Few women willing to run for public office? Oklahoma isn't alone...

Check out this interesting article entitled "Why so few women in politics?" that recently ran in the Philadelphia Enquirer. Note that the "stats box" show Pennsylvania ranked 46th in the nation in women in the state legislature -- with Oklahoma ranked 49th.

Allyson Lowe is right when she notes that "increasing the number of women in elected office does make a difference in the kind of issues addressed and services provided by government."

What kind of mentoring systems are there for Oklahoma women interested in running for public office. I know about the nonpartisan "Pipeline To Politics" workshop that is offered by the Carl Albert Center's Women Leadership Program. Are there others our there in Oklahoma?

After you have read this article, contemplate the fact that Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor has just announced she will not seek re-election next year. Hmmm.