By: Christy Turlington Burns, Founder of Every Mother Counts; Originally posted on Huffington Post
This February contains a plethora of important events -- almost too many to name. There's Valentine's Day, the start of the new Congress, the State of the Union address and several significant opportunities to look back and honor those who have come before us, including celebrations for American History and American Black History month. February is also dedicated to heart health so Every Mother Counts is spending this month focused on matters of the heart. Because women are at the heart of all of these events and because we've worked hard to attain our place in history, we're especially focused this month on keeping women at the heart of the political process. Read more...