Political universe in the United States for several weeks in the summer of 1920s. Tennessee might be the last in deciding state to ratify the 19th amendment. Its a tennessee legislator did the women across the country in every state and every election for the first time would have the right to vote. It is all coming down to tennessee and he got really wild. How many women were in america at that point . About 27 million women were o of voting age. Of course not all would vote and as we know for africanamerican women and for asian women in native american women this would not be allowed to vote under the 19th amendment. But the laws in the south and other state laws denied the vote to quite a few women in a sizable minority. But 27 million women were eligible to vote and no one knew how they were going to vote and the politicians were worried about it, it was a president ial election so the president and candidates were worried and the governor is very worried and because of political f
We have just over an hour, i think now just under an hour, to hear from some of the muslims leading the conversation about work for justice and inclusion in america. And our topic is just a small issue of how phobia is effect thing our civic discourse. Ros quiteep into brief. I will allow folks to tell a little bit about themselves. We want to use the time to hear from these compelling leaders about these issues. We will be joined by representative omar when she arrives as well. Second from the end, we are joined by a physician, a Public Health expert and progressive activist among other things and ran for governor of michigan in 2018 with numerous progressive endorsements. To his right is a gold star families who lost his son in the 2004 iraq war and his most wellknown for his compelling speech about the constitution and inclusion in this country at the 2016 Democratic National committee. Our representative from the state of virginia. I will let him say more about himself. And you had
The pavilion im sure to make sure that people did as they were told there are lots of wonderful women who will be joining the conversation as well. We have just over an hour to hear from some of the muslims leading the conversation and our topic is justice is all of our issue. I will keep introductions brief actually dont even have everybodys introduction so you can tell little bit about yourselves from those you have not heard from yet but we want to give time to actually hear from these leaders in the issues we are be joined by representative omar when she arrives. Now second from the and a physician and Public Health expert and activist among any other many other things ran for governor in 2018 with progressive endorsements. To his right father who lost his son in the 2004 iraq war it is most pronounced for his compelling speech about the constitution and inclusion in this country at the dnc. From the state of virginia he can talk more about himself and you have the opportunity just
There are lots of wonderful women who will be joining the conversation as well. We have just over an hour to hear from some of the muslims leading the conversation and our topic is justice is all of our issue. I will keep introductions brief actually dont even have everybodys introduction so you can tell little bit about yourselves from those you have not heard from yet but we want to give time to actually hear from these leaders in the issues we are be joined by representative omar when she arrives. Now second from the and a physician and Public Health expert and activist among any other many other things ran for governor in 2018 with progressive endorsements. To his right father who lost his son in the 2004 iraq war it is most pronounced for his compelling speech about the constitution and inclusion in this country at the dnc. From the state of virginia he can talk more about himself and you have the opportunity just a few minutes ago to hear from others i would like to open this for
The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from the gentleman from oregon, mr. Blumenauer for five minutes. Mr. Blumenauer thank you, mr. Speaker. One of the most difficult and challenging situation any family faces is dealing with circumstances surrounding the end of life. Earlier this week, n. P. R. Ran a fascinating story on a little known fact that physicians die differently than the rest of us. They are more comfortable, theyre more likely to spend their final days surrounded by loved ones. They seldom die in an i. C. U. Or in a hospital setting. Thats because doctors understand what works and what doesnt. Doctors are very clear about their wishes, and they choose quality of life and concern for their families as well as their own well