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
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
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
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
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
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 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 want to reach young women and to get them involved in the mission of the YWCA, economic empowerment of women and girls, and ending racism. Patricia Ireland economicempowermentend Change image and share on social
I don't think you lead by pessimism and cynicism. I think you lead by optimism and enthusiasm and energy. Patricia Ireland cynicismenergyenthusiasm Change image and share on social
