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Year of the Woman

Year of the Woman Senator Barbara Mikulski standing with women senatorial candidates Laura Patterson, [Senator Barbara Mikulski standing with women senatorial candidates (left to right) Carol Moseley-Braun, Barbara Boxer, Senator Patty Murray and others at 1992 Democratic National Convention, Madison Square Garden, New York City], July 2022. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. The Senate Democratic women in 1993. L-R: Murray, Moseley Braun, Mikulski, Feinstein, Boxer. Senate of the United States, The Senate Democratic women in 1993, 1993. Senate of the United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Suit worn by Carol Moseley Braun, 1992 Suit worn by Carol Moseley Braun, 1992. Chicago History Museum, ICHi-175994

2024-03-13T13:52:42-04:00
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Women’s Rights are Human Rights

Women's Rights are Human Rights Hillary Clinton at the United Nations Conference on Women Sharon Farmer, Photograph of First Lady Hillary Clinton at the United Nations Conference on Women in Beijing, China, September 5, 1995. National Archives. Document Text Summary FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTONREMARKS FOR THE UNITED NATIONS FOURTH WORLD CONFERENCE ON WOMEN BEIJING, CHINA SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 Mrs. Mongella, Distinguished delegates and guests, I would like to thank the Secretary General of the United Nations for inviting me to be part of the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women. This is truly a celebration -- a celebration of the contributions women make in every aspect of life: in the home, on the job, in their communities, as mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, learners, workers, citizens

2024-03-13T13:46:40-04:00
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Suffrage in Wyoming

Suffrage in Wyoming "Women Suffrage in Wyoming Territory" "Women Suffrage in Wyoming Territory.-- Scene at the Polls in Cheyenne," Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1888. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Document Text Summary AN ACT TO GRANT TO THE WOMEN OF WYOMING TERRITORY THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE AND TO HOLD OFFICE A law to grant Wyoming women the right to vote and hold political office Be it enacted by the Council and House of Representatives of the Territory of Wyoming: The Council and House of Representatives of the Territory of Wyoming is passing the following law: Sec. 1. That every woman of the age of twenty-oen years, residing in this territory, may, at every election to be holden under the laws thereof, cast her vote. And

2023-04-04T09:10:02-04:00
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Police Violence

Police Violence Reaction to Los Angeles Police Trial Reaction to Los Angeles Police Trial, April 30, 1992. C-SPAN. Video Transcript Good morning. My name is Maxine Waters, a Congresswoman from the 29th Congressional District in Los Angeles, the scene of the early fires that you witnessed on national television last night. With me are members of the Congressional Black Caucus and a representative from the NAACP, and we’re here this morning to express our outrage and our extreme concern about the unfair verdict in the case of Rodney King last evening in Simi Valley. Each of the members here will have an opportunity to make a statement expressing their feelings and their concern.  Allow me to start this press conference by telling you that I am angry. I am outraged. I

2024-01-29T10:10:44-05:00
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Anita Hill’s Testimony

Anita Hill's Testimony Anita Hill's testimony Thomas Second Hearing Day 1, Part 2. October 11, 1991. C-Span Archives. Video Transcript SENATOR BIDEN: Professor, do you swear the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? PROFESSOR HILL: I do. SENATOR BIDEN: Thank you. Professor Hill, please make whatever statement you wish to make to the committee. PROFESSOR HILL: Mr. Chairman, Senator Thurmond, members of the committee. My name is Anita F. Hill, and I am a professor of law at the University of Oklahoma. I was born on a farm in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, in 1956. I am the youngest of 13 children.  I had my early education in Okmulgee County. My father, Albert Hill, is a farmer in that area. My mother's name is Irma Hill. She is

2024-01-29T09:58:22-05:00
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Punk Feminists

Punk Feminists Document Text Riot grrrl is… BECAUSE us girls crave records and books and fanzines that speak to US, that WE feel included in and can understand in our own ways BECAUSE viewing our work as being connected to our girlfriends-politics-real lives is essential if we are gonna figure out how what we are doing impacts, reflects, perpetuates, or DISRUPTS the status quo BECAUSE we don’t want to assimilate to someone else’s (Boy) standards of what is or isn’t “good” music or punk rock or “good” writing AND THUS need to create forums where we can recreate, destroy and define our own visions BECAUSE we know that life is much more than physical survival and are patently aware that the punk rock “you can do anything” idea is crucial to the coming angry grrrl rock revolution

2024-03-13T13:50:51-04:00
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Life Story: Barbara Lee

Life Story: Barbara Lee Barbara Lee Representative Barbara Lee, (D-CA). Courtesy of the House of Representatives, US Congress. Barbara Jean Tutt was born on July 16, 1946, in El Paso, Texas. When her mother, Adaire, gave birth to Barbara, the segregated hospital refused to assist her. They left Adaire in a hallway, and the complicated delivery left Barbara with a scar above her eye. Barbara’s father was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. military and a veteran of two wars. The family moved frequently for his job. The Tutts often faced racial discrimination in the segregated South. Barbara remembers being turned away from movie theaters and restaurants because she was Black. The family moved to San Fernando, California in 1960 for her father’s work. Barbara wanted to

2024-03-13T14:18:04-04:00
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Life Story: Lois Curtis

Life Story: Lois Curtis Lois Curtis visiting the Obama White House Pete Souza, President Barack Obama looks at a painting presented to him by artist Lois Curtis, center, during their meeting in the Oval Office, June 20, 2011. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza. Lois Curtis was born around 1969 and grew up in Georgia. She enjoyed going to school but struggled in class. As a child, she was diagnosed with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Her parents struggled to take care of her. Lois often ran away and her mother had to call the police to find her. When Lois was 11 years old, her family decided to commit her to the Georgia Regional Hospital. At the time, it was common to send people with developmental

2024-03-13T14:16:11-04:00
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U.S. v. Virginia

U.S. v. Virginia Document Text Summary VMI BOARD VOTES TO ADMIT WOMEN BUT SCHOOL WON'T CHANGE, OFFICIALS SAY In the end, six years of litigation came down to one vote. The potential obstacles - especially more lawsuits and the need for hundreds of millions of dollars - proved too much for those who fervently hoped to take Virginia Military Institute private and keep it all-male. In a 9-8 vote Saturday, the VMI Board of Visitors agreed to admit women in the fall of 1997. After six years of lawsuits, this case was decided by one vote. The leadership of VMI voted to allow women to attend the school. But VMI officials said that is just about all that will change. "Female cadets will be treated precisely as we treat male cadets," VMI Superintendent Josiah Bunting III said.

2024-01-29T09:57:39-05:00
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Life Story: Caroline Ga-ha-no Parker Mountpleasant

Life Story: Caroline Ga-ha-no Parker Mountpleasant Caroline Ga-Ha-No Parker Mountpleasant Image of Caroline Parker Mountpleasant, 1892. Rochester Museum and Science Center. Caroline Ga-ha-no Parker Mountpleasant was born into the Seneca Wolf Clan around the year 1826. Her mother, Elizabeth, was a Clan Mother and related to an important chief. Seneca society is matrilineal, so Caroline inherited her place in the Wolf Clan from her mother. The Wolf Clan had a long history of leadership within the larger Seneca Nation, so her family and community may have expected Caroline to assume a leadership role as she grew older. Caroline’s father, William, was a respected warrior who rose to fame during the War of 1812. William and Elizabeth had seven children. Caroline was the only girl. Caroline grew up

2024-01-23T13:14:34-05:00
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