When I ran for governor, was I ambitious? Yes. Anyone, male or female, who goes through the trials of a campaign must be ambitious. Madeleine M. Kunin ambitiouscampaignfemale Change image and share on social
Babies are smart. They can tell the difference between a responsive face and a blank face, wiped clean of emotion. Madeleine M. Kunin babyblankclean Change image and share on social
Hugs are helpful, especially when women step out into a mostly male political world. Emotional support, at critical moments, enables women to stay in the race. Madeleine M. Kunin criticalemotionalenable Change image and share on social
Without putting the brakes on out-of-control campaign contributions from individuals and corporations - it will be business as usual, with 1 percent of Americans pulling the strings. Madeleine M. Kunin americanbrakebusiness Change image and share on social
There are no more excuses for leaving women out of the inner circles of power. Qualified women are everywhere. Women are ready for leadership; they just need to be identified and asked. Madeleine M. Kunin askcircleexcuse Change image and share on social
Working moms, and increasingly working dads, don't want a government handout, but they do need a hand up. Madeleine M. Kunin dadgovernmenthand Change image and share on social
If being a woman is a factor politically, it's usually not because of a conscious bias, but because women are a novelty. Madeleine M. Kunin biasconsciousfactor Change image and share on social
The health benefits of paid sick days policies are obvious. They prevent the spread of disease. But the impact is wider. If a working mom or dad loses a job because of sickness, the family may slip into poverty. Madeleine M. Kunin benefitdadday share on social
There are not many female role models to guide voters, and the tradition that a Southern woman's place is in the home still lingers in some quarters. Madeleine M. Kunin femaleguidehome Change image and share on social
Children refuse to compromise. Adults learn how. Madeleine M. Kunin adultchildcompromise Change image and share on social
