women in politics
Talking female politicians, feminist activists, and all the the ways women around the world are changing the landscape of the Swamp, be it for better or worse.
American VP-Elect: Everything you need to know about Kamala Harris
The nomination of Kamala Harris for the election as vice president of the United States emerged as a historic decision of the Democrats, as she will be the first of her type to contest for this seat.
By Eli Mshomi5 years ago in The Swamp
FIRST WOMAN AMBASSADOR
In 1965 she became the first woman to sit on the United Nations Security Council. Born May 26, 1909, the third of five children, to a minister and homemaker in Adair, Iowa, Helen Eugenie Moore (1909-1997) attended Juilliard School of Music in New York with a dream of becoming a concert pianist.
By Paula C. Henderson5 years ago in The Swamp
WOMEN IN HISTORY
Mary Stuart, also known as Mary, Queen of Scots, reigned over Scotland from 1542 to 1567. She was the only surviving child of King James V of Scotland, who died when Mary was six days old. At this age, Mary acceded the throne. Having been born in 1542 at Linlithgow Palace, Scotland, Mary’s parents were King James V and Mary of Guise. She was the great-niece of King Henry VIII, her paternal grandmother being Margaret Tudor, king Henry VIII’s sister. As she was six days old when she succeeded to the throne, regents ruled Scotland until Mary became an adult.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in The Swamp
Kamala Harris: The First Step Back from the Precipice
I wrote a few days ago (and also posted a podcast) about why I strongly disagreed with Wade Davis's conclusion, in "The Unraveling of America" in Rolling Stone, that America was so far gone, in ways that the abysmal treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic epitomizes but didn't initiate, that nothing could reverse that decline. Nothing, including and especially, the upcoming Presidential election. I explained why I thought such a conclusion was not only dangerous but wrong, and cited FDR's election in 1932 as a ringing example of how a Presidential election can indeed make a difference, in that case, lifting us out of Great Depression, and enabling us to the lead the free world to defeat the Nazis.
By Paul Levinson5 years ago in The Swamp
Here's Why We Should Celebrate Carrie Symonds
I think Carrie Symonds is a breath of fresh air, an asset to 10 Downing Street, a woman to be celebrated and I will tell you why.. Firstly though let's take a look at who she is and where she came from.. Carrie was born on the 17th March 1988, in London, England. She grew up in South West London, and she studied art history and theatre studies at the University of Warwick. Graduating with a first-class degree in 2009.
By Hayley Dodwell6 years ago in The Swamp
Meet Susan Rice
Speculated to be on the Vice President Short List Susan Rice was born on November 17, 1964 in Washington D.C. Her mother is Lois Rice who assisted in the creation of the Pell Grant in 1972. Her father, Emmett Rice, was an economics professor at Cornell University as well as only the second black governor of the Federal Reserve System. Susan’s parents divorced when she was ten years old.
By Paula C. Henderson6 years ago in The Swamp
Meet Jill Biden
Jill Tracy Jacobs was born on June 3, 1951 (Happy Belated Birthday!) in Hammonton, New Jersey but she actually grew up in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. She has four younger sisters. Her father was the head of a savings and loan in Philadelphia. She comes from an Italian ancestry.
By Paula C. Henderson6 years ago in The Swamp
Women in Politics
In past years, women stayed at home to be a full-time housewife and their spouse was the only to work to support their family. But in today’s society women are as active as they have ever been in our workforce. Today, we can see women working in every field such as politics, engineering, science, business and many more. Women have held top roles in politics but I believe Jacinda Arden has broken the new ground in politics. I adore her and her work in politics. She inspired all of us to become a person with full of love, compassion and kindness and a good leader. To be honest, I never really liked any politician but Jacinda is different from other leaders in so many ways. Jacinda has won people’s heart with her leadership style and no wonder why she has become a role model for many people especially youngsters. Let’s talk about her and how she became an inspirational leader.
By Preet Sidhu6 years ago in The Swamp
Let’s Hope the Door Hits Elizabeth Warren on the Way Out
One of the biggest panderers and condescending candidates we ever have seen is calling it quits after a disastrous Super Tuesday (Super Thursday if you are Joe Biden). She turned off so many people she couldn’t win her home state of Massachusetts. She came to the realization there was no hope of beating out Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.
By Gregory Alan6 years ago in The Swamp
Women Who Seek to be Equal With Men Lack Ambition
Intelligent, sensible, caring, understanding, personable, genuine, loving, literate, compassionate, empathetic, honest, having integrity, hard working, incredible: these are just some of the positive character traits of two women who are very special to me in my life. I could name them and talk more about them, but I am not going to do that. Firstly, these ladies may get embarrassed by my talking about them, and you may not wish to hear about two special ladies who you have not up until now heard of, and will probably never get to know either.
By Ian McKenzie6 years ago in The Swamp
