If supporters of equality for women want to vote for the best candidate, they must look to a person regardless of gender and must disregard the gender of political opponents. Karen DeCrow candidatedisregardequality Change image and share on social
Patricia Nixon gave up a career to become a political wife. She rose to the pinnacle of glory and then fell to disgrace because of deeds over which she had neither control nor knowledge. Karen DeCrow careercontroldeed Change image and share on social
The irony is that the more we fight age, the more it shows. Paint on a 50-year-old face brings to mind a Gilbert and Sullivan comic figure. Smooth the cheeks, and suddenly the ear lobes and hands look out of place. Do we run around in October, painting the gold leaves green? Karen DeCrow agebringcheek share on social
Despite the strength of the feminist movement in the 1970s and beyond, a fable has persisted that educated women are rejected as marriage partners. Karen DeCrow 1970seducatefable Change image and share on social
Education, doing homework, is the way to lift up girls. Around the world, where girls are educated, the economy and the standard of living rise. Karen DeCrow economyeducateeducation Change image and share on social
Operas elucidate, in a way sometimes absent in other theatrical productions, the very human fact that in every hero, there is a thread of duplicity. In every villain, there is another side to consider: We don't have to like him or her, but we are compelled to think about motivation. Karen DeCrow absentcompelduplicity share on social
Composers most identified with the chamber music form are Corelli, Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and, of course, Bach. Of course, Bach. If there is any one composer who gives us reason and emotion, it is Bach. Karen DeCrow bachbeethovenchamber share on social
Being first lady is a full-time job. Betty Ford worked full time and should have received a salary. Michelle Obama works full time and should be paid. Karen DeCrow bettyfordfull Change image and share on social
At 20 and 30, we are like travelers in a foreign country, reading the guide book to learn how to behave, to learn when the post office is open. Trivia looms important; critical issues fade into a pastel background, unrecognized. Karen DeCrow backgroundbehavebook share on social
When I was in school, there was no such thing as girls' athletics. Karen DeCrow athleticgirlschool Change image and share on social