The Government in Exile: What Obama Can Do for Women
In a campaign whose rallying cry was "change", shifting the status of women in this country by bringing them fully to the tables of power would be a great place to start.
In a campaign whose rallying cry was "change", shifting the status of women in this country by bringing them fully to the tables of power would be a great place to start.
Sara Davidson | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics
It's hard to describe how transported we felt walking out of that women's conference. Some were in tears. Others felt reassured to have heard in person the kind of policy Obama wants to enact.
Ertharin Cousin | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics
It is our responsibility to ensure that we tell our neighbors and friends and women across the country that Barack is the candidate who will fight for women.
Alison Owings | Posted 09.14.2008 | Politics
The soul-robbing sexism of the past has come home to roost in the present. The Hillary Holdouts who could not wear pants to work then, yell their support for their pantsuit-wearing avenger now.
Janet Ritz | Posted 09.07.2008 | Politics
Older women might end up voting against their own interests with a McCain who, at least, culturally speaks their language, as opposed to an Obama, who does not seem to be speaking to them at all.
Joanne Bamberger | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics
Obama is walking a dangerous road -- especially with women Democratic voters -- by saying things about reproductive rights that make him look more Republican than John McCain.
Susan Neiman | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics
Feminists who see Obama as just another guy need to look closer. His family is what the best of modern middle America is trying to be -- and they acknowledge that they're still trying to figure it all out too.
Nanette Fondas | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics
Soccer moms, security moms ... How will the mothers' vote be labeled this year? Broke and burned out moms?
Elizabeth Birch | Posted 06.14.2008 | Politics
Hillary is passionate and a force for good in our time. That is precisely why she will rise from this moment to help forge a unified band of democrats to elect Senator Obama.
Mari Michener Oye | Posted 06.13.2008 | Politics
Grandma, please think about who you just said you'd vote for, and whether it conflicts with everything else you've done. McCain, though he opposes Obama, is NOT your friend.
Ellen Bravo | Posted 05.29.2008 | Politics
Should Obama emerge as the Democratic candidate, women have compelling reasons to support his candidacy. Here are my top ten.
Jon Wiener | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home
More than 100 New York feminist leaders released a joint statement Sunday afternoon criticizing Hillary Clinton and supporting Obama for president.
Marie Wilson | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics