I know that it isn't just violence against women, it's how do we support ourselves and our families, how do we deal with health care for ourselves and our families? It's a bigger picture. Patricia Ireland bigcaredeal Change image and share on social
When I started law school I was shocked to learn that our legal system traditionally had the man as the head and master of the family. As late as the '70s and '80s when we were fighting for the Equal Rights Amendment, states like Louisiana still had a head and master law. Patricia Ireland 70s80samendment share on social
I want to organize so that women see ourselves as people who are entitled to power, entitled to leadership. Patricia Ireland entitleleadershiporganize Change image and share on social
In any grass-roots campaign, building an ongoing base of support is as important as winning the ultimate goal. Patricia Ireland basebuildcampaign Change image and share on social
The way to be a man if you're a little boy is to be willing to throw your weight around. Patricia Ireland boymanthrow Change image and share on social
The Young Women's Christian Association is nourished by its roots in Christianity and, at the same time, over the years, it's been enriched by beliefs and values from all kinds of places, even, in fact, strengthened by our diversity. Patricia Ireland associationbeliefchristian share on social
We have to stop this violence. We have to make the political nature of the violence clear, that the violence we experience in our own homes is not a personal family matter, it's a public and political problem. It's a way that women are kept in line, kept in our places. Patricia Ireland clearexperiencefamily share on social
Advice and consent does not mean rubber stamp in the Senate. Patricia Ireland adviceconsentrubber Change image and share on social
Violence may be a good focus to organize around, but we have to look at women's lives in our entirety. Patricia Ireland entiretyfocusgood Change image and share on social
I know that Bush, for political reasons, is going to nominate a minority, a Hispanic man or someone where it will be harder for people on the progressive side to oppose and split some of the traditionally progressive or democratic constituents. Patricia Ireland bushconstituentdemocratic share on social
