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Politics
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Argentina's Next Leader Faces Inflation Quandary 
 October 2007 story about how if "Christina Fernandez de Kirchner does win [as president of Argentina], it will set the stage for a rare handover of power between democratically elected spouses." Includes related radio story and print article about how "not since General Juan Peron's iconic wife Evita has there been such a buzz about a female politician in Argentina," and about parallels with U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15673527 Topics: Notable People: Women, Politics by Place Last updated Oct 31, 2007 Barbara Jordan
A chronology of the life of this Texas politician, quotes from Jordan's speeches and other material, and memorial tributes to her, with links to articles published in the Houston Chronicle. http://www.rice.edu/armadillo/Texas/jordan.html Topics: Black Resources, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Notable People, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Feb 12, 2006 Biographical Brief of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Official Liberian government biography for Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia. The biographical sketch covers her early career in banking and economic and finance management, government positions she has held, her inauguration as president in 2006, accomplishments, advisory boards and committees on which she has served, and awards and recognitions. From the Executive Mansion, Republic of Liberia. http://www.emansion.gov.lr/content.php?sub=President's%20Biography&related=The%20President Topics: Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Apr 20, 2009 Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Point of View (P.O.V.) documentary about the 1972 presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 had become the first black woman elected to Congress. The site provides a brief guide to 1972 in the United States and information about the 1972 Democratic Convention. Also includes a trailer and synopsis of the film, and links to related information. http://www.pbs.org/pov/chisholm/ Topics: Black Resources, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, History, Notable People, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women, The United States Presidency, U.S. Elections, United States History Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Council of Women World Leaders
The goal of this "network of current and former women presidents and prime ministers" is "to promote good governance and enhance the experience of democracy globally by increasing the number, effectiveness, and visibility of women who lead at the highest levels in their countries." Includes a members list and descriptions of initiatives in the areas of health, environment, and education. (Some areas of site are under construction.) http://www.cwwl.org/ Topics: Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Sep 8, 2009 The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers: The Eleanor Roosevelt and Human Rights Project
This project "is the first phase of The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, a documentary history of Eleanor Roosevelt’s political writings and radio and television appearances." The site includes some biographical material of Mrs. Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, several online documents from her voluminous writing and speaking career, and copies of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights From the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), George Washington University. http://www.gwu.edu/~erpapers/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Mar 20, 2002 Iron Ladies of Liberia
Companion website to a documentary film about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who on January 16, 2006, "was inaugurated ... [Liberia's] first elected female president and Africa's first freely elected female head of state." Features readings about Harvard-educated economist Johnson Sirleaf and Liberian history, government, and debt. Also includes behind-the-scenes material, related website links, and lesson plans. From Independent Lens, produced by Independent Television Service (ITVS). http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/ironladies/ Topics: Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Apr 23, 2009 O'Connor Taking Swing Vote Into Retirement
Collection of news stories related to the retirement in July 2005 of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor from the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to information about O'Connor's career (including a 2002 interview), this site provides analysis on Supreme Court succession. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4726166 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Notable People: Women Last updated Jul 6, 2005 Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi
Profile of Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi, the "pro-democracy campaigner and leader of the opposition National League for Democracy party (NLD) ... [who] has spent more than 10 of the past 17 years in some form of detention under Burma's military regime." Includes details of the life of this 1991 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, photos, and related news stories and information about Burma. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/1950505.stm Topics: Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Rice to Strengthen Partner Ties
January 2005 article about Senate confirmation hearings for U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, President Bush's nominee for secretary of state. Includes excerpts from Rice's answers to policy questions, a profile of Rice, a video clip, and related articles. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4185269.stm Topics: Black Resources, Notable People, Notable People: Women Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Supreme Court Watch: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
Provides highlights from the career of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who retired from the U.S. Supreme Court in July 2005. Also includes analysis of "the first woman justice's pivotal role on the nation's top court," a 2003 interview, and links to related websites. Includes audio and video clips. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Online NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/oconnor-career.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Notable People: Women Last updated Jul 6, 2005 Women in Congress
Features historical essays, brief biographies of women members of congress, images of artifacts such as posters and campaign buttons, and historical data such as number of women representatives and senators by congress, women elected to party leadership positions, and women of color in congress. Includes members' websites and committee assignments. http://womenincongress.house.gov/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections, Women Last updated Jun 14, 2007 Women in the Senate
Compilation of links to biographies of women Senators, starting with Rebecca Latimer Felton of Georgia, who was the first woman to serve in the Senate (for 24 hours, by appointment in 1922), and Hattie Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas, who, in 1932, was the first woman elected to the Senate. Senators currently serving have bolded listings. From the U.S. Senate Historical Office; biographies are from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/women_senators.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Jan 24, 2008 |
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