Women in Politics Panel at 威尼斯人娱乐场 March 5
Press Release 路 Thursday, February 26, 2009
Eleanor Clift To Moderate Free Public Program Exploring Women鈥檚 Political Leadership
Washington, DC鈥he Foundation for the 威尼斯人娱乐场 and the 威尼斯人娱乐场 are pleased to present a panel discussion, Big Strides, Diverse Paths: Women鈥檚 Journeys to Political Leadership, Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 PM. The event will take place in the William G. McGowan Theater of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building in Washington, DC, at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. It is free to the public and is generously supported by the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc.
The influence of women has never been more prominent in politics, but what challenges did women in leadership positions face and what are the stories behind their political journeys? Eleanor Clift, weekly panelist on The McLaughlin Group and author of Madam President, moderates a panel of women from diverse backgrounds with various experiences in the political arena.
Panelists include:
- Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Congresswoman from Tennessee;
- Mazie Hirono, U.S. Congresswoman from Hawaii;
- Grace Napolitano, U.S. Congresswoman from California;
- Madeleine Kunin, former Governor of Vermont and author of Pearls, Politics, and Power; and
- Jennette Bradley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.
Thora Colot, Executive Director of the Foundation for the 威尼斯人娱乐场, said, 鈥淲e are delighted to partner with the McGowan Fund for the second year on a 威尼斯人娱乐场 forum that invites an invigorating and open dialog on important issues facing women. This year鈥檚 program promises fascinating insiders鈥� views of the halls of U.S. Congress and state houses from women who have risen to the upper echelons of political power.鈥�
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 is fully accessible. If you need to request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter) for a public program, please e-mail public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 one week prior to the event to ensure proper arrangements are secured.
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