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Barbara Boxer
November 15, 2017

Barbara Boxer: Senator, Jewess, Inspiration

Shira Small

Barbara Boxer: Fittingly a great name for a fighter, and an even better name for an extraordinary, accomplished Jewish woman. As one of seven women in the senate when she was elected in 1992, Boxer’s work broke barriers for all women—especially those aspiring to work in politics.

Topics: Civil Service, Social Policy
https://jwa.org/blog/risingvoices/barbara-boxer-senator-jewess-inspiration
Parade of Suffragists, July 4, 1910
July 3, 2017

Five Jewish Disruptive Patriots You Should Know

Emily Cataneo

Let’s be honest: the Fourth of July is a fun holiday, what with the hamburgers, the watermelons, the fireworks, and the summer camps, but I’m guessing that many of us are not super enthused about celebrating the land of the free and the home of the brave this year, given the current garbage fire of American politics and the dark truths that said garbage fire has revealed about the priorities and mores of our nation.

Topics: Civil Rights, Feminism, LGBTQIA Rights, Labor Rights, Voting Rights, Disability Rights
https://jwa.org/blog/how-to-be-disruptive-patriot
Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein
November 1, 2011

Jewesses in politics represent!

Kate Bigam

This week marks a big one when it comes to major anniversaries of Jewish women in politics.

Topics: Politics and Government, Civil Service
https://jwa.org/blog/jewesses-in-politics-represent
November 1, 2010

Tomorrow: Jewesses for the win?

Elizabeth Imber

The country is abuzz with anticipation. Tomorrow, on November 2, 2010, citizens will head to the polls and cast their ballots in the midterm elections. Will the Republicans take the House? Will the Democrats keep the Senate? Tomorrow night or in the wee hours of Wednesday, America will know the results (barring any drawn-out polling mishaps or mandated recounts).

Topics: Politics and Government
https://jwa.org/blog/tomorrow-jewesses-for-the-win
December 8, 2009

Barbara Boxer takes on the Nelson-Hatch Amendment

Leah Berkenwald

Barbara Boxer is one kick-ass Senator.  Yesterday, the Senate debated the new threat to women's health: the Nelson-Hatch Amendment, which is essentially Stupak round 2.  Senator Boxer did not hold back, and said exactly what I, and other women, have been thinking.

Topics: Reproductive Rights
https://jwa.org/blog/boxer-on-nelson-hatch-amendment
Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer elected to Senate

November 3, 1992

On November 3, 1992, Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer were elected to the U.S.

https://jwa.org/thisweek/nov/03/1992/dianne-feinstein-and-barbara-boxer
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein, former mayor of San Francisco and United States senior senator from California since 1992, was a political pioneer and a long-time U.S. senator. Throughout her career, Feinstein earned a reputation as a leader, reformer, and principal member of the Democratic Party.

Barbara Boxer

Barbara Boxer

Elected to the Senate in 1993, Barbara Boxer earned a reputation as a powerful voice for liberal causes by leading the charge on issues like sexual harassment, the Iraq War, and marriage equality. Boxer served on the Senate committees for science and technology and the environment, among others, and retired in 2017.

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