Supreme Court Appointment: Race and Gender Still an Issue?

Posted by on May 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lonely.  In a New York Times article, the Supreme court justice was asked what it’s like to be the only woman on the court. “Lonely,” she replied. Although the presidential election is behind us, the issues of race and gender are not. Justice David H. Souter is retiring, and President [...]

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Fiona Lowenstein

My name is Fiona Lowenstein, and I am a high school student. I started Barbara's Angels in 2008 when I was fourteen. My interest in politics was first sparked during the Bush vs. Gore election in 2000. My site is devoted to educating girls my age about politics, women's issues, and feminism with the hope that my generation will bring a new wave of female leaders!

About Barbara

Barbara Seaman was a women's health writer, activist, mother, and grandmother. She wrote eight books and is remembered by many as a principal founder of the women's health movement. She died of lung cancer in February 2008.