Issues
In Case We Forget: Centennial of Women Suffrage in California
"Politics is no place for a women consequently the privilege should not be granted to her. The mother's influence is needed in the home. She can do little good by gadding the streets and neglecting her children." more »
Another Account of the Second Freedom Summer
Coping with the chaos of movement life and the frustrations of getting people registered to vote had worn her down. Before returning to normal life, she took the time to put on paper her memories of her "summer vacation" more »
Bills to Curb Violence Against Indian Women, Families Subject of Hearing
"I urge you to pass this legislation that will greatly improve the safety and security of American Indian women and girls, and give tribes the authority to effectively protect, intervene, and prosecute perpetrators of gender based violence.” more »
Middle-Class Societies Invest More in Public Education
Fifteen countries now have higher college graduation rates than us, and our average test scores are lower than those of not just peer countries but also less wealthy places such as Slovenia and Poland. more »
