Most babies know how to win us over. We cannot help but smile at them and watch them smile back. Madeleine M. Kunin babybacksmile Change image and share on social
Those who speak up, those who use their connections, are more likely to succeed than those who sit and wait. Madeleine M. Kunin connectionsitspeak 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
The very qualities that make it harder for women to get elected - not being part of the old boy's network - gives them the advantage of having fresh, and yes, clean faces. Madeleine M. Kunin advantageboyclean 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
When a man interrupts a woman in mid-sentence, it reveals much about him. First, it shows he hasn't been listening to what she is saying, and secondly, it indicates that he doesn't want to listen to what she will say. Her views are not important. Madeleine M. Kunin importantinterruptlisten 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
Legislative proposals that would enable an employer to determine whether or not a woman's insurance would cover the cost of birth control strikes women as particularly bizarre. Is the boss going to take care of the children that are conceived accidentally? Stop treating us like children. Women are grown ups. Madeleine M. Kunin accidentallybirthbizarre share on social
When all the world appears to be in a tumult, and nature itself is feeling the assault of climate change, the seasons retain their essential rhythm. Yes, fall gives us a premonition of winter, but then, winter, will be forced to relent, once again, to the new beginnings of soft greens, longer light, and the sweet air of spring. Madeleine M. Kunin airappearassault 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