Editorial: Voters in Los Angeles and California elected a wave of women to public office. We look forward to seeing some of them in Washington, both in Congress and state legislature.
—Linda M. Thompson
It is no accident that the Democratic takeover of Congress was so complete. From the Democratic takeover of the New Jersey State House to the Democrats’ takeover of the U.S. Senate, women and their allies are proving to be formidable political power creators.
It is no accident that the Democratic takeover of Congress was so complete. From the Democratic takeover of the New Jersey State House to the Democrats’ takeover of the U.S. Senate, women and their allies are proving to be formidable political power creators.
To take advantage of this new-found strength, women need to come forward to challenge men’s traditional roles in decision-making. We need women and women’s rights groups to articulate a clear, strong narrative about the future.
And that is what this editorial is about.
To take advantage of this new-found strength, women need to come forward to challenge men’s traditional roles in decision-making. We need women and women’s rights groups to articulate a clear, strong narrative about the future.
And that is what this editorial is about. It is time to move from the “Women in Congress” cliché to a “Women of Power” narrative that puts women at the head of the food chain.
Our first step is to take time to listen to this diverse group of female lawmakers. It is time to hear women’s voices and to listen to their voices of reason.
Let us recall that our nation’s founders recognized that government was a male-dominated institution that needed to be opened up to women’s voices, ideas and insights.
When it comes to women’s advancement, we are not just talking about “women in government.” That is about 1,100 women in Congress today.
We are talking about a new generation of women leaders, more than 100 who are either first or second-time elected officials. These young women