February 28, 2011

Of late, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) has taken a lot of heat.  She’s been called vocal, among other things, for standing up for women’s health, the welfare of poor children in this country and the hardworking union workers of Wisconsin.
 
Moore, is the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 4th congressional district.  Elected in 2005, Moore is only the second woman to be elected to Congress from Wisconsin, and the first African-American.  Prior to defeating Republican attorney Gerald Boyle by earning nearly 70% of the vote to claim her current seat in Congress, Moore spent time in the Wisconsin Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate, where she was the first African-American to be elected to the upper chamber of the Wisconsin legislature.
 
Moore’s history making accomplishments are certainly laudable, particularly considering her background.  As one of nine children, and a one-time recipient of welfare, Moore went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in political science from Marquette University, despite being a single mom.