Something very exciting is happening in politics these days. Women are making political contributions in unprecedented numbers. Experts are unsure as to why: the presence of the first viable female candidate for president, anger over the Iraqi war, or just a deep seated desire by women for something completely different. But for whatever reason, data shows that more than half of the contributions to Senator Clinton and Senator Obama came from women, compared to previous campaigns, where women provided 28% of political donations source: Women's Campaign Forum). (Note: because men still write larger checks, they still win in the absolute amount raised - 56%).

May this be an election where women open their eyes to the truth, fill their brains with real facts, donate to the candidate they believe will represent their best interests, and VOTE.

It truly is up to us to change this country and this world for the better.

Gillian Parrillo
SacWomen