Women are called upon to defend every bit of progress we have made against particularly virulent attack. But we must also hold out a vision, put forth a positive agenda of what women need and want and then move forward toward that dream. Patricia Ireland agendumattackbite share on social
I have a very personal interest. I am a Miami-Dade voter. One of the issues is that my vote and so many other votes of women and African Americans in Florida are being discounted or discarded. I want my vote to count. Patricia Ireland africanamericancount share on social
There are a lot of people who worked extremely hard in the election who are still organized who know how to do door to door and phone canvassing, who know how to raise money. Patricia Ireland canvassdoorelection 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
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
My answer to those who oppose my appointment as CEO is that this is really a decision of the YWCA. They want to strengthen their grassroots to advocate on behalf of women's and children's empowerment and ending racism. Patricia Ireland advocateanswerappointment share on social
I come from a Christian faith. I am not going to give you insight into my particular beliefs. Patricia Ireland beliefchristianfaith Change image and share on social
More than 10,000 ballots in Miami-Dade County have been rejected by some machine without any opportunity for a human being to take a look. That is just not right. Patricia Ireland 000ballotcounty 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
Extremely strong, effective, tenacious, and powerful political networks can be built when you fight losing battles as well as when you win. Patricia Ireland battlebuildeffective Change image and share on social
