Womens History Month

Women, Hugs, and the Power of Grassroots

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 05.04.2009 | Politics


Madeleine M. Kunin

If we are to elect more women to public office and to have them in appointed positions, it is grassroots organizations that will make it happen. How can we do this everywhere?

Peaceful Revolution: Fighting for Women Means Fighting for Free Choice

Steffany Stern | Posted 04.18.2009 | Politics


Steffany Stern

Women need to be able to exercise our collective power to achieve better pay and benefits at work. The Employee Free Choice Act would help us do just that.

Beyond the New WH Council on Women and Girls: How We Define Change

Lauren Melcher | Posted 04.13.2009 | Politics


Lauren Melcher

A government agency that can help organize the many groups that work on behalf of women and girls will be welcome (so long as it does not become mired in political gaming and showmanship).

Obama To Create Women's Council In The White House

AP | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — The White House plans to create a group of experts to advise President Barack Obama on women's issues. Obama plans to name friend ...

Michelle Obama, First Ladies and African-American History

Carl Sferrazza Anthony | Posted 03.28.2009 | Style


Carl Sferrazza Anthony

There were few powerful women in mid-19th century America who more vigorously pressed the case first for abolition and then for the education, housing, and welfare of freed African-American slaves than did Mrs. Lincoln.