She was a giant in the 20th century for women, and most significantly was a catalyst for change in the American culture. She defined the problem, and then she had the courage to do something about it.
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Talk of a new approach to abortion by Democratic officials has frustrated activists, who see it as a retreat on an issue that has been central to the party's core coalition. When you say this to Democratic leaders, they deny this is happening, ... So in a way we feel like we're fighting a mirage.Eleanor Smeal
We cannot have a time when those of us who are protesting current policies are going to be compared to terrorists or their values. We have to stand up now before we have a period of silencing all meaningful discussion in our country.
Eleanor Smeal
There is no question, Pennsylvania voters are in favor of keeping abortion and family planning legal. Alan Sandals represents these strongly held views.
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Toys today are more stereotyped than they were 20 years ago the market is even more segmented. And they can go into their own kitchen anytime they want, for God's sake. On the other hand, maybe it doesn't matter because girls are doing everything anyway, even being soldiers.
Eleanor Smeal
I think that essentially that this hue and cry that she isn't qualified, there's a sexist basis to it. Does she have the mental capacity Give me a break. Would they say that about a man I don't think they would.
Eleanor Smeal
She wanted people, especially women, to see these as years that could be creative and productive.
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