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TODAY: August 18, 1920 : Women's Suffrage Amendment Ratified
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Today is the anniversary of Tennessee ratifying the 19th Amendment. It was the 36th state to do so, giving the necessary 2/3 vote necessary for the amendment to become law.  Women were able to vote…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen Mitchell Aug 20, 2010.

In Sweden, the Men Can Have It All

Interesting article from the NYT illustrating the connection between paternal leave and increasing pay equity  at work for women . . . rrIn Sweden, the Men Can Have It AllBy KATRIN…Continue

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Karen Mitchell replied to Rebecca Ramos's discussion 'TODAY: August 18, 1920 : Women's Suffrage Amendment Ratified'
To remember how long it took for women to get the vote and to know that originally equal rights for women was put into federal legislation as a joke - well I celebrate all the women and men who worked for decades so we could flourish today.
Aug 20, 2010
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Melissa Walker replied to Rebecca Ramos's discussion 'TODAY: August 18, 1920 : Women's Suffrage Amendment Ratified'
Ten states actually rejected the 19th amendment first time round: Virginia, Georgia, SC, NC, Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama. (Notice any pattern here?) Of course it became law without them. But you know what we…
Aug 19, 2010
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Daughters of Susan B replied to Rebecca Ramos's discussion 'TODAY: August 18, 1920 : Women's Suffrage Amendment Ratified'
So glad you beat me to this, Rebecca! :) How many other states were like SC and were late to support women's suffrage, I wonder? Am realizing that I'm not really sure ... anybody know?
Aug 18, 2010
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TODAY: August 18, 1920 : Women's Suffrage Amendment Ratified

Today is the anniversary of Tennessee ratifying the 19th Amendment. It was the 36th state to do so, giving the necessary 2/3 vote necessary for the amendment to become law.  Women were able to vote for the first time in the 1920 presidential elections.The South Carolina General Assembly rejected the amendment 93-21 in the House and 32-3 in the Senate. The amendment was not officially passed until 1969 when Governor McNair signed a bill making the amendment "law".For more about the suffrage…See More
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In Sweden, the Men Can Have It All

Interesting article from the NYT illustrating the connection between paternal leave and increasing pay equity  at work for women . . . rrIn Sweden, the Men Can Have It AllBy KATRIN BENNHOLDSPOLAND, SWEDEN — Mikael Karlsson owns a snowmobile, two hunting dogs and five guns. In his spare time, this soldier-turned-game warden shoots…See More
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Tammy E. Whaley commented on Rebecca Ramos's blog post 'Daughters Opportunity with New Downtown Bookstore'
This is a fabulous idea!
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Julie Lonon commented on Rebecca Ramos's blog post 'Daughters Opportunity with New Downtown Bookstore'
Will do!
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Daughters of Susan B commented on Rebecca Ramos's blog post 'Daughters Opportunity with New Downtown Bookstore'
Love this, R ~ you know I'm in! Thanks so much for posting about this! I think you said that, while you've heard from some who are giving less and more, a common amount to give was $25 or so?
Jun 9, 2010
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Daughters Opportunity with New Downtown Bookstore

Hello Members of Daughters of Susan B!If you are interested, a group of the Daughters are pitching in to purchase the furnishings for the kid's section of the new Hub City bookstore in downtown Spartanburg. We will also include a plaque with an inspiring quote from SBA and the names of women who donated. (Some women have requested having their daughters, granddaughters, or nieces on the plaque as the person who donated.)If you would like to be a part of this effort, please write your check to…See More
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SC Political Candidate Filing Deadlines

Daughters the SC Political Candidate Filing Season is Upon Us!Candidate Filing Period: Noon, March 16th - Noon, March 30th.Any candidate seeking a political party's nomination for an office to be voted on in the November 2, 2010, General Election must file with the appropriate party official during this filing period. For more information, go to http://www.scvotes.org/. The filing period for the General Election opens at noon on March 16th of the election…See More
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Susan B. Anthony's Birthday Celebration at Converse College Alumnae House

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March 5, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm
Melissa Walker, Ph.D., the president of the Southern Association for Women Historians and a history professor at Converse College, will speak about the women's suffrage movement, and how it relates to SC and Spartanburg in particular.Also, someone will speak briefly about positions that may soon be open on local Boards and Commissions.See More
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Daughters Opportunity with New Downtown Bookstore

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If you are interested, a group of the Daughters are pitching in to purchase the furnishings for the kid's section of the new Hub City bookstore in downtown Spartanburg. We will also include a plaque with an inspiring quote from SBA and the names of women who donated. (Some women have requested having their daughters, granddaughters, or nieces on… Continue

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SC Political Candidate Filing Deadlines





Daughters the SC Political Candidate Filing Season is Upon Us!





Candidate Filing Period: Noon, March 16th - Noon, March 30th.





Any candidate seeking a political party's nomination for an office to be voted on in the November 2, 2010, General Election must file with the appropriate party official during this filing period. For more…

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