women in politics

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Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 8 Nov 16

Many people in the USA are focused on the Presidential election today, of course. I just came across this small bit of political history. Yesterday, on November 7th, 1916 there was an interesting “milestone” in the history...

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Women In Politics

grandpa_lash @grandpa_lash (5225) • Australia 12 Oct 12

In another discussion I mentioned sexism and misogyny in politics, and it occurred to me to look up some figures. The results surprised, and somewhat pleased me as an Australian. In Australia currently 32% of federal...

misogyny and sexism in politics

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Sara Palin

benhilo @benhilo (871) • Tripoli, Libya 25 May 11

Frank Bailey, author of Blind Allegiance recently talked on Fox News about the mistakes and regrets he has for working for Sara Palin. I may not necessarily agree about what he exposed related to the Palin's and their children...

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What do you think Clinton, Palin and Pelosi have done for women in politics?

lilwonders @lilwonders456 (8214) • United States 1 Nov 08

Have they changed the playing field so that more women are going going to be able to go after some of the top political offices in this country? Do you think they were fairly treated by the press? Is sexism still a problem? Or do...

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If you could nominate a woman for Presidency, who would it be?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 16 Jun 08

We waited so long for a female US Presidential candidate and then voters just didn't like the one that was given to them. Speaking of Hillary Clinton, of course. Maybe Condeleeza Rice would have been a better female choice....

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Is the U.S. Ready for a Woman President?

ddayse123 @ddayse123 (51) • United States 9 Feb 08

I've been thinking about this question for awhile and I believe the answer is "yes". The U.S. has come a long way since Victoria Claflin Woodhull ran for president in 1872. Victoria was the first woman to campaign for the...

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Women in the White House

destinyisntfree @destinyisntfree (50) • United States 1 Apr 07

I have recently viewed a press release where Hillary Clinton anounces her intention to run for President of the United States in the upcoming presidential election. I feel that this may very well be a positive move for this...

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Would you support a woman president?

AZmomof3boys @AZmomof3boys (94) • United States 25 Dec 06

Is the country ready for a woman president? How would she better? How would she be worse? Could she be an effective commander in chief? Could she make tough decisions regarding war? Would the US be perceived as soft? Do you...

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