Nichola Gutgold
Nichola D. Gutgold is a professor of communication at Penn State and author of numerous books on women trailblazers. Visit her website at www.nicholagutgold.com. Her latest book is a children's book version of The Rhetoric of Supreme Court Women, Growing Up Supremely: The Women of the Supreme Court. Perfect for granddaughters ages 6-12. She is in her twenty-five full time year as a professor who encourages everyone she meets to Speak Up and Speak Well!
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Hats off to Bella Abzug for Women’s Equality Day — August 26th
Nichola Gutgold writes: Who took over management of Columbia Sportswear Company in the late 1930’s, when it was near bankruptcy, and turned it into the largest American ski apparel company worth $4 billion in 1972? Who ran for US President on Equal Rights Party in 1884 and 1888 and was an American delegate to the first world peace Congress in Paris in 1889? Who is considered the first American woman to be ordained by full denominational authority in 1864, and who also campaigned vigorously for full woman suffrage? more »
Children's Books for Reading, Collecting, Enjoying: Reviewers Select Their Favorites
It's the time of year that reviewers make selections for holiday gifts. We've narrowed the field to children's books. Adults will order these books at times for themselves, relishing them once more or discovering new treasures. Curl up, like our friend, Mr. Rabbit, with a good children's book. more »
Michele Bachmann: Inching Women and the US Presidency Forward
To level the political playing field for women it is an imperative to have women candidates in every presidential election. Research shows that the more women who run for president the less that gender matters because women will not be seen as novelty candidates. more »
Lemme Just Say, "Thanks, Geraldine Ferraro!"
When I heard of Geraldine Ferraro’s death, I remembered her generosity when I asked her if she would write the foreword for a book I wrote that chronicles the lives and communication styles of five women who ran for president. She always said that politics is not a spectator sport. more »