Forum President Pat Orrange was interviewed by News and Observer columnist Barry Saunders about the implications of Beverly Perdue’s decision not to seek re-election. Perdue is the nation’s only Democratic woman governor. Read Orrange’s comments on a Forum priority, increasing women’s participation in elected and appointed office, and watch for an update to the Forum’s 2009 report on gender balance on Boards and Commissions. Link to N&O Column from Jan. 30.