Women in Politics

Women Grasping the Thrill and Power of Political Engagement

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 04.29.2009 | Living


Madeleine M. Kunin

That's one of the unexpected thrills of book tours -- old friends show up and suddenly you embrace. Still much better than showing up on Facebook.

Women in Afghanistan: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 04.06.2009 | World


Madeleine M. Kunin

Despite a greater presence for women in Parliament, a new law was recently passed in Afghanistan that forbids women to work or receive an education without a husband's permission.

In Politics, What Works For A Man Still Does Not Work For A Woman

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 03.25.2009 | Politics


Madeleine M. Kunin

Many women do not want to venture out into the "opinion world" until they are certain of themselves, the facts, and that they are right. The result is often silence.

Two Women Show Real Bipartisanship

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 02.17.2009 | Politics


Madeleine M. Kunin

Think of what the Congress might accomplish if we had a few more women like Maine Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe on both sides of the aisle.

A Generation of Healthier Children

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 02.11.2009 | Politics


Madeleine M. Kunin

The first step to providing health insurance for more Americans was taken last week when President Barack Obama signed the SCHIP (State Children's Hea...

A Woman's Place Is In The House

Howie Klein | Posted 02.08.2009 | Politics


Howie Klein

I've been thinking a lot lately about the lot of women in our political system -- when I look at the ten most progressive members of Congress, six of them are women.

Pearls, Politics, and the Power of Public Service

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 01.19.2009 | Politics


Madeleine M. Kunin

Monday was special -- the convergence of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and Barack Obama's inauguration. I made my contribution of service by sharing my experiences with students.

A Structure to Match the Vision

Amb. Swanee Hunt | Posted 01.14.2009 | Politics


Amb. Swanee Hunt

It's no surprise that Hillary's nomination was greeted by most women with elation. But having a strong showing of women in high places is distinct from addressing the concerns of women as a group.

Women We Need: Towards a More Female-centred Foreign Policy

Margot Wallström | Posted 01.08.2009 | World


Margot Wallström

We may have accepted in principle that politics should include both women and men, but this has not been adequately applied to foreign and security policy.

Mariela Castro Responds: Calls Yoani a "Cocky Hen"

Yoani Sanchez | Posted 12.17.2008 | World


Yoani Sanchez

Gallita / "Cocky hen" A curious end of the year in which the surprises accumulate, Christmas trees return and sexologists start to use the language of...

Second Annual "Women and Major Magazines Cover Stories Monitor"

Beverly Wettenstein | Posted 12.11.2008 | Media


Beverly Wettenstein

The good news is that women collectively achieved high numbers of executive positions to warrant major magazines producing annual "Power" issues in 20...

Women And The 2008 Election: A New Majority

Julie Menin | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Julie Menin

While some celebrated that New Hampshire just became the first state to have a majority of women legislators in one of their chambers, the question to ask is, why are they the only ones?

A Few Good Women

Bettina Duval | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics


Bettina Duval

Although we have had one woman running for president and one female vice-presidential candidate, the 2008 election was not a complete success for women.

What if Sarah Palin Were Obese?

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 11.09.2008 | Politics


Irene Rubaum-Keller

I wonder once again, would Sarah Palin have received the VP nomination if she were obese?

Joe the Plumber Vs. Lilly Ledbetter

Beverly Wettenstein | Posted 11.04.2008 | Media


Beverly Wettenstein

When Obama mentioned Ledbetter in a debate, McCain muttered that it would create "a trial lawyers dream." He claims lawyers could take advantage of women who allege discrimination.

Estrogen for Obama

Sara Davidson | Posted 10.28.2008 | Politics


Sara Davidson

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.

Sarah Palin Is Making Powerful and Sexy a Potent Brew Without Emasculating Her Husband

Jill Brooke | Posted 10.07.2008 | Living


Jill Brooke

It sure doesn't look like Sarah Palin will be facing divorce. She may have difficulty explaining foreign policy, but she is clearly proud to assert femininity and sexuality along with power.

Palin the Frontierswoman?

Victoria Rosner | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics


Victoria Rosner

Many see Palin as a frontierswoman-- a throwback to bygone Americans, those women who helped their men win the West (or in this case, the North).

Another Reason To Be a Democrat? We Dress Better

Disgrasian | Posted 08.26.2008 | Style


Disgrasian

As if you needed another reason to vote Democratic in November, here's one more: we dress better. The first night of the DNC may have been a snooze, ...

Hillary and the Unfeminine Mystique

Joan Z. Shore | Posted 05.13.2008 | Politics


Joan Z. Shore

Hillary was using the old paradigm: To beat men you've got to be like them. What a difference it would have made if her campaign had employed some "feminine" qualities.

Misogyny, Momism and Militarism

Erica Jong | Posted 04.10.2008 | Politics


Erica Jong

Elton John recently expressed surprise at the misogyny of the American media as it relates to Hillary Clinton. I have been stunned by it -- especially the random physical put-downs that are everywhere.

Remember the Ladies

Marie Wilson | Posted 03.24.2008 | Politics


Marie Wilson

Centuries have passed, but Abigail Adams' plea -- "Remember the ladies" -- resonates today, when women continue to struggle to ascend to the positions of leadership they deserve.

"Can You Be in Politics and Keep Your Integrity?"

Marie Wilson | Posted 03.14.2008 | Politics


Marie Wilson

When it comes to this question of integrity, women candidates have a particular tightrope to walk.

"But Mom, She's a Girl!"

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 01.17.2008 | Politics


Joanne Bamberger

As my daughter's logic goes, since Edwards isn't a girl (at least not that we know of), "girls" shouldn't be voting for him -- we should be voting for the "girl" candidate.

McCain On Mitt: 'Never Get Into A Wrestling Match With A Pig"

Off The Bus | Posted 01.03.2008 | Home


Off The Bus

Who knew Fred's not a type A person? Mitt calls for a surge. McCain calls Mitt a pig. Biden pleads for a ticket out of Iowa.