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In reply to the discussion: Katie Porter isn't part of 'The Squad.' But the freshman House Dem is stirrng up trouble for Trump [View all]Chemisse
(30,958 posts)62. Don't I know it! I was literally told I couldn't do it all.
I remember sitting in my sixth-grade classroom (1962) when I learned the reason why women could never be president. I don't recall how my male teacher phrased it, but he conveyed that women were too 'moody' because we have periods.
I was around the same age when told I could not join the volunteer fire department when I got older. But I could become part of the Ladies' Auxiliary and bring refreshments to the fireMEN.
I was angry and rebellious and became a part of the changes to begin later that decade. It took so many baby steps to get where we are today and I am so proud of all of these women and especially the women of color, who have claimed their places and are fearlessly using their voices for further change.
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Katie Porter isn't part of 'The Squad.' But the freshman House Dem is stirrng up trouble for Trump [View all]
ehrnst
Jul 2019
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That's what many of the freshman Democrats in the House are doing, we have 40....
George II
Jul 2019
#17
Well said. I don't know how anyone who's read the Mueller Report can come to a different position.
SunSeeker
Jul 2019
#47
I love watching her grill these men with the facts and plainly showing their ignorance...
Guilded Lilly
Jul 2019
#12
W/ Katie Porter's expertise and iconoclasm ag WS, she's our Prof Warren in the House.
stuffmatters
Jul 2019
#48
I love seeing her speak whether it be in committee, at a podium or on a news show.
Gore1FL
Jul 2019
#54