Useless Knowledge: Were you awake in history class? Oct 9, 2009
Susan B. Anthony; 17. stock market crash; 18. (Montana Standard, MT)
Reliving the world of 'Ally McBeal' Oct 8, 2009
Flockhart appeared on the cover of Time magazine -- next to Susan B. Anthony, Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem -- with the headline "Is Feminism Dead?" The show also reignited interest in R&B veteran Barry White, with Cage, known as "the Biscuit," lip-synching his music. Shepard, best known for the "McBeal" theme song "Searchin' My Soul," credits the show with launching her musical career. (CNN)
Hudson opera lives! Oct 5, 2009
It also hosted numerous historically relevant speakers, including Susan B. Anthony who visited at least twice, lecturing the first time about abolishing slavery, and again to rally support for the women s suffrage movement. After the city moved out of the building in the 1960s it was bought by an out-of- town developer who let it sit unused for 30 years, letting loose upon it the ravages of time, nature, and homeless squatters, both man and animal. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Churches, schools team up to serve Sep 26, 2009
The buses will make stops in southwest Fresno at Susan B. Anthony Elementary School, where congregants of The Well have been volunteering in classrooms to help raise the school's test scores, painting and repairing buildings and holding Saturday sports activities since 2002, and at Jefferson Elementary school, where Woodward Park Baptist Church congregants have been doing similar work since December. The ride-alongs are arranged by Every Neighborhood Partnership, a nonprofit organization that... (Fresno Bee)
The Man Who Made Oz Sep 22, 2009
Baum, who publicly supported women's right to vote, was deeply affected by his beloved, spirited wife, Maud, and her mother, Matilda, an eminent feminist who collaborated with Susan B. Anthony and publicized the idea that many "witches" were really freethinking women ahead of their time. In Oz, Baum offers a similarly corrective vision: When Dorothy first meets a witch, the Witch of the North, she says, "I thought all witches were wicked." "Oh, no, that is a great mistake," replies the Witch of... (Slate)
FAITH & REASON: Slate slices, dices Brown in sects, sex and symbols spoof Sep 17, 2009
What they discover threatens to expose a conspiracy that goes all the way back to Susan B. Anthony and the very founding of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Who knew Anthony was a DAR gal. (USA Today -- Life)
Wilmington library announces fall programs Sep 15, 2009
Susan B. Anthony The Invincible ... Hear about the struggle as Susan B. Anthony The Invincible ... Sally Matson, who has been touring the country as the feisty activist for seven years, will portray Susan B. Anthony who fought for abolition, women s rights and suffrage. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Pro-Life Leaders 'Call Out' The President Sep 12, 2009
Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of the Susan B. Anthony List, a group dedicated to activating more pro-life women in the political and legislative arenas, unveiled the results of their conducted by Public Opinion Strategies. Key findings of the poll include. (Human Events Online)
Living in a land of limitless possibilities Sep 11, 2009
People like Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks, along with countless other unsung heroes, have stood up and demanded equal rights for everyone. This summer we lost one of the giants in the cause of equality and justice for all. (Bolton Common, MA)
Americans Firmly Against Government Abortion Plans Sep 11, 2009
Joy Yearout, communications director for the Susan B. Anthony list, thinks that the plans inclusion of abortion is a direct result of Obamas previously stated desire to include abortion in any public health care legislation despite more recent claims to the contrary. The President promised Planned Parenthood last year that abortion would be included in any health care legislation he proposed, said Yearout. (Townhall.com)
The Rise Of DINKs Sep 11, 2009
Also, child-free club members include Mother Teresa, Nightingale, Susan B. Anthony, and Amelia Earhart. When feels emptiness inside, she just takes a swim in her Olympic-size pool of fan mail (and un-cashed million-dollar checks). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Wilmington library hosts 19th century celebrities Sep 8, 2009
Susan B. Anthony The Invincible ... Hear about the struggle as Susan B. Anthony the Invincible comes to life circulating petitions, getting arrested, and challenging legislators ... Sally Matson, who has been touring the country as the feisty activist for seven years, will portray Susan B. Anthony who fought for abolition, women s rights and suffrage. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Service Aiding Domestic Violence Victims In Litchfield County Gets Federal Grant Sep 4, 2009
The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $492,524 grant to the Susan B. Anthony Project, a -based agency that serves victims of domestic violence. The grant to the Susan B. Anthony Project and agencies with which it works is for transitional housing assistance and support, including mental heath services, legal assistance and education and job training. (FOX61, CT)
Celebrating Carrie Aug 25, 2009
Or, How come I never read about her in school like we did Susan B. Anthony ... Actually, Susan B. Anthony hand-picked Carrie to succeed her as president of the national women s suffrage movement. (Charles City Press, IO)
Intriguing Ideas Falter In Rough Execution Aug 19, 2009
But the action soon shifts to the 19th century, and the play becomes a standard historical drama featuring such figures as Susan B. Anthony (Liza Vann) and Ulysses S. Grant (Edward Hyland). Nothing wrong with that, except that the writing lacks the juice to bring its characters to life. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Family of Swine Flu Victim To Sue NYC For $40 Million... Aug 12, 2009
Since then, Wiener had been employed as an assistant principal at I.S. 238, also known as the Susan B. Anthony Intermediate School, in the Hollis neighborhood. Most people sickened from the swine flu, or the H1N1 virus, have complained of mild, seasonal flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches and fatigue. (The Drudge Report)
UPDATE: Speaker Will Keep 'Villain' Money... Aug 1, 2009
Speaker Will Keep 'Villains' Money. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. (The Drudge Report)
Women's rights a continuing effort Jul 19, 2009
It was the cause of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Lucretia Mott, and other forward-thinking, equality-demanding women and the rights they fought for on behalf of all women that brought the girls to stand before Stanton's home Saturday. Seneca Falls celebrated the 161st anniversary of the women's rights convention, which took place there, by honoring the historical women for whom the village is known and the women who have since continued the suffragettes' tradition of paving the... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Local branch of National Archives in Morrow uses documents to highlight history Jul 11, 2009
King, along with Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Thurgood Marshall and Susan B. Anthony are prominent throughout the exhibit. This is a sample of the types of documents we have, said Lisa Royse, the National Archives national museum programs coordinator. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
American Indian-themed TV show seen in early 1960s Jul 6, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
All men and women Jul 5, 2009
"Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform," said Susan B. Anthony, who was not at Seneca Falls for the 1848 convention but swiftly became a prominent voice for women's rights and the female vote. "Those who are really in earnest must be willing to be anything or nothing in the world's estimation, and publicly and privately, in season and out, avow their sympathy with despised and persecuted ideas and their... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Coming Soon Jul 2, 2009
Joy Yearout, communications director for the Susan B. Anthony List, an anti-abortion group, was hopeful that the Subcommittee would reverse Obamas directive ... Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List, estimated that 1,000 more abortions would be performed in the District of Columbia if the revisions to the Dornan Amendment were allowed to go through. (Townhall.com)
Watch Fox News for the untold stories — and keep the lanterns of patriotism burning bright Jun 30, 2009
Now you're claiming that Susan B. Anthony and the rest of the suffragettes risking life and limb were fronting for their gay brethren. " Brian wrote on Jun 25, 2009 8:23 AM:" Voter. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Supreme Court Won't Touch Bible Club Case Jun 30, 2009
We've updated CBSNews. WASHINGTON, June 29, 2009. (CBS News -- Politics)
Why Should So Many Americans Feel Threatened by Business? Jun 25, 2009
When social studies classes teach stories about American heroes they will naturally include inspiring tales about the civil rights activism of Martin Luther King, of the pioneering feminism of suffragists like Susan B. Anthony, or the fierce resistance of Indian warriors like Tecumseh or Sitting Bull (who actually slaughtered members of the American military, but never mind). Its even possible that new generations will discover the amazing contributions of inventor Thomas Edison, but... (Townhall.com)
Fourth of July History and Trivia Jun 21, 2009
In 1876 the nation celebrate 100 years of freedom with parades, pageants, troop displays, and even Susan B. Anthony reading The Declaration of Rights for Women at the Centennial Exhibition. Showcasing American industrialization and culture, the Exhibition was also international in scope: liberty and freedom had made America great. (Suite101.com)
Politically and historically correct art don't always mix Jun 16, 2009
E. Faye Williams, chairwoman of the National Congress of Black Women, which led the fight for the statue, says placing it alongside a sculpture of white activists Lucretia Mott, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton corrected the record for visitors to the Capitol. "She worked as hard as they did. She, perhaps, had a more challenging time," Williams says. (USA Today -- News)
Republican Strategy On Sotomayor Jun 2, 2009
Even if President Obama feels comfortable with Sotomayor on the court, she herself has never ruled on abortion, nor spoken directly on the matter, the Susan B. Anthony List said in a statement on its blog. This is one issue that the American people deserve an answer on. (Townhall.com)
Newton mayoral candidates talk about leadership and time travel May 30, 2009
Warren said he wanted to the days when the Underground Railroad ran through Newton, Balser would go to Seneca Falls in 1848 and stand tall with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Parker would go to Ford s Theater in 1865 and convince Abraham Lincoln to see another play. Coletti said he would not travel in time and that the present was good enough for him. (Newton Tab, MA)
New York Closes 6 More Schools Due To H1N1 May 29, 2009
The Susan B. Anthony middle school is seen, Thursday, May 14, 2009 in the Queens borough of New York. The city said May 28, 2009 that it would close six more public schools in response to the outbreak that has been blamed for four deaths there and hundreds worldwide. (CBS News)
Deaths Linked To Swine Flu Top 100 Worldwide May 28, 2009
The Susan B. Anthony Intermediate School, Intermediate School 238, was among 20 schools or programs that reopened after being shuttered as a precaution amid the city's 330 confirmed cases of swine flu. "We just want to keep things moving," said principal Joseph Gates as he helped load two buses of students headed for a school trip to Washington, D.C.. (KIRO TV, WA)
2 More Deaths in NYC Are Linked to Swine Flu May 27, 2009
The Susan B. Anthony Intermediate School in Queens _ I.S. 238 _ was among 20 schools or programs that reopened after being shuttered as a precaution amid the city's 330 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus. Two New Yorkers have died of swine-flu-related causes since the outbreak began more than a month ago, when hundreds of students at St. Francis Preparatory School in the Fresh Meadows section of Queens became sick. (Newsmax)
Son of NYC swine flu victim pitches no-hitter May 23, 2009
Anita Seeratan, 13, an eighth-grader at Susan B. Anthony middle school, holds up a copy of the 2005 yearbook open to the page with the photograph of assistant principal Mitchell Wiener. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Editorial: Congratulations, graduates; make your lessons count May 23, 2009
Susan B. Anthony, civil rights leader (1820-1906) Loading commenting interface. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Georgetown Record, MA)
U.S. swine flu deaths hit double digits May 22, 2009
Math teacher Emelinda Mabulay places flowers in memory of her supervisor Mitchell Wiener, who was assistant principal at IS 238 Susan B. Anthony School in New York. Wiener died earlier this week after contracting swine flu. (MSNBC -- Health)
Brown Football Class of 2013 May 21, 2009
6'4" 275 Villa Hills, KY Beechwood HS, KY Athletic: Anthony Munoz 2008 Offensive Lineman of the Year, Mr. Beechwood Football (2008), N.K.F.C.A. All-Star , First team All-Conference, 4-year Varsity Letterman, Starting Offensive Lineman for Back-to-Back Kentucky Class A State Champions (2007, 2008); High School Coach Noel Rash. Academic: National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Honor, Academic All-State first Team -- Football (2007, 2008), National Honor Society, McDonald's Scholar Athlete,... (Brownbears.com)
School Closings Over H1N1 Continue In NYC May 19, 2009
The Susan B. Anthony middle school in Queens is seen, Thursday, May 14, 2009 ... Since 2007, he had been an assistant principal at I.S. 238, also known as the Susan B. Anthony Intermediate School, in the Hollis neighborhood of Queens. (CBS News)
Swine Flu Taking Virulent Tour of NYC May 19, 2009
A dozen school closings on Monday and the death of 55-year-old Mitchell Weiner, an assistant principal at Susan B. Anthony Intermediate School in Queens, N.Y., on Sunday -- the city's first such fatality -- cast the spotlight once again on the mysterious illness. Related. (ABC News)
Reading students celebrate achievements May 19, 2009
Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award: Placidina Fico. Garth Scott Hockey Scholarship: Eugene D Avolio. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Still risking girls' health in pursuit of 'normal' May 19, 2009
Did she forget about Rosa Parks or Susan B. Anthony. They have taken risks, left their zone of comfort to serve justice. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Asst. Principal Is First NYC H1N1 Death May 18, 2009
In this May 15, 2009 file photo, Anita Seeratan, 13, an 8th grader at the Susan B. Anthony middle school in Queens, N.Y., holds up a copy of the 2005 yearbook open to the page with the photograph of assistant principal Mitchell Wiener. A hospital official said Sunday May 17, 2009 that Mitchell Wiener has become the first New York City death linked to the swine flu virus. (CBS News)
Thousands Graduate From Colleges Across Connecticut May 18, 2009
As a storyteller, she delivered three brief tales to the graduating class of 2009: one about a young man who was so argumentative and aggressively inquisitive that people called him "the wrangler" ; one about a woman who kept a cool nerve in the face of all challenges Susan B. Anthony; and one about a woman full of life and "spunk" a college classmate of Scott's who died in a car accident before graduating. "The world is looking rougher than ever these days," Scott said. (FOX61, CT)
NYC has first swine flu death; cases soar in Japan May 18, 2009
Since 2007, he had been an assistant principal at I.S. 238, also known as the Susan B. Anthony Intermediate School, in the Hollis neighborhood. "He was a well-liked and devoted educator," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a statement. (Anchorage Daily News)
NYC school official's death tied to swine flu May 18, 2009
Anita Seeratan, a pupil at Susan B. Anthony school, held a yearbook with a photo of assistant principal Mitchell Weiner ... Mitchell Wiener, 55, who worked at Susan B. Anthony middle school in Queens, had been sick for nearly a week before his school was closed Thursday. (Boston Globe)
Gallup: More Americans Pro-Life than Ever Before May 18, 2009
"GOP leaders across the nation should take note of both this week's poll and last weeks Pew research that show the pro-life position is strengthening the Republican Party," Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser told the Christian News Wire. "It's time to abandon the 'blame pro-lifers first' approach when the GOP loses. If Republicans want to improve their electoral performance, standing on the side of life is one of the best decisions they can make.". (Newsmax)
More Americans identify as prolife, poll says May 16, 2009
Susan B. Anthony List president Marjorie Dannenfelser said in a statement: "These polling results confirm a long trend: Americans are increasingly identifying with the position of protecting human life . . . President Obama and the proabortion majority in Congress are in a collision course with public opinion on abortion policy.". Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, disputed the poll, pointing to the success of abortion-rights candidates for Congress and to abortion-rights... (Boston Globe)
Swine Flu Spreads to Peru as New York City Reports Its First Critical Case May 16, 2009
In addition to IS 238, or the Susan B. Anthony School, the schools shut yesterday in New York were Public School 16Q in Corona, Queens, where 29 students were documented with flu-like symptoms, and IS 5Q, the Walter Crowley Intermediate School in Elmhurst, Queens, where 241 students were reported absent. A total of 4,500 students attend the three schools. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
CDC: Flu Cases More Regular Now May 16, 2009
At one school, Susan B. Anthony middle school, there were five confirmed cases of swine flu, including a 55-year-old assistant principal hospitalized in critical condition. Outgoing City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden said Friday that the large clusters of apparent swine flu cases at the schools were "a little surprising," but added: "So far it doesn't appear to be causing more severe illness than seasonal influenza.". (Time.com)
2 More Die From Swine Flu, 3 NYC Schools Shut Down May 16, 2009
May 14, 2009: The Susan B. Anthony middle school in New York City has closed along with two other schools in response to a swine flu outbreak. May 14, 2009: The Susan B. Anthony middle school in New York City has closed along with two other schools in response to a swine flu outbreak ... People at the Susan B. Anthony school said students started going home sick on Tuesday and Wednesday, alarming parents. (Fox News)
NYC School Sent Swine Flu Memo 2 WEEKS Before Closing; Parents Furious... May 16, 2009
A Japanese TV reporter stands in front of Susan B. Anthony School in the Queens ... Concerns over the new, H1N1 swine flu virus prompted the city to shutter Susan B. Anthony middle school in Hollis, PS 16 elementary school in Corona and Walter Crowley middle school in Elmhurst for five days each after students began complaining of flu-like illnesses ... But earlier this month, Susan B. Anthony sent out a letter to parents denying any swine flu connections at the school. (The Drudge Report)
Sons: NYC asst. principal with swine flu very ill May 16, 2009
An unidentified school employee pastes a note on the door of the Susan B. Anthony School in the Queens borough of New York is shown Thursday May 14, 2009 ... Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the school closures Thursday evening, saying four students and the assistant principal at the Susan B. Anthony middle school in Hollis have documented cases of swine flu ... People at the Susan B. Anthony school said students started going home sick on Tuesday and Wednesday, alarming parents. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New York City closes three schools for another swine flu outbreak May 15, 2009
The Health Department said the assistant principal from the Susan B. Anthony middle school is on a ventilator, marking the most severe illness in the city from swine flu to date. The students who have fallen ill in this latest surge of illness appear to be experiencing mild symptoms, similar to routine flu. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Swine flu flare-up? NYC closes three schools May 15, 2009
The Health Department said the assistant principal from the Susan B. Anthony middle school is on a ventilator, marking the most severe illness in the city from swine flu to date ... At the Susan B. Anthony, administrators posted a sign on the door from the Health Department informing students and teachers that the school would be closed for a week. (MSNBC -- Health)
History comes to life Friday at Franklin Elementary May 14, 2009
"For example, the perseverance of Rosa Parks, the spirit of equality by Susan B. Anthony, the honesty of Abraham Lincoln and the dreams of Teddy Roosevelt. Visitors are going to learn fascinating facts that they probably didn't know about a lot of our American heroes, like Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings on the day she married Franklin Delano Roosevelt." In addition to the students' research, the event is the result of hard work by parents, who helped make costumes and bake items for the bake sale,... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
La Crosse area students advance to national history contest May 5, 2009
Junior Group Exhibits: Briana Schwabenbauer and Nicole Pederson, Holmen Middle School, Susan B. Anthony: Failure is Impossible, national finalists; Beth Ryan and Anna Sibenaller, Holmen Middle School, Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross, first honorable mention. Senior Individual Exhibits: Samantha White, Cochrane-Fountain City Schools, Waging War for Basic Rights: Rose Schneiderman, national finalist. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Palin supporters make a formidable army on the Internet Apr 29, 2009
Sebelius also drew opposition from the anti-abortion group Operation Rescue, the Susan B. Anthony List and the chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele ... As for Team Sarah, Palin has "praised it and thanks people" for their work on it, said Marjorie Dannenfelser, who heads up the Web site's parent organization, the Susan B. Anthony List. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sojourner Truth Gets Her Day in Congress Apr 29, 2009
And just as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott would be pleased to know that we have a woman serving as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, I hope that Sojourner Truth would be proud to see me, a descendant of slaves, serving as the First Lady of the United States of America. And just as many young boys and girls have walked through this CapitolI see them now, and they see the bust of suffragists and hear the stories of the struggles of women, what they had to... (Slate)
"FINDING OZ" Apr 19, 2009
Gage, a colleague of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, was often portrayed in the press as a witch and probably served as a model for both the witches in the story. Baum may have based the Cowardly Lion on Lakota Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, whom he blasted in newspaper editorials. (New York Post -- Opinions)
‘Bravo’ for Marines, ‘boo’ for dainty cars Apr 17, 2009
Jane Abraham, the general chairwoman of the Susan B. Anthony List, a group that supports female politicians who oppose abortion rights, called the dinner a very high profile event for opponents of abortion rights. Its very exciting that she is doing this, Abraham said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
High Falls Film Fest Returns Apr 17, 2009
" Redgrave, the fifth generation of a theatrical family, is slated to receive the festival's Susan B. ANTHONY "Failure is Impossible" award. The festival's mission is to feature exceptional work of women in all areas of film, video and new media. This year the festival presents 80 titles. The High Falls Film Fest is also a boost for the local economy. Organizers say it is only fitting that The Flower City play host to a fest that caters to the arts. "Rochester is the home of motion picture film,... (R News)
Friends, Foes Cash In On Palin Apr 17, 2009
Politico: Alaska Governor Is A Fundraising Juggernaut For Both Political Parties. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference in Miami, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. (CBS News)
Palin to Attend Major Anti-Abortion Event Apr 16, 2009
"For her to go to a place like Indiana speaks volumes about who she is and where her heart is," says Marjorie Dannenfelser, who heads the Susan B. Anthony List, which supports female political candidates who oppose abortion. "I think it's a good choice for her because it's a reflection of who she is: sort of out of the Beltway," Dannenfelser tells the Anchorage Daily News. (Newsmax)
Palin skips GOP dinner, will go to anti-abortion banquet Apr 15, 2009
"For her to go to a place like Indiana speaks volumes about who she is and where her heart is," said Marjorie Dannenfelser, who heads up the Susan B. Anthony List, which is supportive of female political candidates who oppose abortion. The organization also is affiliated with Team Sarah, a Facebook-like social networking Web site of about 70,000 Palin supporters nationwide. (Anchorage Daily News)
Obama Boosts Anti-Abortion Recruitment Apr 14, 2009
- The Susan B. Anthony List says its supporters sent more anti-abortion-related letters, e-mails and faxes to Obama and lawmakers in the first quarter alone than during each of the last two years. - The American Life League reported a 30 percent uptick in donations over last year. (CBS News)
One Group's Mission: Activating Pro-Life Woman in Politics, Law Apr 8, 2009
A predominantly pro-choice Congress and a left-of-center President do not hinder the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List from broadening the group s support among voters ... For more information on the Susan B. Anthony list, visit the organization's website at. (Human Events Online)
