Significant Milestones and Advancements for Women
Women have earned many rights over the years and still advocate for a level playing field between men and women. By recalling the milestone events and advancements made by countless women, we remember them and inspire future generations to build on what's already been accomplished.
A transcript of the remarks delivered by Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois, 9th District) on why women need health care reform.
A gender-specific look at how the health care reform bill passed by the House of Representatives in November 2009 benefits women and children.
How Women's History Month began in the US.
There's a record number of women in Congress in 2009, including the highest number of women senators ever.
Thirty-five years before Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battled it out for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, Shirley Chisholm threw her hat in the ring as the first female African American presidential candidate.
Notable political achievements by women in the United States.
