Why sexist coverage of women in politics matters
By Dustin Harp,
United States of America
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Why men thought women weren’t made to vote
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William T. Sedgwick believed that no good could come of letting women vote.
“It would mean a degeneration and a degradation of human fiber which would turn back the hands of time a thousand years,” Sedgwick said in 1914. “Hence it will probably never come, for mankind will not lightly abandon at the call of a few fanatics the hard-earned achievements of the ages.”
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William T. Sedgwick believed that no good could come of letting women vote.
“It would mean a degeneration and a degradation of human fiber which would turn back the hands of time a thousand years,” Sedgwick said in 1914. “Hence it will probably never come, for mankind will not lightly abandon at the call of a few fanatics the hard-earned achievements of the ages.”
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The real turning point for women’s political power
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In february 13, 1920, Carrie Chapman Catt stood triumphant before the opening session of the National Woman Suffrage Association convention and declared the organization’s decades-long mission finally accomplished. “Women be glad today. Let your voices ring out the gladness in your hearts,” the 61-year-old suffragist said.
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In february 13, 1920, Carrie Chapman Catt stood triumphant before the opening session of the National Woman Suffrage Association convention and declared the organization’s decades-long mission finally accomplished. “Women be glad today. Let your voices ring out the gladness in your hearts,” the 61-year-old suffragist said.
Thinking of running in 2020? Lessons learned from women who ran for congress in 2018
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July 11, 2019
Thinking of running in 2020? Lessons learned from women who ran for congress in 2018
By Julie Dolan and Paru Shah,
There’s a great deal of excitement leading up to the 2020 elections, in part because of the unprecedented numbers of women running for President.
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By Julie Dolan and Paru Shah,
There’s a great deal of excitement leading up to the 2020 elections, in part because of the unprecedented numbers of women running for President.
It’s a question no one says they want to ask. But the women running for President keep hearing it.
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July 5, 2019
It’s a question no one says they want to ask. But the women running for President keep hearing it.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Some people whisper it, some apologize for it, and some are very careful to mention their neighbors — their neighbors would be the ones to ask.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. — Some people whisper it, some apologize for it, and some are very careful to mention their neighbors — their neighbors would be the ones to ask.
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The 6 women running for president in the US have answers
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“The opportunities for the next president are enormous. We can show worldwide leadership.”
— Senator Elizabeth Warren, on whether it’s possible for the next president to help stop climate change.
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“The opportunities for the next president are enormous. We can show worldwide leadership.”
— Senator Elizabeth Warren, on whether it’s possible for the next president to help stop climate change.
The inescapable challenge of talking while female
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June 28, 2019
The inescapable challenge of talking while female
By Adrienne Green,
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By Adrienne Green,
Democrats, it’s time to believe in women again
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