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Although less than one-sixth of the US Congress is female, women have an important role to play in politics in increasing our influence and impact. Whether these women are politicians, candidates, first ladies, activists or game-changers, they are all notable, powerful, and have made the history books.
Profile of Kirsten Gillibrand - Biography of Kirsten Gillibrand
Profile of Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Governor David Paterson's pick for the US Senate.
Profile of Michelle Obama
A biography and profile of Michelle Obama, wife of presidential candidate and Illinois Senator Barack Obama.
Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas - 16 Years after Her Senate Testimony
Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas are in many ways the poster couple for sexual harrassment in the workplace. Her Senate testimony opposing his nomination to the highest court didn't stop him from becoming a Supreme Court Justice. But it did open up a dialogue about what constitutes unwelcome advances from a supervisor or co-worker; and why no means no, especially at work.
Michele Bachmann's 2012 Presidential Campaign Announcement
Highlights of Rep. Michele Bachmann's announcement of her 2012 presidential campaign bid from her birthplace of Waterloo, Iowa.
Michele Bachmann's Childhood - Her Early Years in Waterloo, Iowa
When Michele Bachmann officially launched her 2012 presidential campaign, she did so from the town she was born in -- Waterloo, Iowa -- where she was known as Michele Marie Amble. What was Michele Bachmann's childhood like growing up in Waterloo and Cedar Falls? What were the most significant events of her early years, and how did they shape her...
Michele Bachmann Biography - Profile of Michele Bachmann
Michele Bachmann has worn many hats in her life -- U.S. Representative from Minnesota, founder of the House Tea Party Caucus, and presidential candidate running for the Republican nomination. But before she entered politics, she started out as Michele Marie Amble in Waterloo, Iowa. Facts, dates and details of her life from childhood through high...