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The Femme State

The Femme State

By: Dana Ko
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 Women in politics is nothing new. We've been part of the inner workings of government since the beginning of human civilization. Yet history books gloss us over-it's time for that to change. Welcome to The Femme State, where we share the stifled stories of women who have shaped the historical and modern-day politicsDana Ko
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  • Benazir Bhutto Part 2

    Benazir Bhutto Part 2
    Aug 21 2022

    Part 2 of our Benazir Bhutto series! Join me on today's episode as we discuss Benazir Bhutto's terms in office as Prime Minister of Pakistan. 
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    15 mins
  • Benazir Bhutto Part 1

    Benazir Bhutto Part 1
    Jul 15 2022

    Join me on today's episode as we discuss the early life and political beginnings of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Tune in to part 2 to discover more about her time in office!
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    10 mins
  • "This woman's place is in the House––the House of Representatives": Bella Abzug

    "This woman's place is in the House––the House of Representatives": Bella Abzug
    Jul 11 2022

    Welcome back to The Femme State! In today's episode, we do a deep dive into the career and life of Bella Abzug. The author of the famous quote in the title, Bella Abzug faced numerous challenges to both a legal and political career. Living in an era where some law schools refused her admission because of her gender, she found a home at Columbia University where she could earn her J.D. and advocate for women's rights on NYC's subways. Later on, she would work on monumental legislation (Title IX!) as a member of the House of Representatives. Listen to today's episode for more!
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    12 mins
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