It has been more than 50 years since Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, more than 47 years since Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman to serve in the U.S. House, and more than 20 years...
"Unleashing the power of women is the most important thing that we can do to grow Maine’s economy. The approach is straightforward." The power of Maine women To flourish in the 21st century economy, the state has to invest in...
" It will not be easy for her to rise to the challenges she will face in the White House…nor will it be easy for America." The Year The United States Elects Its First Woman President... and what might matter...
Must read in honor of Roe Vs. Wade: "Every American woman -- no matter who she is or where she lives -- must have access to the health care she needs to care for herself, her family and her future."...
"Every time I hear a woman say we shouldn’t vote for Hillary Clinton because she’s a woman, I cringe. I cringe because nobody is saying anything about the gender of the men candidates. The male presidential candidates do not endure...
"We need citizens committed to the idea that democracy cannot exist without women. So as a voter, when you go to vote for someone, you should check what their party does to improve the representation of women, and if the...
“You know I used to think when I taught classes that I was a good role model for women students but I was even a better role model for my male students. It was good for them to sit there...
"But so long after women entered the political arena, it’s distressing to see the same tropes, stereotypes and names still lobbed at women. That some men are as afraid of women in power as they were years ago. What’s the...
“It’s also important that we see women and people of color step into up into the leadership role,” [Mayor Martin J.] Walsh said. “A big part of the council is your diversity, it’s something that’s very important to our city....
