Congressman Rangel Issues Statement on Women Gaining the Right to Vote
August 26 is the 90th Anniversary of Women Gaining the Right to Vote NEW YORK – Congressman Charles Rangel released the following statement in celebration of Women’s Equality Day, on August 26,…
Read MoreWomen in Politics Lag in the South. Always Have.
A Forgotten Fight for Suffrage Op-Ed for the New York Times, by Christine Stansell LOOKING back on the adoption of the 19th Amendment 90 years ago Thursday — the largest act of…
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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski Concedes Primary – Senate Women Reduces to 16
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) conceded her primary race Tuesday night after she failed to close the gap on attorney Joe Miller in the ongoing vote-counting process. With the removal of Senator Murkowski…
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Meet Chelsea Clinton’s Mother-in-Law, President of Women’s Campaign International
The New York Times Magazine ran an interview with former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies who happens to be Chelsea Clinton’s new mother-in-law. While declining to talk about the happy couple or wedding details,…
Read MoreHappy 90th Anniversary Women’s Right to Vote
Ninety years ago today, women got the right to vote. Here’s the text of the 19th amendment, which was ratified on August 18, 1920, by the Tennessee General Assembly: “The right of…
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Ping Takes Her First Steps as Candidate
On Sunday, March 21, Liz Ping, took her first steps towards the future when she announced her candidacy for the office of State Representative in Ohio’s 29th District. Speaking to an excited…
Read MoreKagan Sworn In – Three Women Now Serving on the U.S. Supreme Court
Elena Kagan was sworn in on Saturday as 112th U.S. Supreme Court justice. Vowing to “administer justice without respect to persons and do equal right to the poor and to the rich,” Elena…
Read MoreMissouri Senate Primary Candidate Uses Violent Undertones Against Female Candidate
On Tuesday, August 3rd a Democratic primary election for a state senate seat in Missouri has become an ugly match between County Councilmember Barbara Fraser and former Representative Sam Page. Page is…
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Sunday Morning Political Show Debuts First Female Anchor
Christiane Amanpour debuts on Sunday, August 1st as the anchor of ABC’s Sunday morning public affairs program, This Week. A highly respected journalist recognized around the world for her reporting and interviews,…
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