CSPAN Womens Participation--Politics December 1, 2013
Legislative body. She spoke about slavery and womens rights before the Massachusetts State Legislature in 1838. An event honoring her and looking at women in politics. From boston, this is just over two hours. Welcome, everyone. I will be your evening moderator. We are here tonight to explore how women become political. We will look at the past and the present and consider the future, too. There will be some remarks and a panel. Regretfully, senator Elizabeth Warren is not able to join us because she needs to be in washington. Someone has to work. She is there to work in the senate. [applause]...