Is Oprah Winfrey qualified to be not only the next, but the first women President of the United States?
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.
Artistic UpRISING and Revolutionary Love in NYC
This Tuesday, women and men throughout the US and in 200 countries worldwide came together for the RISE to end violence against all women and girls as part of Valentine’s Day.
7 Key Facts About Suffragette Susan B. Anthony on Her Birthday
Women’s rights leader and suffragette Susan B. Anthony was born February 15, 1820 and never got to vote herself
Have an Abortion in Texas, Lose Your Right To Vote?
A Republican state representative put forth legislation that would make abortion in the state a felony
How Does 100 Years of Women Voting Affect the Gender Gap
The difference between women’s and men’s voting behavior can be seen after a century of the women voting
On the Election of America’s First Female Somali American Lawmaker
Ilhan Omar was born in Mogadishu but has now become the first ever female Somali American lawmaker
Why Voters Are Taking Time to Honor Susan B. Anthony Today
Grave of women’s suffrage movement leader Susan B. Anthony visited as part of election day tradition
Study Examines Role of Gender in Judging Politician Competence
Gender and political psychology influence voter behavior and expectations of politician competence
What is in Donald Trump’s Mind for America?
Trump really sounds like a total dictator. It seems like he does not care for this country as much as he says he does. It also seems like, if allowed, he will take over this country as Hitler took over Germany
Campaign to Boost Black Women Vote Off to Strong Start
National campaign launches website to encourage black women vote and help solve unique barriers to ballot