Notes from America with Kai Wright

The Original Nasty Woman

10.10.2018 - By WNYC StudiosPlay

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Jeannette Rankin had a belief: That women were essential to the health of our democracy. She became the first woman elected to Congress over a century ago. Now, Kathleen Williams is vying to follow in her footsteps. Plus, what if we filled all 435 seats in the House with women? Would it make a difference?

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