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E. M. I. L. Y's List

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E.M.I.L.Y’s List was created in 1985 by Ellen Malcolm. This name is actually an acronym and it stands for “Early, Money, Is, Like, Yeast” (Basically meaning it the dough raises). Malcolm had formed this group hoping the gender balanced the the United States political scene. The group fund raised but has since campaigned strategies to their list but won major elections. Key Persons Allison Lunderdan Grimes Wendy Davis Brenda Lawrence Political Ties This group ties with the democratic party and is now currently trying to reach out to women of the republican party. Policy and Court On June 25th, 2013, Wendy Davis of Emily’s group held an eleven hour long obstruction in order to stop the Senate Bill 5 from allowing it to be passed. This Bill would’ve made if difficult for women to have abortions in Texas. Most clinics would have been shut down if the Senate Bill 5 wasn’t passed. …show more content…

Work Cited "EMILY's List." EMILY's List. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2015. "Our History." Our History. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct.

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