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The National Constitution Center and the National Women’s History Project celebrated the 85th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote, wit…

Martha Burk talked about the importance of women in electoral politics, how women might vote in the 2008 elections, and what candidates must do to earn their votes. Ms. Burk responded to que…

Representatives from various women’s and research organizations talked to reporters about a poll on the voting patterns of women and on women candidates in the 2006 midterm elections. They a…

A compilation of reactions to testimony in confirmation hearings for Judge John Roberts to replace Chief Justice Rehnquist on the Supreme Court was shown. Committee members and representativ…

The National Capital Chapter of the Older Women’s League hosted a discussion on the impact of changes in the United States Supreme Court on women. Leaders from several women’s groups spoke a…

Consumer advocates spoke to reporters about the safety of silicone breast implants and call for improved approval processes by the Food and Drug Administration. They called for a congression…

The National Council of Women’s Organizations held a forum on budget and tax policy and how fiscal policy affected women and families. Among the topics they addressed were the state of the e…

National women’s leaders joined pollster Celinda Lake to release an independent omnibus election poll that shed new light on the priorities and values that drove women voters in the 2004 ele…

Martha Burk, Chair of the National Council of Women’s Organizations, spoke about her efforts to get Augusta National Golf Club to open membership to women. In her remarks she talked about th…

At a discussion hosted by a group of women’s organizations, panelists talked about issues they would like to see addressed in the 108th Congress, including the economy, welfare, and child ca…

Participants talked to reporters about a campaign to include Sojourner Truth in a monument to the women’s suffrage movement in the U.S. Capitol. Following their remarks they answered questio…

Representatives of feminist organizations talked about gender issues and reproductive policy, including Social Security for women, political work, human rights, voting rights, health care an…

Rep. Maloney, male members of Congress, and feminist activists talked to reporters about the reintroduction of the the Equal Rights Amendment, to ensure equal rights for women. Congress pass…

Representatives from various women’s groups spoke to reporters about their objections to the nominations of Senator Ashcroft as attorney general and Governor Thompson as secretary of health …

Participants announced the launch of the Women’s Appointment project which would build a talent bank of women, train women on the appointment process, and work to increase the number of wome…

Speakers spoke on the 150th Anniversary of the Women’s Rights Declaration. They spoke about the advances women have made since that declaration. They explained the need for women to remain c…

The coalition held a three day conference, called "Defending the Family: Strategies for Economic Justice and Hope". In this forum, the participants set a progressive agenda for the future.

The Center for Voting and Democracy held it’s annual conference entitled "Making Your Vote Count". Participants discussed U.S. voting patterns and the need for voting reform.

The Freedom Forum convened a seminar on coverage of the 1992 election campaign. The popularity of undeclared independent presidential candidate Ross Perot and the increasing use of televisio…