The history of women’s suffrage and the landscape of Washington, D.C. are inextricably tied. It took decades of women organizing near the Capitol.
Women Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Women in the 21st century have a larger political role to play if they continue to identify and dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. As over half the population of the planet is female, ensuring women voting rights is key for any democracy. The Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote across the United States was ratified in 1920 but government elections are still dominated by men. Also see our articles on Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
Celebrating Women’s Voting History With 1919 Tea
Three key events in the history of women’s rights will be celebrated by the LWV of Macomb County on April 27 as it hosts its 1919 Tea fundraiser.
Women’s Voting Rights Activists Highlighted in New Exhibit
Feminist author and activist Gloria Steinem once said, “Women have always been an equal part of the past. We just haven’t been a part of history.”
The Promise of Blockchain Elections in India is an Accessibility Revolution
Since India is heavy on smartphones, it could be no problem to get it to villages and ensure women, all elderly people and all castes cast their vote safely.
How American Women Challenged The Status Quo And Won the Vote
2020 will mark the centennial anniversary of women achieving the right to vote. What can we learn from the suffrage movement?
Nigerian Female Candidates Find Opportunities Amid Shifting Attitudes
Zainab Sulaiman Umar knows how to get out the vote. The Nigerian politician walks door to door, pitching her campaign and touting her party’s platform.
We Are Celebrating Suffragette Susan B. Anthony On President’s Day
National Organization for Women celebrated Susan B. Anthony’s birthday (February 15, 1820) on President’s Day in honor of this advocate of equal rights.
Nevada Becomes First State With Majority Female Legislature
On Monday, Nevada became first state in U.S. to begin a state legislative session in which more than half of elected officials were women, at 50.8 percent.
Nigerian Women Struggle to Win Political Offices
When Nigerians go to the polls Feb. 16 for general elections, few will be expecting large numbers of female candidates to win.
Poster Exhibit Illustrates History of Battles for Women’s Rights
Poster exhibit from 20 years collection by Stephen Lewis illustrates history of battles for women’s rights from job discrimination to battle for equality.