these obstacles are unique to women, or if campaigning men may face the same problems. Joining us as a special guest will be Shannon Garrett, Great Lakes Regional Director for the WHP.