CapitalWomen is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the rights of women and all other groups who have yet to achieve their full rights under the Constitution. We are committed to assuring equal opportunity to pursue education, employment and participation in our civil society and we are resolute in promoting the health and safety of our communities.
CapitalWomen is a political action committee that supports progressive pro-choice, pro-LGBT and pro-progressive issue candidates–both women and men. We’ve donated over $60,000 to local and state candidates.
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Help us elect Capital Women endorsed candidate Thearse McCalmon! Thearse is running against Jim Tedisco in a district long held by conservatives. Volunteers needed for calling, texting and writing postcards and letters.
One of CapitalWomen’s own!
Ex-Schenectady comptroller takes same post in Niskayuna
dailygazette.com
Ismat Alam has previously worked in municipal finance for cities of Schenectady and AlbanyCongrats to CapitalWomen member Ismat Alam for being named the new comptroller of Niskayuna.
After blackface incident, Niskayuna chooses new comptroller
www.timesunion.com
NISKAYUNA – Ismat Alam, who has previously presided over budgets and finances in the...Another local race--CapitalWomen is happy to endorse Sonia Frederick for First Ward Common Councilmember in Albany. She was appointed by Mayor Kathy Sheehan when her predecessor, Dorcey Applyrs, was appointed as Albany City Auditor.
And, there are a few local races going on. We're happy to endorse Justin Cook for Scotia Village Trustee!