Assuring That Women’s Stories are Told
Gloria Steinem has been quoted as saying, “If we don’t see a history with women, we don’t know that we can create it.” My final post for the month of […]
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Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
The U.S. Census: A Vital Part of Democracy
Every ten years the American government conducts the U.S. Census as mandated by the Constitution. The first census took place in 1790. Few people realize how truly vital this population
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In Times of War: Lincoln and the Holidays
Like other Americans, the Lincoln family would have wanted to celebrate the Christmas holiday. But what was it like during those early days of the Civil War? Though Lincoln certainly
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Helping Gloria Steinem Celebrate her 75th Birthday
One of the pleasures of having attended Smith College was being on the mailing list for a mini-fundraiser to celebrate Gloria Steinem’s 75th birthday as well as the donation of
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Your Opinion Matters
“I know you would all like to see a really strong health care reform bill go through by the end of the year so that all of you can move
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Yes, You Can Make a Difference
If there are days when you step away from the news feeling discouraged about this country, I have a solution: Plan a trip to Washington, D.C. and spend a day
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