My answer to those who oppose my appointment as CEO is that this is really a decision of the YWCA. They want to strengthen their grassroots to advocate on behalf of women's and children's empowerment and ending racism. — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
I want to reach young women and to get them involved in the mission of the YWCA, economic empowerment of women and girls, and ending racism. — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
Some of us may just, in one-on-one conversations with our family, with our friends, over the back fence with our neighbors, talk about the… — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
Women are called upon to defend every bit of progress we have made against particularly virulent attack. But we must also hold out a… — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
Stewardesses are still paid so little that in many cases, new hires qualify for food stamps. — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
I know that Bush, for political reasons, is going to nominate a minority, a Hispanic man or someone where it will be harder for… — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
Most of us see Justice O'Connor as something of an icon, although we do not agree with all of her decisions. — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
the two major parties too often present us with a choice of the evil of two lessers. — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
The Young Women's Christian Association is nourished by its roots in Christianity and, at the same time, over the years, it's been enriched by… — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
Bush's choice of Dick Cheney as his running mate is clear confirmation of the policies he would promote and the nominations he would make… — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
The way to be a man if you're a little boy is to be willing to throw your weight around. — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
I know that it isn't just violence against women, it's how do we support ourselves and our families, how do we deal with health… — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
When I hear traditional family values raised, I hear that effort once again to re-establish the man as head and master of his family.… — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
