National Women’s Political Caucus (U.S.)

  • National Women’s Political Caucus: Biennial Convention, Boston 1975

    Reporting and actuality from the National Women’s Political Caucus Biennial Convention, held in Boston, MA from June 27-29, 1975. Reporting and interviews conducted by WBAI’s Lin Daniels, from a lesbian perspective. Speakers on this recording include Bella Abzug, Jean O’Leary (1948-2005), Nathalie “Nath” Rockhill, Rita Mae Brown (b. 1944). Other attendees included Liz Carpenter (1920-2010)…

  • Vera Johnson, herself

    Vera Johnson (1920-2007), a 52-year old native Canadian folk singer (at the time of this recording), sings with her masterful lyrics about her life, politics, and the women’s movement. Vera came to Houston in February 1973 to sing for the National Women’s Political Caucus, which was hosting their first convention, in Houston, Texas from February…