Author: National Women's Caucus

Steven Mnuchin who famously said “Not on my watch!” and that was that! Joe Biden said in 2021 that this was one of the things his administration planned on doing. We lose Roe and get promised that it can be codified into law… after 50 years where it wasn’t. How many times do women get pushed back, even symbolically? Why do we get all this dangled in front of us by the donkey party and stomped on by the elephant party? Is this some form of Southern strategy? A bridge too far that would hurt getting the votes from racist white men?

While we think that, for true equality, we should have women (or those identifying as women) on every single denomination of paper money. This would serve to kind of just feel like a step towards being equal, so can we at least get the one woman who was chosen!? It’s racist and sexist to not be doing this right now, it was already decided and unlike the ERA does not have to be ratified. It just was not implemented.

While the Biden administration has done other things to elevate women of color: a supreme court justice, his main press secretary, and his VP why not this? While Governor Desantis rages about this president being “woke”, it seems to be sleeping here. as it’s not even brought up anymore, other than Senator Shaheen. A lot of Disappointingacrats may have forgotten this slight, but the Women’s Caucus of the Green Party has not. Harriet Tubman was a great choice, as she so very much embraces the amazing courage to stand up for something very wrong in our country’s history.

Sure, it is federal money and there are reasons that some on the left despise the very idea of someone honorable being on any of this tainted money, all the more reason to start the clean up! The reality is we use it every day and we use the $20.00 bill is one of the bills used most of all. As it is, women are represented on the paper currency of almost every country and here, in the United States, the highest we can get is just loose change. Not to mention, that Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Hamilton, Jackson, Grant and Franklin were all white men. The high bucks were also white men …. $500.00 John Marshall (Q: who? A: supreme court justice). Hamilton (again) and Cleveland on the $1000.00.

July, 2023
The Green Party National Women’s Caucus (NWC) remembers the powerful impact of the suffragette movement and the First Convocation of Suffrage Movement, which took place 175 years ago.

On July 13, 1848, over 300 women and men gathered in Seneca Falls, New York for the First Convocation of Suffrage Movement. This historic gathering was the first of its kind in the United States, and it marked the beginning of a long and difficult struggle for women’s suffrage.

Over the next 72 years, women across the country fought tirelessly for the right to vote. They faced ridicule, harassment, and even violence, but they never gave up. In 1920, their hard work finally paid off when the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote.

The suffragette movement was a watershed moment in American history. It paved the way for women to make significant contributions to society in all areas of life. Today, women are leaders in government, business, education, and the arts. They are doctors, lawyers, scientists, and athletes. They are mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends.

“Voting has always meant a lot to me. I was one of the first to enjoy 18 year old voting. As a young activist, I was eager to do my part to change the world. I remain what is called a “super voter” voting even in off election years or for ballot initiatives. I’ve always set my bar high, therefore it’s not often that I will get the results that I’m wanting. When I do, it’s great. Because I do, it gives me reasons to stay engaged.” – Jennifer Sullivan, National Women’s Caucus Treasurer

The Green Party Women’s Caucus is proud to stand on the shoulders of the suffragettes. We are committed to continuing the fight for equality for all women. We know that there is still more work to be done, but we are confident that we can build on the progress that has already been made.

We are grateful for the suffragettes who came before us, and we are inspired by their legacy. We will continue to fight for a world where all women are treated with dignity and respect.

Thank you to the suffragettes for their legacy, and let us all continue to work together to create a more just and equitable world for all women.