Women and Politics

Minnesota State Representative Kathy Tingelstad (R) was attending the Minnesota’s Progressive Republican Tradition event. Many of the Republicans attending this event considered themselves to be GOP progressives. Representative Tinglestad spent a few minutes of her time with me. Here is what she had to say about women involved in politics and what issues are important to women.

Representative Moore Capito was gracious enough to spend a few minutes of her time to share her views on women and politics. She talks about the issues important to women and how the internet and social media can help to make changes.

I have reached Larimer Street and it is still buzzing with the excitement of the night. People are stopping traffic as crowds move through the streets. Many are on their way to restaurants to get something to eat and some are going to celebrate. The streets and the sidewalks are overcrowded. Dacia agrees to talk to me, sharing her perspective, another “Woman on the Street”:

Walking from Invesco Field, I see Tony waiting among her friends to be picked up to return to her hotel. She was still carrying the signs and that special ticket draped around her neck. She was still excited about the night. Here is what Tony had to say:

Ambassador Swanee Hunt takes time out of her busy schedule to explain why women should get active in politics at the Democratic National Convention. She is the first in the series of profiles of politically active women.

Ambassador Swanee Hunt has a very active her professional life.

Ambassador Hunt answers why she became active in her political life:

Here is how she got active politically:

Getting active, for Ambassador Hunt, was as simple as advocating. What could you do to get active in politics?

Ilana Goldman, President of Women’s Campaign Forum, explains to women why they should be involved in politics. There are three key things that women should know about how they can take part in the the political process each day. View the video to find out what they are:

As I continue to move with the crowds, following the energy of the night, I come across a hip red carpet event. Bouncers are at the door screening every person. Some are turned away, some are let in, some look at the long line and walk away. A few young women of color are scanning the scene, trying to determine if they should go in. They are young, around early twenties. They are dressed in a youthful hip hop cultural attire that is common in their generation. I stop them to talk about the events tonight and this is what Laura had to say.