women in politics
Talking female politicians, feminist activists, and all the the ways women around the world are changing the landscape of the Swamp, be it for better or worse.
The Coulter Troll
In 2016 my friend wanted me to start a podcast with her. She picked the first book, In Trump We Trust by Ann Coulter. I thoroughly read the book, I checked sources, I considered talking points, I took tedious angry little notes all over that stupid, stupid book. I 100% read that book so you do n ot have to.
By Kelly Morris5 years ago in The Swamp
Bangladesh is a role model of development under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh is moving forward at an irresistible pace under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina, the worthy daughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In the first week of January, the Awami League, under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina, crossed the milestone of staying in power for a decade. Regardless of the political controversy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's main achievement is to move the country forward economically through political stability and steadfast implementation of development plans despite the uncertainties. The up-to-date and charismatic political leadership, character, determination, wisdom and foresight of Sheikh Hasina, in her seventies, has turned a declining political party into a vibrant, dynamic and capable one. Sheikh Hasina has the sole credit of keeping the party in power for the longest time in a row. After his return to the country in 1981, he first consolidated the organizational structure of the Awami League and made herself one of the central figures in national politics through the anti-authoritarian movement. The hostile political climate in the country since the brutal death of almost all members of the family, including parents, on August 15, 1975, turning the extinct Awami League into one of the political forces, bringing the party back to power in 1996 after 21 years out of power And the history of turning the Awami League into the sole political force of the country with an absolute majority in Parliament within 7 years now seems like a story. Behind this are the lessons of Sheikh Hasina's leadership received from her father and the exemplary political education and relentless efforts to overcome the crisis by adapting to difficult situations. Despite the global economic downturn, internal political instability, natural disasters and the harsh reality of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, the steady pace of economic progress of Bangladesh under the leadership of the Awami League in the last one century has taken the world by surprise. Over the past decade, Bangladesh has become a role model for development in the Third World, assessed by the international community and various international organizations. This achievement is not so much of the Awami League, but of Sheikh Hasina and her able leadership. He has already become an essential single force in the party, government and politics. Today is the time to evaluate and review all the histories of the Awami League in fulfilling an era of continuous power. On this auspicious occasion, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her unforgettable leadership in moving the country forward through difficult times.
By Md Zahirul Haque5 years ago in The Swamp
4 Forgotten Queens of the Arab World
Few are the women who truly ruled in the history of the Arab and Arabized world, from Morocco to Oman. But those who did it did so with extreme grace and a sharp political genius, often outsmarting even the canniest male contenders. Yet, very rare are the books that tell their stories and celebrate their successes.
By ElMehdi ElAzhary5 years ago in The Swamp
American VP-Elect: Everything you need to know about Kamala Harris
The nomination of Kamala Harris for the election as vice president of the United States emerged as a historic decision of the Democrats, as she will be the first of her type to contest for this seat.
By Eli Mshomi5 years ago in The Swamp
FIRST WOMAN AMBASSADOR
In 1965 she became the first woman to sit on the United Nations Security Council. Born May 26, 1909, the third of five children, to a minister and homemaker in Adair, Iowa, Helen Eugenie Moore (1909-1997) attended Juilliard School of Music in New York with a dream of becoming a concert pianist.
By Paula C. Henderson6 years ago in The Swamp
WOMEN IN HISTORY
Mary Stuart, also known as Mary, Queen of Scots, reigned over Scotland from 1542 to 1567. She was the only surviving child of King James V of Scotland, who died when Mary was six days old. At this age, Mary acceded the throne. Having been born in 1542 at Linlithgow Palace, Scotland, Mary’s parents were King James V and Mary of Guise. She was the great-niece of King Henry VIII, her paternal grandmother being Margaret Tudor, king Henry VIII’s sister. As she was six days old when she succeeded to the throne, regents ruled Scotland until Mary became an adult.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff6 years ago in The Swamp
Kamala Harris: The First Step Back from the Precipice
I wrote a few days ago (and also posted a podcast) about why I strongly disagreed with Wade Davis's conclusion, in "The Unraveling of America" in Rolling Stone, that America was so far gone, in ways that the abysmal treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic epitomizes but didn't initiate, that nothing could reverse that decline. Nothing, including and especially, the upcoming Presidential election. I explained why I thought such a conclusion was not only dangerous but wrong, and cited FDR's election in 1932 as a ringing example of how a Presidential election can indeed make a difference, in that case, lifting us out of Great Depression, and enabling us to the lead the free world to defeat the Nazis.
By Paul Levinson6 years ago in The Swamp
Here's Why We Should Celebrate Carrie Symonds
I think Carrie Symonds is a breath of fresh air, an asset to 10 Downing Street, a woman to be celebrated and I will tell you why.. Firstly though let's take a look at who she is and where she came from.. Carrie was born on the 17th March 1988, in London, England. She grew up in South West London, and she studied art history and theatre studies at the University of Warwick. Graduating with a first-class degree in 2009.
By Hayley Dodwell6 years ago in The Swamp
Meet Susan Rice
Speculated to be on the Vice President Short List Susan Rice was born on November 17, 1964 in Washington D.C. Her mother is Lois Rice who assisted in the creation of the Pell Grant in 1972. Her father, Emmett Rice, was an economics professor at Cornell University as well as only the second black governor of the Federal Reserve System. Susan’s parents divorced when she was ten years old.
By Paula C. Henderson6 years ago in The Swamp
