Women politicians

  • Zerega Association mayoral forum with Bella Abzug

    On August 31, 1977 the community association of Zerega in the Bronx held a mayoral forum attended by Herman Badillo, Ed Koch, and Bella Abzug. This program includes the presentation given by Bella Abzug and interviews with members of the Zerega Community. Produced by John Fisk and Dave Metzger.

  • The Velvet Sledgehammer: July 30, 1980 (Part 1 only)

    This is the production reel for the July 30, 1980 episode of The Velvet Sledgehammer. This recording contains a reading by Kate Millet of her statement denouncing death by stoning of Iranian women in Iran. Next is Eileen Zalisk interviewing Marge DeFazio about Women 80 and a planned march down 5th Ave upcoming on August…

  • Keynote address, 1984 Democratic National Convention / Dianne Feinstein.

    Keynote address by San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein at the 1984 Democratic National Convention.

  • Washington report / Shirley Chisholm.

    On the ERA and Chisolm’s presidential campaign.|WASHINGTON REPORT / Shirley Chisholm. – On the ERA and Shirley Chisholm’s presidential campaign. – BROADCAST: 1980.

  • Women in politics : why not? / Shirley Chisholm.

    New York Congresswoman, feminist and Presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm (1924 – 2005) speaks on discontent among minorities, and notes that women are the key factor in the coalition of the powerless that must form to take power in the United States. This speech, titled “Women in Politics: Why Not?”, was given on January 11, 1972…

  • Bella Abzug at the National Press Club.

    Congresswoman Bella Abzug (1920 – 1998) addresses the National Press Club luncheon on July 21, 1971. This recording features excerpts of the question-and-answer session following her speech, moderated by Vernon Louviere, President of the National Press Club. Abzug speaks on many subjects, including the National Women’s Political Caucus, President Nixon’s trip to China and women’s…

  • Margaret Thatcher / by Helen Boaden.

    The second of two parts of BBC’s Helen Boaden’s report on the effects of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s policies on small businesses, both old and new. Features interviews with Brian Walden, director of the London Enterprise Agency at the London Chamber of Commerce; Simon Hoskins, brewery owner; the director of a small manufacturing firm,…

  • Helen Gahagan Douglas

    Helen Gahagan Douglas, who ran against Richard Nixon in the 1950 Republican congressional primary, is interviewed by two unidentified interviewers. Topics include Douglas as a victim of Nixon’s “dirty tricks,” Nixon’s 1950 smear tactics, and the necessity of election reform. Interview occurred during Watergate circa 1973.

  • Maxine Waters / produced by Tina Reiman.

    State Assemblywoman from Los Angeles speaks on world politics and social change.

  • Solidarity : power of the future / Bella Abzug ; produced by Carol Brycen.

    Congresswoman Bella Abzug addresses the “Solidarity: Power of the Future” coalition at the University of California, Los Angeles, on March 3, 1981. Abzug lists the problems facing women and minorities in the atmosphere created by increased military spending and the feudal mentality of the Moral Majority. She appeals to women to unite and become involved…