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
When facing the public, politicians constantly filter their ideas through a political sieve. 'How will this affect the environmentalists, labor, management?' Sometimes the sieve gets so clogged by political taboos that no new ideas pass through. Madeleine M. Kunin affectclogconstantly share on social
A source of conflict for women everywhere is the pull between reproduction and production. Women worldwide have difficulty in balancing their dual roles as caregivers and providers. Madeleine M. Kunin balancecaregiverconflict Change image and share on social
We continue to blame the poor for their own condition. They are lazy. We do not want to know that the poorest of the poor are toddlers under three years of age. Madeleine M. Kunin ageblamecondition Change image and share on social
It is easy but inaccurate to label any legislation which makes it easier for working families to combine family and work responsibilities 'job killers.' Madeleine M. Kunin combineeasyfamily Change image and share on social
The death of a famous person is different from the death of a loved one, whether it is Michael Jackson, Frank McCourt, or Walter Cronkite. We didn't know any of them personally, and yet, we experience a sense of loss. Madeleine M. Kunin cronkitedeathexperience share on social
Why is computer science a good field for women? For one thing, that's where the jobs are, and for another, the pay is better than for many jobs, and finally, it's easier to combine career and family. Madeleine M. Kunin careercombinecomputer Change image and share on social
When we mention the 1 percent and the 99 percent, everybody now knows what we are talking about. It's part of our vocabulary. How quickly these numbers jumped from the sidelines to the center. Madeleine M. Kunin centerjumpmention Change image and share on social
You have to build your credentials as a candidate, not just as a woman. You also have to be willing to exercise power. We've been educated to be mothers, peacemakers, but we must learn that we can't please everybody. Madeleine M. Kunin buildcandidatecredential share on social
It's time to recognize what compromise means: no side wins or loses all. Madeleine M. Kunin compromiselosemean Change image and share on social