When I started law school I was shocked to learn that our legal system traditionally had the man as the head and master of the family. As late as the '70s and '80s when we were fighting for the Equal… — Patricia Ireland Copy Share Image
Extremely strong, effective, tenacious, and powerful political networks can be built when you fight losing battles as well as when you win. — 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
