| July 25, 2011 |
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Enuff-already with this almost women's suffrage month banana republic episode
Rebecca Sive | 3:02 PM | Blog Post
Dear Readers,
I have no idea whether "our politics," as President Obama terms it, would be better, or worse, if women were the leaders dealing with America's current economic crisis.
However, since I don't subscribe to the view that women are better, or kinder, or less combative than men, I'm guessing that just like President Obama is fighting hard with everything he's got, a Democratic woman President would be, too.
Sadly--notwithstanding this commitment of the President to the rest of us--today, an important conference call, with HHS Secretary Sebelius--regarding the Institute of Medicine's recommendation that family planning assistance be provided at no cost-- has been postponed: One (more) piece of important national business thrust aside, as this tragic chapter drags on.
Would a woman President have directed her HHS Secretary to postpone this particular meeting? I don't know this, either, obviously. However, in this fact context, I think it's worth thinking about why women choose to run for President.
My July blogging for Huffington Post Women focused on just this question: See here.
When Betty Ford passed away earlier this month, I was moved to write about the bully pulpit First Ladies have. [This piece struck a chord with both Daily Kos and Firedoglake, which I was quite pleased about.]
Now, as we approach the anniversary month of women's suffrage, let's hope our leaders, all of them, can get back on track, and get done the things that need doing; say, helping Secretary Sebelius provide better health care for American women.
Sincerely,
Rebecca
I have no idea whether "our politics," as President Obama terms it, would be better, or worse, if women were the leaders dealing with America's current economic crisis.
However, since I don't subscribe to the view that women are better, or kinder, or less combative than men, I'm guessing that just like President Obama is fighting hard with everything he's got, a Democratic woman President would be, too.
Sadly--notwithstanding this commitment of the President to the rest of us--today, an important conference call, with HHS Secretary Sebelius--regarding the Institute of Medicine's recommendation that family planning assistance be provided at no cost-- has been postponed: One (more) piece of important national business thrust aside, as this tragic chapter drags on.
Would a woman President have directed her HHS Secretary to postpone this particular meeting? I don't know this, either, obviously. However, in this fact context, I think it's worth thinking about why women choose to run for President.
My July blogging for Huffington Post Women focused on just this question: See here.
When Betty Ford passed away earlier this month, I was moved to write about the bully pulpit First Ladies have. [This piece struck a chord with both Daily Kos and Firedoglake, which I was quite pleased about.]
Now, as we approach the anniversary month of women's suffrage, let's hope our leaders, all of them, can get back on track, and get done the things that need doing; say, helping Secretary Sebelius provide better health care for American women.
Sincerely,
Rebecca
Labels: Betty Ford, First Ladies, Huffington Post Women, President Obama, rh reality check
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