What Democracy Looks Like When Women Lead

Notable milestones in the history of women's leadership are highlighted in a recent edition of Ms. Magazine. Charlene Mitchell made history in 1968 as the first Black woman to be nominated for president. Sandra Day O'Connor was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981, becoming the first woman to serve. Other significant events include the ratification of the 14th Amendment in 1868 and Wyoming's entry into the Union in 1860 with a state constitution that granted women suffrage. The formation of the National Women's Political Caucus by Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug, and Betty Friedan in 1971 is also noted. Further details on these milestones and others, including Geraldine Ferraro's nomination, are available from Ms. Magazine.