Posts Tagged ‘Women’s History’
Political spotlight…
In 1939, Julia Butler Hanson began serving the State of Washington as a legislator for the 18th district. She served on the Education Committee and the Roads and Bridges Committee. She championed school lunch programs, better teacher contract laws and retirement systems, promoted community colleges, and helped build I-5 and the state ferry system. While…
Into politics…
The National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington’s recent survey indicated personal finance impact and fundraising challenges as reasons women choose not to engage in politics. With this in mind, it is important to recognize why women should run for office. Women continue to bring an approach to politics with specific public policy concerns, backgrounds in…
Holding office…
Frances Axtell and Nena Croake In 1912 and 1913, Washingtonians elected Frances C. Axtell and Nena J. Croake to the Washington State Legislature. These two women led the way and since 1913, nearly 240 women served citizens in the Washington Legislature. From 1993 to 2004, Washington led the nation with 40% of legislative seats held…
Leading the nation…
Washington State on the forefront of change created the Washington Territory Woman Suffrage Association in 1871, held the first convention of Washington State’s Equal Suffrage Association in 1895, and by 1910 amended the state constitution to give women the vote. By 1920, Washington emerged as a leader with two chapters of the League of Women…
Reaching for new heights…
The year is 1890 and a 22-year-old Fay Fuller becomes the first woman to summit Mt. Rainier. Refusing the assistance of the four male traveling companions when she reached the summit, she declared, “It was a heavenly moment. Words cannot describe the scenery and beauty; how could they speak for the soul?” Without stopping, Fay…