Zero percent of US President’s have been women. There have been 44 Presidents since George Washington took the oath of office in 1789, and absolutely none of them were female! And yes, I know that you are likely aware of this fact, but how often do you actually stop to think about how crazy that… [Read more…]
This week 91 years ago, the 19th Amendment was added to the US Constitution. It was finally ratified on August 18th, 1920, and prohibits any US citizen from being denied voting rights based on their sex. Before the Amendment, the Constitution allowed states to determine the qualifications for voting, and most women were thus… [Read more…]
Today is Lucille Ball’s 100th birthday (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989). Lucille was an extremely successful comedienne, actress, model and television executive, and was one of the most influential American stars during her lifetime. In fact, Ball was the first woman to run a major television studio Desilu, which produced several successful television series. The… [Read more…]
Monday afternoon US Representative Gabby Giffords, who got shot in the head only 7 months ago, returned to the house floor to cast her debt-ceiling vote! House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called Giffords “the personification of courage,” and continued that, “her presence here in the chamber as well as her service throughout her entire service… [Read more…]
Yes ladies, It is finally time to say goodbye to your birth control co-pays! Starting today, health insurance companies can no longer charge women for preventative health benefits, which includes birth control and the morning-after pill. When the attack on women has been so severe, it is refreshing to see some positive legislation that actually… [Read more…]
August 28, 2011 by Claire
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