February 15, 2019
WASHINGTON -
The National Organization for Women (NOW) has traditionally celebrated
Susan B. Anthony's birthday (February 15, 1820) instead of President's
Day in honor of this advocate of equal rights - including women’s right
to vote. Anthony, who was actually arrested for attempting to vote,
would be thrilled and probably astounded to learn that on her 199th
birthday, there is a record number of women who have already declared
their candidacy for president of the United States.
NOW is delighted
to have endorsed five of the major female candidates in past elections
(Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar, Gabbard, and Warren), and all of them
have proudly identified themselves as feminists. While throughout
history, we have had lone feminist female candidates run- including
Shirley Chisholm, Victoria Woodhull, Carol Moseley Braun, and Hillary
Clinton - this year, presidential politics has finally opened up to
include multiple women running for the highest office in the land.
The feminist
female candidates of 2019 are breaking barriers and making history, just
like those who came before them. On this President’s Day, we celebrate
HERstory and appreciate the legacy of Susan B. Anthony.
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