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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 »
Age Differences In Job Displacement, Job Search, and Reemployment
• Older displaced women who become reemployed also suffer sizeable wage losses, but the differences between older and younger workers are not as dramatic as for men. more »
On the 8th Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion — Just Another Day in the Park
While small compared to past protests, the action was ideologically diverse. People came from all over the country representing a wide variety of left-wing parties. Their signs mixed with those of libertarians ("End the Fed, End the Wars), environmentalists ("Biofuel — no war required") and a Korean drum corps. more »
'Reproductive Health' Bills Introduced and the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Anniversary Recognized
" ... from the ashes of this horrific event emerged the modern celebration of International Women's Day, and the death of 129 women workers in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire demonstrated the need for workers' rights and women's rights more »
