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National Women's Political Caucus is founded at July 10-11 organizing conference attended by more than 320 women from 26 states.

Statement of purpose calls for action "against sexism, racism, institutional violence and poverty" and contains pledges to recruit and train feminist women candidates for public office; reform party structure and rules to ensure women equal decision-making power; work for equality in the delegate selection process; register new women voters and raise women's issues in all elections; lobby and testify for legislation to meet women's needs; and create a strong national network through state and local caucuses.
 

National Women's Political Caucus

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