Women and Politics

On Smart Women, Bloviators and Hand Bumps

Marcia Meier | Posted 07.18.2008 | Home


Marcia Meier

Seems like we never quite get away from the background noise. Can you hear it? Strong women are dangerous, strong women should be silenced, strong wom...

Girlfriends for VEEP

Sue Casey | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics


Sue Casey

Even if I weren't a girl, I'd be recommending that the smartest choice is that Obama's running mate be a woman. My three picks are Hillary Clinton, Janet Napolitano, and Olympia Snowe.

Women's Equality ... Why Not Now?

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 07.07.2008 | Politics


Marcia G. Yerman

Firecrackers and picnics aside, Abigail Adams didn't get to sign the Declaration of Independence, Betsy Ross sewed the flag, and how many people even know who Deborah Samson Gannett was?

Natalie Portman on Her New Role: Giving Women Hope

Marianne Schnall | Posted 07.04.2008 | Entertainment


Marianne Schnall

In this exclusive interview, Natalie Portman talks about her work for FINCA International, how she balances her activism with her career as an actress, and her advice on making a difference.

Peaceful Revolution: In Appreciation, to the Magnificently Overqualified Women of America

Alexandra Estes | Posted 06.25.2008 | Living


Alexandra Estes

John McCain quipped that rather than earning a pay rate equal to a man's, for doing the same job, a little more "education and training" will help cure the woes of working women.

Russert's Legacy: A Woman Meeting the Press?

Marie Wilson | Posted 06.20.2008 | Media


Marie Wilson

Visibility is viability, and wouldn't it be great to have Meet the Press, the most prestigious and hard hitting show on the Sunday circuit, feature a woman host?

Obama Can Affect Global Women's Rights

Todd Howland | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics


Todd Howland

Obama should surf the present swell of interest in women's rights created by Clinton's endorsement of his candidacy to reinforce his commitment to ending gender discrimination.

Making Michelle Who She Isn't -- Risky Obama Campaign Move

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics


Kathleen Reardon

When people start reinventing themselves based on the latest "criteria" -- it's risky. Change is what Obama's campaign is largely about, but changing his wife shouldn't be.

Women in Charge: Lessons We Learned from Hillary's Campaign.

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics


Arlene M. Roberts

Speculation abounds as to the demise of Hillary's campaign. This past Monday, I attended a panel discussion, Women in Charge, where the panelists debated the reasons for it.

A Feminist Focus Includes Everybody

Shireen Mitchell and Adele M. Stan | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics


Shireen Mitchell and Adele M. Stan

According to Linda Hirshman, we feminists are just too darned concerned about things like civil rights, war and peace, and the fate of the planet. Her evidence that feminism is a failure: Hillary didn't win.

Women Get Respect - Part 1

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 06.09.2008 | Media


Marcia G. Yerman

On the evening of May 21st, women in New York City had the opportunity to come out and support two events that proved achievers of the female gender were getting their due.

Arianna on CBS' Early Show Discussing the Impact of Hillary's Campaign

Huff TV | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics


Huff TV

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Open Letter to Hillary

Ilana Goldman | Posted 06.05.2008 | Politics


Ilana Goldman

Dear Hillary - I say this to you almost daily, but since it's normally to you on the TV screen, I thought I should find a way of saying it where you...

Final Thoughts on Sex and the City

Melissa Silverstein | Posted 06.03.2008 | Entertainment


Melissa Silverstein

Something big is happening and SATC didn't cause it, it just reflects it. Whether or not you are a Hillary fan, there is a gender conversation happening in this country, and women are angry.

If The Shoe Fits

Laraine Newman | Posted 05.29.2008 | Politics


Laraine Newman

So what if Hilary is a woman? Why does she have to be THIS woman? She's a one-woman band, with folksy personal anecdotes to fit every issue and new accents to fit every state.

Another 55-Year-Old White Woman for Obama

Freada Kapor Klein | Posted 05.28.2008 | Politics


Freada Kapor Klein

We can cast a vote backwards in time, declaring that gender wins the 'who's-more-oppressed' game, or recognize that we missed an opportunity to change institutions 30 years ago.

Sex and The City Jumps the Shark

Thelma Adams | Posted 05.28.2008 | Entertainment


Thelma Adams

Call Sea World: Sex and the City has jumped the shark. Since the HBO series exited with tears and orgasms in 2004, we've all moved on even if Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte haven't.

Ten Reasons Why Women Should Unite Behind Obama If He's the Candidate

Ellen Bravo | Posted 05.21.2008 | Politics


Ellen Bravo

Should Obama emerge as the Democratic candidate, women have compelling reasons to support his candidacy. Here are my top ten.

Hillary Clinton's Defeat: A Historic Triumph

Arianna Huffington | Posted 05.19.2008 | Politics


Arianna Huffington

I have regularly criticized Clinton over the course of her campaign, but there is no question that she has forever altered the way women running for president will be viewed.

Zogby Polling: Women Deserting Hillary?

Rob Kall | Posted 05.06.2008 | Politics


Rob Kall

Frankly, it's hard to believe that Hillary has lost the edge in the female vote, but checking the progression over the past few days seems to bear this out. Of course, Zogby's polling sample may be off.

Women's Voices, Women Vote

William McNary | Posted 05.01.2008 | Politics


William McNary

I can say with great conviction, there was no effort to suppress or confuse African American voters, or any other voters in the state of North Carolina by Women's Voices, Women Vote.

Help Us Write "The Gender Speech"

Marie Wilson | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics


Marie Wilson

We need to open up the conversation on gender in America. What would a speech on gender sound like?

Pennsylvania Station 2008

Gloria Feldt | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics


Gloria Feldt

The superdelegates will go with whoever they perceive as a winner. Today it could be Clinton-- she's hung in there despite being badgered mercilessly to drop out.

A Majority of Women in Spain's Cabinet Not OK With Italy's Berlusconi

Mike McCready | Posted 04.18.2008 | Politics


Mike McCready

José Luís Rodriguez Zapatero, Spain's recently re-elected Prime Minister has announced that his cabinet will, for the first time in history, be made...

Who Can Beat McCain?

Alec Baldwin | Posted 04.06.2008 | Politics


Alec Baldwin

It is wrong to assume that either of these Democrats is less qualified than the other. But Democrats must think like Republicans, now more than ever. Who can win?


 

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