Women need to see ourselves as individuals capable of creating change. That is what political and economic power is all about: having a voice, being able to shape the future. Women's absence from decision-making positions has deprived the country of… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Common wisdom dictates that the vice president should provide balance to the ticket by representing a different part of the country, another set of experiences, or a basketful of electoral votes. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Susan B. Anthony must be turning in her grave if she knew that millions of women who have the right to vote are not… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
To equate a corporation with a person is a travesty of justice. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
It's time for male leaders to not only ask for binders of qualified women, but to re-write the definition of 'qualified.' The best man… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Every time a woman leaves the workforce because she can't find or afford childcare, or she can't work out a flexible arrangement with her… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
We must speed up the time table for fathers, brothers and sons to provide their mothers, daughters and sisters with the same opportunities that… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Remember what Susan B. Anthony said? 'Failure is impossible.' Failure is possible if women don't vote. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
The health benefits of paid sick days policies are obvious. They prevent the spread of disease. But the impact is wider. If a working… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Why can't the world be like a summer day, when I thought that health care would be an ethical decision and wars existed only… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
When I ran for governor, was I ambitious? Yes. Anyone, male or female, who goes through the trials of a campaign must be ambitious. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Life experience is not something to be denied, but to be celebrated. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Politics creates an almost endless time horizon into the future. ... As governor I had the incredible luxury of being able to dream on… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Hugs are helpful, especially when women step out into a mostly male political world. Emotional support, at critical moments, enables women to stay in… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
