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1 day ago · In May 1971, Chisholm and fellow New York Congresswoman Bella Abzug introduced a bill to provide $10 billion in federal funds for child-care services by 1975.
Jun 27, 2024 · Senator George McGovern of South Dakota was selected as the nominee through a series of primary elections, caucuses, and state party conventions, culminating in the 1972 Democratic National Convention held from July 10 to July 13, 1972, in Miami, Florida .
3 hours ago · He marched alongside feminist icons Gloria Steinem and Bella Abzug for women’s rights. He pushed his Republican colleagues to embrace sanctions against the apartheid regime in South Africa.
3 days ago · During the vacancy, Albert came under increasing pressure from various liberal House Democrats, such as Bella Abzug, to do the opposite. By using his political power to delay Ford's confirmation as vice president and expedite Nixon's impeachment and removal from office, Albert would become acting president and the Democratic Party would assume control of the executive branch without having to ...
4 days ago · 136 likes, 0 comments - jewishwomensarchive on July 4, 2024: ""Born yelling" in 1920, the year women were first allowed to vote in a U.S. presidential election, Bella Abzug was one of the most out-spoken and accomplished American Jewish Congresswomen of any era. A daughter of Russian immigrants, she grew up poor in the Bronx. By the age of thirteen, she was already giving her first speeches ...
3 days ago · The largest bronze gorilla statue in the world has arrived to New York. This morning, King Nyani (swahili for gorilla) by the artists Gillie and Marc Schattner was unveiled in Bella Abzug Park...
5 days ago · U.S. District Judge John Broomes’ order is the latest development in a set of eight lawsuits challenging the Biden administration rule, which explicitly protects LGBTQ+ students and staff from...
