Women in Politics

A Few Good Women

Bettina Duval | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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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.

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What if Sarah Palin Were Obese?

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 11.09.2008 | Politics

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Irene Rubaum-Keller

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

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Joe the Plumber Vs. Lilly Ledbetter

Beverly Wettenstein | Posted 11.04.2008 | Media

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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.

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Estrogen for Obama

Sara Davidson | Posted 10.28.2008 | Politics

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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.

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

Jill Brooke | Posted 10.07.2008 | Living

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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.

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Palin the Frontierswoman?

Victoria Rosner | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

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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).

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Another Reason To Be a Democrat? We Dress Better

Disgrasian | Posted 08.26.2008 | Style

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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, ...

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Hillary and the Unfeminine Mystique

Joan Z. Shore | Posted 05.13.2008 | Politics

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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.

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Misogyny, Momism and Militarism

Erica Jong | Posted 04.10.2008 | Politics

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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.

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Remember the Ladies

Marie Wilson | Posted 03.24.2008 | Politics

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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.

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

Marie Wilson | Posted 03.14.2008 | Politics

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Marie Wilson

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

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"But Mom, She's a Girl!"

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 01.17.2008 | Politics

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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.

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

Off The Bus | Posted 01.03.2008 | Home

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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.

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Wanted: A Few Good (Progressive) Women

Carol Jenkins | Posted 12.02.2007 | Media

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Carol Jenkins

The YouTube debate brought into sharp focus a problem that has been staring us in the face for far too long: where on Earth were the women?!

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"Am*BITCH*ous" Women, Presidential Aspirations -- and the B-Word

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 11.18.2007 | Living

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Arlene M. Roberts

The burning question I have is, why did the constituent feel comfortable raising the question to John McCain -- phrased in such a manner -- in a public forum?

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Every Woman Counts: Lifetime Launches New Campaign

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 11.11.2007 | Media

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Arlene M. Roberts

It is wise to pay attention to the gender gap since women voters can provide a critical margin of victory when the presidential race heats up.

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Déjà vu: Hillary's Speech Stirs Audience at Wellesley

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 11.08.2007 | Politics

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Arlene M. Roberts

The focal point of Sen. Clinton's commencement address was activism. By her own admission, Sen. Clinton found herself in a familiar position -- "that of reacting."

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Valuing Female Brains as Highly as Female Beauty

Marie Wilson | Posted 10.05.2007 | Living

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Marie Wilson

Until women and girls have real paths to real power, beauty and body are the currency they will trade in -- not brains.

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