School books rarely mention the seven decade struggle to gain voting rights for women. Yet, this was a victory not only for women, but for our political system that is worth celebrating. This year marks the 100th anniversary of this historic event. The men and women who fought for this right, and especially those who were arrested, imprisoned for up to seven months should be honored.
What would you do to vote? Would you be willing to organize, lobby, petition, parade, lecture, and be ridiculed and patronized for believing in the meaning of representative government? The reports of inhumane treatment, beatings, and forced feedings should electrify every reader to learn more about the struggle for women voting rights.
Please visit your library or go on line to understand the Suffragist history and the thousands who won the right to vote.