Women in Politics
Women political leaders talked about the challenges women face when running for office. They all agreed with the importance of putting women into the “pipeline” to get the experience needed …
494 viewsWomen political leaders talked about the challenges women face when running for office. They all agreed with the importance of putting women into the “pipeline” to get the experience needed …
494 viewsMichelle Bernard and Leonard Steinhorn talked about the history of race relations in the U.S. and where relations stand currently. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic commu…
1,078 viewsSchool superintendents talked about education improvement programs implemented in their states. Topics included charter schools and systems that grade schools and teachers. Following their d…
429 viewsOfficials and representatives of advocacy groups spoke about Arizona’s immigration law, potential challenges to the law, and enforcement measures contemplated by state officials. They also a…
1,289 viewsAttorneys and legal scholars spoke about Arizona’s immigration law, constitutional questions surrounding the law, and proposed enforcement measures. They also answered questions from the aud…
1,137 viewsPanelists discussed the recent meeting between President Obama, Henry Louis Gates, and Cambridge police office James Crowley. They also talked about current race relations in America. Follow…
1,743 viewsA panel discussion was held on gender issues for African-Americans. Crystal Lander began the session by defining “sexism,” "gender," “sex,” and “feminism” as used by panel members. Topics in…
776 viewsMichelle Bernard spoke about her experiences, life and career, as well as observations on issues such as gender and race issues. She is the president of the Independent Women’s Forum. She al…
1,406 viewsMichelle Bernard talked about the identity politics of the Democratic presidential contest, including charges of racism. She said the Geraldine Ferraro remarks and the previous Bill Clinton …
220 viewsThe guest talked about the Independent Women’s Forum’s report, “The American Promise.” She said the report looked at current economic and social data and that Americans overall are better o…
124 viewsWomenVote USA hosted the forum “Colloquium on Women Voters: The Defining Vote.” Women leaders participated in a panel titled “Partisan Strategies and the role of 527s.” They spoke on how …
162 viewsMichelle Bernard Independent Women’s Forum, Senior Vice President talked about the Republican Party agenda for the new Congress, including proposals for Social Security reform. She also resp…
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